UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based educationUttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizin...
21 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
15 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces India's first Yoga Policy in GairsainUttarakhand has become the first state in India to introduce a Yoga Policy, as announced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Internati...
21 Jun, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
We should acknowledge all those who revived, popularised yoga, including our govt: TharoorCongress leader Shashi Tharoor has called for credit to be given to the Indian government, including Prime Minister Modi, for the revival a...
21 Jun, 2023, 01.52 PM IST
SC refuses to hear PIL for standard Yoga protocol to enhance COVID-19 resistanceThe Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to develop "standard Yoga protocol" to enhance co...
23 Jul, 2020, 06.04 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses plea for making yoga compulsory in schoolsThe apex court had on November 29 last year asked the Centre to treat the petition as a representation and take a decision.
08 Aug, 2017, 11.40 AM IST
Supreme Court asks Centre to take a decision on framing national yoga policyA bench headed by Justice M B Lokur asked the Centre to treat the petitions filed on the issue as a representation and take a decision.
29 Nov, 2016, 12.51 PM IST
SC to hear PIL for making 'Yoga' compulsory for studentsThe plea said right to health cannot be secured without providing 'Yoga and Health Education' or framing a 'National Yoga Policy' to promot...
31 Oct, 2016, 06.04 PM IST
Yoga to get boost under new education policyYoga Olympiad will be held every year to enable participation of all states with an aim that school children learn Yoga, an official said.
18 Jun, 2016, 01.35 PM IST
Modi has emerged as one of top 10 world leaders: Venkaiah NaiduNaidu cited India getting the first Chairmanship of BRICS bank and the UN declaring 'Yoga Day' as examples of Modi's suggestions being hear...
03 Jun, 2016, 05.13 PM IST
Yoga Olympiad to be held on International Day of Yoga: HRD MinistryIn a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, HRD minister Smriti Irani said the decision to hold the olympiad had been taken to promo...
02 May, 2016, 03.49 PM IST
Over Rs 32 crore spent on International Yoga Day: GovernmentNaik said that an amount of Rs 34.80 lakh has been spent on production of films and booklets on common yoga protocol.
24 Jul, 2015, 08.42 PM IST
At least twice a week yoga classes for CBSE affiliated schoolsAYUSH Minister Shripad Yasso Naik said yoga education has also been made a compulsory part of study and practice by National Council for Te...
21 Jul, 2015, 09.03 PM IST
Yoga a compulsory subject in government run schools, teacher training coursesLater talking to reporters, Irani said, the states are free to decide on adopting it in their syllabus and to link with their the course cu...
23 Jun, 2015, 05.50 AM IST
Manish Sisodia requests Smriti Irani for removal of 'no detention policy'Sisodia, who also holds the education portfolio, today requested Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani for the removal of the 'no detention polic...
22 Jun, 2015, 11.11 PM IST
Mayawati accuses government of 'communalising' Yoga Day celebrationsMayawati accused the central government of "communalising" Yoga Day celebrations and said the ruling BJP had once again proved that it was ...
22 Jun, 2015, 06.53 PM IST