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Each year Yoga day becomes grander than ever: PM Modi on International Yoga Day celebrations in 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi, June 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the recent celebrations on the International Yoga Day in which lakhs of people participated from all walks of life.

Union Minister Khadse leads Yoga Sangam in Jalgaon along with 3000-plus enthusiasts

New Delhi June 21: Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse took part in the International Yoga Day celebrations and performed varied yoga exercises, including Surya Namaskar on Saturday, along with 3000-plus yoga enthusiasts in her home constituency, Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

Ministry of Civil Aviation celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with enthusiasm

New Delhi, June 21: Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in association with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2025) with enthusiasm on Saturday at Aviation Park, located in Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here.

India's gift to the world: How PM Modi turned Yoga into a global movement

New Delhi, June 21: International Yoga Day endures as a powerful reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s enduring commitment to sharing India’s timeless spiritual heritage with the world.

All India Institute of Ayurveda commemorates 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm

New Delhi, June 21: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Delhi, under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, commemorated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with great enthusiasm and participation at Kendriya Vidyalaya, NTPC, New Delhi Themed "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," the event was titled Yoga Sangam, symbolizing the unifying power of yoga for holistic well-being, a press release said.

Raveena Tandon celebrates International Day of Yoga

New Delhi, June 21: Yoga is an extremely important part of actor Raveena Tandon's fitness routine.

Central Bureau of Investigation celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga

New Delhi, June 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday observed the 11th International Day of Yoga with a series of activities promoting wellness, sustainability, and community service at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad.

Gujarat creates Guinness World Record on Yoga Day with 2,121 practitioners performing Bhujangasana

Gandhinagar, June 21: The state-level celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day was held at Sharmishtha Lake in Vadnagar, the ancestral hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the occasion, which was organised under the theme "Yog for One Earth, One Health", reflecting Gujarat's vision of "Healthy Gujarat - Obesity-Free Gujarat."

Pujara, Yuvraj celebrate International Yoga Day

New Delhi, June 21: Indian cricket icons Yuvraj Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara took to social media, celebrating and extending wishes of International Yoga Day.

Always great to start day with yoga, says Singapore Consul General in Chennai

Bengaluru, June 21: Singapore Consul General in Chennai, Edgar Pang said that yoga is helpful for people to manage modern lives.

Our goal is to give Delhi its real identity, historical pride: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, June 21: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the goal of the ruling BJP government is to give Delhi its real identity and its historical pride.

NGT observes International Yoga Day 2025 with Unity and Purpose

New Delhi, June 21: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) observed the International Day of Yoga 2025 with a vibrant and purposeful yoga session at its Principal Bench in New Delhi.

Mansukh Mandaviya performs yoga along with over 1500 enthusiasts to celebrate 11th International Day of Yoga 2025

New Delhi, June 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the yoga drive and led the celebrations of International Day of Yoga 2025 across the country from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. In his address to the nation, PM Modi said that "Yoga has united the world, and it is for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability."

Yoga has become global brand: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu

Chandigarh, June 21: Union Minister of State (MoS) Railways and Food Processing Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Yoga becoming a "global brand".

National Institute of Ayurveda: Jantar Mantar becomes confluence of yoga and culture

Jaipur, June 21: The 11th International Yoga Day was marked with grandeur at the culturally significant Jantar Mantar complex in Jaipur as the Ministry of AYUSH and the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) jointly hosted "Yoga Sangam 2025" a celebration of India's ancient heritage of yoga and Ayurveda.

International Yoga Day 2025: Malaika Arora says yoga is key to her mental, physical health

Gurugram, June 21: The International Yoga Day was marked with a special event at DLF CyberHub on Saturday, where yoga enthusiasts gathered under the open sky to practice and reflect on the benefits of yoga. Among the attendees was actor and wellness advocate Malaika Arora, who actively participated in the session and shared her thoughts on how yoga continues to shape her life.

Yoga unites the world!: PM Modi shares glimpses from Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, June 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over the global enthusiasm for the 11th International Day of Yoga, noting that people from all walks of life participated in the celebrations.

Start with walking. Start with yoga...: Arjun Kapoor encourages healthy living on International Day of Yoga 2025

Mumbai, June 21: Actor Arjun Kapoor took part in the celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga, emphasising the importance of physical and mental wellness.

