North Korea launders $147.5 million in stolen cryptocurrency, UN experts reveal
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Ashish Walter
May 16, 2024
This illicit activity follows a hack on the HTX cryptocurrency exchange late last year, marking a major case in a broader pattern of North Korean cyber thefts targeting digital currency platforms. The UN monitors reported to the Security Council sanctions committee that they have been investigating 97 suspected North Korean cyberattacks on cryptocurrency firms from 2017 to 2024, with total stolen funds amounting to approximately $3.6 billion. The $147.5 million laundered in March was linked directly to the HTX exchange breach, based on data from crypto analytics firm PeckShield and blockchain research firm Elliptic.
WION
Former principal Sandip Ghosh arrested, Medical Test Conducted
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Junior doctors protested near Lalbazar demanding the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal over his inaction in the case of the alleged rape and murder of a colleague. They refused to meet the police officers and continued their protest. CBI arrested R. G. Kar Medical College And Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh, on charges of financial irregularities. Meanwhile, the Bengal Assembly will discuss a new anti-rape bill today.
News18
Radha Soami Satsang Beas New Head : Jasdeep Singh Gill Becomes New Patron
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A statement by RSSB secretary Devender Sikri said: "Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon has nominated Jasdeep Singh Gill, son of Sukhdev Singh Gill, as patron of the RSSB Society with immediate effect from September 2, 2024. Jasdeep Singh Gill, 45, holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Cambridge and is an alumnus of IIT Delhi.
Times of india
Yograj Singh once again targets MS Dhoni
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Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni were a brilliant ODI pair, scoring 3105 runs in 67 matches. Despite their successful partnership, Yuvraj's father Yograj Singh has repeatedly criticized Dhoni and blamed him for damaging Yuvraj's career. Yuvraj, who played at the international level for over 16 years, made significant contributions in ODIs and T20Is, including winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup.
India TV News
Kannauj rape case: The DNA of accused matches with victim
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Uttar Pradesh Police has received a DNA report, linking former Samajwadi Party leader Nawab Singh Yadav to the case of rape of a minor girl in Kannauj. DNA match confirms his involvement. Yadav, who runs a private school, had provided his sample as per the court order. Further legal action is expected.
India TV News
Pune murder case: Former Pune Corporator attacked by bike killers
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Former Pune councilor and NCP leader Vanraj Andekar was killed in a targeted attack by a group of bike riders in Nana Peth. In the CCTV footage, 12 attackers are seen firing guns and using sickles. Andekar was taken to KEM Hospital but was declared dead on arrival there. The police are investigating the murder.
NDTV
IMD weather update in India: There is a possibility of heavy rain
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IMD reports that Cyclone ASNA is weakening over the Arabian Sea and heavy rains are expected over parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Rainfall will be less in flood affected Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Delhi and Mumbai may receive light to moderate rain, while some areas of the Northeast will receive heavy rain.
Hindustan Times