Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Friday accused the Opposition of boycotting the House to avoid accountability for their failed education policies, huge loans, pending dues and corruption. Citing a CAG report, she highlighted a significant dropout rate in Delhi schools since 2022-23, attributing it to the previous government’s shortcomings, while speaking on a motion of thanks over the budget presented by her in the Assembly.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting with chief ministers via video conferencing and Lieutenant Governors of States to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India.

The CBSE said the approach has been designed to ensure “valid, reliable, fair, and unbiased results” in view of the prevailing situation that led to the disruption of exams across the region and that the “decision of the Competent Authority of the Board shall be final and binding.”