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'Why Do We Need Permission?': Cockroach Janta Party Leader Trolled Ahead Of June 6 Protest

Deepika Bhatt — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:28:03 +0530

The Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest on June 6 has sparked a fresh debate online after the party's newly appointed Chief Spokesperson and investigative journalist Saurav Das questioned the need for prior police permission to hold demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

During an interview, Das was asked why the party was not securing official permission in advance, especially when Delhi Police requires a notice period for protests and the process has been upheld by courts.

This is the official spokesperson of the “Cockroach Janata Party,” despite being a law graduate himself. In India, organizing a protest legally requires prior intimation and permission from the police. Yet, he asks, “Why should we seek permission?” That alone exposes the mindset… pic.twitter.com/Koy2ubicY7
— Zeennat Rana (@izeennatrana) June 4, 2026

Responding to the query, Das argued that protesting is a constitutional right and questioned why citizens should need prior approval to gather at a designated protest site.

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"Why do we need permission? Why do you need to give them a 20-day or 30-day notice to go to a designated protest site? It's not as though we're going to the Taj Mahal or Humayun's Tomb," he said.

Right To Dissent

Das maintained that the party would approach the police and seek cooperation but insisted that administrative requirements should not become barriers to dissent.

"The Constitution gives us the right to dissent. It gives us the right to protest. That cannot be curtailed by rules that are meant to suppress dissent," he added.

However, the remarks triggered criticism on social media, with several users pointing out that protest permissions are required to ensure security arrangements, traffic management and public order. Others questioned the party's strategy, arguing that obtaining permission beforehand would strengthen its legal position and leave authorities with fewer grounds to restrict the demonstration.

The exchange gained traction online after clips from the interview began circulating on social media platforms, with critics accusing Das of disregarding established procedures while supporters defended his comments as a broader argument for protecting democratic rights.

The Cockroach Janta Party is planning a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on June 6 over issues affecting students and young people. Das claimed that widespread anger among the youth over examination-related controversies and governance issues had fuelled support for the demonstration.

The debate has now shifted from the protest's agenda to a larger question: whether prior permission requirements are a reasonable administrative necessity or an unnecessary hurdle to exercising the right to protest.

Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke’s Family Shifts Home Ahead Of Delhi Protest

Bharathi SP — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:15:14 +0530

As preparations gather pace for a protest march announced by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, his family in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar has temporarily moved out of their residence, even as police personnel remain stationed outside the property. The development comes days before Dipke, a Boston-based entrepreneur and social media personality, is expected to arrive in India and launch a demonstration in New Delhi on June 6.

Family Relocates As Public Attention Intensifies

While law enforcement presence continues around the family's home, relatives insist the move was made purely as a precautionary measure. Abhijeet's father, Bhagwanrao Dipke, said concerns stemmed from the increasing spotlight on his son's activism rather than any direct threat.

He revealed that he had initially attempted to persuade his son not to proceed with the campaign but eventually accepted his decision.

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Protest Campaign Focused On Education Issues

The 30-year-old, who founded the Cockroach Janta Party, has gained substantial traction on social media through satirical political commentary and criticism of public policy issues.

His planned march from Delhi airport has generated curiosity about the scale of participation and the message he intends to convey through the demonstration.

According to those associated with the initiative, the protest is being positioned as a lawful public campaign focused on accountability and reforms in education.

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Legal Support Secured For Demonstration

Human rights lawyer Asim Sarode confirmed that Dipke had reached out to him regarding legal assistance for the proposed event. Sarode said the activist intends to conduct the programme within the framework of the law and has no plans to transform the movement into a formal political party.

According to Sarode, Dipke has invited several prominent public figures, including educator Sonam Wangchuk, actor Prakash Raj, activist Vishambhar Chaudhary, and journalist Nikhil Wagle, to participate in the New Delhi protest.

Parents Voice Concern Over Son’s Political Activism

The growing visibility of Dipke's campaign has also left his parents apprehensive about the risks associated with political activism. Speaking earlier to a Marathi news outlet, both Bhagwanrao Dipke and his wife Anita expressed unease over their son's increasing involvement in public affairs.

