New Delhi, June 3, 2026 (AFP) - India removes exam chief over marking fiasco

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Indian authorities have removed top education bosses from the exam board after marking failures in tests taken by nearly two million high school students sparked outrage and calls for protests. The controversy, after the board acknowledged cybersecurity vulnerabilities in a digital marking system, is the latest to rock India's examination system, sparking mounting criticism of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The board's chairman......

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