Current Affairs - Politics

The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be conducted in 7 phases from April 19 to June 1, 2024, as announced by the Election Commission of India, covering various states and Union Territories across the country in a staggered manner.

Nayab Singh Saini, an influential leader from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Haryana. His rise through party ranks and electoral success are considered crucial factors in his appointment.

The police in Jammu and Kashmir initiated "Operation Kamdhenu" to address the prevalent issue of cattle smuggling in the Jammu, Samba, and Kathua (JSK) police ranges. This operation targets both immediate smugglers and the masterminds behind these illicit activities, employing a comprehensive strategy to combat the problem effectively.

The introduction of a new national security law draft with stricter penalties occurred in Hong Kong, as outlined. This development is significant in the context of ongoing geopolitical complexities and concerns regarding individual rights and freedoms.

Tamas Sulyok, a former head of Hungary’s Constitutional Court, was appointed as Hungary's president by the parliament after the resignation of the previous head of state. Despite opposition concerns calling for direct presidential elections, Sulyok assumed the position through a parliamentary vote.