Anita, meanwhile, said she would prefer her son to focus on his professional career rather than politics.

With Dipke expected to land in Delhi on June 6, attention is now turning to how authorities and supporters will respond to the protest call and whether the campaign gains momentum on the ground.

Tariff Threat On One Side, Trade Breakthrough On The Other: Inside US-India Talks

Sakshi Arora — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:58:58 +0530

At a time when Washington is proposing fresh tariffs on imports from dozens of countries, including India, trade negotiators from the two nations are simultaneously racing to complete what could become one of the most significant bilateral economic agreements in recent years.

The contrast is striking. While the Trump administration has unveiled plans for additional duties on imports from 60 economies under a forced-labour review, officials on both sides insist that broader trade discussions remain firmly on track.

According to Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India and Special Presidential Envoy to South and Central Asia, the proposed US-India trade deal is now almost complete, with negotiators focused on resolving the final details.

"We are on the last 1 per cent. Ninety-nine per cent of this deal is in place. That last per cent we will figure out sooner than later," Gor said at the Citi Annual India Conference in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Trade Talks Continue Despite Tariff Proposal

The optimism comes amid a fresh trade policy push from the Trump administration.

Earlier this week, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including India, following investigations under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. The review examined measures adopted by various countries to prevent imports allegedly linked to forced labour practices.

The proposal has raised concerns among exporters, particularly because products from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Switzerland could face a higher 12.5 per cent levy if the measures are ultimately implemented.

However, New Delhi has sought to reassure businesses that discussions with Washington continue on multiple fronts.

The Commerce Ministry has said India remains actively engaged with the United States on the Section 301 proceedings while simultaneously pursuing a broader bilateral trade framework announced earlier this year.

Against that backdrop, this week's negotiations in New Delhi have taken on added significance.

Final Round Of Negotiations Underway

Trade teams from both countries have been shuttling between Washington and New Delhi in recent weeks.

"Just this morning, before I flew out to Mumbai, I met with the trade team that is visiting us right now in New Delhi. Last week, they were in Washington DC. This week, we sent our team to New Delhi. Tomorrow, they are going to be meeting with Minister Goyal," Gor said, reported Business Standard.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to meet US negotiators as both sides attempt to close the remaining gaps in the agreement.

According to Gor, the unresolved issues are largely technical.

"We are very hopeful about that last 1 per cent, and a lot of it is, frankly, technicalities. Part of it is about when something kicks in, and a lot of it is legal language. But we are hopeful that we will get there," he said.

The comments suggest that the major commercial and strategic issues have already been substantially addressed.

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Why The Agreement Matters

The proposed trade framework builds on commitments outlined in the February 7 India-US joint statement, which laid out a roadmap for a reciprocal trade arrangement and broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations.

For India, the outcome could have implications across sectors including manufacturing, engineering goods, textiles, pharmaceuticals and technology services.

For the United States, the agreement forms part of a wider effort to recalibrate trade relationships while expanding opportunities for American businesses abroad.

The negotiations are also taking place as businesses seek greater certainty amid a rapidly changing global trade environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and rising protectionism.

India's Negotiators Earn Rare Praise

Gor also pushed back against criticism that negotiations have moved slowly.

Pointing to the India-European Union trade agreement, which took nearly two decades to conclude, he argued that major trade deals inevitably require compromise and persistence.

"In these negotiations, each side has to give something, because that's what defines a win-win situation. I will say, to India's credit, you have incredible negotiators. One of the reasons this deal is tough is because, for many years, India held the line on so many items that the United States was not able to get through. That's why it took 19 years for the European Union to crack that trade deal," he said.

The remarks highlight India's growing confidence in international trade negotiations as it seeks to balance market access with domestic economic priorities.

From Trade Partners To Strategic Partners

The trade agreement is only one element of a rapidly expanding relationship.

