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SC flags ‘frustration’ of students in CBSE’s digital marking system

SC flags ‘frustration’ of students in CBSE’s digital marking system

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Expressing concern over students’ “frustration” in CBSE’s digital marking system, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in hearing a PIL which sought directions to the Centre and the CBSE to frame regulations to conduct exams through on-screen marking (OSM) system. Supreme Court has sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in addressing students’ complains with CBSE’s on-screen marking system (OSM) (Representational/PTI) The CBSE’s OSM evaluation system is a digital grading method where teachers assess scanned copies of physical answer sheets on a computer instead of checking physical paper scripts. “Look at the amount of frustration of young children,” a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said and sought the assistance of the solicitor general in dealing with the case. Also Read I Kerala HC allows 3 CBSE students to upload revalued marks on KEAM portal The bench, also comprising justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, said there appear to be systemic “creeping problems” in the digital evaluation process. “We are seeking your assistance, not …

Jailer 2 actor Anna Rajan flags morphed images of her online; threatens legal action: ‘Violation of my dignity’

Jailer 2 actor Anna Rajan flags morphed images of her online; threatens legal action: ‘Violation of my dignity’

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Actor Anna Rajan has flagged the circulation of morphed images of her online. On Tuesday, she posted a screenshot of one of her images shared by an Instagram page, calling them out and threatening legal action. She also urged the Kerala police to help her, in addition to reporting it to Instagram. Anna Rajan called out an Instagram page for editing her images ‘maliciously’. Anna Rajan flags her morphed images Anna posted a screenshot of a picture of herself that another Instagram user had posted, stating that it had been morphed. She wrote, “This image has been maliciously edited and posted in an obscene and defamatory manner to damage my reputation. This is shameful, unacceptable, and a serious violation of my privacy and dignity.” She stated that she’s reporting it to Instagram and filing a police report, writing, “1 am officially reporting this account to Instagram and will be filing a police complaint under the applicable laws. Whoever is responsible for creating or sharing this edited content will be held accountable. Legal action will be …

Jitu Patwari flags off Congress Gen-Z Cyclothon over NEET paper leak allegations

Jitu Patwari flags off Congress Gen-Z Cyclothon over NEET paper leak allegations

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Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari flagged off the party’s two-day Gen-Z Cyclothon Yatra from Indore to Bhopal, alleging widespread examination irregularities, paper leaks and recruitment scams. The Congress is also demanding free quality education from KG to PG and plans to protest outside Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s residence Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

How can State prevent elopement of boy and girl, says SC; flags POCSO misuse

How can State prevent elopement of boy and girl, says SC; flags POCSO misuse

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The Supreme Court on Monday asked how the State can prevent the elopement of a boy and a girl in a relationship, flagging the misuse of POCSO provisions against teenagers in voluntary sexual relationships. The top court made the observation while hearing a suo motu case concerning the right to privacy of adolescents. (PTI) A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan observed that parents often resort to criminal proceedings to protect their so-called “honour” when teenage girls run away with their partners. “How can the State prevent the elopement of a girl and a boy? POCSO is sexual assault and exploitation of children, the court said, adding that 15-18 is a vulnerable age. Also read: Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain convicted in IB officer Ankit Sharma’s murder case “It’s the age of experimentation. The question is, does it really become a POCSO case?” the court said. The top court made the observation while hearing a suo motu case concerning the right to privacy of adolescents. The case had been initiated in the …

18 years of tiger reintroduction in Sariska: Centre flags priority intervention need in 25 of 58 tiger reserves with low, absent tigers | India News

18 years of tiger reintroduction in Sariska: Centre flags priority intervention need in 25 of 58 tiger reserves with low, absent tigers | India News

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Even as India’s tiger population has steadily risen over the years, about 25 of its 58 tiger reserves, which are low on tigers, have no tigers or low prey abundance, need priority interventions to establish long-term viable tiger populations, flagged a new Environment Ministry report. The Centre also said of the 12 tiger reserves where tiger reintroductions or supplementation has happened through translocation of tigers, outcomes have not always been successful and called for rigorous science-backed reintroductions. To mark 18 years of tiger reintroduction at the Sariska tiger reserve, Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav released the two reports — on the roadmap for active tiger management and learnings from tiger reintroductions — at an event in Alwar. Sariska, which at present has 56 tigers, had lost all its big cats in the mid-2000’s because of poaching and habitat loss, and it was the first time tigers were moved from another reserve to repopulate a habitat. The Centre identified 25 tiger reserves across the country as “potential recipient sites” — reserves with …

Delhi govt orders action against Fortis after probe flags patient care lapses; hospital assures full cooperation

Delhi govt orders action against Fortis after probe flags patient care lapses; hospital assures full cooperation

