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The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign returns for its second edition, encouraging citizens to celebrate India's 77th Independence Day by uploading selfies with the national flag on the official web portal. Learn how to participate in this patriotic movement and join the millions who have already taken part.

India's Independence Day 2023 celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi take an inclusive turn with 1,800 'special guests' and interactive selfie points to foster public engagement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement resonates as citizens gear up to join this unique effort.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduces the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, which includes a provision for up to three years of imprisonment for those found guilty of spreading fake news or misleading information jeopardizing India's sovereignty and security. The bill is part of a larger effort to protect citizens' rights and uphold the country's constitutional values.

After being suspended from the Rajya Sabha for naming MPs without their consent in a committee, AAP's Raghav Chadha changes his social media bio to reflect his new status as a "Suspended Member of Parliament."

A 150-year-old Banyan tree, originally from India, fights for survival as wildfires engulf the Hawaiian island of Maui, threatening this iconic symbol of Lahaina.

Justice Hemant M Prachchhak, the judge who refused to halt Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a defamation case, is part of a group of 23 judges recommended for transfer by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Pakistan's Islamabad High Court rejects Imran Khan's bid to suspend his corruption case sentence, promising a decision within days. Khan faces a range of charges, including terrorism and corruption.

Wildfires, intensified by winds from Hurricane Dora, ravage Lahaina, Maui's popular resort city, leaving 36 dead and a trail of destruction. Thousands evacuated as homes, hotels, and landscapes succumb to the inferno.

A shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa Island claims the lives of 41 migrants, highlighting the ongoing perils of the central Mediterranean migration route. Survivors reveal the harrowing details of the incident, which occurred after the boat set off from Tunisia's Sfax.

The Assam Rifles has been replaced by the CRPF at a crucial checkpoint in Manipur's Bishnupur district after protests erupted over alleged brutality. The decision follows bitter arguments between Assam Rifles and Manipur police, sparking concerns. Meira Paibi, a vigilante group of Meitei women, led protests demanding the withdrawal of Assam Rifles, which the central paramilitary force denied. The shift highlights changing security dynamics in strife-torn Manipur.

Pakistan's political landscape is stirred as PTI's Imran Khan is imprisoned in a "C-Class" cell, sparking claims of danger and poor conditions. PTI leaders express worries about his safety and access to basic rights.

Tensions escalated in Ukraine as Russia's armed forces launched strikes on military airbases in the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne regions of western Ukraine. The Russian defence ministry claimed that "all targets were hit" during the overnight operation, adding to the mounting crisis between the two neighboring countries. In response, Ukrainian authorities reported downing 30 out of 40 cruise missiles, while also acknowledging that Russia fired three hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, which are significantly harder to intercept.

Record-breaking rainfall and devastating floods continue to wreak havoc in northern regions of China as Typhoon Doksuri moved inland, disrupting the lives of millions. At least 10 people were killed in Hebei province, near Beijing, due to the unprecedented floods, according to officials on Saturday.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's criticism of the Supreme Court's relief for Rahul Gandhi in the 'Modi surname' defamation case sparks a political debate. The court's decision to stay Gandhi's conviction and restore his MP status draws attention to the need for restraint in public speeches. The ongoing legal battle continues to be a subject of interest for both the political community and the public.