According to Gor, bilateral merchandise and services trade between India and the United States has increased from $20 billion to $220 billion over the past two decades, representing an eleven-fold expansion.

"My vision is to make the US-India relationship the defining strategic partnership of the 21st century and deliver tangible results for the people of both of our nations," he said.

Increasingly, that relationship is being driven by technology, supply chains, innovation and strategic cooperation rather than traditional trade alone.

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Billions Of Dollars Flowing Into India

Gor highlighted several major investment commitments by American companies as evidence of growing confidence in India.

He cited Amazon's planned $35 billion investment by 2030, Microsoft's announced $17.5 billion commitment, including hyperscale cloud infrastructure projects, and Google's recently unveiled $15 billion artificial intelligence hub.

The investments span cloud computing, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, sectors expected to play a central role in India's next phase of economic growth.

Critical Minerals, AI And Supply Chains

Beyond trade and investment, Washington and New Delhi are also expanding cooperation in strategic industries.

Gor revealed that the US-India Critical Minerals Framework was formally signed last week alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

"This is a massive milestone. It will help to ensure the foundational elements required to prevent technology and energy are available within trusted networks," he said.

The agreement is expected to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals needed for clean energy, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

Under the TRUST (Transforming Relationship Utilising Strategic Technologies) initiative launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2025, the two countries have also committed to deeper collaboration in artificial intelligence and trusted supply chains.

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Trust Emerging As A Competitive Advantage

Gor suggested that India's growing importance extends beyond economics.

American businesses increasingly want to know whether India can serve as a secure location for research, intellectual property and advanced technology development, he said.

He pointed to pharmaceuticals as an example of that trust.

"We currently import close to 40 per cent of our generic pharmaceuticals from India. That's because we trust this place. That's because we want to work with this place. That's a massive life-saving ingredient to our country," he said.

The coming days are likely to determine whether negotiators can resolve the remaining issues and formally conclude the agreement.

While proposed tariffs and Section 301 investigations have introduced fresh uncertainty into the relationship, both governments appear keen to ensure that those disputes do not derail broader economic engagement.

With officials describing the deal as 99 per cent complete, attention is now focused on whether the final one per cent can be bridged.

Bihar Hospital ICU Fire Kills 3, Several Feared Trapped As Early-Morning Blaze Engulfs Ward

Bharathi SP — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 07:41:30 +0530

Bihar Hospital ICU Fire: At least three people died after a sudden and intense fire at Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, early Thursday morning inside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Officials have confirmed three deaths, while fears persist that the toll may increase as rescue teams continue assessment. Currently, large-scale emergency evacuations are underway.

Fire Breaks Out In Bihar Hospital's ICU

The incident occurred around 3:55 a.m., when the fire department received an emergency alert about a blaze spreading inside the hospital’s fifth-floor ICU. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the site, where patients were trapped in a critical care environment as smoke and flames spread rapidly.

Speaking to ANI, District Magistrate, Muzaffarpur, Subrat Kumar Sen said, "Several lives were lost following a massive fire that broke out in the ICU of Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur. Firefighting teams, arriving promptly at the scene, have successfully brought the blaze under control. Reports received so far indicate three fatalities. Further details awaited"

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Rescue operations were carried out under challenging conditions, with firefighters and hospital staff working together to evacuate patients from the affected ward. The urgency of the situation forced authorities to transfer several critically ill individuals to nearby hospitals for advanced treatment.

Mass Evacuation Underway

Officials confirmed that nearly 20 patients were pulled out of the ICU during the operation. The swift evacuation helped prevent a larger disaster, although the situation remained chaotic due to the sudden outbreak of fire and the vulnerability of ICU patients.

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The administration has assured a thorough investigation into safety lapses, if any.

UP: Man wanted for businessman's murder killed in encounter in Ghazipur

PTI — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 01:15:07 +0530

Ghazipur (UP), Jun 3 (PTI): An accused carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh for the murder of a local businessman was killed in a police encounter here late on Wednesday evening, officials said.

