Morning news wrap: On International Yoga Day, PM Modi stresses peace through Yoga; Neeraj Chopra wins first Diamond League in two years with 88.16m throw & more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam, calling yoga a "pause button" for peace in a tense world. Israel launched new strikes on Iran ’s missile sites, while Iran accused the US of backing the attacks and ignoring diplomacy. As the Israel-Iran conflict grows, a third Indian rescue flight under Operation Sindhu brought citizens home from Ashgabat. In sports, Neeraj Chopra won his first Diamond League title in two years with a big 88.16m throw in Paris. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump rejected his intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard’s view on Iran’s nuclear program, saying she was wrong.

PM Modi leads 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam, says 'Yoga is pause button' amid global tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, highlighting yoga’s power to bring peace of mind amid rising global tensions. Describing yoga as a 'pause button', PM Modi said, "Yoga is for everyone beyond boundaries, beyond backgrounds, beyond age or physical ability. It is a universal gift that unites humanity in health, harmony, and consciousness." Follow live updates

Israel launches new strikes on Iranian missile sites; Tehran accuses US of undermining diplomacy

Israel escalated its military campaign against Iran by striking missile storage and launch infrastructure across multiple cities. Explosions were reported near Tehran, Rasht, and along the Caspian coast. The strikes came as US President Donald Trump continued to weigh the possibility of American involvement. Tehran, meanwhile, accused Washington of betraying diplomatic efforts by backing Israeli operations while simultaneously advocating for dialogue. Read full story

Neeraj Chopra clinches first Diamond League win in two years with 88.16m throw

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra claimed his first Diamond League victory in two years at the Paris leg of the series. After back-to-back second-place finishes, Chopra edged out Germany’s Julian Weber with a commanding first-round throw of 88.16m. Competing with five athletes with personal bests over 90m, Chopra closed with a final attempt of 82.89m. Read full story


Operation Sindhu: Third rescue flight evacuating Indian from war-hit Iran lands in Delhi

The third evacuation flight under Operation Sindhu touched down in Delhi, carrying Indian nationals from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Initiated by the Indian government, Operation Sindhu is focused on ensuring the safe return of Indian citizens from conflict-affected areas amid the escalating Israel-Iran hostilities. Read full story

Trump dismisses Tulsi Gabbard's Iran nuclear assessment, says intelligence community was ‘wrong’

US President Donald Trump rejected an intelligence assessment regarding Iran’s nuclear program, saying his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was “wrong.” Speaking to reporters in New Jersey, Trump said, “Then my intelligence community was wrong.” Upon being informed that the assessment came directly from Gabbard, he responded, “She’s wrong." Read full story