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In times of chaos, Yoga grounds us in clarity

In this insightful piece, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addresses the growing global mental health challenges and highlights yoga not merely as physical exercise but as a profound way of living. He explains how the Eight Limbs of Yoga—ranging from ethical grounding to meditation—can help individuals stay centered amidst turmoil.

Jun 20, 2025

PM Modi slams RJD for 'insulting' Ambedkar during Lalu Prasad Yadav's birthday celebration

Without directly naming Lalu Yadav, PM Modi condemned what he called the brazen attitude of the RJD leadership for not apologising to the nation over the incident.

Jun 20, 2025

Operation Sindoor a message of strength: Rajnath Singh lauds armed forces in Udhampur

During his interaction with soldiers at Northern Command in Udhampur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor has sent a clear message to terrorists and their backers that New India will respond to terror with strength and strategy.

Jun 20, 2025

Air India crash: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi calls lone survivor liar, claims he faked escape; apologises after backlash

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi faced widespread backlash after she questioned the authenticity of a plane crash survivor's account on social media. In response to the criticism, she deleted the post and issued a public apology, acknowledging that her remarks were based on misinformation.

Jun 20, 2025

Karnataka's housing quota hike for minorities sparks debate; Dy CM issues clarification

In a move that has ignited a political firestorm, the Karnataka government has decided to increase the reservation for minority communities in housing schemes from 10 percent to 15 percent. This decision, announced by Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, has drawn both support and criticism, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Jun 20, 2025

Told to change statement, then fired: Air India whistleblowers write to PM Modi

The crew claimed the crash was "waiting to happen," and that their repeated warnings about aircraft defects -- especially a 2024 incident involving Dreamliner VT-ANQ -- were ignored by Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Jun 20, 2025

Panic in Delhi Metro: Hoax Snake Sighting Causes Chaos; visuals surface

The event unfolded in a ladies-only coach on a Blue Line train, where a passenger claimed to have seen a 'snake's tail'. This unverified claim quickly escalated into panic, with passengers scrambling to escape the perceived threat.

Jun 20, 2025

J&K reservation storm: PDP pressures NC govt to make reservation panel report public

Political tensions have escalated in Jammu and Kashmir as the PDP intensifies its demand for the public release of the Cabinet Subcommittee report on reservation policy.

Jun 20, 2025

Newborns swapped at birth: 2022 mix-up confirmed after over two years in Jammu's hospital

A Doda-based family discovered that their newborn daughter had been swapped with another baby at birth. The revelation came two and a half years later, prompting a DNA test that confirmed the mix-up.

Jun 20, 2025

Trump weighs Iran strike amid rising tensions; decision expected in 2 weeks

President Trump is considering military action against Iran amid rising tensions. A decision is expected in two weeks, contingent on potential diplomatic talks with Tehran. The U.S. demands that Iran cease uranium enrichment and abandon nuclear ambitions.

Jun 20, 2025

PM Modi to launch Rs 5,700 crore development projects in Bihar today

A new train service will also be flagged off on this route. The visit will also witness the flagging off of the Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah, marking a new chapter in high-speed rail connectivity in North Bihar.

Jun 20, 2025

Oil shockwaves : A threat to global economic stability

Without decisive action, oil shocks could deepen global inequity, betraying shared prosperity. The crisis demands a global conscience rooted in multilateralism to avert an economic catastrophe.

Jun 20, 2025

Gold prices slip after US Fed signals more gradual path for rate cuts

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted the central bank expects an increase in inflation in the coming months amidst tariffs and other factors, reinforcing a cautious policy stance. While markets initially responded with optimism, Powell tempered expectations by reiterating that with low and stable unemployment, the Fed is well-positioned to wait for more data before making any moves.

Jun 20, 2025

International Day of Yoga: Just Exercise or a Path to All-Round Wellness?

Yoga Day, has once again demonstrated how its ancient traditions are not relics of the past, but relevant solutions to global challenges. Yoga is not just a cultural heritage, but a gift to humanity.

Jun 20, 2025

Despite being fastest growing economy, India has met green energy targets: Hardeep Puri

He highlighted that during the G7 outreach session on energy security in Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the major challenges like ensuring energy security for future generations and emphasised the need for all countries to work together on Energy Transition and move forward in the spirit of "not me, but we".

Jun 19, 2025