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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dinosaur Grow a Garden 'Corrupted update' released: New mutations, seeds, Kitsune NPCs and more
(Image via Roblox) Roblox 's popular game — Dinosaur Grow a Garden has released the much-awaited Corruption update which has changed the previous tranquil Zen-themed farming of the game. The update went live at 7:00 AM PT, introducing a wave of new features including Corrupt mutations, rare seeds, and exotic NPCs like the Corrupt Channeler and Corrupted Kitsune . The core of this transformation is the introduction of the Corrupt mutation , characterised by a swirling red aura around fruits. During hourly "Zen Aura" events, which now have a chance to mutate into a "Corrupt Zen Aura," fruits can randomly acquire this new trait. Players are tasked with submitting "Tranquil-mutated" fruits to the enigmatic Corrupt Channeler NPC to earn Corruption Points. These points contribute to the growth of a central "Corrupt Tree," unlocking further mutations and tiered rewards as corruption levels increase. However, this progression resets with each hourly Zen event, adding a layer of strategic urgency. To balance these cosmic energies, gardeners must also engage with the new Kitsune NPC in the lobby, submitting six Corrupt and six Tranquil fruits. Successfully completing this balancing act yields special rewards, including new seeds and high-tier pets. Dinosaur Grow a Garden: Key additions and what to expect New Seeds: Six new seeds have been introduced: Sakura Bush, Dezen, Lucky Bamboo, Enkaku, Tranquil Bloom, and Elder Strawberry. Among these, Lucky Bamboo is particularly lucrative, boasting an average sell price of approximately 110,000 coins. Corrupted Kitsune Pet: A standout addition is the ultra-rare Corrupted Kitsune pet, rumored to have only a 1% drop chance from Kitsune Chests. Its devastating passive ability removes nine existing mutations from nine different fruits and applies "Corrupted Chakra" to a random fruit, sometimes upgrading to the even rarer "Foxfire Chakra." New Tools and Items: The update also brings new items like the Corrupt Staff, which grants Corrupt mutations to nearby plants during Corrupt Aura events, and the Corrupt Mutation Spray for manual application of the mutation. A Corrupted Pet Mutation Shard is available in the Zen shop to give pets Corrupt mutation traits. Corrupted Kodama Pet: Another rare spawn, the Corrupted Kodama, offers a 4% chance to mutate crops at harvest. Reinstated Features: Addressing user feedback, the update has also brought back pet gifting and patched duplication bugs, improving overall game stability and player experience. The Dinosaur Grow a Garden Corrupted Update promises to inject significant strategic depth and challenge into the game, transforming it from a peaceful farming simulator into a dynamic struggle against corruption. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Independent
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Anti-corruption protests target Zelensky in Kyiv ahead of crucial peace talks
Anti-government protests have broken out in Kyiv as hundreds flocked to the streets to oppose a decision to curb the powers of two anti-corruption agencies. Ukraine has toughened restrictions on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. Amendments approved by Volodymyr Zelensky's party yesterday have rolled back the agencies' autonomy in favour of tighter executive control, a move the Ukrainian president says is needed to rid the organisations of 'Russian influence'. Angry protesters held signs reading 'F*** corruption' and 'Corruption = Death' while chanting 'Ukraine is not Russia'. Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv and a prominent political opponent of Mr Zelensky, was among the protesters. Marta Kos, the EU's enlargement commissioner, said the move was a 'serious step back' for Kyiv's membership hopes, while French European affairs minister Benjamin Haddad said it 'not too late' for Kyiv to reverse the decision. It comes as a third round of talks is set to take place in Istanbul, Turkey after previous summits in May and June failed to yield any results, except agreement on swapping prisoners of war. Russian forces launched 71 Shahed drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv's air force has said. A total of 26 drones struck their targets but the rest failed to reach their destination. Here is what the air force said in its morning report, according to Ukrainska Pravda: As of 09:00, air defence systems have shot down or jammed 27 Russian Shahed-type UAVs (and other types) in the north, east and centre of the country. Another 18 UAVs disappeared from radar or were suppressed by electronic warfare. A total of 26 UAV impacts