Delhi’s Opposition leader Atishi took a strong stance against the CBSE reevaluation portal, condemning its limited payment options to just four banks, which she argues puts unnecessary barriers in front of students seeking redress. This outcry follows a postponed launch of the portal amid a barrage of complaints from students about unclear answer sheets and...
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CBSE controversy: Govt action an eyewash, sack Dharmendra Pradhan, says Cong
Congress criticizes the government’s action against CBSE officials over the OSM controversy as a “cover-up” and “eyewash.” The party demands the sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of presiding over an “inept and incompetent ecosystem” that has harmed students.
CBSE debacle: Teen ‘cyber security researcher’ flags NTA portal vulnerabilities
National Testing Agency (NTA) swiftly addressed a security flaw in its NEETUG portal, identified by a 16-year-old cybersecurity researcher. The vulnerability, which could have exposed sensitive examination-related data, was promptly fixed. This incident occurred amidst a wave of cyber attacks targeting the CBSE website, raising concerns among students and parents.
India rebukes EU & Pak over J&K reference in joint statement
India has firmly rejected the European Union’s mention of Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement with Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that those without standing on such matters should refrain from commenting. The UTs of J&K and Ladakh are unequivocally integral parts of India, the government asserted.
Hormuz shut, shipping services through other routes to West Asia up 2x
SC: Criminal cases on loan defaulters must end after settlement
The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal proceedings against loan defaulters must cease if a settlement is reached with the bank. Such actions, the court stated, are oppressive and abuse judicial processes, potentially harming the economy. Allowing banks to pursue criminal cases after a compromise undermines settlement sanctity and discourages dispute resolution.
Married daughter entitled to compassionate job: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are entitled to be considered part of a ‘family’ for employment or ration shop allotment if their parents die in harness. The court found a UP government order excluding married daughters from the definition of ‘family’ unconstitutional, citing gender-based stereotypes and the principle of equality.
PM Modi to chair June 11 Niti governing council meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a crucial Niti Aayog governing council meeting on June 11, following a recent restructuring. The agenda includes reviewing chief secretaries’ deliberations and actions taken on reforms aimed at boosting manufacturing and self-reliance. This comes as the nation grapples with economic pressures from the West Asia conflict, impacting the rupee...
PM Modi, Trump likely to come face to face at G7 summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump are expected to cross paths at the G7 summit in France, with both leaders confirmed to attend. While a bilateral meeting is being explored on the sidelines, no official engagement has been finalized yet.