The deceased accused was identified as Kamlesh Chaudhary alias Kamlesh Bind, who was wanted in connection with the May 29 murder of Vinit Rai, a businessman in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district.

Kamlesh was among the four named accused in the case.

Superintendent of Police Dr Iraj Raja told reporters that since the murder, police teams had been conducting raids in search of the accused.

Acting on a tip-off that Kamlesh was hiding near Pavhari Baba Ashram in Kurtha village, police and SWAT personnel surrounded the locality on Wednesday night.

"When the teams signalled a motorcycle rider without a number plate to stop, he opened fire on them from a distance. Police retaliated, and the suspect was injured in the encounter," SP Raja said.

Police later identified the injured man as Kamlesh and rushed him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

During the encounter, the SWAT team in-charge and sub-inspector Rohit Mishra suffered a bullet injury to his shoulder and is undergoing treatment, police said.

An illegal .32 bore pistol, a live cartridge and a motorcycle were recovered from the spot, officials said.

Police said Kamlesh had seven criminal cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, assault, criminal intimidation and offences under the Arms Act. His criminal record dated back to 2017.

A day earlier, police had announced rewards on the four named accused in the murder case. The main accused, Shankar Pandey and Kamlesh, carried rewards of Rs 1 lakh each, while their accomplices Sonu Yadav and Monu Tripathi carried rewards of Rs 50,000 each.

Shankar, Sonu and Monu remain at large.

According to investigators, businessman Vinit Rai was shot dead on May 29 night allegedly after failing to meet a Rs 1 crore ransom demand.

Rai, who managed a hotel in Ghazipur city, was attacked outside the hotel premises while leaving for home after dinner. Four assailants allegedly arrived on two motorcycles and first approached the hotel gate on the pretext of purchasing beer before opening fire on him.

According to police and eyewitness accounts, Rai was shot multiple times while attempting to escape and later succumbed to his injuries at a medical college hospital.

Further investigation is underway, police added. PTI CDN RUK RUK

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Demystify mosques, stagger Friday prayers if they inconvenience others: Najeeb Jung

PTI — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 01:00:02 +0530

New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI): Former Delhi lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday called for "demystifying" mosques and said Friday prayers can be staggered if they cause inconvenience to others.

He also stressed that greater understanding is needed between communities amid "growing distrust".

Jung was addressing the ‘Parasparta Sammelan’, the inaugural conclave of Citizens for Fraternity (CFF) Bharat at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts here.

Jung is the chairman of CFF Bharat, an informal group of citizens working towards promoting fraternity, dialogue and social harmony.

“We must also demystify mosques. People should not be afraid of entering them. A mosque is a place of worship, just like a church or a temple.

“Our Sikh brothers have opened their gurdwaras to everyone. Why should there be hesitation about entering a mosque?” the former vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia said.

“During iftar, why should we not invite everyone to break the fast with us? It only takes a couple of dates,” he added.

Referring to disputes over Friday prayers, Jung said, “I agree that the prayers take only about 20 minutes. But if they inconvenience others, prayer timings can be adjusted. There is no religious prohibition against such accommodation. Why should a conflict arise over this?” “Muslims often react from a sense of insecurity that comes from being a minority. A Muslim should not feel threatened or believe that India has become a Hindu country simply because he sees an image of a deity in someone's home.

“If you visit Pakistan, you will see images of the Kaaba everywhere. A picture of a deity simply means that someone worships God," he added.

Claiming that India is facing a "crisis of fear and a crisis of hate", Jung called for greater dialogue and social engagement to restore trust.

"Today, for us, the colours saffron and green have become symbols of different religions. I do not think this was the vision with which we became a nation," he added.

Former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi underlined the importance of fraternity, saying the constitutional value has received far less attention than liberty and equality.

"We constantly speak about the Constitution. We speak of fundamental rights, equality and liberty. But there is one word in the same constitutional formulation that we rarely discuss – fraternity. It is the collective right of people to live in brotherhood and harmony," Quraishi said.

