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A prominent Jewish billionaire, Sir Michael Moritz, born in Britain, is seeking german citizenship. He feels Britain has become an uncomfortable place for Jews today. Moritz believes Germany's civic identity is built on confronting its past. This move highlights growing concerns within Britain's Jewish community about social cohesion and belonging.

Telangana High Court revoked the Indian citizenship of ex-MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh, imposing a ₹30 lakh fine for concealing his german citizenship. The court deemed his participation in elections since 2009 as undermining genuine Indian citizens' rights. Ramesh's repeated opponent, Adi Srinivas, will receive ₹25 lakh of the penalty.

Telangana High Court revoked ex-BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh's Indian citizenship, deeming him a German citizen. He was fined ₹30 lakh for concealing this and misleading the court. Ramesh's German naturalization in the 1990s and retention of his German passport despite regaining Indian citizenship in 2008 led to this unprecedented decision.

German lawmakers on Friday approved legislation easing the rules on gaining citizenship and ending restrictions on holding dual citizenship. The government argues the plan will bolster the integration of immigrants and help attract skilled workers. Parliament voted 382-234 for the plan put forward by centre-left chancellor Olaf Scholz's socially liberal coalition, with 23 lawmakers abstaining.

Germany's new citizenship reforms, effective June 27, 2024, allow for multiple citizenships, reduce residency requirements for naturalization, and ease access for children born to foreign parents. The changes aim to integrate long-term residents faster, including the 'guest worker' generation, without stringent tests. Critics fear cheapening of citizenship, while proponents emphasize social inclusivity and democratic values in the naturalization process.

Germany's parliament has scrapped a fast-track citizenship law, a key policy of the previous government. The move, supported by the opposition AfD, reverses a measure that allowed quicker naturalization for well-integrated immigrants. Critics argue this sends a negative signal to skilled workers needed to combat demographic decline.

Justice Challa Kodanda Ram of Telangana high court on Monday extended the stay on centre’s decision to suspend the Indian Citizenship of Vemulavada MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh for 8 more weeks. The judge gave this interim direction while hearing a petition filed by the legislator who was aggrieved with the decision of the centre in cancelling his Indian citizenship. It can be recalled the centre earlier came to a conclusion that Ramesh did not act in a transparent manner in respect of acquiring Indian citigenship and even said that he concealed some crucial information from the purview of the union home ministry.

The Supreme Court today directed the Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA) to consider as a one-time measure the plea of a German couple for adoption of twins born through a surrogate Indian mother.

Germany has ended its fast-track citizenship program, which allowed skilled professionals to apply after three years. Introduced in 2024, the scheme attracted fewer than 1,000 applicants and faced political opposition. The government now emphasizes long-term integration over quick incentives for citizenship.

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana high court on Thursday adjourned the case pertaining to the citizenship row over Vemulawada MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh to Jan 29 for a full-fledged hearing.

The surrogate twin babies of a German couple have virtually become "stateless citizens" with India refusing them citizenship and Germany not ready to recognise surrogacy as a means of parenthood.

Germany's cabinet has approved a draft bill to ease the citizenship law in an attempt to attract skilled migrants to address labor shortages. The draft shortens the required residency time for migrants and allows dual citizenship. The new law also simplifies the path to citizenship for foreign "guest workers" brought in decades ago. However, experts warn that the reforms may not be able to quickly address the backlog of naturalization applications and attract global talent due to long waiting times and administrative challenges. Germany's naturalization rate is below the EU average.

The Nuremberg Laws were a set of antisemitic and racist laws enacted by Nazi Germany in the 1930s. These laws were promulgated and implemented by the Nazi government under Adolf Hitler's leadership. The Nuremberg Laws were officially announced at the annual Nuremberg Rally of the Nazi Party on September 15, 1935. These laws marked a significant turning point in the official persecution of Jews and the institutionalization of antisemitism within the Nazi regime.

In perhaps the first case of its kind in the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revoked the Indian citizenship of TRS MLA from Vemulawada, Ramesh Chennamaneni. In its order on Wednesday, the ministry accused the MLA of fraud by concealing information about his trips to Germany before applying for Indian citizenship. The rules state that a person who applies for citizenship must reside in the country continuously for one year before making the application, which Chennamaneni is charged with flouting.

In perhaps the first case of its kind in the country, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) has revoked the Indian citizenship of the TRS MLA from Vemulawada, Ramesh Chennamaneni.

The German government on Friday said it was working on plans to "simplify" the path to citizenship, by speeding up the naturalisation of immigrants and allowing dual nationality. It comes as Germany, an ageing country home to more than 80 million people, faces an acute shortage of workers across numerous industries.