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Navi Mumbai civic body clears twin amnesty schemes; up to 90% waiver on tax, water penalties

India, May 1 -- In major relief for residents, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) General Body on April 27 unanimously approved twin one-time amnesty schemes granting up to 90% waiver on pen... Read More


Drawing Room: Salman Toor's art captures what it means to be an outsider

India, May 1 -- Now is a good time to talk about Salman Toor. The Pakistan-born, US-based artist is the darling of the NYC art scene and is set to have a major solo show in London this year. He also, ... Read More


Christian body moves HC against anti-sacrilege law

Chandigarh, May 1 -- A Christian body - Anglican Church of India - has challenged the Punjab government's enactment of Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, notified on April ... Read More


Elderly man loses rRs.r10 cr to fraudsters posing as cops, ED in digital arrest scam

India, May 1 -- A senior citizen from Delhi lost Rs.10.3 crore in a "digital arrest" cyber scam between September 25 and October 11, 2024, after fraudsters impersonating Mumbai police and Enforcement ... Read More


Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- In the hours following the apprehension of a suspect, before any formal charges are filed, a court process determines whether the person in custody can be held longer to facilit... Read More


How real life struggles inspired Malaysian film 'Circus of Life' and its long road to the screen

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Cinema has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, where human experiences are transformed through drama and cinematography. The upcoming Malaysian film Circus of Life,... Read More


Flyers stranded as Spice Jet delays, cancels flights

India, May 1 -- Chaos unfolded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's (CSMIA's) Terminal 1 on Wednesday night after three SpiceJet flights were cancelled and two were significantly del... Read More


Spectator by Seema Goswami: Every buddy wins

India, May 1 -- At a time when extended family ties appear to be fraying - if not disappearing altogether - nearly all of us have begun to rely on a network of friends to get through life. The young m... Read More


HC dismisses govt servants' plea seeking ownership of Powai quarters

India, May 1 -- Granting no relief to state government employees who had sought ownership of the 72 flats allotted to them as government quarters in the Blue Bell building in Powai, the Bombay High Co... Read More


Exit polls cheer UDF; LDF finds hope in margin of error

Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 -- A day after most of the exit polls predicted UDF victory in the Kerala Assembly polls , leaders of the Congress-led alliance appeared jubilant , while the CPM-led LDF dism... Read More