Ministries observe Yoga Day with focus on healthy ageing
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday observed the 12th International Day of Yoga at Sunder Nursery here, in association with its public sector undertakings, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.…
BRICS nations agree on deeper ties to boost MSME ecosystem
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The BRICS nations agreed to deepen cooperation, drive innovation, and build a stronger, more sustainable, and future-ready MSME ecosystem at the meeting hosted by India at Agra over the weekend, according to an official…
Climate migrants in Bangladesh struggle due to unsafe housing, temporary jobs: Report
Dhaka, June 21 (IANS) Tidal surges, cyclones, river erosion and rising salinity have been destroying homesteads across the coastal delta of Bangladesh. Thousands of people have been fleeing disaster-prone coastal zones and moving to cities. However, the…
China sanctions cross the line into unilateral coercive measures: Report
Manila, June 21 (IANS) China’s sanctions against Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto ‘Gibo’ Teodoro Jr. and his family are crossing the line into unilateral coercive measures, a report said on Sunday. The sanctions were announced by China…
‘People don’t know I’ve played 50 overs a lot’: Sooryavanshi’s cheeky dig after match-winning 94 for India A
Dambulla, June 21 (IANS) India’s teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his match-winning innings in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A on Sunday was the product of sticking to his plans rather than responding to outside expectations, as the…
8.3 lakh NCC cadets, officials join Yoga Day celebrations at 5,000 locations
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) More than 8.30 lakh National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and other staff on Sunday joined the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebrations. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) also marked the day with activities reflecting…
Jyoti (48kg) strikes gold against Brazil champion; India finishes with one gold, three silver at World Boxing Cup China
Guiyang, June 21 (IANS) Jyoti delivered a standout performance to clinch India’s lone gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2 in China, defeating Uzbekistan’s Farzona Fozilova the reigning World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medallist with a dominant 5-0 unanimous…
NEET re-exam in Tamil Nadu ends smoothly; students find Physics section toughest
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) The NEET retest for undergraduate medical admissions concluded smoothly across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, with students stating that the Physics section was the most challenging part of the examination, while Biology was comparatively…
International Yoga Day draws massive crowds across the world
Moscow, June 21 (IANS) People gathered in large numbers across the world to embrace the timeless practice of Yoga on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Sunday. In Russia, the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Moscow,…
Israeli Defence Minister says military to remain in South Lebanon amid ceasefire
Jerusalem, June 21 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the Israeli army will not withdraw from the “security zone” it holds in southern Lebanon. Katz affirmed in a statement that the Israeli military would remain…