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International Yoga Day: ITBP performs yoga in minus 20 degree Celsius in Ladakh

Ladakh, June 21 (ANI): Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel performed yoga in Ladakh on International Yoga Day today. They performed 'asanas' at an altitude of 18000 ft in minus 20 degree Celsius temperature. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, every year.

Watch: Ramdev, Fadnavis perform yoga on 5th International Yoga Day

Nanded (Maharashtra), Jun 21 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev performed yoga along with his followers in Maharashtra's Nanded on International Yoga Day. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was also present at the event. Thousands of people participated in the event and performed various yoga asanas. International Yoga Day is being observed worldwide on June 21.

Watch: PM Modi performs yoga in Ranchi's Prabhat Tara ground

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jun 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi on International Yoga Day on Friday. Around 30, 000 people are gathered Prabhat Tara ground to perform yoga with PM Modi. He reached Ranchi on Thursday night and stayed at the Raj Bhavan.

Watch: ITBP personnel perform yoga with dogs, horses in AP's Lohitpur

Lohitpur (Arunachal Pradesh), Jun 21 (ANI): Before the country wakes up to perform yoga on International Yoga Day, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troops of Animal Training School (ATS) Lohitpur performed yoga with their pets. ITBP personnel performed yoga asanas with their dogs and horses. With the first light in the dawn lit mountains, troops celebrated Yoga Day with their darling dogs and horses. ITBP troops of ATS Lohitpur, are one of the first in country to set the ball rolling on Intetnational Yoga Day.

Time to take yoga to villages: PM Modi on 5th International Yoga Day

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jun 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended International Yoga Day celebrations at Prabhat Tara ground of Jharkhand's Ranchi on Friday. Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was also present at the event. Addressing the massive crowd PM Modi said, "I extend my good wishes to all of you, in India and across the globe, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. Today, lakhs of people have gathered in different parts of the world to celebrate Yoga Day." He further added, "Yoga has been in our country since forever. But this is also true that modern yoga hasn't reached in villages and remote areas of our country the way it should. We should take yoga to villages."

Watch: Army jawans perform equestrian yoga in UP's Saharanpur

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 21 (ANI): Indian Army jawans performed yoga on horseback to celebrate International Yoga Day in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. Equestrian Yoga includes specific yoga 'asanas' that can be performed on a horse. International Yoga Day is being celebrated worldwide on June 21.

Researchers draw link between processed foods and rise in autism

New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): According to a recent study, processed foods may hold key to rise in autism. With the findings of this study, researchers suggest that they are now a step closer to showing the link between the food pregnant women consume and the effects on a fetus' developing brain. As part of the study, a team of researchers identified the molecular changes that happen when neuro stem cells are exposed to high levels of acid commonly found in processed foods. In the study published June 19 in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal, the scientists discovered how high levels of Propionic Acid (PPA), used to increase the shelf life of packaged foods and inhibit mold in commercially processed cheese and bread, reduce the development of neurons in fetal brains. In the lab, the scientists found exposing neural stem cells to excessive PPA damages brain cells in several ways. They also cause inflammation, which has been noted in the brains of autistic children. Excessive amounts of the

Lt Gen KJS Dhillon inaugurates second batch of Kashmir Super 30

Srinagar (J and K), Jun 21 (ANI): Indian Army started 2nd batch of Kashmir Super 30 on Thursday in J and K's Srinagar. The initiative provides free coaching to youths for medical entrance examinations. Present at the occasion, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, Chinar Corps Commander said, "It's an Indian Army, NEIDO and HPCL initiative, an initiative to provide them the chance to hone their skills."

Chennai-based artist creates custom miniature replica dolls for clients

Chennai, Jun 21 (ANI): A Chennai based establishment is creating buzz in the gift and lifestyle industry by making miniature replica dolls of clients. Named 'My Cute Mini', company is a go-to choice for personalised anniversary and birthday gifts. These dolls are crafted by skilled sculptors using synthetic ceramic. These adorable gifts are great option for people looking for unique items for gifting and themselves. SH Charan, Co-founder,said, "I started in July 2014, it started as hobby.I pushed it on Facebook and we started receiving orders from different parts of country."

