The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has appointed Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as its new Chairman and Varun Bhardwaj as Secretary amid controversy surrounding the board’s on-screen marking (OSM) system. Lokhande replaces Rahul Singh, while Bhardwaj succeeds Himanshu Gupta. The OSM system, introduced for Class 12 examinations, has faced criticism over alleged irregularities, technical glitches, payment failures, and concerns regarding the award of a contract to a private company. A one-member committee is investigating the matter. CBSE has reopened its re-evaluation portal until June 6, allowing eligible students to seek verification and reassessment of evaluated answer sheets. (PC: X)

India rejected any third-party involvement in resolving boundary issues with Nepal after remarks by Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Responding to the comments, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that nearly 98% of the India-Nepal border has already been demarcated, with only a few segments unresolved due to factors such as the changing course of the Gandak River. He said both countries have established bilateral mechanisms to address boundary matters, including mapping cases of cross-border occupation and no-man’s-land encroachments. India stressed that border issues are strictly bilateral. The controversy followed Shah’s remarks on encroachments and suggestions involving external experts and historical references.

British MP Rupert Lowe reignited debate over the UK grooming gangs scandal by reading survivor testimonies in Parliament. During hearings linked to an independent inquiry, survivors described systematic sexual abuse, intimidation, racial targeting, and alleged institutional failures by police, healthcare workers, and children's homes. Lowe cited accounts alleging rape, violence, exploitation by hundreds of men, and claims that authorities repeatedly failed to intervene. Some testimonies said perpetrators used race and religion to humiliate victims. Lowe also highlighted allegations involving police officers and broader public-sector negligence. He urged lawmakers to move beyond discussion and take action, saying the inquiry report, due in coming days, could significantly impact Britain’s response.

British Asian media and business leaders were recognised at the British Asians Who's Who Awards 2026. Here&Now365 Founder and Chairman Manish Tiwari received the Media Leader of the Decade 2026 award and secured a place in the prestigious British Asians Power 100 list. The award was presented by Lord Karan Bilimoria, who praised Tiwari's work in the media industry. The event was organised by Samara Events and received more than 7,000 nominations this year. Tiwari leads Here&Now365, a multicultural advertising and media agency in the UK. The agency has worked with more than 100 British and global brands. It was also named among Campaign's Top 50 UK advertising agencies in 2026. Tiwari has received several industry honours, including the Campaign MEFA Hammer Award 2026 and a place in the IPA iList 2026. The latest recognition highlights his growing influence in media and multicultural marketing.

The Centre has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta amid the ongoing controversy over the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 answer-sheet evaluation. The government has also set up a one-member inquiry committee headed by S Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, to examine the procurement of OSM services.   The controversy erupted after students reported blurred answer-sheet scans, missing pages and technical glitches during the review process. The issue drew political attention, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioning the selection of the private vendor. CBSE has denied allegations of irregularities and said all procurement procedures were followed. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a US-backed partial ceasefire aimed at halting attacks between the two sides. Lebanon confirmed Hezbollah accepted the proposal, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said strikes on Beirut would stop if attacks on Israeli civilians ceased.   Despite the agreement, clashes continued in southern Lebanon overnight. Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli tanks, while Israel said it intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. The ceasefire comes amid growing regional tensions, with Iran warning that Israeli actions in Lebanon could undermine broader efforts to maintain the US-Iran truce. Fighting has killed thousands since the conflict expanded earlier this year.  

Independent UK MP Rupert Lowe has reignited debate over alleged Pak grooming gangs after presenting survivor testimonies in Parliament. Lowe said his independent investigation found organised child sexual exploitation in at least 85 areas across the UK, with many suspects identified as men of Pakistani heritage. Citing survivors' accounts, he highlighted allegations of abuse, intimidation and institutional failures to protect victims. The MP urged Parliament to act on the findings and ensure accountability for perpetrators and authorities that failed to intervene. The issue has drawn renewed attention to longstanding grooming gang scandals across the UK.   (PC: NDTV)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday said its re-evaluation portal came under a barrage of cyberattacks shortly after going live for Class 12 students. The board reported nearly 1.5 million hits within two minutes and over one lakh unauthorised access attempts, indicating a possible denial-of-service attack. Despite the cyber threats, the portal remained functional and around 16,000 students successfully submitted applications for verification and re-evaluation of marks. CBSE said security measures helped protect the system, highlighting the growing cybersecurity challenges facing digital education platforms.

Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a protest in central Kolkata against alleged attacks on party leaders and workers after the Assembly elections. Addressing supporters at Esplanade, Banerjee accused the BJP government of using “bulldozer politics” and trying to break the TMC through intimidation.   Vowing to continue the fight, she declared, “Ladenge ya marenge (Will fight or die).” The protest was also held over the alleged attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and the eviction of hawkers. Banerjee said opposition parties would soon meet in Delhi to decide their future course of action. (PC: HT)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on June 4, marking the beginning of the country's four-month rainy season. The weather agency has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala as monsoon conditions strengthen.   According to the IMD, widespread rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected across southern India over the next week. Kerala is likely to receive the heaviest rainfall during the monsoon's onset phase. Authorities have advised residents to stay alert, especially in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and localized flooding, as intense rain activity is forecast in the coming days. (PC: India Today)