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United News of India
a day ago
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- United News of India
Nepal, Sri Lanka thank India for evacuating their nationals from Iran
New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) Nepal and Sri Lanka today thanked India for evacuating their nationals from Iran, amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba expressed gratitude in a post on X: 'Thank you @DrSJaishankar for India's swift assistance in helping to evacuate Nepali nationals from Iran. 'India's support in Nepal's evacuation efforts is a reflection of strength of Nepal- India ties.' The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry in a post also expressed its thanks. 'Sri Lanka extends its sincere gratitude to the Government of India for the timely assistance to evacuate Sri Lankan nationals from Iran alongside Indian citizens. 'This act of solidarity exemplifies the strong and enduring partnership between Sri Lanka and India, and is deeply appreciated by the people of Sri Lanka.' Earlier in the day, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said it will help in the evacuation of Nepali and Sri Lankan nationals from Iran, after the Nepalese and Sri Lankan governments approached India for help. On Saturday evening, an evacuation flight from Iran arrived in New Delhi, with 310 Indian nationals on board, taking the number of Indians evacuated to 827 so far, under Operation Sindhu. Another flight is expected to arrive later tonight. UNI RN
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
India assures Nepal of evacuating its nationals from Iran
Thank you @DrSJaishankar for India's swift assistance in helping to evacuate Nepali nationals from Iran. India's support in Nepal's evacuation efforts is a reflection of strength of Nepal- India ties. @IndiaInNepal @India_in_Iran
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Rolled out our mats for wholesome puppy yoga session": Australian High Commission celebrates Int'l Yoga Day in unique way
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, stated that the Australian High Commission celebrated International Day of Yoga by involving puppies in the yoga session. He stressed that this yoga session reminded them that 'wellness works best with a wag and a smile.' The video shared by Green showed people showering love on the puppies while performing yoga on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. While sharing the video of the yoga session on X, Philip Green stated, 'In the land that gifted the world #yoga, we decided to bring a little paw-sitivity to our practice! This #InternationalYogaDay, we rolled out our mats for a wholesome #puppy #yoga session with some furry friends. It reminded us: wellness works best with a wag & a smile.' Earlier in the day, Philip Green OAM performed yoga during the International Day of Yoga event led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Delhi's Nehru Park. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and envoys of various nations performed yoga during the event. 'Kicked off the morning with a refreshing and energising stretch at @MEAIndia's #YogaDay event, led by none other than External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar. What a fantastic way to celebrate #InternationalYogaDay2025,' Philip Green OAM posted on X. Speaking to ANI, Philip Green stated, 'Yoga is one of those features that Australians think about as core to India's culturey, Yoga is one of India's gifts to the world, and this is an opportunity for us to remind ourselves of that, but also to recall how valuable yoga can be in one's everyday practise. It's growing in prominence in Australia, and I think this International Day will only serve to cause it to grow more.' EAM Jaishankar said that he and the diplomatic corps performed yoga in Delhi's Nehru Park on Saturday. Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks, he said the yoga session was a true reflection of Yoga for everyone, beyond boundaries, age, backgrounds or ability. In a statement shared on X, he said, 'Pleased to join the Diplomatic Corps at the Nehru Park in Delhi this morning to celebrate #InternationalDayOfYoga. Like PM @narendramodi said today, the session was a true reflection of Yoga for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability.' In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, 'Celebrating 11th International Day of Yoga with the global community in New Delhi. EAM @DrSJaishankar led #IDY2025 celebration by MEA where Ambassadors, High Commissioners, members of the diplomatic corps and officers of the Ministry joined to perform yoga. Based on the theme of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', the th edition of International Day of Yoga emphasises harmony between human wellbeing & the nature around.' Every year, the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) is celebrated on June 21. This year marks the 11th International Day of Yoga with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', which echoes a vital truth that personal wellness and planetary health are inseparably linked. According to a United Nations statement, yoga strengthens the body, calms the mind, and fosters a heightened sense of awareness and responsibility in daily life. This mindfulness allows one to choose healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. In 2014, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131. The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. PM Modi first introduced the proposal in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly. (ANI)