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The Delhi government said it will initiate action on Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, after a district administration probe revealed irregularities and lapses in patient care, an official statement said on Thursday. A complaint was made to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunwai. (X/@gupta_rekha) A complaint made to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunwai prompted a major inquiry into the hospital over allegations that a stabbing victim was denied timely treatment and was asked to deposit money before treatment could begin, news agency PTI reported. The hospital assured its complete cooperation in the matter. “Fortis remains committed to the highest standards of patient care, clinical excellence, and regulatory compliance. We will review the details once formally shared with us and extend our full cooperation to the authorities. Patient safety and well-being continue to be our foremost priority,” the hospital said, according to PTI. Also Read: Delhi excise revenue for April-May rises 17% Key findings from the inspection Following the complaint, Gupta ordered an inquiry, which led inspection teams to uncover multiple alleged …

Suvendu Adhikari flags TMC-era ‘sins’ as Kolkata warehouse collapse kills 9 | Kolkata News

Suvendu Adhikari flags TMC-era ‘sins’ as Kolkata warehouse collapse kills 9 | Kolkata News

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3 min readKolkataJun 25, 2026 12:31 PM IST With the death count in the Kolkata warehouse collapse climbing to nine, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday targeted the previous Trinamool Congress government over approving faulty and unsafe construction plans and assured that “nobody will be spared”.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister waved a piece of paper signed by former Bengal minister and Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim, approving the plan for the under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala that collapsed on Wednesday. “A faulty building plan was approved by KMC (Kolkata Municipal Corporation). Nobody will be spared. These are all sins during your regime,” Adhikari told the House, adding, “Trinamool made Kolkata a City of Death”. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said rescue ops at Taratala are still on Chief Minister targets Firhad Hakim The remarks are significant against the backdrop of the rebellion within the Trinamool Congress in the aftermath of its crushing defeat in the Assembly polls last month. Interestingly, Hakim is in the rebel faction of MLAs that has challenged Mamata Banerjee’s leadership. …

Teams don’t put jerseys or flags on Stallone’s Rocky Statue, it’s about a curse | Football News

Teams don’t put jerseys or flags on Stallone’s Rocky Statue, it’s about a curse | Football News

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The grey stone steps, 72 to be exact, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art leads to the iconic “Rocky Statue”. The fictional Rocky Balboa character that Sylvester Stallone played in the eponymous movie is cast in bronze in his characteristic two-fist victory pose. Tourists recreate the famous scene where Rocky, in his comeback quest, breeze up the stairs, bloodshot eyes and the eternal sports anthem, Survivors’ Eye of the Tiger ringing in the background. But sports fans are careful about visiting the site; they are careful not to put their jersey or flag on him. The Rocky Curse has struck fear in them. The belief goes that if fans drape their team’s jersey or wrap him in the flag, they would invariably lose. Brazilian fans in the stadium and in the food court near the Centre Market were heard asking each other grimly, putting their festivities aside: “Did you put the jersey or flag on Rocky?” A negative nod, accompanied by a shudder, brings instant relief and a tight embrace. Created as a prop by …

‘Several Indians have also lost their lives’: PM Modi flags maritime concerns at G7 summit

‘Several Indians have also lost their lives’: PM Modi flags maritime concerns at G7 summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for secure maritime routes and the protection of seafarers, telling G7 leaders that conflicts in West Asia have disrupted global trade and caused loss of life, days after three Indian mariners were killed in a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, in Evian on Tuesday. (@narendramodi X) Addressing an outreach session of the G7 summit, PM Modi said India firmly believes that lasting solutions to conflicts can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and international cooperation. Follow here for live updates ‘Ensure safety of seafarers’: PM at G7 The prime minister noted that disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz had affected the global economy and said many Indian citizens had lost their lives in the conflict. Modi’s remarks on the need to protect seafarers came amid growing anger in India over the deaths of the three Indian crew members in a US military attack on a merchant vessel off …

IRCTC website to be revamped by July 15 after student flags glitches

IRCTC website to be revamped by July 15 after student flags glitches

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a revamped IRCTC website will be launched by Monday, following feedback from a student who highlighted persistent issues with CAPTCHA verification and website performance. The decision was taken during an interactive session with students at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, where a student raised concerns about recurring glitches and delays on the railway ticketing platform. Taking immediate note of the feedback, Vaishnaw directed officials to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of the website within 30 days to improve user experience and system efficiency. In a follow-up move, senior Railway Board officials, including the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, held a video conference with the student to gather detailed inputs and suggestions regarding the proposed redesign and functionality improvements. The student later shared his experience on the social media platform X, thanking the minister and railway authorities for their swift response. “Thank you, Ashwini Vaishnaw, for addressing issues regarding CAPTCHA and the IRCTC official website. The Railway Board followed up the next day to …