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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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IISc Launches Brain Co-Processor Moonshot Project to Advance Neuro-AI Rehabilitation

March 07, 2026

IISc and Pratiksha Trust Partner to Develop AI-Powered Brain Co-Processors

The Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru has launched a major “moonshot” research initiative to develop brain co-processors that combine neuromorphic hardware with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. The project is supported by the Pratiksha Trust, established by Kris Gopalakrishnan and Sudha Gopalakrishnan.

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Skyroot Aerospace Prepares Launch of Vikram-1, India’s First Private Orbital Rocket

March 06, 2026

Vikram-1 Mission Marks Major Milestone for India’s Private Space Industry

India’s private space sector is approaching a landmark moment as Skyroot Aerospace prepares to launch Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. The mission reflects the rapid expansion of India’s commercial space ecosystem, where startups are working to provide flexible and cost-effective satellite launch services.

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