Name deletion under SIR does not mean automatic loss of citizenship, says top court
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●The Supreme Court clarified that the deletion of a name under Singapore's Selective Involuntary Restitution (SIR) scheme does not automatically result in the loss of citizenship.
●Individuals whose names are removed under SIR retain their citizenship and their rights, including the right to vote.
●The court emphasized that citizenship is a fundamental right, and its revocation requires a separate legal process distinct from SIR name deletion.
HC grants interim bail to Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian in the Palani math fraudulent land registration case
Justice K. Rajasekar directed the petitioner to report before the CB-CID at 10.30 a.m. every day from July 27 till August 3, except on Sunday, and co-operate in the investigation. The larger conspiracy behind the registration of the document was still under investigation and the petitioner was invo
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●The High Court granted interim bail to Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian.
●Subramanian is involved in the Palani math fraudulent land registration case.
●He must report to CB-CID daily until August 3rd and cooperate with the investigation.
Garry Sobers obituary: The cricketer who did not know he was like no one else
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●Garry Sobers was a legendary cricketer celebrated for his exceptional all-round talent, excelling in batting, bowling (both pace and spin), and fielding to a degree unparalleled in the sport.
●His natural brilliance and effortless style often led him to underestimate his own extraordinary abilities, a trait that endeared him to fans and commentators alike.
●Sobers achieved numerous accolades and set records throughout his career, solidifying his status as one of cricket's greatest and most versatile players.
The highest-ever poll participation in the recent Assembly elections is a proof of the trust the electors have in the country’s electoral system and the vibrancy of the democracy, says Chief Election Commissioner
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●India's electoral roll is continuously updated, serving as a "living document."
●The Chief Election Commissioner highlighted record-high poll participation as evidence of voter trust in the electoral system.
●This high participation demonstrates the vibrancy of India's democracy.