International Yoga Day: News
International Yoga Day is the annual event celebrated on 21 June since its inception in 2015. It was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The idea was proposed by the PM Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on 27 September 2014
21 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's 'yoga economy' message in 'land of sadhana' Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked the International Yoga Day in Srinagar, the "land of sadhana."
19 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiSrinagar declared 'temporary red zone' ahead of PM Modi's visit
In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Srinagar for the International Yoga Day, the city has been declared a "temporary red zone" by local police, as reported by news agency ANI.
21 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiInternational Yoga Day: BJP, Congress trade jabs; Tharoor lauds PM
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic event at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters on International Yoga Day, the Congress mocked him, crediting India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru for popularizing yoga.
21 Jun 2023
YogaA brief history of yoga's journey across the ages
In India, yoga is an age-old practice that combines a variety of exercises, asanas, pranayama, and meditation.
21 Jun 2023
YogaInternational Yoga Day: Expert reveals how yoga ignites inner radiance
June 21 each year is celebrated as International Yoga Day to honor the ancient practice that is best defined as a discipline of meditation, body postures, and moral precepts.
20 Jun 2023
YogaExpert reveals how yoga at workplace can help employees
The Government of India has recently promoted 'Y-Break - Yoga at office chair,' which is a new work protocol for all government employees to indulge in a short yoga session that can help them de-stress.
21 Jun 2022
MaldivesMaldives: Mob storms International Yoga Day event; probe ordered
The Maldivian government has ordered an investigation after an angry mob disrupted an International Yoga Day event organized by Indian Cultural Centre at a stadium in the capital Male and threatened the attendees.
21 Jun 2022
Narendra ModiInternational Yoga Day 2022: PM Modi leads celebrations at Mysuru
"Yoga is not a part of life, it is a way of life," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he kickstarted the celebrations of the eighth International Day of Yoga on the magnificent Mysuru Palace premises in Karnataka on Tuesday.
23 Jun 2021
KP Sharma OliPM Oli claims Yoga originated in Nepal, not in India
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stoked yet another controversy by claiming that Yoga originated in his country, not in India, a view not shared by a leading expert in Kathmandu.
21 Jun 2021
New York CityOver 3,000 people perform Yoga at Times Square
Over 3,000 people spread their mats at the iconic Times Square and performed Yoga asanas keeping in mind social distancing guidelines to celebrate International Yoga Day as the city opens up following the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 Jun 2021
Kareena Kapoor KhanInternational Yoga Day: Actresses who shed post-pregnancy weight through yoga
For centuries, yoga has been considered a noble practice that not only heals your body, but also works magic on your mind.
22 Jun 2019
HaryanaUP: Adityanath's minister gets his shoelace tied by government employee
The politicians of this country sit on high-horses and swim in a pool of privilege. They have little to no regards for anyone else.
21 Jun 2019
Alia BhattInternational Yoga Day: Here are top Yoga aficionados of Bollywood
Yoga is known for its spiritual cleansing effect, and has been practised for thousands of years in India.
21 Jun 2019
Narendra ModiInternational Yoga Day 2019: Modi attends mega event in Ranchi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations on International Yoga Day, Friday (June 21), by attending a mega event in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi.
07 Jul 2018
LifestyleIndore man creates world-record of Yoga session at highest altitude
An Indore-based trainer has claimed to have set a world record by holding a Yoga session at the highest altitude.
26 Jun 2018
Baba RamdevRamdev to be waxed at Madame Tussauds Delhi in 'Vrikshasan'
Citing the increasing popularity of Baba Ramdev, the authorities of Madame Tussauds have decided to carve his wax statue at its New Delhi branch.
24 Jun 2018
LondonRamdev holds series of yoga sessions in the UK
Yoga guru Ramdev held a series of yoga sessions in UK cities to mark the fourth International Day of Yoga.
21 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiPIB's YouTube channel unblocked right after Modi's Yoga Day program
The YouTube channel of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) is finally up and running again after being blocked for nearly week.
21 Jun 2018
Rajasthan#InternationalYogaDay: Rajasthan breaks world record for largest yoga session
Rajasthan today witnessed a world record by conducting the largest yoga session to mark the International Yoga Day at Kota, where over 1.5L people together performed yogic exercises.
21 Jun 2018
Harry PotterWhat makes June 21 special? Much more than #InternationalYogaDay
The United Nations started observing June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2015 and it has since been used to promote a healthy lifestyle.
21 Jun 2018
MumbaiNeed to include yoga in school-curriculum to create healthy-nation: Naidu
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today stressed on the need to include Yoga in school curriculum to 'create a healthy nation'.
21 Jun 2018
GreeceParamaribo: President Kovind will perform yoga with Suriname counterpart Bouterse
President Ram Nath Kovind will perform yoga asanas along with his Suriname counterpart Desire Delano Bouterse in Paramaribo today to observe the International Day of Yoga in this Latin American country.
21 Jun 2018
Narendra Modi#InternationalYogaDay: PM Modi addresses Dehradun, ITBP performs Yoga at 18,000ft
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a gathering of around 50,000 people at Dehradun's Forest Research Institute to celebrate the fourth International Yoga Day.
20 Jun 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: Unidentified men rob bank cashier of Rs. 8 lakh
Two unidentified men robbed a bank cashier and his aide of Rs. 8 lakh while the money was being shifted to a different branch in Rajasthan's Kota district.
12 Jun 2018
Maneka Gandhi#YogaFor9to5: Contest to generate awareness of yoga benefits at workplace
Yoga at work helps keep the inner self calm and also aids in achieving the perfect balance between mind and body to achieve maximum productivity, Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said.
07 Jun 2018
IndiaPM Modi says govt will ensure affordable healthcare for everyone
Concerned over the expensive operations and healthcare facilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said access to medicines is a big concern for the poor and his government's constant endeavor is to ensure affordable health care for every Indian.
29 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi invites youngsters to participate in Swachh Bharat internship
On the 43rd edition of 'Mann Ki Baat,' PM Narendra Modi urged students to join the government's new Swachh Bharat summer internship program.
21 Jun 2017
FootballYoga Day: Meet the yoga trainer who shaped David Beckham
The world celebrating the third International Yoga Day is proof that yoga has fast gained popularity.
21 Jun 2017
IndiaDelhi: Panic buttons, cameras to be installed in DTC buses
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal approved the transport department's proposal of installing CCTV cameras and panic buttons on 6,350 DTC and cluster buses.
20 Jun 2017
IndiaInternational Yoga Day: Modi to grace UP this year
The stage is all set for the 3rd edition of International Yoga Day and PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will be performing Yoga in Lucknow.
25 May 2017
India3 years of Modi's foreign policy: Achievements, obstacles and more
Modi government has redefined India's foreign policy through expanded, active engagement with various countries. It has further made its presence felt at many international forums.
12 Apr 2017
AsiaIndian tourism - looks fine, till reality kicks in
When you look at the report card, it reads well. Indian tourism jumped 12 spots and is now at number 40 on World Economic Forum's Global Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment makes a U-turn; says yoga not a sport anymore
After more than a year of recognizing yoga a sport, the Government of India has reversed its decision.