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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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Expected A "Unanimous Decision": Asaduddin Owaisi On Hijab Row
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said he was expecting a unanimous judgment from the Supreme Court on the Karnataka hijab ban issue.
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"Men Without Self Control Forced Women To Wear Hijab": Haryana Minister Anil Vij
Haryana Minister Anil Vij today waded into the headscarf issue saying men should strengthen their minds and free women from the hijab.
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Left With No Option, Supreme Court On Karnataka Court Interpreting Quran
The Supreme Court on Monday observed that Karnataka High Court, which has upheld a ban on Hijab in educational institutes, was left without any option but to interpret the Quran on the issue of essential religious practice.
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Karnataka "Country's Corruption Capital But...": Congress After Eidgah Row
The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP of deflecting attention from multiple corruption scandals in Karnataka ahead of the next year's elections, with focus on communal issues like the row over hijab and halal meat.
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Hijab Row: Two Muslim Girl Students Get No-Objection Certificates
Two Muslim girl students, who protested against the prohibition of hijab at the university college in the city, have taken no-objection certificates (NOC) from the college to join other colleges, while one was issued a transfer certificate (TC).
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"No Need To Raise Hijab Issue, Follow Court's Order": Basavaraj Bommai
After the hijab issue resurfaced in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today called for following the High Court order. Students at University College in Mangaluru earlier this week submitted a request to allow the wearing of hijab.
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After Hijab Row, Protests Over Halal Meat Spark Violence In Karnataka
After the confrontation over Muslim students wearing hijab on campus, the latest flashpoint in Karnataka seems to be halal meat.
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Hijab Row: Decision Today, Schools Shut, Gatherings Banned In Bengaluru
The Karnataka High Court will declare its verdict today on the hijab ban issue, which set off a huge controversy in the state earlier this year.
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In Bengaluru, Schools Focus On Exams, Say Hijab Not An Issue
The annual exams are on in Karnataka schools and while in the districts, many students in hijab have been unable to take them, schools in Bengaluru have steered clear of controversy and focused on education.
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"Hijab Not An Essential Religious Practice": Karnataka Government Reiterates In Court
The AG quoted from four previous judgments to argue that issues like dress or food cannot be regarded as part of essential religious practices, and a pragmatic approach should be taken.
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Hijab Row Live Updates: Karnataka High Court Resumes Hearing
Young women and girls in many parts of Karnataka were not allowed to enter schools and colleges on Saturday as they arrived in hijabs, despite a court order, as the issue showed no signs of abating after its flare-up about a fortnight ago that promp
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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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Expected A "Unanimous Decision": Asaduddin Owaisi On Hijab Row
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said he was expecting a unanimous judgment from the Supreme Court on the Karnataka hijab ban issue.
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"Men Without Self Control Forced Women To Wear Hijab": Haryana Minister Anil Vij
Haryana Minister Anil Vij today waded into the headscarf issue saying men should strengthen their minds and free women from the hijab.
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Left With No Option, Supreme Court On Karnataka Court Interpreting Quran
The Supreme Court on Monday observed that Karnataka High Court, which has upheld a ban on Hijab in educational institutes, was left without any option but to interpret the Quran on the issue of essential religious practice.
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Karnataka "Country's Corruption Capital But...": Congress After Eidgah Row
The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP of deflecting attention from multiple corruption scandals in Karnataka ahead of the next year's elections, with focus on communal issues like the row over hijab and halal meat.
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Hijab Row: Two Muslim Girl Students Get No-Objection Certificates
Two Muslim girl students, who protested against the prohibition of hijab at the university college in the city, have taken no-objection certificates (NOC) from the college to join other colleges, while one was issued a transfer certificate (TC).
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"No Need To Raise Hijab Issue, Follow Court's Order": Basavaraj Bommai
After the hijab issue resurfaced in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today called for following the High Court order. Students at University College in Mangaluru earlier this week submitted a request to allow the wearing of hijab.
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After Hijab Row, Protests Over Halal Meat Spark Violence In Karnataka
After the confrontation over Muslim students wearing hijab on campus, the latest flashpoint in Karnataka seems to be halal meat.
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Hijab Row: Decision Today, Schools Shut, Gatherings Banned In Bengaluru
The Karnataka High Court will declare its verdict today on the hijab ban issue, which set off a huge controversy in the state earlier this year.
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In Bengaluru, Schools Focus On Exams, Say Hijab Not An Issue
The annual exams are on in Karnataka schools and while in the districts, many students in hijab have been unable to take them, schools in Bengaluru have steered clear of controversy and focused on education.
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"Hijab Not An Essential Religious Practice": Karnataka Government Reiterates In Court
The AG quoted from four previous judgments to argue that issues like dress or food cannot be regarded as part of essential religious practices, and a pragmatic approach should be taken.
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Hijab Row Live Updates: Karnataka High Court Resumes Hearing
Young women and girls in many parts of Karnataka were not allowed to enter schools and colleges on Saturday as they arrived in hijabs, despite a court order, as the issue showed no signs of abating after its flare-up about a fortnight ago that promp
