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Beauticians from outside Hong Kong are performing illegal cosmetic procedures like botulinum toxin and filler injections, with middlemen using online groups to facilitate these activities. Experts report botched treatments by practitioners allegedly from mainland China or overseas.

Upalokayukta has advised that farmers should not be compelled to pay commission fees to middlemen, addressing the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC). The recommendation highlights concerns over fair practices in agricultural transactions.

Cheaper medicines are available but being blocked by middlemen, preventing patients and doctors from making final decisions about access.

Nine individuals were detained in Bihar's Lakhisarai over suspected impersonation during the NEET-UG re-exam. Police are questioning 10 to 12 others allegedly involved in the racket, including biometric operators and middlemen.

A Reddit thread explores whether Bitcoin's inactivity as a secured asset challenges its utility, sparking debate on balancing safety with innovation. Users discuss Babylon's approach to activating Bitcoin's value without altering its core principles or relying on custodians.