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International Yoga Day 2026: Celebrating Wellness Through Yoga

Jun 21, 2026

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International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June. The 12th edition in 2026 focuses on "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." This ancient Indian practice promotes physical fitness, mental peace, and overall wellness. Millions worldwide join mass yoga sessions, making it a truly global movement for better health.

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Indian Coast Guard Inducts First Indigenous Hovercraft H-561

Jun 20, 2026

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India's Coast Guard inducted its first domestically-built hovercraft, H-561, on June 18, 2026. Built in Goa, this air cushion vehicle can travel over water, mud, and land. It is fast, carries 42 people, and will strengthen coastal security. This achievement supports India's 'Make in India' initiative for self-reliance.

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Odisha Development Projects Worth Rs 47,600 Crore Launched

Jun 20, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu launched and inaugurated development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore in Odisha on 20 June 2026. The projects cover energy, railways, industry, healthcare, irrigation, tourism, and education. The event was held in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj district, and marked a major step in Odisha's growth.

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Supreme Court Declares Walking a Fundamental Right, Orders Footpaths on All Roads

Jun 20, 2026

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The Supreme Court of India has declared that every citizen has a fundamental right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths. This right takes priority over motor vehicles. The Court urged the government to create a law protecting this right and making authorities responsible for building and maintaining footpaths on all roads.

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Jainendra K. Jain Wins Wolf Prize in Physics for Composite Fermions

Jun 20, 2026

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Physicist Jainendra K. Jain received the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics for his discovery of composite fermions. The award was presented in Jerusalem in June 2026. He became the first person of Indian origin to receive this prestigious honour. His work transformed the understanding of quantum physics.

 

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