OSM controversy: Centre names Lokhande Sitaram as CBSE chairperson, Varun Bhardwaj secretary
NationalPoliticsEducationJune 2, 2026 9:43 PM

OSM controversy: Centre names Lokhande Sitaram as CBSE chairperson, Varun Bhardwaj secretary

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) In a major administrative reshuffle amid mounting controversy over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, the Central government on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as the new CBSE Chairperson and named Varun Bhardwaj as the board's new Secretary.

OSM controversy: Centre names Lokhande Sitaram as CBSE chairperson, Varun Bhardwaj secretary

June 2, 2026 9:43 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) In a major administrative reshuffle amid mounting controversy over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, the Central government on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as the new CBSE Chairperson and named Varun Bhardwaj as the board's new Secretary.

Jahnvi Kapoor gets hit by Ram Charan's fan during 'Peddi' event?

June 2, 2026 9:53 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Actress Janhvi Kapoor had a scary experience during a promotional event of her much-anticipated drama "Peddi", co-starring Ram Charan.

WADA calls for harmonisation, unity in lead-up to new Code implementation

June 2, 2026 10:01 PM

Beijing, June 2 (IANS) The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has stressed that "harmonisation is extremely important" for stakeholders to adopt the new World Anti-Doping Code. The new World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and International Standards (Standards) will come into force on January 1 next year.

  • Debutants Gay, Baker in England squad for first New Zealand Test

    June 2, 2026 9:18 PM

    London, June 2 (IANS) England have named uncapped batter Emilio Gay and fast bowler Sonny Baker for their 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. The opening Test of the English home summer, which commences on Thursday, marks the beginning of a crucial rebuilding phase following England’s dismal 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia.

  • Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bengaluru Blasters, Gulbarga Mystics to raise the curtain on Season 5 on June 20

    June 2, 2026 8:49 PM

    Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters and Gulbarga Mystics will raise the curtain on the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 on June 20, before Mysore Warriors take on debutants Shivamogga Yodhas in the second match of the opening-day double-header. The tournament will be held across three centres -- Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru -- culminating on July 12.

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June 1, 2026 4:18 PM

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