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Karnataka BJP accuses the state govt of diverting funds meant for Dalits and Tribals towards election guarantee schemes. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has requested a report within seven days. The government defends the decision, stating funds are used for the development of SC and ST communities as per law.

Janjgir-Champa is a Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh with significant electoral history in the 2019 and 2014 elections.

A BJP fact-finding team, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad and other leaders, investigated post-poll violence against party workers in West Bengal. They met victims, highlighting instances of assaults and threats, condemning the state government's alleged inaction. Prasad emphasized the plight of victims and criticized Mamata Banerjee's administration, while seeking national-level intervention to address the situation.

The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, spanning 7 phases from April 19 to June 1, aim to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha. The Election Commission released the poll schedule on March 16, with vote counting set for June 4. Of the total 545 seats, elections are held for 543 seats, with the remaining two reserved for Anglo-Indian Community representatives. Additionally, 79 seats are allocated for Scheduled Castes and 41 for Scheduled Tribes.

The Lok Sabha consists of 543 parliamentary constituencies across the nation. Each of which is responsible for electing one member who further serve as the voice of their respective constituencies in the Lower House of the Parliament. The President of India maintains the authority to nominate a maximum of two members to represent the Anglo-Indian community.

Indore: NCPCR visited Shri Yugpurush Dham after six children, including Ankit Garg, died from suspected cholera. The ashram didn’t report deaths and buried Garg without autopsy. Collected documents and treatment records. The ashram houses 204 inmates, many with mental ailments. NHRC sought a response from Madhya Pradesh chief secretary. Dhar collector and Child Welfare Committee were informed.

Kishor Makwana is appointed as the new chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Love Kush Kumar and Vaddepalli Ramchander are the new members. Vijay Sampla resigned last year. The tenure of the 6th Commission ended in Feb.

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Actor Byeon Woo-seok's excessive security measures at Incheon Airport, en route to Hong Kong for his 2024 Asia Fan Meeting Tour - Summer Letter, caused public discomfort. Flashlights in the lounge, gate control, and ticket inspections sparked backlash.

On Monday, the Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal government for challenging the Calcutta High Court's order for a CBI investigation into allegations of land grab, sexual assault, and violence in Sandeshkhali. At the beginning of the hearing, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who was representing West Bengal, requested a postponement because the state needed to present crucial information about the case to the court, which was highly relevant.