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<p>A 15-year-old, who was allegedly sexually abused, gave birth to a girl at her home in Nagpur in the western Indian state of Maharashtra,&nbsp;after watching several YouTube tutorials&nbsp;on childbirth. She&nbsp;killed the newborn after birth, according to a report from news agency PTI.</p>

<p>The teenager, who lives in the Ambazari neighbourhood, came up with the concept of home birth and began watching YouTube tutorials in order to discreetly deliver the baby at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"She hid her baby bump from her mother by telling her that she was having some health issues," officials said.</p>

<p>"On March 2, she gave birth to a girl at her home and immediately strangled the newborn to death. She hid the body in a box in her home," they added.</p>

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<p>The minor allegedly strangled the crying baby with a belt until she stopped crying since neighbours would have been alerted by her cries. The infant was then placed in a bag and kept on the terrace, as per Times of India newspaper.</p>

<p>When the girl's mother returned home, she questioned her about her health condition.&nbsp;"The girl narrated her ordeal to her mother, following which she was taken to a hospital. The body of the newborn was sent for postmortem," officials said.</p>

<p>The minor allegedly befriended a man she met online. She had once been taken to a friend's house by the man, where he had forced himself on her after making her drink alcohol, as per TOI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police are still trying to trace the man, according to senior inspector Gajanan Kalyankar of the Ambazari police station.</p>

<p>“Police are still unsure about many questions in the case. We have a preliminary version of the minor and her mother, but a detailed inquiry is required,” said Kalyankar.</p>

<p>The police have reported a rape offence and a case of accidental death of the newborn. They are awaiting the results of the post-mortem to determine if the child was stillborn or killed after delivery.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A 15-year-old, who was allegedly sexually abused, gave birth to a girl at her home in Nagpur in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, after watching several YouTube tutorials on childbirth.

A 15-year-old, who was allegedly sexually abused, gave birth to a girl at her home in Nagpur in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, after watching several YouTube tutorials on childbirth. She killed the newborn after birth, according to a report from news agency PTI. The teenager, who lives in the Ambazari neighbourhood, came up with the concept of home birth and began watching YouTube tutorials in order to discreetly deliver the baby at home. "She hid her baby bump from her mother by telling her that she was having some health issues," officials said. "On March 2, she gave birth to a girl at her home and immediately strangled the newborn to death. She hid the body in a box in her home," they added. ALSO READ | Give plastic, take gold: A unique idea makes Jammu and Kashmir village plastic-free The minor allegedly strangled the crying baby with a belt until she stopped crying since neighbours would have been alerted by her cries. The infant was then placed in a bag and kept on the terrace, as per Times of India newspaper. When the girl's mother returned home, she questioned her about her health condition. "The girl narrated her ordeal to her mother, following which she was taken to a hospital. The body of the newborn was sent for postmortem," officials said. The minor allegedly befriended a man she met online. She had once been taken to a friend's house by the man, where he had forced himself on her after making her drink alcohol, as per TOI. Police are still trying to trace the man, according to senior inspector Gajanan Kalyankar of the Ambazari police station. “Police are still unsure about many questions in the case. We have a preliminary version of the minor and her mother, but a detailed inquiry is required,” said Kalyankar. The police have reported a rape offence and a case of accidental death of the newborn. They are awaiting the results of the post-mortem to determine if the child was stillborn or killed after delivery. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Sukant Singh Suki, 33, recently achieved a feat that most people would find unfathomable. At the world's most difficult marathon, Delirious West in Australia, he completed 350 kilometres in 102 hours and 27 minutes.&nbsp;As per the&nbsp;<a href="https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official website of the Delirious W.E.S.T</a>, it is rated as one of the top 10 hardest 200 milers in the world. The Delirious West was held between February 8 and February 12, 2023, as reported by NDTV.</p>

<p>Also,&nbsp;Suki uploaded a video on his YouTube account showing him completing the marathon. At the finish line, spectators can be heard applauding the man. He discussed his adventure and how he covered a 350 km run in another video. In the video, he said that this marathon was among the hardest in the world.</p>

<p>"It is a mind game, at times you give up," the man said. "The biggest challenge for me was 4 nights without sleep, your brain stops working. I remember I was struggling so badly on days 2, 3, and 4. But the volunteers present at the event, helped me to complete this challenge."</p>

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<p>Suki, who has been residing in Australia since 2016, revealed in a 2020 interview with SBS Hindi that taking part in ultramarathons offered him a new lease on life.</p>

<p>In addition, he has written&nbsp;books, including&nbsp;"Limitless People" and "Chasing Genius."</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Delirious West considered the toughest?</strong></h2>

<p>Delirious West&nbsp;has developed into a recognisable symbol in the trail running community and is already rated as one of the top 10 hardest&nbsp;200 milers&nbsp;in the world&nbsp;and one of the must-do ultra marathons in the Southern Hemisphere, as per its <a href="https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/">website</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It says the marathon is full of many ups and downs, mind-blowing scenery that changes every few kilometres, &nbsp;trails not frequently used, and unpredictable weather.&nbsp;</p>

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Sukant Singh Suki, 33, recently achieved a feat that most people would find unfathomable. At the world's most difficult marathon, Delirious West in Australia, he completed 350 kilometres in 102 hours and 27 minutes.

