Modi urges citizens to include yoga in life
New Delhi, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged everyone to include yoga in their life and focus on fitness, saying "if we are fit, India is fit".
Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, he said: "I appeal to all the citizens to adopt their legacy of yoga and create a healthy, happy and harmonious nation."
Modi, in the 44th edition of his monthly radio address - Mann Ki Baat, said the practice of yoga leads to building up of courage, a sense of forgiveness and mental peace.
Talking about the 'Fit India' campaign, he mentioned a large number of people came forward to support the campaign and are sharing videos of their workouts on social media.
"When I say 'Fit India', I believe that the more we play, the more we will inspire the country to come out and play.
"For me, it is heartwarming that the captain of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli has included me in his challenge... and I have accepted his challenge. I believe this is gainful and this kind of a challenge will inspire us to be fit along with others as well," he added.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
