Editorial

India emerging as wellness hub: PM Modi on yoga day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India as a burgeoning global wellness hub under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative, emphasizing yoga’s pivotal role. Addressing a record-breaking gathering in Visakhapatnam, Modi highlighted yoga’s integration into modern medicine, citing AIIMS-Delhi’s research.

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Traffic cop hit by speeding truck, dies

In a tragic incident on NH-33 in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a speeding truck struck a police bike, resulting in the death of constable Nand Kishore Thakur. The accident occurred while Thakur and constable Gajender Singh were patrolling near a toll plaza. Singh sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment in a Ranchi hospital as authorities search for the truck driver.

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1,100 Indians back from Iran, 800 more seek evacuation

India has been actively evacuating its citizens from Iran amidst escalating tensions, with over 827 nationals already returned and plans underway to bring back hundreds more. Around 800 Indians have approached the embassy in Tehran for evacuation, with the total number of evacuees expected to exceed 1,100 soon.

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Operation Sindoor not over, paused after Pakistan pleading: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam attack, was paused only after Pakistan requested a ceasefire, but it is not over. Singh warned Pakistan against supporting terror activities, emphasizing India’s readiness to take action. He highlighted the importance of unity and the armed forces’ commitment to yoga for discipline and focus.

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