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International Yoga Day 2025: 17 world records that show Yoga's global rise
June 21, 2025
Akshar Yoga Kendraa in Bengaluru aimed to break 12 Guinness World Records on Yoga Day 2025 with …
Recognised by the Ministry of AYUSH, Akshar Yoga Kendraa has already set 9 global yoga records
India mobilised 100,000 centres nationwide for ‘Yoga Sangam’ a mass demonstration marking Yoga …
Hindustan Times
Yoga as a mass campaign to build a healthier India
June 21, 2025
India positioned yoga as a mass health movement through its women and child welfare policies at …
The 2025 International Day of Yoga highlighted yoga’s role in empowering women and nurturing …
UN declared June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2014, recognising India’s civilisational gift …
The Financial Express
Boost for ‘Make In India’: HAL to manufacture ISRO’s SSLV rockets, wins bid for Rs 511 crore deal
June 21, 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd secures a ₹511 crore contract to build ISRO's SSLV rockets, marking a …
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is expected to manufacture 6 to 8 SSLV rockets each year to meet both …
HAL announced that it had emerged as the top bidder in a competitive process conducted by the IN-…
Business Standard
Retail inflation for farm, rural workers eases to below 3% in May
June 21, 2025
Retail inflation for farm and rural workers eased to 2.84% and 2.97 per cent in May from 3.48% …
All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) …
The CPI-AL and CPI-RL were 1307 points and 1320 points in April 2025: Data
The Economic Times
Meet FWD-LM01, the Indian drone that flies 100km, finds targets, and hits on its own
June 21, 2025
India officially entered the global arena of long-range tactical drones with the unveiling of …
With FWD-LM01, we are signalling the arrival of next-gen Indian capability in AI-enabled …
FWD-LM01 is a highly agile, high altitude tested platform designed for modern asymmetric warfare:…
The Economic Times
India's forex reserves rise to $698.95 billion, up $2.29 billion as of June 13
June 21, 2025
India's forex reserves increased by $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion for the week ending June 13,…
India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $696.66 billion as of June 6, up $5.17 billion from …
Gold reserves increased by $4.28 million to $86.31 billion during the week, the RBI said
Money Control
Banana was India’s most exported fruit in FY25; shipments up seven-fold since FY18
June 21, 2025
In FY25, bananas overtook grapes to become India’s top fruit export, with shipments valued at $…
Bananas and grapes made up 59.2 percent of India’s total fruit exports in FY25, up from 44.4 …
Raisin exports from India doubled during this period, rising to $72 million from $37 million
The Times of India
From local to global: India exports fresh Jamun for the first time to London; boosts farmer's income
June 21, 2025
In a milestone development for Indian fruit exports, the APEDA flagged off the country’s first …
According to the ministry of commerce & industry, India’s total merchandise and services …
While Jamun typically fetches around Rs 50–60 per kg in Indian markets, farmers are now earning …
The Economic Times
Gorakhpur to Patliputra in just 7 hours as PM Modi flags off new Vande Bharat train
June 21, 2025
PM Modi launched the Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, enhancing connectivity between …
PM Modi flagged off a locomotive for export to Guinea under the 'Make in India' initiative and …
The Gorakhpur to Patliputra journey, which earlier took 10 to 12 hours, can now be completed in …
Business Standard
Free entry to 81 monuments as ASI hosts International Yoga Day events
June 21, 2025
With this year's theme of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' - this grand yoga festival aims to …
The theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' underscores yoga's role in fostering harmony not …
The Archaeological Survey of India, in collaboration with Ministry of Ayush, is set to host …
Money Control
India gives significantly higher returns compared to global investments, says Blue Tokai-backer VerlInvest
June 21, 2025
VerlInvest, a consumer-brands-focused private equity firm, is doubling down on its India bets, …
In the last few years, VerlInvest has invested more than $100 million annually in India
Between 2010 and 2018, VerlInvest raised its stake in Sula Wines from 15 percent to 50 percent
Money Control
Notion sees India as the next big growth market, says co-founder Akshay Kothari
June 21, 2025
Notion co-founder Akshay Kothari expects India to be the next major growth market for the …
The $10 billion startup, Notion crossed one million users just before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020
Notion is making significant investments in expanding its research and development (R&D) centre …
The Financial Express
