An Indian delegation led by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will visit Kenya and Madagascar from June 23 to 26, 2025, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.
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.
Union Minister and BJP MP from Hamirpur, Anurag Thakur, reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens overseas, as he spoke about the ongoing Operation Sindhu, launched to rescue Indian students stranded in Iran.
"Yoga is very important for our mental and physical well-being. It brings a lot of freshness to our lives. It connects our health with Mother Earth since it feeds us and provides us with grains. If the Earth is not healthy, we will also remain unhealthy. People are performing Yoga globall
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with the family members of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the AI-171 plane crash on June 12.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, which had the theme "Yoga for One Earth and One Health."
He further stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address from Andhra Pradesh on Yoga Day has acknowledged India's tradition and knowledge of Yoga.
"On the occasion of International Yoga Day, I extend best wishes to everyone. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the entire country and the world are celebrating. Additionally, today is also the longest day of the year and from now onwards the duration of night hours will
Union Minister Suresh Gopi joined the yoga celebration on Saturday in Ernakulam, Kerala, on International Yoga Day. He was seen performing the yoga pose along with young children and residents.
He emphasised the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life for better health and well-being and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in popularising yoga globally, saying it has become a widely celebrated practice worldwide.
"Today, International Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide today and this is proof of the efforts of PM Modi to promote Indian values throughout the world," the Union Minister told ANI.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday welcomed the safe return of Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu, a rescue mission launched by the Indian government amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.