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| PM Modi leads world’s largest ever Yoga gathering of 3 lakh citizens | | 11th International Yoga Day | |  Early Times Report
Visakhapatnam/New Delhi, June 21: Leading world's largest ever Yoga gathering of 3 lakh citizens to celebrate the 11th International Yoga Day here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Yoga has united the world, beyond borders, backgrounds, or abilities.
Prime Minister Modi while addressing the gathering, now etched in the Guinness Book of World Records, said, “The essence of Yoga is to unite, and it is heartening to see how Yoga has united the world.”
The Prime Minister joined thousands of participants from India and abroad for a historic yoga session by the sea on the occasion.
Extending warm greetings to people across India and the world on International Day of Yoga, the Prime Minister highlighted that this year marks the 11th occasion when the wo... | |
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| Continue practising Yoga to be battle-ready: Rajnath Singh urges soldiers | | Attends celebrations at Udhampur | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, June 21: Appreciating the inclination of the armed forces personnel towards Yoga, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the practice prepares a soldier physically and mentally and makes him battle-ready.
Singh led a mass yoga demonstrations on the occasion of International Day of Yoga at northern command headquarters here, performing various asanas and breathing exercises with 2,500 soldiers.
The event was joined by Chief of the Army Staff General U... | |
| | | | From Siachen to seas, armed forces celebrate ‘big day’ | | |  New Delhi, June 21:
Press Trust of India
From the icy heights of Siachen Glacier to naval ships anchored in Visakhapatnam, the Indian armed forces on Saturday observed the International Day of Yoga across the country, reaffirming their commitment to discipline and inner strength.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the celebrations in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, accompanied by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
“There was a time when yoga was considered limited to saints and seers. Bu... | |
| | | | Yoga reduces stress, enhances quality of life: LG Sinha | | Joins enthusiasts to celebrate International Yoga Day 2025 | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 21: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha participated in 11th International Yoga Day Celebration with Yoga enthusiasts and performed Asanas as per the laid down Common Yoga Protocol. The Lieutenant Governor said that in today’s fast-paced world, the importance of Yoga is immeasurable. “Yoga reduces stress and enhances quality of life. This year’s International Yoga Day theme, ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health,’ highlights holistic approach to health for humani... | |
| | | | Unity in diversity our greatest strength: LG Sinha | | J&K Raj Bhawan celebrates West Bengal Foundation Day | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 21: Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan today hosted the cultural evening commemorating West Bengal Foundation Day, which was celebrated on June 20. Officials, Security Personnel and the people of West Bengal currently living in J&K UT were the special invitees.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the people of West Bengal on the occasion.
The Lieutenant Governor, in his address through virtual mode, paid tributes to the freedo... | |
| | | | India will never restore Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan: Amit Shah | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Jammu, June 21: Nearly two months after suspending it after the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the government will not restore the Indus Water Treaty and is moving forward with plans to construct a canal to divert excess water from Rajasthan currently flowing to Pakistan.
The statement, made during an exclusive interview with a leading English daily, underscores India’s strategic shift in managing its water resources amid ongoing tension... | |
| | | | Absconding Head Constable arrested | | Bribery Case | | |
Early Times Report
Kathua, June 21: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have arrested an absconding Head Constable Roshan Din of Police Station Kathua in a trap case.
ACB spokesman in a statement said that a case under FIR number 12/2025 under section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was registered in Police Station ACB Jammu against public servant namely HC Roshan Din, No. 432/K of Police Station Kathua regarding demand/acceptance of illegal gratification from the complainant on account of deleting or removing his name from the list of accused persons in a case under FIR number 193/2025 registered at P/S Kathua, even though the complainant provided CCTV foota... | |
| | | | ACB catches Tehsildar red-handed | | | | M.K Kaw
Jammu, June 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Ghulam Rasool Bhat, the Tehsildar of Qaziabad in Handwara, north Kashmir, on Saturday for accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe, the second installment of a Rs 1 lakh demand. The arrest followed a sting operation where Bhat was caught red-handed at his private residence, along with his accomplice, Rafi Ahmad Lone, a tout from Pathora Kralgund, Kupwara.
According to an ACB spokesperson, a Handwara resident lodged a complaint alleging that Bhat demanded Rs 1 lakh to issue permissions for cutting walnut trees. The complainant, citing financial hardship, paid Rs 50,000 upfront under pressure but was asked for the rem... | |
| | | | 2 months after Pahalgam terror attack: Nation rises above hate, reaffirms unity | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Jammu, June 21: Two months after the horrific terror attack in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, South Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians—mostly tourists—India continues to respond with unity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to its secular ideals.
On April 22, Pakistani terrorists attacked unarmed and innocent tourists in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam. This horrific attack was followed by Operation Sindoor by the Indian Defence Forces to dismantle terro... | |
| | | | Former BDC Member, Ex-Sarpanch nabbed with Heroin | | | | Atul Sharma
Nowshera, June 21: Police have arrested a former Block Development Council (BDC) member and ex-Sarpanch with a significant quantity of suspected heroin in Nowshera.
According to the details available with Early Times Police Post Lamberi, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Nowshera acting on specific inputs set up a special naka (checkpoint) near Radha Swami Ashram at Bagnoti. “The naka party, supervised by Head Constable Narinder Kumar, intercepted a suspicious vehicle bearing (No. JK02DL-7776) which was traveling from Lamberi towards Bagnoti,” said an official. He said, “Upon noticing the police presence, the driver attempted to flee but was swiftly overpowered b... | |
| | | | Sharing video footage of polling stations breaches voters’ privacy | | |  NEW DELHI, June 21:
Press Trust of India
Amid demands to make public webcasting footage of polling stations, Election Commission officials on Saturday said such a move is violative of privacy and security concerns of voters. They said while such demand suits their narrative in making it sound quite genuine and in the interest of voters and safeguarding the democratic process, it is, in fact, aimed at achieving exactly the “opposite objective”.
Officials claimed that what is veiled as a ... | |
| | | | Farooq says will move to SC for statehood restoration | | |  Early Times Report
Anantnag, June 21: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that his party would move the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
“After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us. They have many demands like they want him (National Conference MLA Altaf Kaloo) to become a minister, but how is this possible till sta... | |
| | | | Top military brass brief Rajnath Singh on border security, arrangements for Amarnath Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 21: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by top Army brass on Saturday on the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on border areas, anti-terrorist operations and the Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start next month, officials said.
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and other senior officers including commanding officers of all units attended ... | |
| | | | ‘Operation Sindoor told Pak India won’t tolerate terrorism’ | | | | Early Times Report
Udhampur, June 21: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned Pakistan that any future terror attack on Indian soil will have serious consequences as Operation Sindoor is not over yet and India is ready to take any action against terrorism. Addressing troops of the Army’s Northern Command here after joining them for a yoga session on the International Day of Yoga, the defence minister said Operation Sindoor conveyed to Pakistan that its “thousand cuts” policy against India will not succeed.
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi was also part of the session.
Singh reached Udhampur on a two-day visit on Friday, his second trip to Jammu and Kashmir po... | |
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