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India Forex Reserves Hit Record $728.49 Billion, Boosted by Gold Holdings

March 08, 2026

RBI Data Shows India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach New Historic High

India’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to a historic high of $728.49 billion in the week ending February 27, according to figures released by the Reserve Bank of India. The reserves increased by $4.885 billion during the week, strengthening the country’s external financial position. A significant portion of the rise was attributed to an increase in the value of gold reserves, which played a major role in expanding India’s reserve assets.

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Indonesia Introduces Social Media Restrictions for Users Under 16

March 07, 2026

Indonesia to Limit Children’s Access to Social Media from March 28

Indonesia has introduced a new regulation restricting social media access for children under the age of 16, with implementation scheduled to begin on March 28. The policy aims to protect minors from online threats such as cyberbullying, explicit content, digital fraud and excessive screen exposure. The decision places Indonesia among several countries strengthening regulations on children’s digital activity amid rising global concerns about the influence of social media on young users.

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Japan Approves World’s First iPS Stem-Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

March 07, 2026

Japan Clears Breakthrough Stem-Cell Treatments for Parkinson’s and Heart Failure

Japan has approved a pioneering stem-cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease, marking a major advance in regenerative medicine. The country has also authorised a similar treatment for severe heart failure, potentially making them the first commercially available medical products based on induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. These approvals highlight Japan’s leadership in developing advanced biomedical technologies and accelerating the clinical use of regenerative therapies.

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Taranjit Singh Sandhu Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

March 07, 2026

Former US Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu Named Delhi’s New L-G

Senior diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi following a gubernatorial reshuffle announced by the President of India. A veteran officer of the Indian Foreign Service, Sandhu previously served as India’s Ambassador to the United States and played a significant role in strengthening India–US strategic relations. His appointment forms part of a broader set of gubernatorial changes affecting several states and Union Territories.

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Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative Launched at Raisina Dialogue 2026

March 07, 2026

India Hosts First Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative to Strengthen Global Scientific Cooperation

The Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) was inaugurated on 5 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, as a special component of the Raisina Dialogue. The initiative was jointly organised by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the Observer Research Foundation.

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