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Lawyers across Uttar Pradesh have initiated a three-day strike in response to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh's call to protest against a police lathi charge on lawyers in Hapur district on August 29. This strike includes lawyers from the Allahabad High Court and its Lucknow bench and will continue until Wednesday. In Lucknow, a delegation of lawyers, led by Kuldeep Narain Mishra, the president of the Lucknow Bar Association of the district court, handed over a memorandum to District Magistrate Surya Pal Gangwar at his office.

The Assam government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is poised to introduce a bill in the state assembly by December to outlaw polygamy. Sarma recently revealed that the bill's finalization will take approximately 45 days. This decision follows the reception of 149 suggestions from the public regarding the proposed legislation to prohibit the practice of marrying multiple spouses.

Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress party, has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, alleging that they are working to benefit a select group of billionaires in India. This criticism follows recent reports of alleged stock manipulation by the Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates.

Self-made billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, known for his acquisition of Harrods and promotion of conspiracy theories surrounding Princess Diana's death, has died at the age of 94. Explore the life and controversial legacy of this influential businessman.

A committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind has been established to explore the feasibility of implementing a "one nation, one election" system in India. This significant development signals a step forward in a long-debated proposal that has been a topic of discussion in multiple panels over the years.

The Indian government's decision to convene a "special session of Parliament" from September 18 to 22 sparks debate due to the undisclosed agenda. The move is met with opposition criticism and speculation about its purpose, while the previous Monsoon Session's highlights are revisited.

The Kremlin acknowledges for the first time that the investigation into the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, a prominent mercenary boss, includes the possibility of intentional actions. The crash of the private jet carrying Prigozhin and other Wagner figures has sparked intrigue, with the cause still uncertain.

The 'Shobha Yatra' in Nuh district, Haryana, ends peacefully as strict security measures prevent a repeat of earlier clashes. A controlled group performs Hindu rituals amid police vigilance, ensuring calm and avoiding communal tensions that marred a previous event.

Haryana's Home Minister alleges Congress's involvement in the recent communal clashes in Nuh, where six lives were lost. The state remains on edge as investigations reveal potential political connections to the violence.

The recent findings from Chandrayaan 3 have astonished scientists as the moon's surface temperature near the south pole was recorded at a higher-than-expected 70°C. This temperature disparity and the graphed data provide new insights into the moon's climatic conditions.

The ongoing dispute over caste census intensifies as the Centre asserts its exclusive authority to conduct the exercise. The move challenges the Bihar government's previous actions, setting the stage for a legal and political clash on a significant issue.

A viral video captures the jubilant response of passengers on an IndiGo flight as the pilot announces Chandrayaan-3's successful moon landing mid-flight. The footage reflects shared pride and patriotism in response to India's historic space achievement.

Afghanistan has reached a staggering count of 6.55 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), positioning itself as the world's second-largest host of displaced individuals, following Syria. According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), this unsettling statistic highlights the severity of the situation in the country. A substantial 4.39 million people are internally displaced due to ongoing conflicts and violence as of December 31, 2022. An additional 2.16 million have been displaced by disasters. The report also raises concerns about the potential escalation of global displacement over the next three decades.

The Supreme Court's decision to move 27 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases related to the Manipur ethnic clashes to Assam courts sparks debates over trial fairness and protection of victims. The move aims to ensure justice and facilitate efficient trials, prompting discussions on the evolving situation in Manipur.