were recorded in 14 locations and debris from downed drones fell in five locations. Drones were launched from Russia's Kursk, Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk regions, and targeted Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Cherkasy regions, the air force added. Alex Croft23 July 2025 09:15 In pictures: Russia carries out 'July Storm' Navy test Alex Croft23 July 2025 08:43 France calls on Ukraine to reverse decision on anti-corruption agencies We've just heard from Benjamin Haddad, France's European Affairs minister, who said it is not too late for Ukraine to reverse its decision to roll back the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies at the centre of the country's reform drive. Amendments passed yesterday grant the general prosecutor, appointed by the president, strict control over the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, several lawmakers said. The decision by Ukraine's executive has prompted protests in Kyiv and other cities across the country "It is not too late to go back on this," Haddad told France Inter radio. "We will be extremely vigilant on the subject." Alex Croft23 July 2025 08:17 Russia begins major 'July Storm' navy drill with 15,00 troops Russia has began huge navy drills with more than 150 vessels and 15,000 troops in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the defence ministry said. The 'July Storm' exercise will test the readiness of Russia's fleet for non-standard operations, including the use of long-range weapons and other advanced technologies, the ministry said. "At sea, the crews of the ships will practice deployment to combat areas, conducting anti-submarine operations, defending areas of deployment and economic activity,' it added. The will also practice "repelling attacks by air attack weapons, unmanned boats and enemy drones, ensuring the safety of navigation, striking enemy targets and naval groups'. More than 120 aircraft will take part and 10 coastal missile systems, the ministry said. Navy chief, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, will lead the exercise. Russia has the world's third most powerful navy after China and the United States, according to most public rankings, though the navy has suffered a series of high-profile losses in the Ukraine war. Alex Croft23 July 2025 07:47 Ukraine's military loses first French Mirage fighter jet in crash A Mirage 2000 fighter jet supplied to Ukraine from France crashed yesterday after experiencing equipment failure during an assignment, with the pilot ejecting safely, Ukraine's military said. It was the first loss of a Mirage jet since Ukraine's military started receiving them earlier this year. "Equipment failure occurred, which the pilot reported to the flight controller," a military statement said on Telegram. "The pilot then acted competently, as is expected in crisis situations, and successfully ejected. A rescue crew found the pilot in a stable condition. There were no casualties on the ground." Ukrainian news reports said the incident occurred in the northwestern Volyn region. Ukraine's military announced the arrival of the first batch of Mirage aircraft in February. Arpan Rai23 July 2025 07:15 Zelensky offers to meet Putin as Russia casts doubt on peace talks Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his call to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin face to face as Russia cast doubt on fresh peace talks being held this week. Mr Zelensky said Ukraine was working to 'prepare a leaders' meeting aimed at truly bringing this war to an end', as the Kremlin said it did not expect any breakthroughs from fresh negotiations being held in Istanbul on Wednesday. 'Our position is fully transparent. Ukraine never wanted this war, and it is Russia that must end the war that it started,' the Ukrainian president said. In May, Mr Zelensky challenged the Russian leader to meet him, saying he would be waiting in Turkey for him 'personally'. But on Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia was unlikely to agree to a peace deal and would continue 'pursuing our interests'. Arpan Rai23 July 2025 06:59 Ukraine military intelligence chief posts cryptic message after law on anti-corruption agencies passed Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov shared a cryptic message warning against infighting on his Telegram after Ukraine cleared a new law threatening the autonomy of the country's anti-corruption bodies. "Ukrainian history has taught us — a nation loses if it is torn apart by internal contradictions," Mr Budanov wrote in a post on his Telegram channel. "We have one common trouble, one enemy. Therefore, internal contradictions should be resolved through open dialogue to achieve a single common goal — to defend our country. I am