MakeMyTrip raises $3.1 bn in largest fundraise by Indian new-age company
June 21, 2025
US-listed online travel platform MakeMyTrip has raised $3.1 billion through equity and debt: Report
In FY25, Gurugram-headquartered MakeMyTrip reported its best numbers with total revenue rising …
MakeMyTrip’s fundraise is the largest ever fundraise by a listed new-age Indian company, …
The Financial Express
Freight corridors bet big on rising traffic volumes
June 21, 2025
The DFCCIL is handling over 13% of India’s total railway freight traffic despite operating just …
The DFCs have decongested the existing rail network, thereby freeing capacity for passenger …
The average freight train speeds on DFCs are substantially higher – 50-60 kmph with a potential …
Ani News
International Yoga Day: Indian Navy joins YogAndhra with participation of over 11,000 Naval personnel
June 21, 2025
Over 11,000 naval personnel and their family members from the Eastern Naval Command will …
In an unprecedented mobilisation, more than 2 crore people are expected to participate in Yoga …
A remarkable Surya Namaskar programme was organised at Andhra University, where around 25,000 …
The Indian Express
‘World going through unrest… Yoga gives direction of peace’: PM Modi leads celebrations from Visakhapatnam
June 21, 2025
Yoga gives us the direction of peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe, …
My request to the world — let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0 where …
PM Modi has made Yoga popular not only in India but across the world, turning it into a global …
The Hindu
RJD-Congress is anti-Bihar, anti-investment: PM Modi
June 21, 2025
RJD-Congress are anti-Bihar, anti-investment. Both have been protectors of mafia raj, goonda …
India will soon become the third most powerful country in the world and Bihar is going to play …
NDA has shown that poverty could be eradicated from the country as 25 crore people have …
The Indian Express
‘People of Bihar won’t forget insult to Babasaheb’: Modi targets RJD over Lalu birthday row
June 21, 2025
PM Modi accused the Opposition in Bihar of insulting Dr B R Ambedkar and undermining the state’…
Earlier, more than half of Bihar’s population was in the extremely poor category, but in the …
Today, the first engine from the Marhowrah Locomotive Factory is being exported to Africa. …
The Times of India
Refused Trump invite as I had to visit land of Jagannath: PM Modi
June 21, 2025
The development of 21st century India will gain momentum from eastern India. This is the era of …
PM Modi said he had to say ‘no’ to US President Donald Trump's invitation to drop by in …
PM Modi praised Odisha's progress under the BJP govt, emphasising the state's role in India's …
News18
Yoga As India’s Soft Power: PM Modi’s Vision And The Global Embrace Of Indian Culture
June 21, 2025
PM Modi has positioned yoga as a cultural ambassador, showcasing India as a benign, inclusive, …
PM Modi’s advocacy has sparked a global curiosity about Indian culture and spirituality, …
PM Modi’s proud espousal of yoga has cemented its place as India’s strongest soft power asset, …
News18
PM Modi’s Convoy Gives Way To Ambulance During Roadshow In Bhubaneswar
June 21, 2025
PM Modi’s convoy slowed down briefly to give way to an ambulance during his roadshow in Odisha’…
PM Modi launched 105 development projects in Odisha valued at over Rs 18,600 crore and flagged …
The first BJP government in Odisha has successfully completed one year. This anniversary is not …
NDTV
"Yoga's Popularity Rising Across UK": King Charles On International Yoga Day
June 21, 2025
Hundreds of people have gathered at an iconic square on the Strand in London to join in a …
Year on year, Yoga is increasing in popularity across the United Kingdom, with millions of …
International Day of Yoga is marked annually around the world on June 21, with the High …
LIve Mint
191 countries, 2,000 events: How India will celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21
June 21, 2025
On June 21, India led 2,000+ yoga events in 191 countries under the theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, …
Yoga returned to its roots as global practitioners led sessions in India, symbolising cultural …
India’s 37 cultural centres abroad organised yoga events in the 100-day lead-up to Yoga Day 2025
News18
Kashmir To Kyrenia, PM Modi Resets Eurasian Chessboard
June 21, 2025
PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus countered Turkey’s anti-India stance and aligned support for J&K with …
PM Modi gifted a Kashmiri silk carpet to Cypriot leaders a symbolic message asserting India’s …
India and Cyprus signed agreements on defence collaboration, cyber security, and expanded naval …
News18
Modi's Balkan Masterstroke: How Bharat Redefined Europe’s Power Map In Zagreb
June 21, 2025
PM Modi’s Zagreb visit redefined India-Croatia ties, with Croatian PM Plenković hailing him as …
Croatia supported India’s push for an early India-EU FTA and permanent UNSC membership during …