Sukant Singh Suki, 33, recently achieved a feat that most people would find unfathomable. At the world's most difficult marathon, Delirious West in Australia, he completed 350 kilometres in 102 hours and 27 minutes. As per the official website of the Delirious W.E.S.T, it is rated as one of the top 10 hardest 200 milers in the world. The Delirious West was held between February 8 and February 12, 2023, as reported by NDTV. Also, Suki uploaded a video on his YouTube account showing him completing the marathon. At the finish line, spectators can be heard applauding the man. He discussed his adventure and how he covered a 350 km run in another video. In the video, he said that this marathon was among the hardest in the world. "It is a mind game, at times you give up," the man said. "The biggest challenge for me was 4 nights without sleep, your brain stops working. I remember I was struggling so badly on days 2, 3, and 4. But the volunteers present at the event, helped me to complete this challenge." Take a look at the clip here: × He stated that in 2020, he was eliminated at 204 kilometres. For the past six months, Suki put in a lot of training. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suki (@sukantsuki) × Suki, who has been residing in Australia since 2016, revealed in a 2020 interview with SBS Hindi that taking part in ultramarathons offered him a new lease on life. In addition, he has written books, including "Limitless People" and "Chasing Genius." Why is Delirious West considered the toughest? Delirious West has developed into a recognisable symbol in the trail running community and is already rated as one of the top 10 hardest 200 milers in the world and one of the must-do ultra marathons in the Southern Hemisphere, as per its website. It says the marathon is full of many ups and downs, mind-blowing scenery that changes every few kilometres, trails not frequently used, and unpredictable weather. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian man runs the world's toughest marathon, completes it in 102 hours

This week, the intelligence chiefs from 25 nations met in New Delhi, the capital of India, to talk about the ongoing geopolitical difficulties. The gathering included intelligence representatives from France, the UK's MI6, and numerous West Asian nations, with an emphasis on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and its effects on the Global South.

Intelligence chiefs from 25 countries hold meeting in India

In an exclusive interview with WION, the minister of international relations and cooperation of South Africa, Naledi Pandor hails India's contribution and engagement with the African continent, especially during Covid-19 pandemic by providing vaccines. She hoped more Indian pharmaceutical companies set up shop in South Africa and help them produce vaccines as well.

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<p>India may issue a notice regarding cough syrup sold by Marion Biotech, whose medicines have been linked to the deaths of several children in&nbsp;Uzbekistan, as&nbsp;testing revealed that many of the company's medicine samples contained toxins, an Indian drug inspector stated on Saturday (March 4), as per an exclusive Reuters report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After tests in a government laboratory that revealed 22 of 36 samples of the syrup to be "adulterated and spurious," Indian police detained three Marion workers on Friday (March 3) and are searching for the firm's two directors.</p>

<p>According to Vaibhav Babbar, an inspector working on the Marion probe, who spoke to Reuters, the samples were contaminated with ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, which the World Health Organization claims were present in the items marketed by the two corporations in the two nations.</p>

<p>There have been 19 child deaths in Uzbekistan and up to 70 in the Gambia.</p>

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<p>As per&nbsp;data released by the World Health Organiazation (WHO) in January, acute renal damage brought on by adulterated medications claimed the lives of more than 300 children, most of whom were under the age of five, in Gambia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan last year.</p>

<p>The Philippines, Timor Leste, Senegal, and Cambodia were all mentioned as possible impacted countries since they may have the drugs available for purchase. Moreover, it urged its 194 member nations to take "urgent and coordinated measures" to stop further fatalities.</p>

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<p>The WHO claimed that four of Maiden's cough syrups, another pharmaceuticals company in India&nbsp;may have killed dozens of children in Gambia, prompting India to halt production at Maiden for breaking manufacturing regulations in October, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maiden has refuted claims that the deaths in the Gambia were caused by its medications, and testing conducted by an Indian government laboratory detected no contaminants in its samples.</p>

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India may issue a notice regarding cough syrup sold by Marion Biotech, whose medicines have been linked to the deaths of several children in Uzbekistan, as testing revealed that many of the company's medicine samples contained toxins, an Indian drug inspector stated on Saturday (March 4), as per an exclusive Reuters report.

India may issue a notice regarding cough syrup sold by Marion Biotech, whose medicines have been linked to the deaths of several children in Uzbekistan, as testing revealed that many of the company's medicine samples contained toxins, an Indian drug inspector stated on Saturday (March 4), as per an exclusive Reuters report. After tests in a government laboratory that revealed 22 of 36 samples of the syrup to be "adulterated and spurious," Indian police detained three Marion workers on Friday (March 3) and are searching for the firm's two directors. According to Vaibhav Babbar, an inspector working on the Marion probe, who spoke to Reuters, the samples were contaminated with ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, which the World Health Organization claims were present in the items marketed by the two corporations in the two nations. There have been 19 child deaths in Uzbekistan and up to 70 in the Gambia. ALSO READ | From April 1, only gold jewellery with hallmarking to be sold in India As per data released by the World Health Organiazation (WHO) in January, acute renal damage brought on by adulterated medications claimed the lives of more than 300 children, most of whom were under the age of five, in Gambia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan last year. The Philippines, Timor Leste, Senegal, and Cambodia were all mentioned as possible impacted countries since they may have the drugs available for purchase. Moreover, it urged its 194 member nations to take "urgent and coordinated measures" to stop further fatalities. ALSO WATCH | Antony Blinken takes auto-rickshaw ride during New Delhi visit The WHO claimed that four of Maiden's cough syrups, another pharmaceuticals company in India may have killed dozens of children in Gambia, prompting India to halt production at Maiden for breaking manufacturing regulations in October, 2022. Maiden has refuted claims that the deaths in the Gambia were caused by its medications, and testing conducted by an Indian government laboratory detected no contaminants in its samples. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India may issue alert on Marion cough syrup exports as lab tests find toxins

Sri Lanka's foreign minister Ali Sabry has lauded Indian support amid the economic crisis his country went through. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent sidhant sibal, he said, "India took the lead.." calling the country a "friend". During the extensive interview, he also spoke about the impact of Russia Ukraine conflict on his country, ties with China, US and Japan.