confident that Ukraine will be saved by a strong military and institutions," Mr Budanov said. Arpan Rai23 July 2025 06:57 Russia says 33 Ukrainian drones destroyed overnight Russia's air defence systems destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones overnight in six regions, the Russian defence ministry said on its Telegram channel this morning. Most of these drones were downed near the border region between Ukraine and Russia, the ministry said. Arpan Rai23 July 2025 06:29 Ukraine allies looking for solutions in EU on Patriots, German minister says Ukraine's allies are looking to see whether some member states in the European Union could supply Ukraine with five Patriot missile defence systems, of which Germany is willing to finance two, Germany's defence minister Boris Pistorius said this morning. Mr Pistorius said Germany would have been willing to give two of its own systems to Ukraine but needed reassurance that it could replace them within six to eight months. "We are now looking for solutions that will allow us to identify Patriot systems in member states in Europe," he said. "So, it's not hopeless, but the prerequisite is that countries that have them are prepared to hand them over now so that others can pay for them and they can go to Ukraine," he added. Arpan Rai23 July 2025 06:14 Zelensky issues remarks after parliament votes on anti-corruption bodies In his nightly video address, issued well after midnight, Volodymyr Zelensky said he had spoken to National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine chief Semen Kryvonos and other top prosecutors. Anti-corruption bodies, he said, would continue to function "but without any Russian influence. It all must be cleansed.' "There must be more justice. Of course, NABU and SAPO [Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office] will continue their work," he said. "It's also important that the prosecutor general be committed to ensuring real accountability for those who break the law. This is what Ukraine truly needs." Mr Kryvonos had urged the Ukrainian president not to sign the fast-tracked bill, which he called an attempt to "destroy" Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure. Arpan Rai
India.com
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Govinda's 'heroine', who was considered unlucky for him, another superstar saved her career, made comeback after 13 years, she is...
In a recent chat, a well-known actress who once lit up the screen with a popular dancing hero from the 90s opened up about her second innings in films. Known for her on-screen charm and chemistry with the comedy king, she revealed how some in the industry had once tagged her as unlucky for him. Despite this shadow, she stayed strong and made a comeback that surprised many. Who Is This Actress? Here we are talking about Bigg Boss 18 fame actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who has been a part of many Bollywood films. At the same time, she has seen many ups and downs in her career. Meanwhile, in an interview given to Pinkvilla, Shilpa Shirodkar recalled how Mithun Chakraborty re-launched her career when she was tagged as jinxed after her films with Govinda did not do well at the box office. She mentioned that Rikku Rakesh Nath, who is Madhuri Dixit's manager, showed Mithun Chakraborty her portfolio and praised her talent. After this, after Rikku's suggestion, Mithun Chakraborty thought of giving her a chance in the film. What Did Shilpa Shirodkar Say? Shilpa said, 'When Boney ji's film didn't get made and all the press was talking about how unlucky or unlucky I am, whatever! Rikku ji took my album to Dada and he said, There is a girl Dada. I feel she is very talented, but no film is materializing for her; people have started writing like this. So will you give her a chance?' How Shilpa Shirodkar Was Re-Launched? Shilpa further said that Mithun Chakraborty re-launched her with a Bengali film in Kolkata. She said, 'Dada was very close to Rikku ji. Without thinking, he said, I will launch you. And he let the news come that Mithun da is launching me. I met him and he launched the Bengali film in Kolkata. We had organized a grand launch-muhurat event in a theatre in Kolkata.' I Am Here Because Of Him The actress also revealed that Mithun Chakraborty gave her name to Ramesh Sippy, due to which she got the film Corruption. Shilpa said, 'So I want to say that I got this opportunity because of Dada (Mithun) and I am here because of him.' For the unversed, Shilpa Shirodkar worked with Mithun Chakraborty in films like Corruption, Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan, Trinetra, Jeevan Ki Shatranj and Hitler. While with Govinda, she has worked in films like Hum, Pratiksha, Aankhen and Apne Dum Par and all remained box-office duds.
