International Yoga Day 2024: This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society”, emphasises yoga’s vital role in fostering individual well-being and social harmony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on Saturday and the Andhra Pradesh government is pulling out all stops to ensure that the event is a grand one.

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, China remains cautious, offering rhetorical support but avoiding military intervention. Despite a strategic partnership and economic ties, Beijing prioritizes its own interests, including energy security and avoiding entanglement in a conflict with US-backed forces. China’s approach reflects a broader strategy of non-interference and risk aversion in the Middle East.