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After Hijab, Mumbai College Bans Torn Jeans, T Shirts, "Revealing Dresses"
Days after banning the hijab, a college in Mumbai has issued a new dress code barring students from wearing "torn" jeans, t-shirts, and "revealing dresses" on its premises.
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Iranians Split On Presidential Vote As Hardships Mount
With just a week remaining before a presidential election, Iranians are divided over whether voting will address pressing economic issues and mandatory hijab laws.
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9 Students Go To Bombay High Court Over College's Hijab, Burqa Ban In Class
Nine students have moved the Bombay High Court challenging a directive issued by their college imposing a ban on hijab, burka and naqab in the classroom.
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"Our Children Can Come In Lehenga": BJP MLA Triggers Hijab Row In Rajasthan
The hijab controversy has travelled to Rajasthan from distant Karnataka after a BJP MLA's visit to a school. The students hit the streets today protesting against his comments, and claimed they were also forced to raise religious slogans.
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"Will Take Decision After...": Karnataka Minister On Lifting Hijab Ban
With the debate on the hijab issue continuously heating with each passing day, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has said that the government will take a decision after looking into the matter deeply.
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"Only For Political Gains": Basavaraj Bommai Slams Siddaramaiah Amid Hijab Row
As the hijab controversy flares up in Karnataka, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of hiding the failures of his government as well as raising the issue for only political gains.
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"Spare Children From Dirty Politics": BJP On Lifting Hijab Ban In Karnataka
The BJP on Saturday strongly reacted to the Karnataka government's decision to withdraw the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state, saying the ruling Congress is carrying forward the British policy of 'divide and rule'.
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Iranian Chess Player Who Removed Hijab Gets Spain Citizenship
An Iranian chess player who moved to Spain in January after she competed without a hijab and had an arrest warrant issued against her at home has been granted Spanish citizenship, Spain said on Wednesday.
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Top French Court Upholds Ban On Women Football Players Wearing Hijab
France's top administrative court on Thursday upheld a ban on women football players wearing Islamic hijab headscarves, after the issue was seized on by politicians claiming secularism was at risk.
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More European Union Sanctions For Iran Over Crackdown On Hijab Protesters
Foreign ministers from the bloc were meeting in Brussels and expected to sign off on the move -- shortly after Tehran issued its first death sentences over the demonstrations.
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After Hijab, Mumbai College Bans Torn Jeans, T Shirts, "Revealing Dresses"
Days after banning the hijab, a college in Mumbai has issued a new dress code barring students from wearing "torn" jeans, t-shirts, and "revealing dresses" on its premises.
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Iranians Split On Presidential Vote As Hardships Mount
With just a week remaining before a presidential election, Iranians are divided over whether voting will address pressing economic issues and mandatory hijab laws.
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9 Students Go To Bombay High Court Over College's Hijab, Burqa Ban In Class
Nine students have moved the Bombay High Court challenging a directive issued by their college imposing a ban on hijab, burka and naqab in the classroom.
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"Our Children Can Come In Lehenga": BJP MLA Triggers Hijab Row In Rajasthan
The hijab controversy has travelled to Rajasthan from distant Karnataka after a BJP MLA's visit to a school. The students hit the streets today protesting against his comments, and claimed they were also forced to raise religious slogans.
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"Will Take Decision After...": Karnataka Minister On Lifting Hijab Ban
With the debate on the hijab issue continuously heating with each passing day, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has said that the government will take a decision after looking into the matter deeply.
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"Only For Political Gains": Basavaraj Bommai Slams Siddaramaiah Amid Hijab Row
As the hijab controversy flares up in Karnataka, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of hiding the failures of his government as well as raising the issue for only political gains.
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"Spare Children From Dirty Politics": BJP On Lifting Hijab Ban In Karnataka
The BJP on Saturday strongly reacted to the Karnataka government's decision to withdraw the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state, saying the ruling Congress is carrying forward the British policy of 'divide and rule'.
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Iranian Chess Player Who Removed Hijab Gets Spain Citizenship
An Iranian chess player who moved to Spain in January after she competed without a hijab and had an arrest warrant issued against her at home has been granted Spanish citizenship, Spain said on Wednesday.
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Top French Court Upholds Ban On Women Football Players Wearing Hijab
France's top administrative court on Thursday upheld a ban on women football players wearing Islamic hijab headscarves, after the issue was seized on by politicians claiming secularism was at risk.
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More European Union Sanctions For Iran Over Crackdown On Hijab Protesters
Foreign ministers from the bloc were meeting in Brussels and expected to sign off on the move -- shortly after Tehran issued its first death sentences over the demonstrations.