He also said that a delegation recently met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and sought his views on the future of minorities in India.

"A few days ago, some of us met Mohan Bhagwat ji. We asked him a very direct question. We said, 'In the present circumstances, what is the future of Muslims and other minorities in India? What would their future be in a Hindu Rashtra?' "Bhagwat ji replied that he could not even imagine a Hindu Rashtra without Hindu-Muslim unity. He said that India could not progress without such unity. That observation deeply inspired us," Quraishi said.

Referring to news reports about Indians surrendering their passports, Qureshi claimed that they are not poor or persecuted minorities, but successful Hindu businessmen.

"I was reminded of a report I recently read, which said nearly two lakh Indians have been surrendering their Indian passports every year for the last 11 years.

"These are not poor or persecuted minorities. Most of them are successful Hindu businessmen. Why are they leaving? Because business thrives only in an atmosphere of peace and stability," he said.

Quraishi also warned against growing political polarisation.

"The reality on the ground is that polarisation is increasing. I personally feel that politics has discovered a new formula: polarize and win," he said.

Referring to discussions with Bhagwat, senior RSS leader Ram Lal said, "When the issue of Hindu-Muslim unity arose, Bhagwat ji said that unity is needed where there are separate entities. We do not consider Hindus and Muslims to be separate. We consider them part of one society." Quoting Bhagwat, Lal said all communities have a role in nation-building.

"Bhagwat ji has repeatedly said that if India is to become stronger and greater, all communities must contribute to that effort. No single community can make India great on its own," he said.

Lal also emphasised tolerance and mutual sensitivity in religious practices.

"The purpose of fasting during Ramzan is self-discipline and self-purification, not conflict," he said.

"Likewise, when I celebrate Diwali or Holi, I must ensure that my celebrations do not unnecessarily inconvenience others. If my firecrackers trouble someone, I should think carefully about how and where I use them. If my colours during Holi disturb someone, I should exercise restraint.

"At the same time, if a small amount of colour accidentally falls on someone, society should also learn tolerance. Both sensitivity and tolerance are necessary," Lal added. PTI ADI ARI

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UP CM asks officials to ensure mass participation in events to mark 12 years of Modi govt

PTI — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:46:44 +0530

Lucknow, Jun 3 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure active public participation in the programmes to be organised from June 5-21 to mark 12 years of the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to a press statement, Adityanath, reviewing the preparations through video conferencing, said that the events -- beginning with the World Environment Day and concluding on the International Day of Yoga -- should become a mass awareness campaign rather than remaining formal celebrations.

Adityanath directed officials to plant at least five crore saplings under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign on June 5 and ensure their geo-tagging and protection. He also called for efforts to make all gram panchayats and urban local bodies free of single-use plastic.

The chief minister said that welfare camps, health fairs and exhibitions highlighting district-level achievements should be organised during the period, while cleanliness drives should be carried out as a special public campaign.

During the meeting, officials informed the chief minister that the civil police constable recruitment examination would be held on June 8, 9 and 10 in two shifts each day, with around 2.9 million candidates expected to appear.

Adityanath directed the authorities to ensure fairness, transparency and confidentiality in the examination process, complete all arrangements in advance and take strict action against those spreading rumours or misleading information through social media. PTI CDN RUK RUK

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Sewer lines across cities, towns to be cleared before monsoon: Punjab minister

PTI — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:46:14 +0530

Chandigarh, Jun 3 (PTI): Punjab Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Wednesday unveiled the state's sewerage desilting drive, announcing that 2,200 km of sewer lines and 1,400 chronic hotspots across all cities and towns will be cleared before the rainy season.

Bains informed that the drive covers 800 kms of main trunk lines and 1,400 kms of branch lines inside mohallas.

The department has identified 1,400 chronic hotspots where sewage overflow is reported every monsoon, according to an official statement.

"Every year, when rains come, every city and every mohalla has some points where sewage overflows. This time, under the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, we have been given a clear target, no sewage overflow anywhere in Punjab's cities and towns," Bains stated.

