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Sister of enforced disappeared activists condemn Pak brutality

Leading Baloch human rights body, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has organised a three-day sit-in protest in front of the Turbat Press Club against the illegal detention of its key leaders, the BYC said on Thursday. The protest targets the arrest of prominent activists such as Mahrang Baloch, Bebarg Baloch, Sibghatullah Shajee, Gulzadi, and Beebo, who the committee says are "illegally detained by Pakistani authorities."

2025-06-22T09:52:37.447634+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s brutality against Baloch rights defenders continues

Leading Baloch human rights body, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has organised a three-day sit-in protest outside the Turbat Press Club against the illegal detention of its key leaders, including Bebarg Baloch, the BYC said on Thursday. The protest demands the immediate release of central organisers who are "illegally detained by Pakistani authorities."

2025-06-22T09:36:30.069401+00:00 IST

India a good player for stability, future in WAsia: Israeli envoy

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Sunday said that India is seen as a "good and positive" player for peace and development in the West Asia region.

2025-06-22T09:14:24.342989+00:00 IST

Pakistan condemns US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities

Pakistan on Sunday condemned US attacks on the Nuclear Facilities of Iran, saying that these attacks violate all norms of international law.

2025-06-22T08:46:37.230276+00:00 IST

“Trump's description of Iran is wrong": KP Fabian

Former Diplomat KP Fabian spoke about the American 'precision' strikes in Iran on three nuclear sites. Fabian said that it is wrong to describe Iran as a dangerous regime, as in the last twenty year,s Iran has not attacked anyone.

2025-06-22T07:26:44.502854+00:00 IST

Taiwan spots 12 Chinese jets, 6 warships near its territory

According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND), eight out of 12 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-06-22T01:38:07.892615+00:00 IST

Crew of stealth frigate 'Tamal' celebrates International Yoga Day

In a post on X, the Navy wrote, "Yoga for one Earth one Health- The crew of the soon to be inducted Stealth Frigate Tamal celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2025 at the Iconic Kant Cathedral in Central Kaliningrad, Russia."

2025-06-22T00:22:33.734092+00:00 IST

Hundreds celebrate International Yoga Day in Beijing

The event began with a soulful kirtan and continued with an energizing session of the Common Yoga Protocol, officially marking the start of the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Old Chancery complex.

2025-06-21T22:05:38.979890+00:00 IST

Nepal thanks India for evacuating nationals from Iran

In a post on X, Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba wrote, "Thank you External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar 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."

2025-06-21T21:55:58.944087+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka thanks India for evacuating nationals from Iran

The gesture, part of India's Operation Sindhu, underscores the robust and enduring partnership between the two nations, as the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka stated in a post on X on Saturday.

2025-06-21T21:40:32.414765+00:00 IST

Another flight brings back 290 Indians from Iran under Op Sindhu

Another special flight carrying 290 Indians stranded in conflict-hit Iran landed safely in New Delhi on Saturday night, bringing the total number of people evacuated under Operation Sindhu to 1,117.

2025-06-21T21:03:52.043229+00:00 IST

Indian nationals share relief, after evacuation from Iran

The Indian government's Operation Sindhu has successfully evacuated 827 Indian nationals from conflict-hit Iran, with the latest flight landing in New Delhi on Saturday.

2025-06-21T18:08:25.738808+00:00 IST

High Commission of India in Sri Lanka celebrates Yoga Day

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.

2025-06-21T16:47:26.055677+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Russia celebrates International Day of Yoga

The Indian Embassy in Russia on Saturday celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga 2025 at the iconic VDNKH (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) in Moscow.

2025-06-21T16:31:13.916374+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Tokyo celebrates International Day of Yoga

The Indian Embassy in Tokyo on Saturday celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga, promoting harmony, peace, and collective well-being through this ancient practice.

2025-06-21T16:16:17.462124+00:00 IST

Kailash Manasarovar Yatris celebrate International Day of Yoga

Pilgrims on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, a sacred journey to Mount Kailash in Tibet, marked the International Day of Yoga 2025 by performing yoga sessions in Bainang County, Tibet Autonomous Region.

2025-06-21T15:42:11.941522+00:00 IST

Always great to start day with yoga: Singapore Consul General

Edgar, while talking to ANI, said that it was great to start the day with yoga.

2025-06-21T15:20:58.222129+00:00 IST

Yoga is growing in Australia: Australian Consul General

Speaking to ANI on the 11th International Yoga Day, Mcgeachy said that Yoga is having a great impact in Australia.

2025-06-21T15:16:17.891683+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Nepal organises International Day of Yoga

Indian Embassy in Nepal on Saturday organised series of events to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India in Birgunj organised a series of engaging events across 10 cities and municipalities in Nepal including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lamjung, Lumbini, Janakpur, Chitwan, Birgunj, Hetauda, Rautahat and Bariyarpur.

2025-06-21T14:49:49.398433+00:00 IST

Indian High Commission celebrates International Day of Yoga

Speaking on the occasion, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma noted that Yoga has become a way of life for millions around the world, with Yoga connecting them across borders, cultures and beliefs.

2025-06-21T13:29:47.042802+00:00 IST

Pakistan manipulates economic data to mislead

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on friday rejected data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), accusing the government of misleading international financial institutions with "absurd" economic figures, according to a report by Dawn.

2025-06-21T11:56:36.309847+00:00 IST