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Antique Coins And Rs 2 Crore Promise: Man, 60, Shoots Self Over Cyber Scam
A 60-year-old retired security guard in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa city shot himself with his licensed gun after falling prey to an elaborate cyber scam that promised crores in exchange for antique coins.
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How To Protect Yourself From Digital Arrest? Experts Share Do's And Don'ts
The number of digital arrest cases has been increasing at an alarming rate across the country, with scammers posing as police, law and government officers extorting money from people. Thousands have already fallen prey to this scam.
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In Shashi Tharoor vs Congress, Now A "Birds Of Prey" Retort
In Shashi Tharoor vs Congress, Now A "Birds Of Prey" Retort
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Drones Find Orcas Crafting Tools Out Of Kelp, Using Them For Grooming
The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the oceans true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators.
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Sharks Freeze When You Turn Them Upside Down And There's No Good Reason Why
Imagine watching your favourite nature documentary. The predator lunges rapidly from its hiding place, jaws wide open, and the prey suddenly goes limp. It looks dead.
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Feather-Legged Lace Weaver Spider Uses Toxic Silk Instead of Fangs to Kill Its Prey
A recent study reveals the feather-legged lace weaver spider doesn’t inject venom but instead kills by coating its prey with regurgitated toxins on silk. Despite lacking venom glands and ducts, this unique method proves equally lethal and may redefine how scientists understand spider evolution and prey capture strategies, according to findings pu...
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Australia Limits Crypto ATM Transactions to AUD 5,000 in Bid to Curb Scams, Money Laundering
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has enforced a deposit and withdrawal limit of AUD 5,000 (roughly Rs. 2.78 lakh) on transactions processed via crypto ATMs. The agency highlighted that elderly individuals are purchasing cryptocurrencies via cash -- with many falling prey to notorious scams and fraudulent schemes.
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French Surgeon Accused Of Sexually Abusing 299 Patients Over Decades
A French Surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec practised medicine in France for decades, while preying on victims to sexually abuse and rape them, often under anaesthesia or waking up after operation.
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NEET UG 2025: NTA Launches Platform To Report Suspicious Activities
NTA has urged candidates not to fall prey to unscrupulous elements making false promises or claims regarding access to the NEET UG 2025 question paper or examination content.
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"Preyed Upon Vulnerable": Delhi Man Sentenced To Life For Raping, Impregnating Minor
The incident came to light in February when the victim was admitted to the hospital with a complaint of abdominal pain. Upon examination, she was found to be in labour and subsequently gave birth to a baby.
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Explained: What Donald Trump Wants From US Universities, Why The Crackdown
The latest Ivy League to fall prey to Trump's crackdown was Harvard University - to which the White House put a $2.2 billion freeze in federal funding.
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Harsha Bhogle Raises Alarm On 'WhatsApp Hijacking' Scam, Shares Safety Tips
He shared a personal anecdote about a relative who recently fell prey to the scam, while boarding a flight.
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125-Million-Year-Old Scorpion Fossil Discovered in China, Shedding Light on Mesozoic-Era Predators
A 125-million-year-old fossil of Jeholia longchengi, a newly identified scorpion species, has been unearthed in China’s Yixian Formation. Measuring around 10 cm, it is significantly larger than most Mesozoic scorpions. The discovery provides crucial insights into the Early Cretaceous food web, where it likely preyed on insects and small vertebrat...
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'Attempts To Incite Unrest Will Be Punished': Manipur Government
The Manipur government on Tuesday urged people not to fall prey to unverified news, rumours or misinformation that may cause unnecessary panic or disrupt peace and harmony in the state.
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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Antique Coins And Rs 2 Crore Promise: Man, 60, Shoots Self Over Cyber Scam
A 60-year-old retired security guard in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa city shot himself with his licensed gun after falling prey to an elaborate cyber scam that promised crores in exchange for antique coins.
-
How To Protect Yourself From Digital Arrest? Experts Share Do's And Don'ts
The number of digital arrest cases has been increasing at an alarming rate across the country, with scammers posing as police, law and government officers extorting money from people. Thousands have already fallen prey to this scam.
-
In Shashi Tharoor vs Congress, Now A "Birds Of Prey" Retort
In Shashi Tharoor vs Congress, Now A "Birds Of Prey" Retort
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Drones Find Orcas Crafting Tools Out Of Kelp, Using Them For Grooming
The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the oceans true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators.
-
Sharks Freeze When You Turn Them Upside Down And There's No Good Reason Why
Imagine watching your favourite nature documentary. The predator lunges rapidly from its hiding place, jaws wide open, and the prey suddenly goes limp. It looks dead.
-
Feather-Legged Lace Weaver Spider Uses Toxic Silk Instead of Fangs to Kill Its Prey
A recent study reveals the feather-legged lace weaver spider doesn’t inject venom but instead kills by coating its prey with regurgitated toxins on silk. Despite lacking venom glands and ducts, this unique method proves equally lethal and may redefine how scientists understand spider evolution and prey capture strategies, according to findings pu...
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Australia Limits Crypto ATM Transactions to AUD 5,000 in Bid to Curb Scams, Money Laundering
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has enforced a deposit and withdrawal limit of AUD 5,000 (roughly Rs. 2.78 lakh) on transactions processed via crypto ATMs. The agency highlighted that elderly individuals are purchasing cryptocurrencies via cash -- with many falling prey to notorious scams and fraudulent schemes.
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French Surgeon Accused Of Sexually Abusing 299 Patients Over Decades
A French Surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec practised medicine in France for decades, while preying on victims to sexually abuse and rape them, often under anaesthesia or waking up after operation.
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NEET UG 2025: NTA Launches Platform To Report Suspicious Activities
NTA has urged candidates not to fall prey to unscrupulous elements making false promises or claims regarding access to the NEET UG 2025 question paper or examination content.
-
"Preyed Upon Vulnerable": Delhi Man Sentenced To Life For Raping, Impregnating Minor
The incident came to light in February when the victim was admitted to the hospital with a complaint of abdominal pain. Upon examination, she was found to be in labour and subsequently gave birth to a baby.
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Explained: What Donald Trump Wants From US Universities, Why The Crackdown
The latest Ivy League to fall prey to Trump's crackdown was Harvard University - to which the White House put a $2.2 billion freeze in federal funding.
-
Harsha Bhogle Raises Alarm On 'WhatsApp Hijacking' Scam, Shares Safety Tips
He shared a personal anecdote about a relative who recently fell prey to the scam, while boarding a flight.
-
125-Million-Year-Old Scorpion Fossil Discovered in China, Shedding Light on Mesozoic-Era Predators
A 125-million-year-old fossil of Jeholia longchengi, a newly identified scorpion species, has been unearthed in China’s Yixian Formation. Measuring around 10 cm, it is significantly larger than most Mesozoic scorpions. The discovery provides crucial insights into the Early Cretaceous food web, where it likely preyed on insects and small vertebrat...
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'Attempts To Incite Unrest Will Be Punished': Manipur Government
The Manipur government on Tuesday urged people not to fall prey to unverified news, rumours or misinformation that may cause unnecessary panic or disrupt peace and harmony in the state.
-
Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