New Paper
15-07-2025
- New Paper
Sheng Siong suspended PayNow withdrawals over money laundering fears
A new money laundering scheme caused Sheng Siong to temporarily suspend PayNow cash withdrawals from its Simple Teller Machines ($TMs) recently. The withdrawal service allows users to scan a PayNow QR code at the machines to withdraw cash of up to $1,000 per transaction. But in early June, criminals appeared to have abused the service to launder illicit funds, causing the supermarket chain to temporarily suspend the service from June 19. It was restored on June 23. The scheme was discovered after Sheng Siong noticed large cash withdrawals were made simultaneously from multiple $TMs across Singapore by the same PayNow account on June 18. There are more than 60 $TMs at Sheng Siong outlets islandwide. When the same account was used to withdraw more cash on June 19, Sheng Siong staff detained the persons who had taken the cash and called the police. Four males, aged 16 to 23, were charged on June 21 in relation to the scheme. They are believed to have responded to "fast cash job" advertisements on Telegram. The supposed job required them to go to the $TMs and use it to generate PayNow QR codes, which they took photos of and sent back to the Telegram group. Shortly after, the machine would dispense the cash, which they were to take and hand over to another person. It is believed criminals in the Telegram group were using compromised bank accounts to make the PayNow payments remotely via the photos of the QR codes. On June 26, the police took two of the accused persons back to $TMs in Sengkang and Tampines. Muhammad Noraidilsahiq Muhammad Norasif, 20, allegedly withdrew $8,000 from the machine on June 19 at the Sheng Siong outlet in Sengkang West Avenue, where he was taken back during investigations. Muhammad Noraidilsahiq Muhammad Norasif allegedly withdrew $8,000 from the machine on June 19 at the Sheng Siong outlet in Sengkang West Avenue. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS He faces one charge under the Penal Code for receiving the stolen property. Muhammad Izz Iryan Mod Ali, 23, was allegedly found with $20,300 that were benefits of criminal conduct. He was taken to the $TM at the Sheng Siong outlet in Tampines Street 86 and faces one charge under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act. Muhammad Izz Iryan Mod Ali was allegedly found with $20,300 that were benefits of criminal conduct. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS His 18-year-old brother, Muhammad Izz Irshad Mod Ali, is also one of the accused persons. He allegedly took $4,000 of cash from the $TM at the Sheng Siong outlet in Jurong West Street 42 between June 9 and 13. He faces one charge under the Penal Code for receiving the stolen property. The fourth person charged is a 16-year-old who allegedly took $19,500 from the $TM at the Sheng Siong outlet in Serangoon North Avenue 5 on June 18 and 19. He also faces one charge under the Penal Code for receiving the stolen property. All four have been remanded and their cases are expected to be heard again on June 27. Sheng Siong's customer and operations director Lin Zikai told the media on June 26 that Sheng Siong had noticed the abnormal withdrawals on June 18 and suspended the service on June 19. The service was restored on June 23 after it implemented an additional safeguard limiting the maximum number of transactions per PayNow account to five. The withdrawal service allows users to scan a PayNow QR code at the machines to withdraw cash of up to $1,000 per transaction. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS Mr Lin said before this, users could make cash withdrawals of up to $1,000 per transaction, but the number of transactions was limited only by the PayNow account's limit. While the default daily limit for PayNow transactions is $1,000, users were able to change it to a maximum of $200,000. This meant they could make up to 200 transactions of $1,000 each daily. With the new safeguard, the maximum withdrawal from a single PayNow account is now capped at $5,000. Mr Lin said: "This case was actually detected by our Sheng Siong HQ office. They realised there were multiple transactions from the same (PayNow) user at different outlets at the same time. "That's when we contacted the bank and made a police report." Those convicted of receiving stolen property can be jailed for up to five years and fined.
International Business Times
11-07-2025
- International Business Times
Singaporean Man, 23, Arrested for His Suspected Involvement in Government Official Impersonation Scam
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, July 9, for his suspected involvement in several cases of government official impersonation scam ("GOIS"). The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Thursday, July 10, that they received a report of GOIS involving the impersonation of a government official purportedly from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on July 8. They added that the victim had reportedly handed over more than S$29,000 to the man, a cash mule, after being instructed by the scammer to do so. SPF said, "Through extensive ground enquiries and follow up investigations, officers from the Anti-Scam Command (ASCom) arrested the man on July 9, when he allegedly attempted to collect more money from the victim." "Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly been tasked by an unknown person to collect cash and bring the collected cash to Malaysia to be handed over to the said unknown person. The man is believed to be involved in other similar cases," the authority added. The man will be charged in court on Friday, July 11, with the offence of assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct under Section 51(1)(a) of the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992. The offense is punishable by up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.
