CBSE Addresses Security Vulnerability in Evaluation Portal The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has acknowledged a technical vulnerability in its digital evaluation portal, stating it is working to resolve the issue. The board confirmed it is monitoring the problem with its service provider, which manages the portal used to distribute scanned answer sheets to students. While CBSE did not specify the exact nature of the vulnerability, the announcement came after a user on the social media platform X claimed to have discovered a security flaw. The user, identified as a software engineer, shared screenshots alleging that the board stored scanned answer sheets and question papers for the 2026 board examinations on an unsecured Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud storage bucket. According to the user, the lack of password protection allowed anyone to access and download the documents. The controversy gained further attention when former Union minister Jairam Ramesh posted on X, calling the situation a breach of privacy affecting 2 million students. Ramesh alleged that CBSE had manipulated the technical specifications in the request for proposal (RFP) for the digital evaluation project to favor COEMPT, the company contracted to handle the task. He also pointed out inconsistencies in the leaked answer sheets, such as folds and drop shadows, which he argued indicated the documents were scanned using mobile phones rather than dedicated scanning equipment. Ramesh further claimed that the third RFP omitted a requirement for robotic scanners, which could have improved the accuracy of the process. CBSE responded by thanking individuals and ethical hackers who brought the issue to light, stating that a team of cybersecurity experts had been deployed to address the vulnerabilities.#central_board_of_secondary_education #amazon_web_services #jairam_ramesh #coempt #onmark
Congress Condemns Massive Data Breach of CBSE Grade 12 Answer Sheets The Congress party on Sunday (May 31, 2026) condemned the exposure of answer sheets for two million CBSE Grade 12 students, calling it a “data breach of monumental proportions” that jeopardizes student privacy. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and its contracted vendor, COEMPT, of systemic incompetence and negligence, highlighting the scandal as a reflection of the ministry’s failures. Ramesh criticized the CBSE’s handling of the Class 12 Board exams, emphasizing that the leaked answer sheets—now publicly accessible—expose a critical lapse in data security. He pointed to the poor quality of the scans, noting that the documents bore “folds and drop shadows,” characteristics typically associated with mobile phone scans rather than professional scanning equipment. This, he argued, raises questions about the scanners COEMPT used, especially since the third Request for Proposal (RFP) had originally specified robotic scanners. The Congress leader also cited a post on X, where he linked to an AWS bucket misconfiguration, allowing unauthorized access to media files containing 2026 answer sheets and question papers. “We can paginate and enumerate all their media,” he wrote, underscoring the scale of the breach. Ramesh accused the CBSE of failing to secure its digital infrastructure, which he claimed was exacerbated by the ministry’s decision to alter technical specifications in the RFP, likely to benefit COEMPT. The scandal has intensified political pressure on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress reiterated its demand for his resignation and a full investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the “emerging scandal.#central_board_of_secondary_education #congress_party #jairam_ramesh #dharmendra_pradhan #coempt
Congress Rebuffs 'Self-Styled Vishwaguru' Over Pakistan's Mediation Role in West Asia The Indian National Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for its handling of diplomatic efforts in the West Asia region, accusing it of failing to match Pakistan's strategic engagement. The party claimed that despite India's military successes in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's diplomatic initiatives and narrative management have been "markedly superior to that of the Modi government." Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, speaking on X, stated that reports suggesting Pakistan is acting as an intermediary between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran represent a "severe setback" for India. He attributed this to Modi's alleged overconfidence, referring to him as a "self-styled Vishwaguru" (global guru). Ramesh emphasized that Pakistan's role in facilitating dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, despite its own political and economic challenges, highlights a stark contrast to India's diplomatic approach. The Congress leader also criticized Modi's recent visit to Israel, which coincided with U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran. Ramesh argued that the timing of the visit undermined India's potential to mediate tensions, calling it a "disastrous choice" that has weakened India's position. He further accused the Modi government of "huglomacy" (a term implying excessive focus on military power over diplomacy) and warned that the country is paying a price for this approach. Ramesh highlighted Pakistan's improved global standing, noting that President Donald Trump had engaged with Pakistani officials, including Field Marshall Asim Munir, despite Pakistan's past instability.#pakistan #narendra_modi #indian_national_congress #jairam_ramesh #brics_summit