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Ali Sabry speaks to WION on India ties, economic situation

Lower stress, higher motivation and better results have been recognised as key outcomes of a work-life balance at the workplace. An IT startup in India’s Indore is moving towards enforcing the idea. ‘Please go home’, pop-ups on computers tell employees as work shifts end. Employees have expressed happiness at work-life balance regulations in place.

Work-Life Balance | At this IT Firm in Indore, the computer tells you to 'Go Home'

<p>India on Sunday expressed New Delhi's displeasure over the "malicious anti-India" posters that were put up in front of the UN building in Geneva with the Swiss ambassador, a source told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swiss Ambassador to Delhi Ralf Heckner said, "the Embassy has conveyed India’s concerns to Berne with all the seriousness it deserves."</p>

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<p>"Secretary (West), MEA today called in the Swiss Ambassador and raised the issue of posters with unfounded and malicious anti-India in front of the UN office in Geneva," a source had said earlier.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As India raised its concerns with Switzerland, the Swiss envoy said that the anti-India posters in Geneva are not endorsed by the Swiss government.</p>

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<p>"The envoy said that the posters in Geneva are part of the space provided to all, but in no way endorse the claims, nor reflect the position of the Swiss government," the source added.&nbsp;</p>

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India on Sunday expressed New Delhi's displeasure over the "malicious anti-India" posters that were put up in front of the UN building in Geneva with the Swiss ambassador, a source told WION.

India on Sunday expressed New Delhi's displeasure over the "malicious anti-India" posters that were put up in front of the UN building in Geneva with the Swiss ambassador, a source told WION. Swiss Ambassador to Delhi Ralf Heckner said, "the Embassy has conveyed India’s concerns to Berne with all the seriousness it deserves." Also Read | Mauritian Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo praises India's leadership at G20, highlights impact of Ukraine conflict "Secretary (West), MEA today called in the Swiss Ambassador and raised the issue of posters with unfounded and malicious anti-India in front of the UN office in Geneva," a source had said earlier. Also Read | South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor sees India's G20 leadership as opportunity for Global South As India raised its concerns with Switzerland, the Swiss envoy said that the anti-India posters in Geneva are not endorsed by the Swiss government. Watch | South Africa's Foreign Minister speaks to WION on India ties, Russia Ukraine conflict "The envoy said that the posters in Geneva are part of the space provided to all, but in no way endorse the claims, nor reflect the position of the Swiss government," the source added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Swiss envoy called over ‘malicious anti-India’ posters in Geneva

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Ali Sabry spoke to WION about the economic situation in the country and he said that he's hopeful of securing IMF's bailout this month. This came after assurances from India and China. Watch the video to know more.

Sri Lanka's FM Ali Sabry thanks India, says 'It understood Lanka's debt & gave financial'

Sri Lanka's FM Ali Sabry thanks India, says 'It understood Lanka's debt & gave financial assurances'

With Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan dawning the Kashmiri Kani shirt in his latest release 'Pathaan', the crafts of Kashmir have been highlighted yet again. Kashmir's craft industry has been gasping for survival, markets have been shrinking rapidly and artisans have been forced to look for alternative livelihoods.

India: Crafts of Kashmir highlighted in 'Pathaan' as Shah Rukh Khan dons Kashmiri 'Kani' shirt

Sri Lanka's foreign minister Ali Sabry has lauded Indian support amid the economic crisis his country went through. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, he said, "India took the lead.." calling the country a "friend". During the extensive interview, he also spoke about the impact of Russia Ukraine conflict on his country, ties with China, US and Japan.

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in a conversation with WION on India ties, Economic situation

Colombia is planning to send as many as 70 Cocaine Hippos to India and Mexico. These are descendants of the Hippos domesticated by the drug lord Pablo Escobar at his private zoo. The move aims to control the animal's booming population.

'Cocaine Hippos' find a new home; Colombia to send hippos to India, Mexico

<p>Alan Ganoo, the foreign minister of Mauritius, expressed gratitude for India's invitation to participate in the G20 proceedings and saw it as proof of the "special relationship" between the two countries.</p>

<p>He said that it was a unique opportunity for Mauritius to make its voice heard as a small island developing state and to raise issues related to economic development, climate change, and global threats. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Mauritius' foreign minister said, "Be the presidency of the G20, the chairmanship of the G20 and be it in terms of leadership of the countries of the South, I think India is due to the respect that it commands and the unanimity that it attracts."</p>

<p>Ganoo also expressed concern about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Mauritius, including rising costs of imports and adverse effects on the cost of living, despite the subsidies offered by the Mauritian government. He hoped that India's leadership would help resolve the conflict, which was dominating discussions at the G20 Foreign Ministers and Finance Ministers meeting. While there was no unanimity on the issue, Ganoo hoped that India's "good offices" would help find a diplomatic way to resolve the conflict.</p>