Sharing the city-wise breakdown, Bains said the drive will cover 108 km of sewer lines and 47 hotspots in Jalandhar, 93 km in Patiala, 40 km and 42 hotspots in Ludhiana, 55 km and 39 hotspots in Bathinda, 36 km in Mohali, 14 km and 15 hotspots in Zirakpur, 11 km and 11 hotspots in Kharar, 7 km and 3 hotspots in Dhuri, 21 km in Kotkapura and 7 km in Nangal, where desilting is being done for the first time.

All local body and Sewerage Board staff have been given special training for the drive, said the minister, while stating, "We have deployed super-suction machines and high-capacity jetting equipment. Separate control rooms and digital dashboards are being set up for real-time information." He further shared that progress will be monitored daily through a dashboard.

Bains said, "In Ludhiana's Bhattian area, our team found concrete had been poured inside a sewer line from a house built nearby. That line was choked for six years, causing trouble for the entire locality. Such negligence will not be tolerated." PTI CHS AMJ AMJ

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CBSE says 3.8 million-packet DoS attack on website thwarted

PTI — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:45:10 +0530

New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI): The CBSE on Wednesday said it successfully thwarted a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service (DoS) attack on its website, while over 56,000 applications for verification and re-evaluation were received till 9:30 pm.

“This afternoon a 3.8 Million packet Denial of service attack on the website was successfully thwarted,” the board said in an update posted on X.

The portal has accepted more than 56,000 applications for verification and re-evaluation as of 9:30 pm, it said.

“Our technical teams are proactively monitoring performance and introducing refinements to deliver a smoother, faster and more seamless experience for students," it said.

Payment gateways of State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda and Indian Bank are available on the verification and re-evaluation portal, the CBSE said, adding that students are not required to have an account with these banks to complete the payment process.

In a post on X, the SBI said that its payment gateway with the CBSE has till now processed more than 40,000 payments successfully.

"Indian Bank is pleased to inform that the bank has successfully implemented a payment gateway solution for students of CBSE for making payments securely through UPI, internet banking, debit cards and credit cards of all banks. Over 5,000 customers having bank accounts with different banks have utilised our payment gateway to remit the fee so far,” the Indian Bank said.

In a post, Canara Bank said, “It is a pleasure for Canara Bank that our payment gateway services have been extended to CBSE for the benefit of students, enabling payments in a secured manner through UPI, credit & debit cards and internet banking supporting customers of all banks. Over 4,000 customers spanning different banks have utilised our payment gateway to deposit the fee so far.” Bank of Baroda said it has enabled a secure and seamless payment gateway facility for CBSE students.

"Students can conveniently make payments through UPI, debit cards, credit cards and internet banking. The facility is available to customers across banks. More than 7,500 transactions have been successfully processed through the bank’s payment gateway so far,” Bank of Baroda said.

"Students need not have an account with these banks to complete payment but can use any of these payment gateways to make payments," the CBSE said.

“Please rely on official CBSE communications for correct information,” the board added.

The portal was launched after a delay, with the CBSE having earlier said that applications for verification and re-evaluation of answer books were expected to begin by May 29.

The development comes following concerns raised by some students and parents over the on-screen marking (OSM) system used by the CBSE for its Class 12 board exams.

The board has faced criticism from students and parents over technical glitches, payment failures and access-related issues during the verification and re-evaluation process.

The CBSE on Tuesday opened the online portal for verification of issues observed in scanned copies of answer books and re-evaluation of answers for students dissatisfied with their Class 12 board exam evaluation.

According to the board, the facility is available only to those students who have obtained scanned copies of their evaluated answer books.

“The portal for applying for verification of issues observed in the supplied scanned copy of answer books and re-evaluation of answers was made live on June 2. Students can avail the facility if they are not satisfied with the evaluation,” the CBSE said.

The portal will remain open from till June 6 (midnight), and no offline applications or requests submitted after the deadline will be accepted.

