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Hyderabad Marks International Day of Yoga with Citywide Sessions Promoting Health and Harmony

Hyderabad, June 21, 2026: Hyderabad observed the International Day of Yoga with enthusiastic participation across the city as thousands gathered at parks, public venues, institutions, and community spaces for yoga sessions and wellness activities. The celebrations began under cloudy skies, highlighting the growing popularity of yoga as a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

At Lok Bhavan, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla joined officers and staff of Raj Bhavan in a yoga session led by instructors from The Art of Living. Addressing the gathering, the Governor described yoga as a timeless gift from India to humanity and a powerful tool for achieving holistic wellness.

He emphasized that yoga strengthens physical health, enhances mental resilience, and promotes spiritual balance. Calling yoga a symbol of India’s eternal wisdom, he said it has grown into a global movement that encourages health, harmony, and well-being. The Governor urged citizens to move beyond celebrating yoga as an annual event and instead embrace it as a lifelong practice.

Meanwhile, Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Joining yoga instructors and participants, the Minister described yoga as one of India’s greatest contributions to the world.

He encouraged people to incorporate yoga into their daily routines and stated that the Telangana government is actively promoting awareness about its health benefits. He noted that yoga is being introduced in educational institutions from schools to colleges, while the State’s AYUSH Department continues to expand yoga training initiatives as part of its vision to build a healthier Telangana.

Another major yoga event was held at Sri Lakshmi Sai Gardens in Malkajgiri, where more than 250 participants gathered under the guidance of Madhava Murthy Guruji, founder of Divine Yoga. The event also saw participation from a delegation of employees from The Hindu.

During his address, Madhava Murthy Guruji emphasized the importance of reconnecting with India’s cultural roots through yoga. He encouraged practitioners to understand the deeper cultural and spiritual significance of yoga rather than viewing it solely as a form of physical exercise, highlighting its role in preserving India’s ancient traditions while fostering personal well-being.

The citywide celebrations reflected Hyderabad’s growing commitment to wellness, with yoga serving as a bridge between India’s rich cultural heritage and modern approaches to healthy living.

PM Modi Launches Major Development Projects in Hyderabad, Calls Cyberabad India’s Growth Engine

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several major development projects in Hyderabad, highlighting Cyberabad’s growing role as a key driver of economic and technological growth in India.

The Prime Minister was joined by Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during the event.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said Cyberabad has emerged as a critical hub for Telangana’s progress and holds importance not only nationally but globally.

“The strength of Cyberabad is both national and global. It is a major centre for the rapid development of Telangana and the country. Therefore, today from Cyberabad, numerous major projects are being launched to make Telangana a major manufacturing powerhouse of the country,” he said.

He stated that the newly launched and proposed projects would create thousands of employment opportunities and significantly improve infrastructure connectivity in the state.

“The projects whose foundation stone was laid or inaugurated today will provide thousands of new jobs here. Telangana’s connectivity has also been strengthened. I congratulate the people of Telangana for these projects,” PM Modi added.

Highlighting the Centre’s investment in Telangana’s railway sector, the Prime Minister compared current allocations with the pre-2014 period.

“For an undivided Andhra Pradesh before 2014, the railway budget was even less than ₹1,000 crore. Today, the railway budget for Telangana alone is approximately ₹5,500 crore. Currently, work is underway on railway projects worth about ₹50,000 crore,” he said.

PM Modi also reaffirmed the Central government’s commitment to Telangana’s development and welfare.

He said the youth, farmers, industries, MSMEs, and startups in Telangana are playing a crucial role in shaping the state’s future.

“Today, the youth of Telangana are dreaming new dreams. Farmers want to move forward with new hopes. Industries, MSMEs, and startups here all want to contribute to building a developed Telangana because if Telangana develops, India will develop,” he said.

Assuring continued support from the Centre, PM Modi said the government would work at an even faster pace to help fulfil the aspirations of people across Telangana.

The event marked another major push toward infrastructure expansion, industrial growth, and connectivity development in Telangana, reinforcing Hyderabad’s position as a leading economic hub in India.

Revanth Reddy Welcomes Newly Appointed Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at RGIA

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy warmly welcomed newly appointed Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad, on Tuesday.

Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Director-General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy, and other dignitaries were also present to receive the Governor.

Earlier, President of India Droupadi Murmu appointed Shiv Pratap Shukla as the Governor of Telangana, replacing Jishnu Dev Varma. Shukla is currently serving as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, while Dev Varma has been appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra.

Jishnu Dev Varma had assumed charge as the Governor of Telangana on July 31, 2024.