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Karnataka Revokes 2022 Order, Allows Hijab, Sacred Thread In Schools
The fresh order formally revokes the earlier directive that had required strict adherence to uniforms without religious symbols, a move that had sparked a political flashpoint centred on the wearing of the hijab.
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"Against Pardah, But...": Javed Akhtar Slams Nitish Kumar Amid Hijab Row
Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar said that he is strongly against the concept of pardah or veil, but cannot accept Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's act of removing a Muslim doctor's veil by "any stretch of imagination"
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Hijab Row: Bihar Health Minister Unaware Of Doctor's Refusal To Join Duty
Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Thursday said he was not aware of reports that a female doctor had refused to join duty following an incident in which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen publicly removing the veil from her face.
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Kerala Education Minister Offers Support To Girl Refused Entry Over Hijab
Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty said the government is ready to help the Muslim girl student, who was barred from wearing a hijab in a Church-run private school in Kochi, to get admission in any other institution she wishes to join.
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Kerala Minister Directs School To Allow Muslim Girl In Hijab Amid Row
Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday directed a Christian-run private school in Kochi to allow a Muslim girl studying there to continue her education while wearing her religious headscarf.
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Shutdown, Politics As Hijab Row Breaks Out In Christian School In Kerala
A church-run school in Kerala's Ernakulam district has become mired in a political row after it denied entry last week to a Class 8 student in a hijab.
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"Students Should Come Per Dress Code": Rajasthan Minister Over Hijab Row
Amid hijab row and dress code in schools of Rajasthan, BJP leader and state Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam on Tuesday stressed the need for students to adhere to school uniforms and urged them to come in uniform.
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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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"Go To Madrassa": Students Denied Entry Into Srinagar School Over Hijab
Several female students of Vishwa Bharti Higher Secondary School here staged a protest against its administration on Thursday, alleging that they were denied entry to the institute for wearing abaya.
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Madhya Pradesh Orders Probe After Schoolgirls Allegedly Made To Wear Hijab
A private school in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district released a poster of its board exam toppers in which some girls, who are not Muslims, are seen wearing scarves.
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Iran Installs Cameras In Public Places To Identify Women Not Wearing Hijab
A growing number of Iranian women have been ditching their veils since the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in the custody of the morality police last September. Mahsa Amini had been detained for allegedly violating the hijab rule.
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3-Judge Supreme Court Bench To Hear Request On Karnataka Hijab Ban
The Supreme Court today said it will set up a three-judge bench to hear a plea of Muslim girl students to sit for examinations in Karnataka government schools while wearing hijab.
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No Plan For Separate Colleges For Muslim Girls: Karnataka Chief Minister
Basavaraj Bommai speaks after state waqf board chief had announced plans to construct 10 educational institutions
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Bengal School Students Wear Saffron Scarves "In Protest Against Hijab", Exams Cancelled Amid Row
A police officer in Howrah said there was commotion at the school gate on Tuesday morning but it did not spin out of control and the situation is normal now
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"Courts Are Not Forums To Solve Theological Questions": Justice Dhulia
The courts are not forums to solve "theological questions", Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said on Thursday in his verdict on the Karnataka hijab ban controversy.
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Karnataka Revokes 2022 Order, Allows Hijab, Sacred Thread In Schools
The fresh order formally revokes the earlier directive that had required strict adherence to uniforms without religious symbols, a move that had sparked a political flashpoint centred on the wearing of the hijab.
-
"Against Pardah, But...": Javed Akhtar Slams Nitish Kumar Amid Hijab Row
Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar said that he is strongly against the concept of pardah or veil, but cannot accept Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's act of removing a Muslim doctor's veil by "any stretch of imagination"
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Hijab Row: Bihar Health Minister Unaware Of Doctor's Refusal To Join Duty
Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Thursday said he was not aware of reports that a female doctor had refused to join duty following an incident in which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen publicly removing the veil from her face.
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Kerala Education Minister Offers Support To Girl Refused Entry Over Hijab
Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty said the government is ready to help the Muslim girl student, who was barred from wearing a hijab in a Church-run private school in Kochi, to get admission in any other institution she wishes to join.
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Kerala Minister Directs School To Allow Muslim Girl In Hijab Amid Row
Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday directed a Christian-run private school in Kochi to allow a Muslim girl studying there to continue her education while wearing her religious headscarf.
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Shutdown, Politics As Hijab Row Breaks Out In Christian School In Kerala
A church-run school in Kerala's Ernakulam district has become mired in a political row after it denied entry last week to a Class 8 student in a hijab.
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"Students Should Come Per Dress Code": Rajasthan Minister Over Hijab Row
Amid hijab row and dress code in schools of Rajasthan, BJP leader and state Minister Jawahar Singh Bedam on Tuesday stressed the need for students to adhere to school uniforms and urged them to come in uniform.
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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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"Go To Madrassa": Students Denied Entry Into Srinagar School Over Hijab
Several female students of Vishwa Bharti Higher Secondary School here staged a protest against its administration on Thursday, alleging that they were denied entry to the institute for wearing abaya.
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Madhya Pradesh Orders Probe After Schoolgirls Allegedly Made To Wear Hijab
A private school in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district released a poster of its board exam toppers in which some girls, who are not Muslims, are seen wearing scarves.
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Iran Installs Cameras In Public Places To Identify Women Not Wearing Hijab
A growing number of Iranian women have been ditching their veils since the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in the custody of the morality police last September. Mahsa Amini had been detained for allegedly violating the hijab rule.
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3-Judge Supreme Court Bench To Hear Request On Karnataka Hijab Ban
The Supreme Court today said it will set up a three-judge bench to hear a plea of Muslim girl students to sit for examinations in Karnataka government schools while wearing hijab.
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No Plan For Separate Colleges For Muslim Girls: Karnataka Chief Minister
Basavaraj Bommai speaks after state waqf board chief had announced plans to construct 10 educational institutions
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Bengal School Students Wear Saffron Scarves "In Protest Against Hijab", Exams Cancelled Amid Row
A police officer in Howrah said there was commotion at the school gate on Tuesday morning but it did not spin out of control and the situation is normal now
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"Courts Are Not Forums To Solve Theological Questions": Justice Dhulia
The courts are not forums to solve "theological questions", Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said on Thursday in his verdict on the Karnataka hijab ban controversy.
