Moradabad: Muslim students say denied entry to campus in burqa, college cites ‘dress code’ The People’s Union for Civil Liberties – Karnataka unit (PUCL-K) report on the impact of the hijab ban on Muslim… January 19, 2023 12:53 IST
Flashback 2022: Gyanvapi to Prophet row – 9 biggest news controversies of the year 2022 Year in Recap: From the hijab ban controversy, to the NUpur Sharma-Prophet row, and the killings at the Assam-Meghalaya… Updated: December 31, 2022 11:22 IST
Iran protests challenge the status quo The protests triggered by the killing of Mahsa Amini by morality police over imposition of dress code and hijab has… November 2, 2022 16:16 IST
Called ‘anti-national’ for refusing to remove hijab in exam hall, alleges student; college dismisses claims Dismissing the claims, the college principal said that the student was only asked to show her ears as the examiner… Updated: October 17, 2022 10:33 IST
Fifth column by Tavleen Singh: Religion must be debated India is, mercifully, not an Islamic country. Nor is it a theocracy despite efforts by Hindutva fanatics to Islamise the… October 16, 2022 04:30 IST
‘Men who couldn’t control their excitement forced women to wear hijab’: Haryana Minister after SC split verdict “The need was to strengthen their mind, but the punishment was given to the women, they were covered from head… Updated: October 13, 2022 18:59 IST
Hijab row: Karnataka HC order to remain valid for interim period, says Education Minister Addressing the media, the counsel for the Hindu side Advocate Barun Sinha said that the Karnataka High Court ruling on… Updated: October 13, 2022 14:20 IST
Karnataka hijab ban: Supreme Court delivers split verdict, matter referred to CJI The Supreme Court verdict in the Karnataka Hijab Ban Case: Ordering the ban to be lifted, Justice Dhulia said, “It… Updated: October 13, 2022 12:00 IST
Karnataka hijab ban: Supreme Court to pronounce verdict today Earlier, the HC had upheld the Karnataka government’s February 5 order to ban hijab inside classrooms in government colleges, holding… Updated: October 13, 2022 10:30 IST
Iran’s hardline president to address nation as unrest spreads Raisi to touch on ‘most important domestic, foreign issues’ Updated: September 28, 2022 21:55 IST
Protests in Iran are not the ‘Bouazizi Moment’ It is doubtful that current protests would be able to deliver. Meanwhile, the government has doubled down on women’s repression… Updated: September 23, 2022 17:49 IST
Hijab ban: Can right to practice religion be taken to school having prescribed uniform, asks SC The apex court posed the question to senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, who was arguing for some of the petitioners. September 5, 2022 20:27 IST
Mangalore University: Students in Hijab sent back home; Watch Here Stressing the need to adhere to the HC and the government’s orders, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, “There is no… May 29, 2022 13:41 IST
Hijab ban in classroom: SC refuses urgent hearing on pleas against Karnataka HC verdict The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord urgent hearing on the pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict which… March 24, 2022 13:07 IST
Karnataka Hijab Row: Former actor Zaira Wasim voices her opinion, says hijab isn’t a choice, but an obligation in Islam Zaira further noted that this issue was taking place under the facade of empowerment. February 20, 2022 17:57 IST
