June 21 is marked as International Yoga Day every year. This year marks the seventh annual celebration of yoga - a spiritual science meant to unite the body and mind. The holistic art of healthy life is known to improve flexibility, strength and general wellness. Here's a look at how Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Airavat performed Yoga.

International Yoga Day 2021: Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Airavat perform Yoga

India's food aid of 50 MT to deal with the COVID-19&nbsp;crisis has reached Djibouti as part of Mission Sagar 2 which is focused on New Delhi's outreach to African countries.

The aid which arrived on INS Airavat was received by Djibouti's Secretary-General, Ministry of Social Affairs Ifrah Ali Ahmed, in the presence of Indian envoy Ashok Kumar.

Ministry of external affairs said, "In keeping with India’s tradition of reaching out to people of Africa in times of need, the government of India has decided to provide humanitarian assistance to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti&nbsp;and Eritrea. This is in the form of food aid of 270 MT to people affected by natural calamities and the COVID-19&nbsp;pandemic in these countries."

The aid&nbsp;which consists of wheat flour, rice, and sugar has already been given to Sudan and Eritrea&nbsp;and the next stop will be Mombasa, Kenya meant for South Sudan. 100&nbsp;MT of food aid was given to Sudan, 50 MT to Eritrea, and 70 MT of food aid will be given to South Sudan.

Under Mission Sagar 1, India had reached out to five&nbsp;Indian Ocean countries -&nbsp;&nbsp;Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros&nbsp;and Seychelles. &nbsp;

The outreach is part of India's SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region - policy and shows how the Indian Navy is the first responder in the maritime domain in the Indian Ocean region.

India's food aid of 50 MT to deal with the COVID-19 crisis has reached Djibouti as part of Mission Sagar 2 which is focused on New Delhi's outreach to African countries.

India's food aid of 50 MT to deal with the COVID-19 crisis has reached Djibouti as part of Mission Sagar 2 which is focused on New Delhi's outreach to African countries. The aid which arrived on INS Airavat was received by Djibouti's Secretary-General, Ministry of Social Affairs Ifrah Ali Ahmed, in the presence of Indian envoy Ashok Kumar. Ministry of external affairs said, "In keeping with India’s tradition of reaching out to people of Africa in times of need, the government of India has decided to provide humanitarian assistance to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea. This is in the form of food aid of 270 MT to people affected by natural calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic in these countries." The aid which consists of wheat flour, rice, and sugar has already been given to Sudan and Eritrea and the next stop will be Mombasa, Kenya meant for South Sudan. 100 MT of food aid was given to Sudan, 50 MT to Eritrea, and 70 MT of food aid will be given to South Sudan. Under Mission Sagar 1, India had reached out to five Indian Ocean countries - Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles. The outreach is part of India's SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region - policy and shows how the Indian Navy is the first responder in the maritime domain in the Indian Ocean region.

India's COVID-19 food aid reaches Djibouti

With operation Vanilla, India became the first responder to reach out to cyclone and flood-ravaged Madagascar on Tuesday. Under the operation, Indian Navy deployed its INS Airavat to support the country.

INS Airavat will be deployed to Antsiranana, a port in northern Madagascar for Humanitarian Assistance and disaster relief mission.

The ship is carrying five pallets each of victualing, clothing and naval stores along with three pallets of medicines.

It will reach Madagascar on Wednesday and will carry out transportation and evacuation of personnel using four large and two medium-sized boats.

Fear of hunger and malnourishment in mounting Madagascar after heavy flooding and landslides ravaged the country.

According to a report, almost 92,000 people have been impacted by the floods. At least 30 have been killed while many have been displaced.

President of Madagascar had requested for international support to deal with the situation after which India deployed its INS Airavat.

Madagascar is part of "Vanilla" island nations, from which the operation derived its name.

Madagascar along with Seychelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, are known as vanilla islands since they grow this orchid in abundance.

Last year, Indian Navy had sent three of its ship to provide relief to neighbouring Mozambique which was hit by deadly cyclone Idai.

INS Sujata, INS Sarathi and INS Shardul were sent to the south-east African country for humanitarian assistance and were able to rescue over 200 people.

With operation Vanilla, India became the first responder to reach out to cyclone and flood-ravaged Madagascar on Tuesday. Under the operation, Indian Navy deployed its INS Airavat to support the country.

With operation Vanilla, India became the first responder to reach out to cyclone and flood-ravaged Madagascar on Tuesday. Under the operation, Indian Navy deployed its INS Airavat to support the country. INS Airavat will be deployed to Antsiranana, a port in northern Madagascar for Humanitarian Assistance and disaster relief mission. The ship is carrying five pallets each of victualing, clothing and naval stores along with three pallets of medicines. It will reach Madagascar on Wednesday and will carry out transportation and evacuation of personnel using four large and two medium-sized boats. Fear of hunger and malnourishment in mounting Madagascar after heavy flooding and landslides ravaged the country. According to a report, almost 92,000 people have been impacted by the floods. At least 30 have been killed while many have been displaced. President of Madagascar had requested for international support to deal with the situation after which India deployed its INS Airavat. Madagascar is part of "Vanilla" island nations, from which the operation derived its name. Madagascar along with Seychelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Comoros, Mayotte, are known as vanilla islands since they grow this orchid in abundance. Last year, Indian Navy had sent three of its ship to provide relief to neighbouring Mozambique which was hit by deadly cyclone Idai. INS Sujata, INS Sarathi and INS Shardul were sent to the south-east African country for humanitarian assistance and were able to rescue over 200 people.

India deploys INS Airavat to flood-ravaged Madagascar for humanitarian assistance

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International Yoga Day 2021: Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Airavat perform Yoga

India's COVID-19 food aid reaches Djibouti

India deploys INS Airavat to flood-ravaged Madagascar for humanitarian assistance