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
First batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatris perform Yoga in Tibet to mark IYD
New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) The first batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatris performed yoga today to mark International Day of Yoga in Bainang County in Tibet, while enroute on the pilgrimage. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: 'Yoga for health, peace and harmony. 'The first batch of 'Kailash Manasarovar Yatra' Yatris via Nathu La route, performed Yoga to mark the #InternationalDayofYoga2025 in Bainang County in Tibet Autonomous Region, while on their way to perform the holy Yatra.' Notably, the first batch of pilgrims for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 left on June 13. The MEA spokesperson also posted on the Ministry's celebrating the 11th IYD with yoga in New Delhi, led by EAM S Jaishankar. 'Celebrating 11th International Day of Yoga with the global community in New Delhi. 'EAM @DrSJaishankar led #IDY2025 celebration by MEA where Ambassadors, High Commissioners, members of the diplomatic corps and officers of the Ministry joined to perform yoga. 'Based on the theme of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', the 11th edition of International Day of Yoga emphasizes harmony between human wellbeing & the nature around.' EAM Jaishankar joined the diplomatic corps in doing yoga at the Nehru Park in the morning. He said in a post on X: 'Pleased to join the Diplomatic Corps at the Nehru Park in Delhi this morning to celebrate #InternationalDayOfYoga. 'Like PM @narendramodi said today, the session was a true reflection of Yoga for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability.' UNI RN
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Only God Can Help': Indian Mountaineer Sends Desperate SOS After Getting Trapped On US Peak
Last Updated: Khan, who is at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, said he and his team are stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water An Indian mountaineer from Kerala, Shaikh Hasan Khan, has sent a desperate SOS message after becoming stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America. Khan, who is at Camp 5 on the mountain at an altitude of 17,000 feet, said he and his team are stuck in a severe storm with limited food and water. In a message sent via satellite phone, Khan said: 'Hi, this is Shaikh. I am on an expedition to Mount Denali, the highest peak of North America. We are stuck in a severe storm at 17,000 ft at Camp 5. Less food and water to survive. I am here on a mission to hold a banner to congratulate our armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Only God can help us." SOS frm mountaineer frm Kerala sent to @jonam_6 'Sheikh Hassan Khan stuck in severe storm in Mount Denali, highest peak of N America. desperatly looking for assistance. just managed to send SoS from Sat fone: +881631639270" Pls help @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia 🙏 — Saurabh Sinha (@27saurabhsinha) June 18, 2025 Khan, an assistant section officer in the Kerala Finance Department, embarked on this mission to honor the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. He began his journey on June 4 from Chennai, reaching the US on June 6, and commenced his climb on June 10 after a video call with his parents. Accompanied by a fellow climber from Tamil Nadu, Khan has previously scaled several peaks across continents, including Mount Everest in 2022. The alarming message has raised concern among Indian leaders as well. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala BJP state president, said on social media that he had alerted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Indian Embassy in Washington to assist Khan and his team. 'I hv alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team. I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC @IndianEmbassyUS to please help Stay Safe," Chandrasekhar wrote on a post on X. I hv alerted @DrSJaishankar and his team.I am also tagging Indian Embassy in Washington DC @IndianEmbassyUS to please help 🙏🏻 Stay Safe 🙏🏻 @PMOIndia — Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@RajeevRC_X) June 18, 2025 Similarly, Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony wrote a letter to the External Affairs Minister seeking urgent help. Antony said that Khan belongs to his parliamentary constituency and requested immediate intervention by Indian authorities in the US to ensure the mountaineer's rescue. He noted the severe storm and shortage of food and water as critical issues. 'I request you to kindly give urgent direction to our mission in US to intervene in this matter and do all the possible assistance to help Khan," Antony said in his letter. (With inputs from PTI) First Published:
