OSM row: CBSE Chairman, Secretary transferred; Annamalai meets Amit Shah amid buzz over BJP exit

The central government has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta and ordered an inquiry into the procurement of On-Screen Marking (OSM) services after massive nationwide uproar. Technical glitches and repeated portal crashes have prevented students from accessing answer sheets or applying for revaluation ahead of college admission deadlines. Affected students report incorrect marking and discrepancies, leading to demands for manual checking and extended deadlines. In political news, Karnataka faces potential leadership changes regarding the chief minister and cabinet. In Tamil Nadu, a prominent politician has declined a parliamentary seat and offered to resign, amid speculation of exiting the national party to form an independent outfit following electoral alliance disagreements. Additionally, a leading actor has sought a legal stay on a film release concerning a decades-old poaching case. These developments highlight significant administrative accountability issues in the education sector and shifting political landscapes in Southern India.