Not approved by Naidu: TDP on its Rajya Sabha MPs pass resolution to merge legislature party with BJP

New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) parliamentary leader Galla Jayadev said that the move by TDP MP's would be accessed for its legality. He said, "We're assessing the situation to see if it's legally possible or not. TDP President didn't accept it. I being Parliamentary Party leader didn't sign that letter. 4 members independently writing to merge the party, we're assessing if it's legal or not. 3 Lok Sabha and 2 Rajya Sabha MPs are still with TDP, so we're not sure if it's possible." He further added, "The 4 MPs are propagating that this is to help Chandrababu Naidu or for good of TDP which is absolutely wrong. I want to dismiss that completely. Chandrababu Naidu hasn't asked or consented them to go. So question of them doing it for his sake is absolutely false and malicious." Four TDP MPS YS Chowdary, CM Ramesh, TG Venkatesh and GM Rao passed a resolution on Thursday to merge Legislature Party of TDP with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and later joined BJP.

District administration carries out anti-polythene drive in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 21 (ANI): District administration carried out an anti-polythene drive in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. The action is being taken under 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Gambhir Singh said, "We have taken samples and it'll be ascertained if it's some prohibited material, if so then required action will be taken."

PM Modi arrives in Ranchi for Yoga Day celebration

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jun 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ranchi. Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was present to receive him. PM Modi will perform yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi on the occasion of International Day Yoga tomorrow.

VP Naidu hosts lunch for floor leaders from all parties

New Delhi, Jun 21 (ANI): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu hosted lunch for all floor leaders in Rajya Sabha on the opening day of Rajya Sabha Session on Thursday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad were also present. Rajya Sabha was convened for the first time since LS polls on Thursday.

Kullu bus accident: Death toll rises to 44

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jun 21 (ANI): At least 44 people have died in a bus accident on Thursday in Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. The bus fell into a deep gorge near Banjar area of Kullu. It was carrying around 50 passengers was on its way from Banjar to Gadagushani area. More details are awaited.

NIA raids LJP leader Sunil Pandey's brother's residence in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Jun 21 (ANI): National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at the residence of Santosh Pandey on Thursday. He is brother of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Sunil Pandey. More details are awaited.

BJP MLA, locals stage protest over electricity bills in MP's Bhopal

Bhopal (MP), Jun 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Huzur, Rameshwar Sharma staged protest against Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday. Locals accompanied him in large numbers. The protest was staged against hike in electricity bills and power cuts in MP.

Indian Army performs yoga on sand dunes of Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Jun 21 (ANI): A yoga event was organised at the golden sand dunes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Thursday. Named 'Yoga in Dunes', event was conducted by Desert Charger Brigade of Battle Axe Division of Indian Army. The event was held to celebrate International Yoga Day.

Stray dog menace on rise in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jun 21 (ANI): Senior medical officer of Ludhiana Civil Hospital, Dr Geeta said that stray dogs have become a menace in Ludhiana. Speaking to ANI, she said, "There has been minor increase in dog bite cases. There are many reasons of it, not just one. Injections are available in the hospital. Dog homes should be built for stray dogs, it has now become a menace, no doubt about it."

District administration organised Sarpanch conclave in J-K's Rajouri

Rajouri (J-K), Jun 20 (ANI): The district administration of Rajouri organised a Sarpanch conclave cum workshop for the sarpanches to sensitize them about the programme on Wednesday. For the successful conduct of the ambitious and unique programme 'Back to Village', district administration of Rajouri organised a Sarpanch conclave. The conclave was inaugurated by the District Development Commissioner (DDC) of Rajouri Mohd Aijaz Asad. DDC was accompanied by the Assistant Development Commissioner of Rajouri Akhtar Qazi, District Panchayat Officer, Abdul Khabir. This was a one day workshop on 'Back to Village' programme. DDC highlighted on the objectives of programme and the activities which was organised during the programme. It is kind of public outreach programme to give a feeling of good governance to the people of the state for the successful conduct of the programme. DDC appealed the sarpanches to aware the public for mass participations during the Gram Sabha.

We have told Antigua authorities about urgency: MEA on Mehul Choksi's extradition

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar spoke on extradition request for Mehul Choksi. He said, "We have told them (Antigua) about the urgency. There is a certain process that has to be followed. What we were told is that the extradition request still remains under the consideration of Antigua and Barbuda authorities."