<p><em><strong>Here is the complete interview:&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>With me is the foreign minister of Mauritius, a country with which India has a strong relationship. So welcome to WION, my first question to you is, how do you see the relationship between the two countries between India and Mauritius?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Alan Ganoo: </strong>I must tell you that the historic ties that bind us are based on bonds of friendship and mutual respect. We have in fact, a privileged relationship with India, brotherly ties and this is manifested at different levels. For example, we are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations with India. India has been supporting us since our independence and even before an India has been present in terms of help and support on different levels, education, &nbsp;capacity building, climate change, housing, just name it recently the flagship project of the light rail has been a project which has been so popular that it has transformed in fact the urban areas of Mauritius and has been a catalyst for growth and economic development. This is why Mauritius is so grateful to India to the Republic of India and also to Prime Minister Modi who has definitely accelerated the pace of support and help to our country.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>WION: </strong>India is the chair of the G20 and has invited your country to participate in the group's proceedings. How do you see yourself being invited to the G20 proceedings?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Alan Ganoo: </strong>This is another proof; this is another testimony of the special relationship that exists between our two countries. On this score so we are very grateful to the Indian Prime Minister for having made this gesture to us by inviting us, a small island developing state to the table. So it has been a unique opportunity for us to be here. That's why as foreign minister, representing Mauritius, participated in the works of the deliberations. I intervened twice, in fact, and it was an opportunity for us to make the voice of a small island developing state and for us to flag the different issues with regard to develop economic development, climate change, the threats that the country, all the countries of the world have to face today. And I must tell you, that it was a very successful G 20 meeting, and we are happy that we have been invited to this meeting.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>When it comes to India being the voice of the Global South, what can you say? India hosted the voice of the global South summit in the month of January. So what's your view about India taking that mantle of leadership?</p>

<p><strong>Alan Ganoo: </strong>Be the Presidency of the G20, the chairmanship of the G20 and be it in terms of leadership of the countries of the South, I think India is due to the respect that it commands and the unanimity that it attracts, I think it has been very positive. It's a good thing that India is taking over the leadership and with regard to the G20, I must tell you that it is an organization which usually works on the basis of consensus. But now with India as the Chair, I think the G20 will be strengthened because it will mean more consensus and more unanimity. I think the G20 countries will continue to see the issue that unites them, in spite of the issues that divide them, of course, there is division and there will be division. What is more important is the issues on which the G20 countries agree, which will enable them to forge ahead.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>So Russia Ukraine conflict, how has it impacted your country, we saw the shadow of the conflict at the G20 Foreign Ministers and the finance ministers meet as well.</p>

<p><strong>Alan Ganoo: </strong>It is inevitable that most countries of the world, not to say all countries of the world have been impacted by this conflict in Europe and a small country like Mauritius has not been spared. As you know we are a small island in the Indian Ocean. We are far from Europe, from Asia. And with the rising cost of freight, with the soaring prices of petroleum products. We import 75% of our food requirements and inevitably, this has had a very adverse effect on the cost of living in Mauritius. In spite of the fact that I must tell you that our prime minister, under his leadership, a lot of subsidies have been offered to basic commodities, on cooking gas subsidy and transport, because we have a very strong welfare state. &nbsp;You know, education is free in Mauritius, health services are free,&nbsp; and transport is free for students and old age people. All Mauritians are eligible for an old age pension at the age of 60. But in spite of that, because of all the adverse impact on the war of the country, and also, we were going through a paucity of in a recovery era, as you know, how are we going out of the post-COVID pandemic that we suffered the full blast of the war in Europe. So in spite of all the subsidies given to the population, we must recognize that the cost of living has gone up to the detriment of the population. So, unfortunately, the war is still on. And what we wish is that the different leaders concerned, go back to the table, and we find a diplomatic way to resolve that conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>And how do you see India's role when it comes to resolving the conflict at the foreign ministers meeting that issue was dominating, so much over that there was a divide, but the Indian Prime Minister has several times said that this is not an era of war.</p>

<p><strong>Alan Ganoo:</strong> I think there couldn't have been a more appropriate time for India to take over the leadership of the G20. Because inspired by the Gandhian philosophy, I think India commands much respect from the developing countries of the south and even vis-a-vis the Western bloc. So, India, in fact, the ideal Chair of the G20 and as you know, Mr Blinken was here, Foreign Minister of Russia was here. Unfortunately, there couldn't be any unanimity or consensus. On this question of the conflict in Ukraine. As you know, the references to the war in the document, of course, there was no agreement. Save for this issue there was an agreement on all the other issues for example, on climate change, and development cooperation, cyber criminality and food security, energy security, &nbsp;G20 agreed on all the documents on all these issues, but unfortunately, I don't think anybody expected an agreement, a unanimity on the issue with regard to the conflict in Ukraine. But let us hope, as I just told you, that with the help of India, with the good offices of India, we will see the light in the future with regard to that conflict, because there is an urgency. The world is being impacted by this conflict. The poor countries will become poorer if this war continues, as you know, millions and millions of people in Africa will go back to poverty. There is a threat of famine in poor countries, so we are living in difficult times and the wish of everybody is that India uses all the diplomacy that it can muster in order to help to find a peaceful solution to this country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>So my last question is on the Chagos islands issue, what's your view? How do you see India's role when it comes to this issue, which is very close to your government and your people's heart?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Alan Ganoo: </strong>Yeah, of course, we have to be grateful to India for having supported us all throughout this issue. And we are grateful to other countries in the world. The majority of countries in the world voted for us. In the resolution before the United Nations as you know it was a massive victory for Mauritius. The United Nations General Assembly and also the case before the International Court of Justice, the ruling also were in our favour. Now the time is for us to recuperate the islands from the British administration. Here again, it is only diplomacy that can work. As you know negotiations are taking place between the two parties. Now, the UK government has agreed to start negotiations and let us hope we will have a successful conclusion. And on that score also, we are relying on friendly countries to help us to retrieve our four islands because the ICJ has clearly decreed that Mauritius has sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. Now it's a question of Mauritius recuperating the part of its territory which was separated which was excised from the Mauritius territory, some 50 years ago.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>So on a very lighter note, Holi is coming, it connects the 2 countries. &nbsp;So what's the plan like, Holi Hai..</p>

