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World Obesity Atlas 2026 Warns of Rising Childhood Obesity in India

March 08, 2026

India Ranks Second Globally in Childhood High BMI Cases: World Obesity Atlas 2026

Childhood obesity in India has reached concerning levels, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released by the World Obesity Federation on World Obesity Day. The report estimates that in 2025, nearly 15 million children aged 5–9 and over 26 million adolescents aged 10–19 in India were living with overweight or obesity. The findings underline a growing public health challenge and suggest that global initiatives aimed at reducing childhood obesity are not progressing as expected.

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Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Cricketer to Get Her Own Barbie Doll

March 08, 2026

Barbie Honours Smriti Mandhana Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has reached a remarkable milestone by becoming the first cricketer to have a Barbie doll modelled after her. The announcement was made ahead of International Women's Day 2026, bringing together the worlds of sport and popular culture. The honour recognises Mandhana’s achievements in international cricket and her influence as an inspiration for young girls interested in sports.

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Shrishti Dharmendra Sharma Sets Guinness World Record in Limbo Skating

March 08, 2026

Indian Skater Shrishti Sharma Breaks Record with 7.46-Second Limbo Skate

Indian roller skater Shrishti Dharmendra Sharma has set a new Guinness World Record in limbo skating by achieving the fastest time to skate under descending poles over 50 metres. Her performance showcased remarkable flexibility, balance and speed, drawing attention to India’s growing achievements in specialised sporting disciplines.

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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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