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BangkokPost.com 

Thailand Post to take part in virtual banking

The board of logistics provider Thailand Post has given the nod to the state agency participating in the planned virtual bank business, according to president Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.

The Punch 

Police arrest two suspected robbers in Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have announced the arrest of two suspected robbers in the state capital. Disclosing in a press release, on Tuesday, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, explained that “In an effort to put an end to crime and criminality in the early hours of Monday, August 26,

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Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion plot - BBC

  1. Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion plot  BBC
  2. Australian man sentenced for sexual abuse of more than 280 victims  The Independent
  3. Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed sentenced to 17 years in jail for sexual abuse of hundreds of victims  ABC News
  4. Man posing as YouTube star jailed for 'one of the worst sextortion cases' in history  Evening Standard

Business Standard 

US revives lawsuit against TikTok over 10-yr-old's blackout challenge death

A US appeals court revived on Tuesday a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died attempting a viral challenge she allegedly saw on TikTok that dared people to choke themselves until they lost consciousness. While federal law generally protects online publishers from liability for content posted by others, the court said TikTok could potentially be found liable for promoting the content or using an algorithm to steer it to children. TikTok makes choices about the content recommended and promoted to specific users... Читать дальше...

Ksnt.com 

Online lottery sales are coming to Kansas; Here's what to know

TOPEKA (KSNT) - In a major move Tuesday, the Kansas Lottery Commission adopted new rules to allow for online lottery sales in the state. According to the agency, the move could bring in an additional $10-$20 million in revenue per year, which could help line a state fund to attract pro sports teams. The move [...]

CBC 

WATCH | Alberta’s air war against hail damage

Last month’s hail storm caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to Calgary and the surrounding area, despite a decades-long project where planes shoot flares loaded with silver iodide into storm clouds to reduce the size of hailstones.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Citi settles FPI norm violation case with Sebi

Citibank N.A. has settled with SEBI by paying ₹40.2 lakh for violating foreign portfolio investor norms, after it was found that a team member had copied an end-client's signature without their knowledge, leading to a show cause notice from the regulator.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

2k potholes filled in 9 days: MCG

MCG has filled 2,076 potholes on Gurgaon's internal roads over nine days, part of a campaign to enhance road conditions. A helpline was provided for residents to report issues. Newly built roads suffered damage due to heavy rains. Further challenges include repairs washing away post-rain and the impact of the model code of conduct.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Haryana govt school students can apply for scholarship under Centre's scheme

Students in Class 8 of government schools in the state can now apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme. This centrally sponsored programme will provide eligible students with an annual scholarship of Rs 12,000. Applicants must not have parents earning more than Rs 3.5 lakh annually and must have scored at least 55% in Class 7.

Business Standard 

First rioter to enter Capitol during Jan 6 attack sentenced to over 4 years

A Kentucky man who was the first rioter to enter the US Capitol during a mob's attack on the building was sentenced on Tuesday to more than four years in prison. A police officer who tried to subdue Michael Sparks with pepper spray described him as a catalyst for the January 6 insurrection. The Senate that day recessed less than one minute after Sparks jumped into the building through a broken window. Sparks then joined other rioters in chasing a police officer up flights of stairs. Before learning his sentencing... Читать дальше...