<p><strong>Alan Ganoo: </strong>You know, all Hindu festivals are celebrated in Mauritius, the Diwali, Holi and also religious festivals like Mahashivratri, Durga Puja and just name it. Mauritius is a multi-ethnic country also. We live in peace in harmony, and the other festivals of the other communities are also celebrated sometimes on a national level. And it's a public holiday, for example, for Christmas or Easter. We are a shining example of national unity in spite of the fact that we are a diverse population in fact, Unity in Diversity is our motto. &nbsp;On Holi festival, everywhere in Mauritius, you will see the different colours and people will enjoy and will celebrate it, as they usually do. Probably during the COVID years, it was not the same. But now that the covid is behind us, all the festivals are being celebrated in a very dignified and very flamboyant manner. And for example, MahaShivratri, which was celebrated a few weeks ago. People will go to the sacred lake, Ganga Talao.</p>

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Alan Ganoo, the foreign minister of Mauritius, expressed gratitude for India's invitation to participate in the G20 proceedings and saw it as proof of the "special relationship" between the two countries.

Alan Ganoo, the foreign minister of Mauritius, expressed gratitude for India's invitation to participate in the G20 proceedings and saw it as proof of the "special relationship" between the two countries. He said that it was a unique opportunity for Mauritius to make its voice heard as a small island developing state and to raise issues related to economic development, climate change, and global threats. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Mauritius' foreign minister said, "Be the presidency of the G20, the chairmanship of the G20 and be it in terms of leadership of the countries of the South, I think India is due to the respect that it commands and the unanimity that it attracts." Ganoo also expressed concern about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Mauritius, including rising costs of imports and adverse effects on the cost of living, despite the subsidies offered by the Mauritian government. He hoped that India's leadership would help resolve the conflict, which was dominating discussions at the G20 Foreign Ministers and Finance Ministers meeting. While there was no unanimity on the issue, Ganoo hoped that India's "good offices" would help find a diplomatic way to resolve the conflict. Here is the complete interview: WION: With me is the foreign minister of Mauritius, a country with which India has a strong relationship. So welcome to WION, my first question to you is, how do you see the relationship between the two countries between India and Mauritius? Alan Ganoo: I must tell you that the historic ties that bind us are based on bonds of friendship and mutual respect. We have in fact, a privileged relationship with India, brotherly ties and this is manifested at different levels. For example, we are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations with India. India has been supporting us since our independence and even before an India has been present in terms of help and support on different levels, education, capacity building, climate change, housing, just name it recently the flagship project of the light rail has been a project which has been so popular that it has transformed in fact the urban areas of Mauritius and has been a catalyst for growth and economic development. This is why Mauritius is so grateful to India to the Republic of India and also to Prime Minister Modi who has definitely accelerated the pace of support and help to our country. WION: India is the chair of the G20 and has invited your country to participate in the group's proceedings. How do you see yourself being invited to the G20 proceedings? Alan Ganoo: This is another proof; this is another testimony of the special relationship that exists between our two countries. On this score so we are very grateful to the Indian Prime Minister for having made this gesture to us by inviting us, a small island developing state to the table. So it has been a unique opportunity for us to be here. That's why as foreign minister, representing Mauritius, participated in the works of the deliberations. I intervened twice, in fact, and it was an opportunity for us to make the voice of a small island developing state and for us to flag the different issues with regard to develop economic development, climate change, the threats that the country, all the countries of the world have to face today. And I must tell you, that it was a very successful G 20 meeting, and we are happy that we have been invited to this meeting. WION: When it comes to India being the voice of the Global South, what can you say? India hosted the voice of the global South summit in the month of January. So what's your view about India taking that mantle of leadership? Alan Ganoo: Be the Presidency of the G20, the chairmanship of the G20 and be it in terms of leadership of the countries of the South, I think India is due to the respect that it commands and the unanimity that it attracts, I think it has been very positive. It's a good thing that India is taking over the leadership and with regard to the G20, I must tell you that it is an organization which usually works on the basis of consensus. But now with India as the Chair, I think the G20 will be strengthened because it will mean more consensus and more unanimity. I think the G20 countries will continue to see the issue that unites them, in spite of the issues that divide them, of course, there is division and there will be division. What is more important is the issues on which the G20 countries agree, which will enable them to forge ahead. WION: So Russia Ukraine conflict, how has it impacted your country, we saw the shadow of the conflict at the G20 Foreign Ministers and the finance ministers meet as well. Alan Ganoo: It is inevitable that most countries of the world, not to say all countries of the world have been impacted by this conflict in Europe and a small country like Mauritius has not been spared. As you know we are a small island in the Indian Ocean. We are far from Europe, from Asia. And with the rising cost of freight, with the soaring prices of petroleum products. We import 75% of our food requirements and inevitably, this has had a very adverse effect on the cost of living in Mauritius. In spite of the fact that I must tell you that our prime minister, under his leadership, a lot of subsidies have been offered to basic commodities, on cooking gas subsidy and transport, because we have a very strong welfare state. You know, education is free in Mauritius, health services are free, and transport is free for students and old age people. All Mauritians are eligible for an old age pension at the age of 60. But in spite of that, because of all the adverse impact on the war of the country, and also, we were going through a paucity of in a recovery era, as you know, how are we going out of the post-COVID pandemic that we suffered the full blast of the war in Europe. So in spite of all the subsidies given to the population, we must recognize that the cost of living has gone up to the detriment of the population. So, unfortunately, the war is still on. And what we wish is that the different leaders concerned, go back to the table, and we find a diplomatic way to resolve that conflict. WION: And how do you see India's role when it comes to resolving the conflict at the foreign ministers meeting that issue was dominating, so much over that there was a divide, but the Indian Prime Minister has several times said that this is not an era of war. Alan Ganoo: I think there couldn't have been a more appropriate time for India to take over the leadership of the G20. Because inspired by the Gandhian philosophy, I think India commands much respect from the developing countries of the south and even vis-a-vis the Western bloc. So, India, in fact, the ideal Chair of the G20 and as you know, Mr Blinken was here, Foreign Minister of Russia was here. Unfortunately, there couldn't be any unanimity or consensus. On this question of the conflict in Ukraine. As you know, the references to the war in the document, of course, there was no agreement. Save for this issue there was an agreement on all the other issues for example, on climate change, and development cooperation, cyber criminality and food security, energy security, G20 agreed on all the documents on all these issues, but unfortunately, I don't think anybody expected an agreement, a unanimity on the issue with regard to the conflict in Ukraine. But let us hope, as I just told you, that with the help of India, with the good offices of India, we will see the light in the future with regard to that conflict, because there is an urgency. The world is being impacted by this conflict. The poor countries will become poorer if this war continues, as you know, millions and millions of people in Africa will go back to poverty. There is a threat of famine in poor countries, so we are living in difficult times and the wish of everybody is that India uses all the diplomacy that it can muster in order to help to find a peaceful solution to this country. WION: So my last question is on the Chagos islands issue, what's your view? How do you see India's role when it comes to this issue, which is very close to your government and your people's heart? Alan Ganoo: Yeah, of course, we have to be grateful to India for having supported us all throughout this issue. And we are grateful to other countries in the world. The majority of countries in the world voted for us. In the resolution before the United Nations as you know it was a massive victory for Mauritius. The United Nations General Assembly and also the case before the International Court of Justice, the ruling also were in our favour. Now the time is for us to recuperate the islands from the British administration. Here again, it is only diplomacy that can work. As you know negotiations are taking place between the two parties. Now, the UK government has agreed to start negotiations and let us hope we will have a successful conclusion. And on that score also, we are relying on friendly countries to help us to retrieve our four islands because the ICJ has clearly decreed that Mauritius has sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. Now it's a question of Mauritius recuperating the part of its territory which was separated which was excised from the Mauritius territory, some 50 years ago. WION: So on a very lighter note, Holi is coming, it connects the 2 countries. So what's the plan like, Holi Hai.. Alan Ganoo: You know, all Hindu festivals are celebrated in Mauritius, the Diwali, Holi and also religious festivals like Mahashivratri, Durga Puja and just name it. Mauritius is a multi-ethnic country also. We live in peace in harmony, and the other festivals of the other communities are also celebrated sometimes on a national level. And it's a public holiday, for example, for Christmas or Easter. We are a shining example of national unity in spite of the fact that we are a diverse population in fact, Unity in Diversity is our motto. On Holi festival, everywhere in Mauritius, you will see the different colours and people will enjoy and will celebrate it, as they usually do. Probably during the COVID years, it was not the same. But now that the covid is behind us, all the festivals are being celebrated in a very dignified and very flamboyant manner. And for example, MahaShivratri, which was celebrated a few weeks ago. People will go to the sacred lake, Ganga Talao. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mauritian Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo praises India's leadership at G20, highlights impact of Ukraine conflict

