The mayor of El Alto confirmed the staggering daily economic cost of the blockades as fuel food and medicine supplies continue to be cut off.
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India IIT Madras Spinoff Raises $40 Million for AI-Driven Drug Discovery Platform in Series B
An IIT Madras spinoff focused on AI-accelerated pharmaceutical drug discovery raised $40 million in a Series B funding round from global health tech investors.
India Sugar Production Surges 23 Percent in Oct-Dec Period Hitting 11.83 Million Tonnes
India’s sugar production jumped 23.4 percent to 11.83 million tonnes during October-December driven primarily by a strong surge in output from Uttar Pradesh.
India AI Ecosystem Employs Over Six Million People Across 185 AI-ML GCC Hubs
India’s AI economy employs over six million workers, supported by more than 185 AI and machine learning focused Global Capability Centres across the country.
South Korea Fines Coupang $408 Million for Data Breach Affecting Millions
The South Korean data protection commission levied a record fine on e-commerce giant Coupang for exposing personal data from millions of accounts.
Researchers Discover Ancient 3.2 Million Year Old Stone Tool Site in Ethiopia Predating Known Sites
Archaeologists in Ethiopia uncover a 3.2 million year old stone tool site pushing back the known timeline for early human tool use by hundreds of thousands of years
Goethe Never Knew This 40-Million-Year-Old Ant Was Hidden in His Personal Amber Collection
Scientists examining amber from Goethe’s personal collection find three preserved fossil insects including an extraordinarily detailed extinct ant species
UN Report Warns 700 Million People Could Be Displaced by 2030 Due to Climate Crisis
A new UN report warned that approximately 700 million people could be displaced from their homes by 2030 if urgent action to address the global climate crisis is not taken immediately.
Bihar Cabinet Approves $500 Million World Bank Loan for Urban Economic Development Project
The Bihar state cabinet greenlighted a half-billion dollar World Bank credit line for infrastructure and urban economic growth projects.
32.7 Million Indians Traveled Abroad in 2025; Government Eyes Reduction in 2026
Around 32.7 million Indians travelled internationally in 2025 including over 14 million leisure travellers as the government now urges a reduction to save forex reserves.