Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday urged people to make yoga a part of their everyday lives, describing it as a powerful instrument for physical well-being, mental peace and social harmony, while asserting that regular practitioners are unlikely to fall prey to drugs or other harmful addictions.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga. He joined thousands of yoga enthusiasts for a yoga session on the banks of Dal Lake.
Saxena expressed satisfaction that the reservoir, initially scheduled for completion within 90 days, had been completed in just 60 days, reflecting the dedication, sincerity, and hard work of engineers, field staff, and local communities.
The theme for this year's International Day of Yoga was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
The mass resignation came less than a year after the women-led committee took charge, pushing the organization back into a deep administrative crisis.
Meanwhile, all political parties from Jammu and Kashmir, except the BJP, opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying it is intended to disempower Muslims and only target one religion. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Bill is not acceptable to his party.
The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill after holding a discussion on it which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.
Karnataka High Court bans bike taxis in Bengaluru, adding to rising Metro and auto fares, leaving commuters with fewer affordable options.
Speaking during the debate on the Bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that the proposed legislation won’t interfere with the religious matters of Muslims as is being made out to be by the Opposition.
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a crucial meeting of the Unique Identification Implementation Committee (UIDIC) here on Wednesday, stressing the need for 100 per cent Aadhaar penetration across the state.