Mauritius foreign minister Alan Ganoo has termed India's invite for his country to attend G20 proceedings as a "testimony" to "special relationship". Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Mauritius Foreign Minister said, "We are very grateful to the Indian Prime Minister for having made this gesture to us by inviting us". He also spoke about the impact of the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict, Chagos Island issue etc.

Mauritius Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo in a conversation with WION on India's G20 Presidency

Slovenia Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon has termed India as European Union's "very important strategic partner". Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Slovenia Foreign Minister said, "India plays a very important role to keep the world peace and stability" as she extended support to the Indo Pacific vision." She also spoke about an aggressive China, Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Slovenia Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon speaks to WION on India being an important strategic partner

'India and Latvia's relationship is very warm', Latvia's Deputy foreign minister Dr Gunda Riere emphasized further on the relationship between the two nations in an interview with WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal. Watch the exclusive interview here.

Latvia deputy foreign minister Reire speaks to WION on India-Latvia relations

<p>The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir presented a charge sheet against four accused in NIA Court in a terrorist-OGW nexus in Jammu and Kashmir. State Investigation Agency, Kashmir charge sheeted four terror&nbsp;accused of hatching a criminal conspiracy with members of prescribed terrorist organisations operating in Union Territory&nbsp;of J&amp;K and created new modules of over ground workers (OGWs) for harbouring and providing a variety of logistic support to terrorist organisations&nbsp;with the intention to further terrorist and unlawful activities in the UT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''(1) Umar Mushtaq Khan S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Khan R/o Begum Bagh Kakapora Pulwama, (2) Murtaza Rashid Dar S/o Ab. Rashid Dar R/o Samboora District Pulwama, (3) Sajjad Ahmad Dar S/o Gh. Nabi Dar R/o Dethoo Herpora Shangus District Anantnag, (4) Ali Kashif Jan @ Jan Ali Kashif S/o Gohar Ali R/o Village Doisrah Tehsil/District Sharsadda, Khyber Pakhtunwa, Pakistan of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist outfit based/operated from Pakistan before the Special Judge Designate under NIA Act Srinagar in case FIR No.16/2022 of P/S CI-SIA Kashmir U/S 13, 18, 38 &amp; 39 of UA (P) Act r/w section 121, 120B of IPC,'' said an SIA official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the SIA, these modules of OGWs have been created under a well-knit conspiracy not only for providing a variety of support to&nbsp;terrorist organisations but also to fight a proxy war in UT of J&amp;K with a larger objective of secession from Union of India by waging war against Govt. of India and&nbsp;UT of J&amp;K.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''During the investigation, accused (1), (2) &amp; (3) were found involved in the commission of terror crime. They were found having clandestine connections with Pakistan-based terrorist Ali Kashif Jan @ Ali Kashif of proscribed terrorist outfit JeM through social media and other secret messaging apps working with a motive to promote terrorist activities, besides procuring arms, ammunition and distributing them among the terrorists for carrying out terrorist activities and waging war against the Union of India,'' said SIA official.&nbsp;<br />
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The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir presented a charge sheet against four accused in NIA Court in a terrorist-OGW nexus in Jammu and Kashmir. State Investigation Agency, Kashmir charge sheeted four terror accused of hatching a criminal conspiracy with members of prescribed terrorist organisations operating in Union Territory of J&K and created new modules of over ground workers (OGWs) for harbouring and providing a variety of logistic support to terrorist organisations with the intention to further terrorist and unlawful activities in the UT.

