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The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Delhi High Court, raising concerns over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class XII board examinations.

CBSE reported that its re-evaluation portal faced multiple cyberattack attempts while processing over 16,000 student submissions for verification and re-evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets. The board said a denial-of-service attack generated nearly 1.5 million hits within two minutes, along with over one lakh unauthorized access attempts. Despite the disruptions, the platform remained operational. The portal, delayed for infrastructure upgrades, will stay open until June 6 with extended session limits and improved stability for applicants.

CBSE said it successfully blocked a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service (DoS) cyberattack targeting its verification and re-evaluation portal while maintaining uninterrupted services for students. Despite the attempted disruption, the portal processed over 56,000 applications for answer-book verification and re-evaluation. The Board said technical teams are enhancing performance and security. Partner banks, including SBI, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank and Canara Bank, processed thousands of payment transactions as CBSE’s digital systems continue to face public scrutiny.

Maharashtra Cyber has successfully detained Adiraj Rajendra Bait, a seller operating on Telegram, accused of distributing disturbing Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material. Thanks to a strategic digital surveillance operation that included tracing a UPI ID, authorities managed to pinpoint Bait's location and confiscate his mobile device. Forensic analysis has verified the existence of exploitative materials intended for illegal distribution.

The CBSE has launched its first fully digital re-evaluation system for Class 12 students, opening applications today, May 29, 2026. This new online process, supported by IITs and PSU banks, aims for greater transparency and accessibility. Students can now apply for verification or re-evaluation of their answer sheets after obtaining scanned copies, with fees varying by stage.

In a proactive move to enhance transparency, CBSE has unveiled a new online portal where students can check their marks and request re-evaluations of their answer sheets. This initiative is supported by an informative video guide and is a response to recent investigations by the Education Ministry into potential discrepancies in on-screen marking and cybersecurity matters.

CBSE has clarified that students applying for Class XII answer sheet verification and re-evaluation can use various online payment options, not just specific bank accounts. The board also confirmed its online portal is functioning smoothly despite a significant cyberattack attempt shortly after its launch. Over 43,000 applications have been processed so far.

WhatsApp is enhancing user security with five new anti-scam tools to combat evolving online fraud. These features include silencing unknown callers, providing context cards for chats, screenshare warnings, device linking alerts, and two-step verification. The platform aims to empower users to identify and prevent scams effectively.

CBSE’s post-result grievance portal has received over 70,000 applications for verification and re-evaluation within days of launch, even as it faced repeated cyberattack attempts. The Board reported 7,314 verification and 63,119 re-evaluation requests. Despite a DDoS attack and millions of access requests, security systems including WAF and DDoS mitigation kept the portal functional. The facility supports Class 12 students reviewing scanned answer books under the new On-Screen Marking system and post-result process rollout framework structure.

NTET 2026 scorecards are now accessible on DigiLocker, simplifying access for postgraduate Indian medicine and homeopathy candidates pursuing teaching careers. This digital availability ensures secure, convenient storage and retrieval of vital academic records for future recruitment and verification needs. Candidates are urged to verify their details and maintain both digital and physical copies.

CBSE’s Class 12 re-evaluation and verification portal, expected to go live on June 1, 2026, remained inactive, causing uncertainty among students and parents. Despite earlier postponement and assurances of infrastructure upgrades, technical issues and prior complaints about answer-sheet access and payment failures have delayed the process. The board had engaged IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur for system review. Students now await activation of services including verification, photocopy requests, and re-evaluation options from the CBSE portal.

CBSE is planning a major reform to deliver scanned copies of evaluated answer sheets directly to students via DigiLocker along with marksheets and certificates. The move aims to enhance transparency and reduce disputes by removing the need for separate applications for verification and re-evaluation. Triggered by recent OSM-related complaints over blurred or incomplete scans, the proposal is under technical review and may be implemented in phases from the 2027 board examination cycle onward, if approved.

IRCTC has taken significant steps to combat ticket booking fraud by deactivating over three crore suspicious user IDs and placing another six crore under verification. To enhance food safety, the railway's catering arm has expanded its AI-based kitchen monitoring system, utilizing over 2,300 cameras to detect hygiene violations.

The CBSE has extended its Class 12 post-result verification and re-evaluation portal to June 1, 2026, due to technical glitches and evaluation concerns. This delay aims to ensure a smooth and error-free process for students seeking mark verification, photocopies, and re-evaluation services after recent system disruptions. Check important details here.

An IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras expert panel has reportedly found that AI tools, including Claude, were used to identify vulnerabilities in CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, exposing serious security gaps in its digital infrastructure, as per The Economic Times. The panel also flagged shortcomings in vendor Coempt Eduteck’s capabilities, prompting data migration to a government-controlled AWS India setup. MeitY and CERT-In have intensified oversight and audits amid wider concerns over examination cybersecurity and procurement practices.

IRCTC has taken decisive action against ticket booking fraud, deactivating over three crore suspicious user IDs and verifying six crore more. Simultaneously, an AI-powered kitchen monitoring system, utilizing 2,394 cameras, now oversees 800 kitchens, detecting nine types of hygiene issues to ensure food quality for millions of passengers.

Malaysia has banned children under 16 from social media, requiring platforms to verify ages and remove underage users. This move aims to protect minors from harmful content and cyberbullying. While some parents support the restrictions, others worry about unintended consequences and the potential for children to bypass the rules.

Malaysia has implemented a new rule banning children under 16 from social media. Major platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram must verify user ages. Companies face hefty fines for non-compliance. This move aims to protect minors from harmful online content. The government emphasizes this is not anti-technology but about shared responsibility for child safety online.

In a significant development, the Centre has transferred CBSE's chairman and secretary amidst the On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy. A formal inquiry into the digital evaluation system's procurement has been ordered, with a committee tasked to submit its findings within a month. This action follows student complaints and allegations of tender irregularities.

Central Board of Secondary Education's new digital evaluation system encountered problems. Around 20 answer sheets were mixed up. Over 13,000 required manual checking due to poor scanning. This led to a delay in the post-result verification portal. The board is working to fix technical glitches and ensure a smooth process for students.

Uttar Pradesh STF has nabbed a key player in a cyber fraud ring that generated thousands of fake Ayushman Bharat health cards for ineligible individuals. The syndicate bypassed verification systems using an illegal portal, allowing them to add unqualified people to genuine beneficiary families. This enabled free medical treatment at government expense, causing substantial financial losses.

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