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From mountains to plains to high seas, Indian forces take part in yoga sessions pan-India; Rajnath performs yoga with 1,000 soldiers in Shillong, calls it ‘holistic science’

Times of India · Jun 21, 2026, 10:58 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Across India and its waters, armed forces personnel marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with widespread sessions. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a large gathering in Shillong, emphasizing yoga's role in holistic well-being and a disciplined life. From high-altitude posts to parade grounds,

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From mountains to plains to high seas, Indian forces take part in yoga sessions pan-India; Rajnath performs yoga with 1,000 soldiers in Shillong, calls it ‘holistic science’

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