The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir presented a charge sheet against four accused in NIA Court in a terrorist-OGW nexus in Jammu and Kashmir. State Investigation Agency, Kashmir charge sheeted four terror accused of hatching a criminal conspiracy with members of prescribed terrorist organisations operating in Union Territory of J&K and created new modules of over ground workers (OGWs) for harbouring and providing a variety of logistic support to terrorist organisations with the intention to further terrorist and unlawful activities in the UT. ''(1) Umar Mushtaq Khan S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Khan R/o Begum Bagh Kakapora Pulwama, (2) Murtaza Rashid Dar S/o Ab. Rashid Dar R/o Samboora District Pulwama, (3) Sajjad Ahmad Dar S/o Gh. Nabi Dar R/o Dethoo Herpora Shangus District Anantnag, (4) Ali Kashif Jan @ Jan Ali Kashif S/o Gohar Ali R/o Village Doisrah Tehsil/District Sharsadda, Khyber Pakhtunwa, Pakistan of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist outfit based/operated from Pakistan before the Special Judge Designate under NIA Act Srinagar in case FIR No.16/2022 of P/S CI-SIA Kashmir U/S 13, 18, 38 & 39 of UA (P) Act r/w section 121, 120B of IPC,'' said an SIA official. According to the SIA, these modules of OGWs have been created under a well-knit conspiracy not only for providing a variety of support to terrorist organisations but also to fight a proxy war in UT of J&K with a larger objective of secession from Union of India by waging war against Govt. of India and UT of J&K. ''During the investigation, accused (1), (2) & (3) were found involved in the commission of terror crime. They were found having clandestine connections with Pakistan-based terrorist Ali Kashif Jan @ Ali Kashif of proscribed terrorist outfit JeM through social media and other secret messaging apps working with a motive to promote terrorist activities, besides procuring arms, ammunition and distributing them among the terrorists for carrying out terrorist activities and waging war against the Union of India,'' said SIA official. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

OGW module in J&K: SIA files chargesheet against four accused in NIA court

WION correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Polish member of Parliament Bartoszewki as he was in New Delhi to observe the G20 minister's meeting. He lauded India's diplomatic pro-west on the international stage as well as its ability to be a de-escalating factor in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Polish MP: Indian role important, a voice of reason to Russia

India ranks third in aero engines and hyper-sonics in the wild and that's according to a report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. The report states that India ranks among the top five in 29 technologies out of the 44 technology areas they took under consideration.

ASPI report on technology advancement

<p>The World Bank and India signed two complimentary loans on Friday (March 4)&nbsp;totaling US$&nbsp;500 million each, in order to strengthen and improve the nation's healthcare infrastructure, as per PTI reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bank will support India's Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), launched in October 2021, to improve the public healthcare infrastructure across the nation, through this combined financing of US$&nbsp;1 billion (roughly 8,200 crores), the multilateral funding agency said in a statement.</p>

<p>One of the loans would prioritise health service delivery in seven states, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, in addition to the interventions at the national level, it stated.</p>

<p>Rajat Kumar Mishra, additional secretary for the department of economic affairs, and Auguste Tano Kouamé, country director for India at the World Bank, are listed as the signatories on the agreement.</p>

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic was a sharp reminder that pandemic preparedness is a global public good and brought to light the critical need for pandemic preparedness and health system improvement worldwide, according to Auguste Tano Kouamé.</p>

<p>According to the statement, the two projects are assisting India in its decision to strengthen the health system's capacity to withstand probable pandemics. It also added that this decision will have a significant beneficial effect on the individuals of the states taking part in the projects as well as have positive spillover effects on other states.</p>

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<p>India has become more efficient over time in the area of health. 69.8 years in 2020, up from 58 in 1990, is greater than the average life expectancy for the country's socioeconomic level, according to World Bank projections.</p>

<p>Notwithstanding these improvements in the health of the Indian population, COVID-19 has emphasised the need for kickstarting, reforming, and building capacity for fundamental public health responsibilities, as well as for raising the standard and comprehensiveness of health care delivery, it stated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The World Bank and India signed two complimentary loans on Friday (March 4) totaling US$ 500 million each, in order to strengthen and improve the nation's healthcare infrastructure, as per PTI reports.

