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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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"Double Standards": Kerala Leader's Hijab Remark Sparks Outrage
An alleged controversial remark made by a senior CPI(M) leader regarding the traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women in Kerala has landed the ruling party in soup with several religious outfits and scholars coming out against it.
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Hijab During Surgery? 7 Kerala Medicine Students Seek Special Gear
In a move that can reignite the intense debate over hijab on campus, seven medicine students at a Kerala college have written to the principal, suggesting how they can strike a balance between following hijab norms and performing surgical duties.
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"Schools Have Right To Decide Their Uniforms": Kerala Governor On Hijab Row
Amid the controversy surrounding whether Hijab should be allowed in Schools or not, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said on Friday that "Schools have the right to decide their uniforms".
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Iran Schoolgirl Beaten By Security Forces For Refusing To Sing Pro-Regime Anthem, Dies
The protests in Iran began after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody last month for allegedly violating the country's strict rules requiring women to cover their faces with hijab.
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Mamata Banerjee "Indispensable" Part Of Anti-BJP Space: Congress Leader
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has alleged that the BJP was creating "artificial issues" such as the debate over "Hindi as the national language" or hijab controversy to divide Indians.
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Not Allowed To Take Exams Wearing Hijab, 2 Karnataka Students Leave
They requested the invigilators and the college principal for around 45 minutes but were eventually not allowed any exception to the court order upholding the state government's ban.
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"Hijab Isn't A Choice But...": Ex Actor Zaira Wasim Reacts To Controversy
'Dangal' actor Zaira Wasim, on Saturday, reacted to the ongoing hijab controversy in Karnataka.
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Congress Adds Fuel To Controversy Over Hijab Row: Union Minister
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, said that it has worked to fuel the controversy over the hijab row and also started a campaign to spread misinformation on the uniform.
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"Outsiders Have No Right To Comment": Foreign Ministry On Hijab Row
The controversy over hijabs in classrooms spreading out of Karnataka and being heard by its high court is an internal matter of India, and other countries have no right to comment on it, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
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Stopped Over Hijab, 2 Karnataka Students Refuse To Take Exams
Controversy over the banning of hijabs in Karnataka schools continued Tuesday after it emerged students at schools in Udupi and Shivamogga district could not write their exams the day before because they were refused permission while wearing one.
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"Hijab Case Used For Political Gain": Plea To Defer Hearing, Citing Polls
Pointing out that political parties are raking up the hijab controversy for electoral goals in the ongoing Assembly polls, the counsel representing the petitioners in the case has urged the Karnataka High Court to adjourn the hearing till February 28
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Hijab Row Highlights: Leaving Headscarf Issue To College Panels "Illegal", Says Petitioner
Amid the ongoing Hijab controversy, the Karnataka High Court on Monday resumed hearing the petition challenging the ban on Hijab in colleges.
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Karnataka Schools Reopen Amid Hijab Row, High Court Hearing Today
With Karnataka schools set to reopen from Monday, police on Sunday undertook a route march in Shivamogga as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing hijab controversy in the state.
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BJP Won't Stop At Hijab, Will Erase All Muslim Symbols: Mehbooba Mufti
Amid the hijab protests, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the BJP wants to erase all 'symbols' of Muslims like the Hijab.
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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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"Double Standards": Kerala Leader's Hijab Remark Sparks Outrage
An alleged controversial remark made by a senior CPI(M) leader regarding the traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women in Kerala has landed the ruling party in soup with several religious outfits and scholars coming out against it.
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Hijab During Surgery? 7 Kerala Medicine Students Seek Special Gear
In a move that can reignite the intense debate over hijab on campus, seven medicine students at a Kerala college have written to the principal, suggesting how they can strike a balance between following hijab norms and performing surgical duties.
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"Schools Have Right To Decide Their Uniforms": Kerala Governor On Hijab Row
Amid the controversy surrounding whether Hijab should be allowed in Schools or not, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said on Friday that "Schools have the right to decide their uniforms".
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Iran Schoolgirl Beaten By Security Forces For Refusing To Sing Pro-Regime Anthem, Dies
The protests in Iran began after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody last month for allegedly violating the country's strict rules requiring women to cover their faces with hijab.
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Mamata Banerjee "Indispensable" Part Of Anti-BJP Space: Congress Leader
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has alleged that the BJP was creating "artificial issues" such as the debate over "Hindi as the national language" or hijab controversy to divide Indians.
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Not Allowed To Take Exams Wearing Hijab, 2 Karnataka Students Leave
They requested the invigilators and the college principal for around 45 minutes but were eventually not allowed any exception to the court order upholding the state government's ban.
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"Hijab Isn't A Choice But...": Ex Actor Zaira Wasim Reacts To Controversy
'Dangal' actor Zaira Wasim, on Saturday, reacted to the ongoing hijab controversy in Karnataka.
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Congress Adds Fuel To Controversy Over Hijab Row: Union Minister
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, said that it has worked to fuel the controversy over the hijab row and also started a campaign to spread misinformation on the uniform.
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"Outsiders Have No Right To Comment": Foreign Ministry On Hijab Row
The controversy over hijabs in classrooms spreading out of Karnataka and being heard by its high court is an internal matter of India, and other countries have no right to comment on it, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
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Stopped Over Hijab, 2 Karnataka Students Refuse To Take Exams
Controversy over the banning of hijabs in Karnataka schools continued Tuesday after it emerged students at schools in Udupi and Shivamogga district could not write their exams the day before because they were refused permission while wearing one.
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"Hijab Case Used For Political Gain": Plea To Defer Hearing, Citing Polls
Pointing out that political parties are raking up the hijab controversy for electoral goals in the ongoing Assembly polls, the counsel representing the petitioners in the case has urged the Karnataka High Court to adjourn the hearing till February 28
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Hijab Row Highlights: Leaving Headscarf Issue To College Panels "Illegal", Says Petitioner
Amid the ongoing Hijab controversy, the Karnataka High Court on Monday resumed hearing the petition challenging the ban on Hijab in colleges.
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Karnataka Schools Reopen Amid Hijab Row, High Court Hearing Today
With Karnataka schools set to reopen from Monday, police on Sunday undertook a route march in Shivamogga as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing hijab controversy in the state.
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BJP Won't Stop At Hijab, Will Erase All Muslim Symbols: Mehbooba Mufti
Amid the hijab protests, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the BJP wants to erase all 'symbols' of Muslims like the Hijab.
