Centre dismisses CBSE ‘on-screen marking’ concerns; Fire breaaks out after drone strike on UAE nuclear power plant, says authorities; and more
The Indian government dismissed concerns over the CBSE's on-screen marking system affecting Class 12 results, while a drone strike caused a fire at a UAE nuclear plant without impacting radiation levels. Prime Minister Modi visited a Dutch dam to explore water management cooperation, and a vessel carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG safely reached Gujarat via the Strait of Hormuz. President Murmu increased the Supreme Court's judge strength by four through an ordinance amid ongoing political developments in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- ▪The Ministry of Education stated that the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system follows international standards and ensures transparent evaluation.
- ▪A drone strike triggered a fire in an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, but authorities confirmed no injuries or radiation leaks.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi toured the Afsluitdijk Dam in the Netherlands to strengthen bilateral cooperation in water management and climate-resilient infrastructure.
- ▪President Droupadi Murmu promulgated an ordinance raising the number of Supreme Court judges to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India.
- ▪India raised concerns at the UN about the targeting of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing risks to civilian crews and maritime safety.
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CBSE Class 12 results: Education Ministry dismisses concerns about ‘On-Screen Marking’ affecting students’ scoresDays after the announcement of CBSE Class 12 results, the Ministry of Education on Sunday (May 17, 2026) dismissed concerns of the ‘On-Screen Marking’ (OSM) evaluation system affecting students’ scores. They maintained that it is an internationally accepted norm which enables “transparent evaluation”. The Board has reduced the revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to ₹100, the Ministry said.Fire breaks out after drone strike on UAE nuclear power plant, says authoritiesA fire broke out following a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17, 2026), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.
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