The World Bank and India signed two complimentary loans on Friday (March 4) totaling US$ 500 million each, in order to strengthen and improve the nation's healthcare infrastructure, as per PTI reports. The bank will support India's Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), launched in October 2021, to improve the public healthcare infrastructure across the nation, through this combined financing of US$ 1 billion (roughly 8,200 crores), the multilateral funding agency said in a statement. One of the loans would prioritise health service delivery in seven states, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, in addition to the interventions at the national level, it stated. Rajat Kumar Mishra, additional secretary for the department of economic affairs, and Auguste Tano Kouamé, country director for India at the World Bank, are listed as the signatories on the agreement. ALSO READ | India: Police find more than 150 litres of ‘Holi special’ liquor hidden inside a pond in Bihar The COVID-19 pandemic was a sharp reminder that pandemic preparedness is a global public good and brought to light the critical need for pandemic preparedness and health system improvement worldwide, according to Auguste Tano Kouamé. According to the statement, the two projects are assisting India in its decision to strengthen the health system's capacity to withstand probable pandemics. It also added that this decision will have a significant beneficial effect on the individuals of the states taking part in the projects as well as have positive spillover effects on other states. ALSO READ | Intelligence chiefs from 25 countries met in India this week India has become more efficient over time in the area of health. 69.8 years in 2020, up from 58 in 1990, is greater than the average life expectancy for the country's socioeconomic level, according to World Bank projections. Notwithstanding these improvements in the health of the Indian population, COVID-19 has emphasised the need for kickstarting, reforming, and building capacity for fundamental public health responsibilities, as well as for raising the standard and comprehensiveness of health care delivery, it stated. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Saudi Arabia is set to introduce yoga in the major universities of the country. Several agreements in the pipeline will be signed with universities to support and promote yoga, according to Saudi Yoga Committee (SYC) President Nouf Al-Marwaai. SYC is a body under the Saudi Arabia Olympic Committee, Ministry of Sports.</p>

<p>The decision was taken at a forum titled “The Role of University Sports in Supporting the Kingdom’s Vision in Sports,” organised in the capital city of Riyadh where several experts and international leaders registered their presence, according to Arab News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reflecting on the importance of yoga, SYC chief Al-Marwaai said the decision was taken as part of achieving Vision 2030.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Yoga gives its practitioners many health benefits (for) both physical and mental well-being. One of the most important pillars of achieving Vision 2030 is to enhance participation in sports activities, and to achieve sports excellence locally, continentally, and internationally," she was quoted as saying by Arab News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al-Marwaai added that the committee will aim to discover yoga talent in the country and hone their skills with the hope that they "represent the Kingdom in local and international tournaments".&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Saudi Arabia's first yoga festival</h2>

<p>Notably, it was in January that Saudi Arabia's first yoga festival was organised.&nbsp;The event took place at Juman Park, King Abdullah Economic City in the city of Jeddah and saw the participation of a number of top Saudi yoga teachers including Marwa Khairudeen and Lana Nazer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia, in 2022, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India for the establishment of a formal "yoga protocol (standards)" for the promotion of yoga in the country. This was the first such bilateral cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia on yoga. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>PM Modi's push for yoga</strong></h3>

<p>Ever since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, he has embarked on a mission to popularise yoga and its benefits on the global stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He proposed<strong>&nbsp;</strong>June 21 as the date for Yoga Day at the United Nations, noting that it is the longest day of the year. He received overwhelming support from the member countries for his proposal and since then, June 21 is observed as International Yoga Day (IDY) around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite reservations by a few countries that yoga is related to Hinduism, Saudi Arabia, one of the leaders of the Muslim world has wholeheartedly accepted the philosophy behind yoga.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Saudi Arabia is set to introduce yoga in the major universities of the country. Several agreements in the pipeline will be signed with universities to support and promote yoga, according to Saudi Yoga Committee (SYC) President Nouf Al-Marwaai.

Saudi Arabia is set to introduce yoga in the major universities of the country. Several agreements in the pipeline will be signed with universities to support and promote yoga, according to Saudi Yoga Committee (SYC) President Nouf Al-Marwaai. SYC is a body under the Saudi Arabia Olympic Committee, Ministry of Sports. The decision was taken at a forum titled “The Role of University Sports in Supporting the Kingdom’s Vision in Sports,” organised in the capital city of Riyadh where several experts and international leaders registered their presence, according to Arab News. Reflecting on the importance of yoga, SYC chief Al-Marwaai said the decision was taken as part of achieving Vision 2030. “Yoga gives its practitioners many health benefits (for) both physical and mental well-being. One of the most important pillars of achieving Vision 2030 is to enhance participation in sports activities, and to achieve sports excellence locally, continentally, and internationally," she was quoted as saying by Arab News. Al-Marwaai added that the committee will aim to discover yoga talent in the country and hone their skills with the hope that they "represent the Kingdom in local and international tournaments". WATCH | WION Exclusive: Meet the woman, Nouf Marwaai, who brought yoga to Saudi Arabia × Saudi Arabia's first yoga festival Notably, it was in January that Saudi Arabia's first yoga festival was organised. The event took place at Juman Park, King Abdullah Economic City in the city of Jeddah and saw the participation of a number of top Saudi yoga teachers including Marwa Khairudeen and Lana Nazer. Saudi Arabia, in 2022, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India for the establishment of a formal "yoga protocol (standards)" for the promotion of yoga in the country. This was the first such bilateral cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia on yoga. Read more: Saudi Arabia's first yoga festival organised in Jeddah PM Modi's push for yoga Ever since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, he has embarked on a mission to popularise yoga and its benefits on the global stage. He proposed June 21 as the date for Yoga Day at the United Nations, noting that it is the longest day of the year. He received overwhelming support from the member countries for his proposal and since then, June 21 is observed as International Yoga Day (IDY) around the world. Despite reservations by a few countries that yoga is related to Hinduism, Saudi Arabia, one of the leaders of the Muslim world has wholeheartedly accepted the philosophy behind yoga. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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