Students will have to log in through the CBSE website using their Aadhaar number and submit applications online. The board said the entire process, including payment of fees, is being conducted digitally.

For verification of issues in scanned copies of answer books, students can report concerns such as missing pages, missing supplementary sheets, missing maps or graphs, blurred pages, incorrect answer books or evaluation against a different question paper set.

"Students are advised to ensure that all requests across subjects are included before final submission," the board had said.

The fee for verification of issues observed in supplied scanned copies of answer books is Rs 100 per answer book, while re-evaluation of answers will be charged at Rs 25 per question, it said.

"Students may submit only one application each for verification of issues/re-evaluation and are therefore advised to decide in advance whether to apply for one or multiple subjects," the board said.

Once the 'freeze and proceed to payment' button is clicked, the details will be locked and cannot be edited. Hence, students are advised to ensure that all details are correct, it said.

Applications will be treated as successfully submitted only after online payment is completed. It also said that only one application each for verification of issues and re-evaluation will be permitted.

“Students may also apply online for re-evaluation of one or more questions across one or more subjects by providing the required details, including question number, page number, as the case may be," the board said.

The CBSE said the outcome of the requests will be communicated after the completion of the process and advised candidates to submit their applications within the stipulated timeline.

A visual guide and a tutorial video have also been made available to help students complete the process, it said.

The CBSE had also said that “malicious actors” attempted to disrupt services on its re-evaluation portal through a barrage of cyberattacks, including a denial-of-service attack that caused 1.5 million hits on the platform within two minutes and more than one lakh attempts at unauthorised file access.

"While thousands of students accessed the CBSE re-evaluation portal today, malicious actors attempted to disrupt services through a barrage of cyberattacks," the board said on X on Tuesday.

The board said that based on student feedback, further improvements, including extended session time limits, have been implemented to enhance user experience.

"Our teams remain on constant watch to ensure a secure, reliable and student-friendly platform," it added.

The CBSE had said that Aadhaar-based verification was introduced for security reasons.

“For children who do not have Aadhaar, the Aadhaar details of parents, relatives or guardians may be used," the board said.

"In this case, the Aadhaar name, date of birth and gender must be of the person whose Aadhaar number is used," it added. PTI KSH GJS ARI ARI

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UP cabinet clears policy for compensation in jail deaths

PTI — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:31:51 +0530

Lucknow, Jun 3 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday approved the Prisoner Death and Compensation Payment policy, providing compensation to the dependents or next of kin of prisoners who die unnatural deaths while lodged in state jails.

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Addressing reporters after the meeting, state jail minister Dara Singh Chauhan said the policy provides for compensation of Rs 5 lakh in cases where a prisoner's death occurs due to a fight with another inmate, negligence in treatment, shortage of doctors, inadequate medical facilities in prisons, or lapses during treatment at a hospital.

He said compensation of Rs 3 lakh will be paid to the dependents of prisoners who die by suicide while in custody.

According to an official statement, the policy aims to safeguard the human rights of prisoners, bring greater transparency to prison administration and ensure timely relief to bereaved families.

At present, compensation in cases of unnatural deaths of prisoners is paid on the basis of recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). However, procedural formalities and multiple levels of approval often result in delays in the disbursal of compensation.

In another major decision, the cabinet approved the construction of five new district jails in Moradabad, Kanpur Nagar, Auraiya, Lalitpur and Bhadohi at a total estimated cost of more than Rs 1,460 crore.

Officials said the move is aimed at reducing overcrowding in prisons, improving facilities for inmates and modernising prison administration across the state.

A new district jail with a capacity of 2,000 inmates will be constructed in Moradabad for Rs 386.91 crore, while a jail with a capacity of 2,030 inmates will be built in Kanpur Nagar for Rs 384 crore.

Similarly, jails will be constructed in Auraiya, Lalitpur and Bhadohi.

The government said the new prisons would provide improved facilities for inmate accommodation, security, healthcare and reformative activities. PTI CDN AMJ AMJ

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