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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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Rochdale Grooming Gang Accused Of Turning Teenage Girls Into "Sex Slaves": Report
Two teenage girls became the "sex slaves" of a group of Asian men in Rochdale who preyed upon their vulnerabilities, a court has heard.
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Survivors Patrol As Looters Prey On Fire-Wrecked Los Angeles
People forced to flee their homes by massive wildfires tearing through Los Angeles were taking turns to patrol their streets to ward off looters on Thursday.
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Chinese Tricksters Take Cue From Squid Game To Prey On The Indebted
In China's take on Squid Game, fraudsters are preying on the financially distressed in a slumping economy with promises of prize money, debt restructuring and other schemes that are not always what is promised.
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'Buy Oil And Gas From US, Or Else...': Donald Trump Threatens Europe
A new day, a new threat - that's what Donald Trump's mantra seems to be as he sets his eyes on his new prey - the European Union.
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Some Squirrels Are Ruthless Predators That Devour Meat: Study
California ground squirrels, usually known for their plant-based diet, have been observed hunting and eating voles in the first recorded instance of the species preying on live vertebrates, according to new research.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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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...
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Rochdale Grooming Gang Accused Of Turning Teenage Girls Into "Sex Slaves": Report
Two teenage girls became the "sex slaves" of a group of Asian men in Rochdale who preyed upon their vulnerabilities, a court has heard.
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Survivors Patrol As Looters Prey On Fire-Wrecked Los Angeles
People forced to flee their homes by massive wildfires tearing through Los Angeles were taking turns to patrol their streets to ward off looters on Thursday.
-
Chinese Tricksters Take Cue From Squid Game To Prey On The Indebted
In China's take on Squid Game, fraudsters are preying on the financially distressed in a slumping economy with promises of prize money, debt restructuring and other schemes that are not always what is promised.
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'Buy Oil And Gas From US, Or Else...': Donald Trump Threatens Europe
A new day, a new threat - that's what Donald Trump's mantra seems to be as he sets his eyes on his new prey - the European Union.
-
Some Squirrels Are Ruthless Predators That Devour Meat: Study
California ground squirrels, usually known for their plant-based diet, have been observed hunting and eating voles in the first recorded instance of the species preying on live vertebrates, according to new research.
-
Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
