Won’t spare anyone if negligence found; taking responsibility: Dharmendra Pradhan amid CBSE OSM row

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday assured that strict action would be taken if any deliberate negligence or wrongdoing was found in the process. He also criticised the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress leader was acting out of frustration following repeated electoral defeats.

CBSE rejects Rahul Gandhi’s allegations over hiring of EdTech Firm

IANS | May 27, 2026 10:12 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday emphatically rejected Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of impropriety over entering into a contract with a particular education technology firm.

Government strengthens security and student facilities ahead of NEET-UG re-test

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:33 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting with former ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan to evaluate preparedness for the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21.

SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of its directions on menstrual hygiene management in schools by August 15, and file compliance reports, as it continued to monitor compliance of its landmark ruling recognising access to menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right.

Cong targets Centre, Pradhan over claims of marking irregularities in CBSE's new OSM system

IANS | May 25, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Centre and Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged irregularities in the Central Board of Secondary Education's newly-introduced On Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 Board examinations, claiming the process has created uncertainty for lakhs of students across the country.