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India Gazette
10 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Hundreds celebrate International Yoga Day in Beijing
Beijing [China], June 22 (ANI): In Beijing, hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered on Saturday to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, the Indian Embassy in China said. The event began with a soulful kirtan and continued with an energizing session of the Common Yoga Protocol, officially marking the start of the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Old Chancery complex. 'A moment of unity under the morning sky !@iccr_hq@moayush@IndianDiplomacy,' the Indian Embassy in China wrote in a post on X. In a series of posts on X, the Indian Embassy in China said, 'The sun rose, the mats rolled out, and the 11th International Yoga Day began at Old Chancery complex, Beijing, with calm and purpose. From a beautiful Kirtan to the energizing Common Yoga Protocol, the morning brought together hundreds of yoga lovers.' 'A guided meditation helped participants centre themselves & experience calm. The experience was elevated with a graceful performance blending yoga with the grace of Odissi! The crowd was also spellbound by the advanced yoga demonstrations,' it posted. 'Winners of online contests held in the run-up to Yoga Day were felicitated, alongside participants of the spirited Yoga Challenge! Gratitude to the yoga masters & dedicated volunteers who brought the celebration to life,' it added. Meanwhile, the first batch of 'Kailash Manasarovar Yatra' Yatris also performed Yoga while on their way. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said, 'Yoga for health, peace and harmony. The first batch of 'Kailash Manasarovar Yatra' Yatris via Nathu La route, performed Yoga to mark the International Day of Yoga 2025 in Bainang County in Tibet Autonomous Region, while on their way to perform the holy Yatra.' Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, hailing yoga as a gift 'beyond age' that transcends all boundaries and unites humanity in 'health and harmony.' The event took place against the scenic backdrop of the Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebrations. The Prime Minister praised the efforts of the Andhra Pradesh government and extended his appreciation to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan for hosting the event in Visakhapatnam. Recognising its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word 'yoga' derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness. Today, it is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. (ANI)
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Indian embassy asks China's official daily to verify messages before posting them on social media
— EOIBeijing (@EOIBeijing) Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Indian Embassy has cautioned China's state-run tabloid Global Times to verify messages before posting them on social media on Indian military strikes targeting Pakistan's terror infrastructure on Wednesday. "(1/n) Dear @globaltimesnews we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of disinformation ," the Indian Embassy said in a post on X."(2/n) Several pro-Pakistan handles are spreading baseless claims in the context of #OperationSindoor, attempting to mislead the public. When media outlets share such information without verifying sources, it reflects a serious lapse in responsibility and journalistic ethics ," it said, questioning the daily's posts on Pakistan Air Force Embassy's post also pointed to a PIB fact-check post on X about pro-Pakistan handles showing an IAF jet crashed in India's Punjab in 2021."Beware of old images shared by pro-Pakistan handles in the present context! An old image showing a crashed aircraft is being circulated with the claim that Pakistan recently shot down an Indian Rafale jet near Bahawalpur during the ongoing #OperationSindoor," the PIB post said."This image is from an earlier incident involving an IAF MiG-21 fighter jet that crashed in Moga district in Punjab in 2021," it added.
News18
07-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Indian Embassy Calls Out Chinese Daily Global Times For 'Disinformation' After Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: After striking terror camps across the border, India has hit back in the information war, this time targeting China's state media for parroting Pakistan's line In a rare and pointed response, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has publicly criticised Chinese state-run outlet Global Times for spreading 'disinformation" in the wake of Operation Sindoor — India's precision military strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The embassy took to X to issue a strong rebuttal, calling out the Global Times for what it described as 'biased and mischievous" reporting that sought to question India's counter-terror operations. 'It is unfortunate that some media outlets continue to peddle disinformation on serious matters," the embassy said in a post from its official handle. While the Global Times piece reportedly echoed Pakistan's narrative and raised questions over India's actions, the embassy underlined that such portrayals distort ground realities and 'do not serve the cause of regional peace or stability." (1/n) Dear @globaltimesnews, we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of dis-information. — India in China (@EOIBeijing) May 7, 2025 The sharp diplomatic retort comes amid heightened geopolitical sensitivities in the region following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent strikes under Operation Sindoor. It also signals New Delhi's intent to push back not just militarily but diplomatically, especially against attempts to reframe its anti-terror actions as destabilising moves. India's Operation Sindoor has triggered not just on-ground reactions but also a parallel war of narratives — one that New Delhi appears increasingly unwilling to let go unchallenged. First Published: May 07, 2025, 16:45 IST
