Twisha Sharma Death: Bhopal Police No Objection to Second Autopsy, Court to Examine Case Diary The Bhopal Police commissioner, Sanjay Kumar, confirmed on May 20, 2026, that there was no objection to conducting a second postmortem examination of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead by hanging at her marital home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area. The police chief stated that the family’s request for a second autopsy had been included in the case diary, but the final decision rested with the court. Kumar emphasized that the police had completed their investigation and were not opposed to the second examination, though the process would take time. The case gained attention after a Judicial Magistrate First Class court scheduled to review the case diary on May 20, 2026, following a plea by Twisha’s family. The family had sought a fresh postmortem at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, citing concerns about lapses in the initial investigation. They argued that the first postmortem report failed to mention the “ligature” allegedly used in the hanging, raising questions about the thoroughness of the examination. Twisha’s husband, advocate Samarth Singh, remains at large, with police forming teams to arrest him. The couple married in December 2025, and Singh is accused of dowry harassment and other offenses. The police had registered an FIR on May 15, 2026, charging Singh and Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, with dowry death and harassment. The family alleged that the initial postmortem, conducted in Bhopal, was influenced by Giribala’s sister, a surgeon based in the city, who they claimed could sway the findings.#all_india_institute_of_medical_sciences #sanjay_kumar #giribala_singh #twisha_sharma #bhopal_police
Amid Concerns Over CBSE's OSM System, Education Ministry Defends it as 'Transparent', 'Used Internationally' The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) faced widespread criticism from students, parents, and educators over the new on-screen marking (OSM) system for evaluating Class 12 answer sheets, which led to unexpectedly low marks in key subjects. Despite over 85% of candidates clearing the exams, the overall pass rate dropped by more than 3 percentage points compared to the previous year, sparking debates about the impact of the digital evaluation process. The Union education ministry defended the OSM system as a step toward greater transparency and efficiency, emphasizing its international adoption and technical advancements. The CBSE Class 12 results were announced on May 13, prompting immediate backlash from students and parents who attributed the decline in scores to the OSM system. Critics argued that the shift from traditional paper-based marking to a digital process had introduced errors, particularly in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. At a press conference in Delhi on May 17, Union Secretary of School Education Sanjay Kumar and CBSE chairman Rahul Singh addressed the concerns, highlighting the system's benefits and its alignment with global standards. Kumar and Singh explained that OSM was designed to enhance transparency by allowing answer sheets to be evaluated remotely, bypassing geographical restrictions tied to regional offices. Kumar noted that the system was already in use by national universities, foreign institutions, and boards like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge.#central_board_of_secondary_education #sanjay_kumar #international_baccalaureate #rahul_singh #union_education_ministry
CBSE's Revised Re-evaluation and Rechecking Fees for Class 12 Results 2026 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced significant revisions to its re-evaluation and rechecking fees for the Class 12 examinations, aiming to make the post-result process more accessible and affordable for students and parents. The changes, effective for the 2026 academic year, include reduced fees for accessing scanned answer book copies, verifying marks, and re-evaluating answers. The board emphasized that these adjustments are part of its broader adoption of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which was introduced for the Class XII examinations. Key revisions to the fees include a reduction in the verification of marks fee from Rs. 500 to Rs. 100. Additionally, the cost for accessing scanned copies of answer sheets has been lowered to Rs. 100, while the re-evaluation fee per question has been set at Rs. 25. CBSE also clarified that students whose marks increase after re-evaluation will receive a full refund of the re-evaluation fee, a policy designed to incentivize transparency and accuracy in the evaluation process. The updates were announced during a press briefing held on May 17, 2026, where CBSE officials addressed concerns raised by students and parents regarding the OSM system. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, highlighted that the digital evaluation system adheres to a proper step marking process. He reiterated that any errors in the step marking of students' answers can be rectified through the re-checking and re-evaluation facilities provided by the board.#central_board_of_secondary_education #sanjay_kumar #on_screen_marking #rahul_singh #sanyam_bhardwaj
Supreme Court Imposes Life Ban on Three Academics for 'Corruption' Chapter in NCERT Textbook The Supreme Court on Wednesday imposed a life ban on three academics for their role in a controversial class 8 NCERT textbook chapter that referenced "corruption in the judiciary." The court held them responsible for "projecting a negative image of the judiciary" and ordered strict action against social media users who endorsed the content to undermine judicial integrity. The three academics—Prof Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar, and Alok Prasanna Kumar—were barred from any government or government-aided institution projects, with the court emphasizing their failure to accurately represent the judiciary's role. The court directed the Union government to identify and take action against "social media mischief mongers" who amplified the objectionable content. NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani and school education secretary Sanjay Kumar apologized unconditionally for the "major and unpardonable lapse" and pledged to prevent similar issues in the future. The court criticized NCERT for not involving legal experts in the drafting process, noting that the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee lacked representation from legal professionals. The bench clarified that its orders did not aim to suppress legitimate criticism of judicial functioning but opposed the inclusion of unverified claims in educational materials. It mandated that any revised version of the chapter must be approved by a committee comprising a former judge, an eminent academician, and a renowned law practitioner, with the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal involved in the process. The court also emphasized that the revised chapter would not be included in the textbook unless it met these criteria.#supreme_court #ncert #dinesh_prasad_saklani #sanjay_kumar #national_judicial_academy
