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The CBSE announced that over 1.6 lakh students successfully submitted applications through its verification and re-evaluation portal between June 2 and June 7, 2026, covering more than 3.8 lakh answer books. The process followed concerns over the board’s new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and was conducted under the supervision of government agencies and IIT experts.

Housing affordability has plunged globally, hitting young people and vulnerable groups hardest. Soaring property prices and rising rents outpace incomes, with India’s major cities facing a severe crunch. Experts cite urbanization and supply shortages. Governments must integrate housing with other strategies and boost construction to address this growing crisis.

Google’s cybersecurity teams warn of targeted data theft campaigns by the UNC3753 threat cluster against US companies. The group uses vishing and social engineering to gain access, exfiltrate sensitive data, and then extort victims with a three-day deadline to negotiate. They threaten to leak stolen client and proprietary information, causing severe reputational and financial damage.

South African legend AB de Villiers lauded India’s decision to select 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for international duty, calling it a “brave” and “right call.” De Villiers believes Sooryavanshi possesses the talent to succeed across formats, though he acknowledged the unique challenges of Test cricket. The young prodigy’s selection follows a dominant performance in IPL 2026.

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. believes fears of widespread job losses due to AI are overstated, predicting more jobs will emerge. He highlighted Cognizant’s new AI Builder strategy, creating roles like Frontier Certified Engineer and Frontier Business Operator that don’t require technical backgrounds.

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a state visit to North Korea, meeting with leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen strategic ties. Xi emphasized their “unbreakable and enduring” friendship and commitment to regional peace. The visit occurs amid heightened tensions and North Korea’s non-negotiable stance on its nuclear program.

India is rapidly advancing in hypersonic weapon technology, achieving a significant scramjet breakthrough. This development positions the nation among global leaders like the US, China, and Russia, who are all racing to develop these near-unstoppable weapons. Hypersonic systems, flying above Mach 5, pose a new era of warfare, demanding advanced defense strategies.