India and Croatia moved towards a strategic defence plan with a focus on joint production and …
The Economic Times
Engineering exports up 60% since 2014, reflecting 'Make in India' success: Piyush Goyal
June 21, 2025
Engineering exports rose 60% since 2014, showcasing 'Make in India' success: Commerce Minister …
India’s manufacturing sector grew 3.4% YoY in April 2025, up from 3% in March, led by metals, …
Capital goods production surged 20.3% in April 2025, indicating rising industrial investment …
The Tribune
Indian coffee exports continue to grow in FY25-26 with 25 pc growth: Coffee Board
June 21, 2025
India’s coffee exports rose 40.2% in FY24-25 to $1.8 billion; FY25-26 began with 25% growth, as …
Bengaluru’s AIC-CCRI incubated 63 startups and trained 3,000+ people, fostering coffee …
India ranked 7th in global coffee production and 5th in exports, contributing 5% to global …
The Times of India
‘Operation Sindoor’is proof new India will respond to terror with strength & strategy: Rajnath Singh
June 21, 2025
‘Operation Sindoor’ proves new India will respond to terror with strength, not silence: Defence …
Operation Sindoor isn’t over; this is just a pause,” said Rajnath Singh, issuing a stern …
If you are strong, our borders will be strong. When borders are strong, India will be strong: …
The Times of India
Operation Sindhu: Iran lifts airspace ban to evacuate 1,000 Indians amid conflict; 3 planes flying out with rescued citizens
June 21, 2025
India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate 1,000 citizens from Iran amid growing regional …
Iran lifted airspace restrictions for three Indian evacuation flights from Mashhad, aiding the …
Operation Sindhu reflects India’s proactive diplomacy & swift action to safeguard citizens …
CNBC TV18
Domestic tourism continues to grow in India, new travel players look to cash in
June 21, 2025
India’s domestic tourism remains strong despite recent unrest in Kashmir, with 16 key parks, …
In 2024, domestic tourists spent ₹15.5 lakh crore a 22% jump over 2019. Projections say it …
IndiGo is strengthening regional air travel with a new direct Indore-Ghaziabad route from July …
Business Standard
Indian IPO market heads for busiest week with $1.7 billion in deals
June 20, 2025
India’s primary market is set for its busiest period this year, with at least four companies …
The Initial Public Offerings indicate share sales in India are bouncing back in the first …
The RBI’s cash infusions into the financial system and a surprise 50-basis-point rate cut this …
Business Standard
PM Modi's 'make in India' strikes emotional chord with the consumers
June 20, 2025
68% of Indians preferred locally-owned brands in Q2 2025, the highest among 18 countries : …
India ranked #1 in global consumer spending intent, ahead of UAE, China, Saudi Arabia, Canada, …
Indian Gen Zs topped global splurging intent, with 80% planning to spend on goods/services in …
The Times of India
From Brass Bodhi Tree to Warli art: What PM Modi gifted to world leaders during his 3-nation tour
June 20, 2025
During the recent G7 Summit in Kananaski, PM Modi presented carefully chosen Indian handicrafts …
PM Modi gifted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a handcrafted Brass Bodhi tree sculpture …
To French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi gifted a Dokra Nandi sculpture from Tamil Nadu
The Economic Times
Walmart to add 1 lakh MSMEs in next 3 years under Vriddhi programme
June 20, 2025
US-based retail giant Walmart will connect one lakh more MSMEs in the next three years to its …
Walmart Vriddhi has trained over 70,000 MSMEs so far by enabling access to digital commerce, …
Last year, Walmart said it had sourced goods worth over USD 30 billion from the Indian market …
The Economic Times
India's 5th generation fighters all set to take off at jet speed
June 20, 2025
The ambitious Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft programme will see the development of a new …
Defence minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a new approach to large defence research and …
In the first batch, 120 fighter jets are expected to be ordered, with deliveries expected to …
Business Standard
India reaches 15th spot in top FDI destinations in 2024: UNCTAD report
June 20, 2025
FDI into India remained unchanged year-on-year in 2024 at $28 billion even as global FDI flows …
The net FDI flows into India, excluding repatriation, was around $29 billion in FY25: RBI
India, along with Brazil and Chile, hosts more than 30% of international projects in developing …
The Economic Times
India safest, best & only place to invest in world: Amit Shah
June 20, 2025
Geopolitical turbulence is not a hurdle for India, and India remains the safest, best and only …
No country has grown or progressed without encountering turbulence. We are prepared. India is …
We have been the fastest growing economy for the past seven to eight years: Home minister Amit Shah
Ani News
PM Modi to flag off first 'made in India' locomotive for export to Guinea from Marhowra plant in Bihar
