Current Affairs 08 March 2026

Hurun Rich List 2026: India Now Home to the Third-Highest Number of Billionaires.

• India has 308 billionaires, ranking third globally after the US and China.
• Mukesh Ambani remains Asia’s richest person.
• Healthcare and industrial sectors are leading in creating new billionaires.
• In the past year, 57 new billionaires were added in India.
• 27 individuals dropped out, resulting in a net increase of 24 billionaires.

PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi’s First Ring Metro.

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Ring Metro in Delhi.
• The launch was via the Majlis Park–Maujpur corridor of the Delhi Metro Pink Line.
• This completes the circular connectivity of the Pink Line, making it a fully operational ring route around Delhi.
• Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park extension of the Magenta Line was also inaugurated.
• Foundation laid for new metro corridors under Delhi Metro Phase-V, expanding connectivity further.

Government Pauses TRP Measurement for News Channels in India.

• Indian government orders temporary suspension of TRP ratings for TV news channels.
• Directive issued by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on March 7, 2026.
• Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) instructed to halt TRP reporting for four weeks or until further notice.
• Move aims to curb sensational coverage of the ongoing West Asia conflict (Israel-Iran) and prevent panic among viewers.

Kerala Introduces Cyber Safety Protocol 2026 for Students.

• Kerala launches Cyber Safety Protocol 2026 to protect students from AI-driven cyber threats.
• Developed by KITE and the technology wing of the General Education Department.
• Ensures a safe digital learning environment in public schools.
• Provides guidelines for teachers, students, and parents.
• Addresses issues like deepfakes, data privacy, and cybersecurity.

Government Rolls Out Campaign Against Proxy Sarpanch Practice.

• Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches Say No To Proxy Sarpanch campaign on International Women’s Day.
• Aims to address the Sarpanch Pati practice, where male relatives exercise authority instead of elected women sarpanches.
• Seeks to empower women leaders and ensure their active participation in local governance.
• The campaign will run until March 18, 2026 to raise awareness.