1. PM Modi Leads International Yoga Day from Visakhapatnam
PM Modi Leads Yoga Day from Vizag, Calls for “Yoga for Humanity 2.0”
PM Modi led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam along a 26-km stretch from RK Beach to Bhogapuram. He declared Yoga is for everyone and proposed a global vision: “Yoga for Humanity 2.0” and highlighted the UN-recognised day’s global success, noting Yoga’s adoption by crores across the world.
- PM leads 11th International Yoga Day in Vizag
- “Yoga for Humanity 2.0”: Modi
- 26-km stretch hosts mega event
2. French Embassy Celebrates Yoga Day
French Embassy in India Hosts 11th International Yoga Day With Yoga Session
The French Embassy in India celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day with a yoga session.
They honoured Padma Shri Charlotte Chopin, a pioneer of Yoga in France. The embassy shared their deep cultural connection with Yoga on social media.
- France celebrates Yoga Day
- Charlotte Chopin honoured
- French Embassy joins festivities
3. Rajnath Singh Celebrates Yoga Day in Udhampur
Rajnath Singh Praises Army, Leads Yoga Day in Udhampur
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh marked International Yoga Day with soldiers in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. He praised their bravery in Operation Sindoor and said the mission isn’t over yet. Singh saluted the Indian Army’s courage and service to the nation.
- Rajnath leads Yoga in Udhampur
- Salutes Operation Sindoor bravery
- “Mission not over yet”
4. Goa CM Urges Daily Yoga in Schools
Goa CM: Practice Yoga Daily for Viksit Bharat 2047
Goa CM Pramod Sawant urged teachers to practice yoga with students for 15 minutes daily.
He said yoga is essential for Viksit Bharat 2047 and Fit India movements. Teachers are already receiving yoga training from various organisations.
- Yoga daily in Goa schools
- Part of Fit India, Viksit Bharat
- CM Sawant leads the push
5. Norwegian Envoy Shares Yoga Journey
Norwegian Envoy Shares Yoga Progress on International Yoga Day
Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener shared her headstand-lotus pose on Yoga Day.
She began her yoga journey after arriving in India last year. Stener praised yoga’s impact on mental and physical health.
- Norway envoy does headstand
- “Yoga improved my well-being”
- Active since moving to India
6. King Charles Sends Yoga Day Message
King Charles Praises Yoga’s Global Impact in UK Event
King Charles hailed Yoga’s growing popularity in the UK in a message read at a London event.
He called Yoga a promoter of unity, compassion, and global well-being. The monarch emphasised the 2025 theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”
- King Charles on Yoga Day
- “Promotes unity & wellbeing”
- UK celebrates with India
7. 2,000 Join Yoga Day in Tokyo
Indian Embassy in Tokyo Hosts Grand Yoga Day with 2,000 Attendees
Over 2,000 joined the Yoga Day event in Tokyo led by PM’s wife Yoshiko Ishiba and FM’s wife Satoko Iwaya. Indian Ambassador Sibi George addressed the crowd and promoted yoga’s benefits. Reverend monks, ambassadors, and diplomats also participated in the massive celebration.
- Tokyo hosts 2,000 yoga fans
- Japan PM’s wife leads event
- India-Japan cultural bond grows
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