June 20, 2025
Furthering the vision of "Make in India - Make for the World," PM Modi will flag off a state-of-…
The Marhowrah plant earlier produced locomotives exclusively for Indian Railways, but with …
We have received a big order from the Republic of Guinea. 150 locomotives will be sent to …
CNBC TV18
India’s FDI journey: A story of collective confidence and shared ambition
June 20, 2025
India achieved a remarkable milestone in its economic journey, with cumulative gross FDI …
With the proactive and stable policies of the Government of India, complemented by States’ …
FDI has converged with the various programmes of the Government, particularly its mission to …
The New Indian Express
Manufacturing a superpower
June 20, 2025
The ongoing transformation in the defence sector is a quiet revolution that positions the …
The exponential growth in defence exports is the outcome of sustained policy initiatives under …
The inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, with an …
News18
Modi's G7 Playbook: Advancing India's Interests Amid Complex Global Geopolitics
June 20, 2025
PM Modi framed the Global South’s plight not as a plea for help, but as something that Canada, …
PM Modi has backed it up domestically and internationally with pioneering initiatives like the …
During the call with US President Trump, PM Modi made sure to harden India’s stance on …
CNBC TV18
India's value-added, instant coffees gain market share in premium markets of Japan, Korea, West Asia
June 20, 2025
India’s coffee export profile has transformed with a rising share of value-added and soluble …
India’s coffee export market has diversified beyond the EU, with increasing demand from Asia, …
India is one of the few countries of the world which produces both Arabica as well as Robusta …
CNBC TV18
India’s mango exports rise 9% in April–May 2025 via Mumbai Airport
June 20, 2025
Mumbai exported 3,624 metric tonnes of mangoes during April and May 2025—a 9% increase over the …
The most exported mango varieties this season included Alphonso, Chausa, Kesar, Badami, and …
The uptick in mango exports this year not only underscores India’s agricultural vitality but …
The Financial Express
Amazon India to invest Rs 2,000 crore for faster deliveries & tech upgrades
June 20, 2025
Amazon India has announced a fresh investment of Rs 2,000 crore in 2025 to bolster its …
In India, e-commerce market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 20% and is projected …
Amazon operates several welfare programmes, including Samridhi for financial support, Ashray …
Business Standard
India's Growing Footprint in the UK Hits Record High: New Tracker Launched by Minister Piyush Goyal at IGF London
June 20, 2025
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the 12th India Meets Britain Tracker at IGF London
Indian-owned companies in the UK hit a record 1,197 in 2025, marking a 23% rise from 971 in 2024:…
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is projected to boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion and increase …
News18
PM Modi's Resolve of 'Taking Bharat To New Heights'
June 20, 2025
India must dedicate the next 25 years to building a 'Viksit Bharat', just as the 50 years …
India is no longer a victim of history but a creator of history, driven by inner strength and …
Bharat’s governance model has become a global example, lifting 25 crore people out of poverty …
The Indian Express
Explained: Significance of PM Modi’s Croatia visit, and India’s historic ties with the country
June 20, 2025
PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Croatia, marking a significant step in …
Bilateral trade between India and Croatia rose from $199.45 million in 2017 to $337.68 million …
Croatia supports India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, strengthening …
News18
How PM Modi’s Dual Strategy Is Paving The Way For Naxal-Free India
June 20, 2025
Naxal-affected districts in India reduced from 126 (2013) to just 18 (2024) under PM Modi’s …
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to make India Naxal-free by March 31, 2026
PM Modi’s leadership led to a 53% decline in Naxal violence and a 70% fall in civilian & …
The Economic Times
PM Narendra Modi thanks Croatia PM Plenkovic upon receiving reprint of first printed Sanskrit grammar
June 20, 2025
PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Croatia, strengthening India’s ties …
During his Croatia visit, PM Modi held delegation-level talks with PM Andrej Plenković, …
PM Modi thanked the Croatian PM for gifting a reprint of Vezdin’s Sanskrit Grammar, the first …
News18
'India's Gift To The World': British MP Bob Blackman Hosts Yoga Event In UK Parliament
June 20, 2025
British MP Bob Blackman hosted a yoga session in UK Parliament ahead of International Yoga Day …
Yoga is India’s gift to the world: British MP Bob Blackman
The United Nations recognised International Yoga Day in 2014, acknowledging its global relevance