In a significant reshuffle, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has transferred its chairman, Rahul Singh, and secretary, Himanshu Gupta, following allegations of severe mismanagement concerning the Class 12 board examination results. This decision reflects the board’s urgent need to address the growing concerns surrounding the examination process, which has come under scrutiny for various discrepancies.

To investigate these issues, the CBSE has established a one-member inquiry committee led by S. Radha Chauhan, who heads the Capacity Building Commission. The committee’s primary objective will be to review the procurement process of On-Screen Marking Services utilized by the board. Recent weeks have seen an upsurge in flagged irregularities linked to the On-Screen Marking evaluation process, prompting the need for a thorough examination.

In an additional layer of complexity, the CBSE has announced that its newly introduced Class 12 re-evaluation portal has faced significant cyberattacks, leading to accessibility issues for students attempting to utilize the service. As students continue to report technical difficulties while trying to access the portal, the board’s ability to manage and rectify the situation remains under the spotlight.

In a separate development, the Indian government has reaffirmed its stance regarding bilateral discussions with Nepal, explicitly stating that no third-party mediation will be tolerated. This declaration comes in response to remarks made by Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who indicated that discussions had taken place with representatives from China and the United Kingdom concerning the contentious Kalapani-Limpiadhura-Lipulekh territory.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasized that nearly 98% of the India-Nepal border has been accurately demarcated. However, he acknowledged that certain segments remain unresolved. Jaiswal highlighted ongoing issues related to cross-border encroachments and occupations in areas designated as no man’s land, reinforcing India’s commitment to resolve these matters directly with Nepal without external interference.

This ongoing situation underscores the delicate nature of India-Nepal relations, particularly as both countries navigate historical disputes and contemporary geopolitical dynamics.