digital verification

Starting May 16, Maharashtra is set to roll out an innovative door-to-door house-listing initiative that incorporates a cutting-edge QR code system. This breakthrough aims to bolster security and transparency in light of increasing cyber fraud, as citizens can easily scan the official IDs and appointment letters of census officials.

MSCE Pune has announced scholarship results for Class 5 and 8 students today, May 18. Exams were held on February 22. Students can check their scores on mscepune.in using their 11-digit seat number. Merit lists are also available. A marks verification option is open until May 27 with a Rs 50 fee.

The CBSE has significantly reduced revaluation fees to address student anxiety surrounding its new digital evaluation system. Students will now pay Rs 100 for scanned copies and verification, and Rs 25 per question for corrections, with full refunds if marks increase. This move aims to ease concerns about transparency and accuracy in the On-Screen Marking.

Mandatory participation in the census is enforced by the Census Act, 1948, with legal action threatened for providing false information or refusing to share details. Maharashtra saw over 11 lakh households complete self-enumeration, with Pune leading the digital response. Heads of households must present their ID for verification during upcoming field visits.

The UAE has launched a new tenant screening system, allowing landlords to check prospective tenants' credit scores. This secure digital platform, a collaboration between Etihad Credit Bureau and UAE PASS, ensures transparent data sharing with tenant consent. It enhances security for landlords, moving beyond traditional checks and bolstering the nation's digital economy.

BSEAP hall ticket 2026: The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh has released the SSC Supplementary Exam Hall Tickets 2026 through its official portal and school login systems. Students can download admit cards from bse.ap.gov.in or via the Manamitra WhatsApp service on 95523 00009. The supplementary examinations are scheduled from May 25 to June 4, 2026. Candidates must carry printed hall tickets for verification at centres. The process includes online login using roll number and date of birth.

Facing website disruptions due to heavy traffic and unauthorized interference, CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to obtain scanned answer books to May 24, 2026. This crucial extension ensures no student misses the opportunity to review their scripts for verification or re-evaluation amidst competitive college admissions. Check complete details here.

Jharkhand's Census 2027 house-listing phase begins Saturday, following a successful self-enumeration period. Nearly 77,000 enumerators will conduct physical verification, asking 33 questions digitally. Ranchi, East Singhbhum, and Hazaribag lead in self-enumeration. Citizens are urged to provide accurate data for effective government schemes, with all information kept confidential.

Iran has introduced 'Hormuz Safe', a digital insurance platform. Commercial ships can now use this system to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Payments are accepted in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. This initiative aims to manage the waterway commercially. It is expected to generate significant revenue for Iran. The platform ensures secure cargo transits through cryptographic verification.

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CBSE has launched a new system for Class 12 students to address concerns after results. Students can now get scanned copies of their answer sheets online. Following this, they can apply for verification or re-evaluation of marks. This move aims to resolve issues faced during the digital evaluation process. The Board has set specific dates and fees for these applications.

In Gaya, the community is voicing serious concerns about census enumerators who appear to be bypassing vital verification protocols such as geo-tagging and immediate digital data entries. As worries over the integrity of the data grow, enumerators have pointed to difficult working conditions and insufficient training and resources as contributing factors.

Google's SynthID technology embeds invisible watermarks into AI-generated content, making it detectable even after modifications. Announced at Google I/O 2026, SynthID is now integrated into Search and Chrome, simplifying verification for users. This expansion aims to combat the growing challenge of distinguishing real from synthesized media.

Ranchi's district administration has taken a bold step to transform the educational landscape by implementing an online lottery, which has successfully admitted more than 600 children from underprivileged families into private schools under the 25% RTE quota for the 2026-27 session.