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CM Kejriwal meets PM Modi, urges Centre to work together for development of Delhi

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on Friday. Kejriwal congratulated PM Modi on his victory in the Lok Sabha elections. While speaking to mediapersons, he said, "I congratulated PM on his victory in the Lok Sabha elections. I also asked him that Delhi is the capital of the country, so it is important that Delhi government and Centre should work together for the development of Delhi."

Watch: Man assaults woman staffer at Kherki Daula toll plaza

Gurugram (Haryana), June 21 (ANI): A car driver slapped and punched female employee at Kherki Daula Toll Plaza in Gurugram on Friday morning. The incident captured on CCTV cameras. The driver absconds after the incident. However, police registered a case against the accused. The incident highlighted the sad state of affairs, when it comes to the safety of citizens trying to do their duties.

DMK workers, locals stage protest over water scarcity in TN's Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), June 21 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) workers staged protest over water scarcity in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Friday. Locals also took part in the protest. Water scarcity is continuously rising in the state.

AAI celebrates 5th International Yoga Day

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Officials and staff members of Airports Authority of India and Ministry of Civil Aviation performed various 'asanas' to mark the 5thInternational Yoga Day at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday. The theme for this year's International Yoga Day was "Climate Action". Secretary of Civil Aviation, Pradeep Singh Kharola also performed 'asanas' with an aim to raise awareness of Yoga's health benefits. Chairman of Airports Authority of India, Guruprasad Mohapatra also performed 'asanas' under the guidance of an instructor who explained the benefits of various yoga exercises. Families of AAI had also gathered to explore and avail the benefits of yoga. The staff members also pledged to practice yoga in their daily life. Originated from India, Yoga is considered to be around 5,000 year old practice to attain mental, physical and spiritual healing. The idea of celebrating International Day of Yoga was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United N

International Yoga Day: Amit Shah, ML Khattar perform yoga

Rohtak (Haryana)/ New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed Yoga along with Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar on 5th International Yoga Day in Haryana's Rohtak. While addressing the gathering Amit Shah said, "You can change the world with the help of yoga." State Health minister Anil Vij and other senior ministers and officials also took part at the celebrations. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

Researcher develops mind-controlled robotic arm

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): A collaborative team of researchers has developed the first-ever successful mind-controlled robotic arm, which can help people with disability. Using a non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) has been shown to achieve good performance for controlling robotic devices using only the signals sensed from brain implants. When controlled with high precision, they can be used to complete daily tasks. A grand challenge in BCI research is to develop less invasive or even totally non-invasive technology that would allow paralysed patients to control their environment or robotic limbs using their own "thoughts". However, BCIs that use non-invasive external sensing, rather than brain implants, receive 'dirtier' signals, leading to the current lower resolution and less precise control. The technology has, to date, been tested in 68 able-bodied human subjects (up to 10 sessions for each subject), including virtual device control and controlling of a robotic arm for cont

International Yoga Day: Piyush Goyal, Ravi Shankar Prasad perform yoga

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad performed yoga on 5th International Yoga Day in Delhi on Friday. Union Minister Jayant Sinha also performed 'asanas' in the event. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

CM Edappadi K Palanisamy holds high-level meeting over water crisis issue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), June 21 (ANI): Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palanisamy conducted a high-level meeting in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Friday. State ministers and officials were also present in the meeting. The meeting was held over the rising issue of water crisis in the state.

CRPF 74 Battalion performs yoga in Naxal-affected Dornapal area in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), June 21 (ANI): On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 74 Battalion performed yoga in Naxal-affected Dornapal area in Chhattisgarh's Sukma on Friday. They performed various 'asanas' in the event. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

International Yoga Day: France Embassy performs yoga

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Embassy of France performed yoga on 5th International Yoga Day in Delhi on Friday. They performed various 'asanas' in the event. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year. While speaking to ANI on Yoga Day, French Ambassador to India, Alexandre Ziegler said, "We had more than 100 yoga enthusiasts this morning. We have Yoga lessons almost everyday at the Embassy. Yoga is becoming popular among the French people now. It helps to stay fit both physically and mentally."

International Yoga Day not an event but integral part of life: President Kovind

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): On International Yoga Day, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed officials at Rashtrapati Bhavan and encouraged them to practice yoga in their daily life. He said, "International Yoga Day is being celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan since 2015. I am happy that like previous years, this year too we are celebrating Yoga Day here. It's not just an event, it's a way to make yoga an integral part of our life." Meanwhile, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also performed Yoga at Red Fort in Delhi. The theme of 5th International Yoga Day 2019 is 'Climate Action'. The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'yuj' meaning "to join" or "to unite".

No Indian varsity makes it to top 100 QS world university rankings; Only 3 figure in top 200

QS World University Ranking for 2020 was recently released and this time as well no Indian university made it to the top 100 list. Although Three Indian institutes -- IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IISc Bangalore -- have found place among the top 200 in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released on June 19. Check out the list in this video.

From Modi's asanas to yoga on a horse: This is how India inspired world on Yoga Day

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel today participated in a yoga session at the majestic snow-covered Rohtang Pass, located at an altitude of 14,000 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. Even dogs performed yoga with BSF personnel. Indian Army jawans showed their skills while doing difficult asanas on horses. Watch the video that will surely inspire and surprise you.

IAF An-32 crash: Rajnath Singh pays homage to 13 personnel

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid homage to 13 personnel, who lost their lives in IAF An-32 crash in Arunachal Pradesh. The wreath laying ceremony performed at Palam Airport. The plane had gone missing on June 3. The bodies have been recovered 17 days after the An-32 jet went off the radar after it took off from an air base in Assam's Jorhat.

International Yoga Day: USA Embassy performs 'asanas'

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Embassy of the United States of America performed yoga on 5th International Yoga Day in Delhi on Friday. They performed various 'asanas' in the event. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

Watch: Dog squad of BSF performs yoga on 5th International Yoga Day

Jammu, June 21 (ANI): The Dog squad of Border Security Force (BSF) performed yoga on 5th International Yoga Day in Jammu on Friday. They performed 'asanas' along with their trainers. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

Massive fire breaks out near Kalindi Kunj metro station, Magenta line services temporarily suspended

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a furniture market in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh near Kalindi Kunj metro station on Friday. 17 fire tenders are present at the spot to douse the flames. Delhi Metro services are temporarily suspended between Kalindi Kunj and Botanical Garden. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.

ITBP personnel perform yoga in HP and Sikkim

Himachal Pradesh / Sikkim, June 21 (ANI): In Himachal Pradesh, the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel performed yoga at 14000 ft near Rohtang Pass at minus 10 Degrees Celsius temperature on International Yoga Day. Meanwhile in Sikkim, ITBP personnel also performed yoga at an altitude of 19000 ft near OP Dorjila at minus 15 degrees Celsius temperature. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

International Yoga Day: Smriti Irani performs yoga

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani performed yoga on 5th International Yoga Day in Delhi on Friday. She performed 'asanas' along with other people in Dwarka. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

Western Naval Command performs yoga on 5th International Yoga Day onboard INS Viraat

Onboard, Jun 21 (ANI): Indian Navy personnel performed yoga onboard INS Viraat (Decommissioned) at Western Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Hundreds of Navy personnel participated in the event and performed various yoga asanas. International Yoga Day is being celebrated worldwide on June 21. The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'yuj' meaning 'to join', 'to yoke' or 'to unite'.