Andaman and Nicobar islands celebrate 11th International Yoga Day

Sri Vijaya Puram June 21: The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) on Saturday observed the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with great enthusiasm, conducting large-scale celebrations across various remote and strategic locations in the islands.

ASI waives off entry fee for Taj Mahal on International Yoga Day

Agra, June 21: On the ocassion of the 11th International Day of Yoga, which is being celebrated on Saturday, entry to the iconic Agra's Taj Mahal is completely free.

Yoga brings unity among mind, brain and body: Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrates 11th IYD in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, June 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Saturday.

2121 people hold yoga's cobra pose for two minutes and nine seconds, create Guinness World Record

Vadnagar, June 21: A total of 2121 people made a Guinness World Record when they held Yoga's Cobra pose for two minutes and nine seconds in Gujarat's Vadnagar on Saturday.

Yoga day celebrations create an isle of peace as clouds of war hang over UN

United Nations, June 21: International Day of Yoga created an isle of peace as the clouds of war loomed over the UN, where the Security Council was holding a session on the Ukraine war after an earlier meeting on the Iran-Israel conflict.

President Droupadi Murmu participates in mass Yoga event in Dehradun

Dehradun, June 21: President Droupadi Murmu participated in a mass Yoga programme at the city’s Police Line Maidan on Saturday, on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day.

Gulf countries spotlight importance of integrating yoga into daily life

Riyadh, June 21: Several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Saturday celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) under the global theme of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', highlighting the significance of yoga for the overall well-being.

Mohanlal felicitates two iconic Yoga teachers on International Yoga Day

Chennai, June 21: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on Saturday felicitated two iconic yoga greats -- Upendra Achari and his very own yoga teacher Girija B Nair -- at the Be 'A Hero Anti-drug Campaign' on the occasion of the International Yoga Day.

Yoga a master key to realising dream of healthy India by 2047: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, June 21: Yoga is the master key to achieving the dream of a healthy India by 2047, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday.

Yoga a time-tested and holistic approach to wellness: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, June 21: Yoga is a time-tested and holistic approach to wellness, said Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday.

Karan Tacker: As Indians, we need to celebrate yoga much more

New Delhi, June 21: On the occasion of International Day of Yoga on Saturday, actor Karan Tacker talked about how he has been practicing it since childhood and said that Indians need to celebrate yoga much more.

Yoga is priceless gift from sages, says Himachal Guv

Shimla, June 21: To commemorate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), a session was organised on Saturday in Raj Bhavan in Himachal Pradesh's capital where Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla performed asanas along with participants, largely comprising of students and pointed out that "yoga is a priceless gift from the sages of India."

IDY2025: Yoga vital for mental health, cuts down stress, say Ministers

New Delhi, June 21: Beyond its benefits for physical health, yoga is also vital for mental health and helps reduce stress, said Union Ministers on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day on Saturday.

Shilpa Shetty: Gratitude is the highest form of yoga

Mumbai, June 21: Actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty on the occasion of International Day of Yoga urged everyone to keep practicing yoga, and stay healthy and happy.

Yoga Day aims for healthier planet: Om Birla leads celebrations at Parliament

New Delhi, June 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday led the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at the Parliament premises, where Members of Parliament from both Houses gathered to mark the occasion with a unified call for incorporating yoga into daily life.

IDY 2025: Spiritual energy, ancient heritage converge in Ayodhya, Kashi, Prayagraj

New Delhi, June 21: The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and the world on Saturday. In Uttar Pradesh, the occasion was marked with grandeur and spiritual fervour at the state's most revered religious sites, Ayodhya Dham, Prayagraj, and Kashi, where thousands gathered to practice yoga and embrace the holistic theme of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.'

Vizag Yoga event sets new Guinness World Record

Visakhapatnam, June 21: With the participation of over three lakh people, the main national event held here on Saturday to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga, created a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering for a yoga session at one place.

Hina Khan does Yoga with a 'perfect view'

Mumbai, June 21: Actress Hina Khan is celebrating the International Yoga Day with a view. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures. The pictures feature the actress doing Yoga against the picturesque backdrop of the Arabian sea.

J-K: Yoga session held at Chenab Rail Bridge, world's highest railway bridge, in Reasi

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