Overview
- CBSE announced a digital on‑screen evaluation system for the 2026 Class 12 board exams to speed up marking and make results more transparent.
- The government notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026, applying to social platforms, messaging services, content hosts and AI‑based services.
- The Centre introduced a measurable outcome‑based performance framework with report cards for Union secretaries, while the PMO told the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions on PM CARES and certain defence funds cannot be admitted.
- ICC indicated Pakistan will play India at the T20 World Cup, reversing earlier boycott reports, with the body avoiding a major revenue hit and airfares spiking for fans traveling to the match.
- Pariksha Pe Charcha featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging students to build self‑confidence and manage exam stress during his interaction with schools.