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Hijabs Now Must For Female Students, Teachers at Co-ed Institutions in PoK

According to the notification released by the government in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, if the instructions for wearing Hijab are violated, action would be taken against the head of the institution.

07 March 2023

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Kerala: 50 Muslim Women Burn The Hijab In Solidarity With Iranian Movement

This is the first time that the women in India and a group in Kerala have come out in solidarity with Iranian protesters.

07 November 2022

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Angelina Jolie Talks About Tense Situation, Demonstrations In Iran

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie wants the world to divert its attention to what's happening in Iran currently.

29 September 2022

India has recently witnessed protests against the ban on hijab in classrooms

Hijab Ban And Muslim Women's Right To Education: 'Reform Needed, Not Coercion'

Outlook spoke to women’s rights activist Zakia Soman, one of the founding members of Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, about how the hijab ban impacts Muslim girls’ education and whether the hijab is essential in Islam.

25 January 2023

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Anti-Hijab Protest: Fire Breaks Out At Iran Prison; Gunshots Heard In Videos

Since the death of Mahsa Amini in the hands of the Moral Police, more than 200 protestors have been killed for voicing against the imposition of Hijab rules.

16 October 2022

A scene from widespread protests in Iran over the death of a woman over hijab rules

Iran Summons Western Envoys Over Comments On Woman's Death Over Hijab Rules, Alleges UK Media Fueling Protests

Iran summoned Norway's envoy to protest the comment by the President of Norway's Parliament on the custodial death of a woman in Iran over hijab rules. It also summoned UK envoy for hosting critical Farsi media.

25 September 2022

CM Bommai said that the statement by the Waqf board Chairman was his personal one

Contrary To Waqf Board's Claim, Karnataka CM Bommai Denies Giving Consent To Open Colleges For Muslim Women

As the topic drew ire from some Right-wing groups, the Chief Minister clarified that it might be the personal view of the Waqf board Chairman and not the stand of his government.

02 December 2022

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'Can You practise Religion In School Uniform?': Supreme Court In Karnataka Hijab Row

Hearing arguments on a batch of pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state, the apex court asked whether a student can wear hijab to a school...

06 September 2022

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01 May 2022
BJP Creating Artificial Issues Like 'Hindi national language, Hijab Controversy To Divide Indians: Abhishek Singhvi

BJP Creating Artificial Issues Like 'Hindi national language, Hijab Controversy To Divide Indians: Abhishek Singhvi

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...


15 April 2022
French Elections: Hijab In Spotlight As Far-Right Candidate Pushes For A Ban

French Elections: Hijab In Spotlight As Far-Right Candidate Pushes For A Ban

Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has been pushing for a ban on hijab in France.


30 March 2022
Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu On Her 'Hijab' Comments: I Just Gave My Perspective

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu On Her 'Hijab' Comments: I Just Gave My Perspective

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, recently made it to headline after her comments on the 'Hijab' issue. On Wednesday, she said that as a youth of India she...


30 March 2022
Hijab Row: 40 Muslim Girls Abstain From Exams In Karnataka

Hijab Row: 40 Muslim Girls Abstain From Exams In Karnataka

The Karnataka High Court on March 15 had dismissed petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom, saying the headscarf is not a part of the...


27 March 2022
No 'Hijab' During Board Exam: Karnataka Minister

No 'Hijab' During Board Exam: Karnataka Minister

Those who want to attend college have to abide by the uniform dress code, the Minister said. He said the rule must be strictly followed.


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16 March 2022
HC Verdict On Hijab: Ameer-E-Shariat Maulana Rashadi Calls For Karnataka Bandh On March 17

HC Verdict On Hijab: Ameer-E-Shariat Maulana Rashadi Calls For Karnataka Bandh On March 17

He appealed to every section of the Muslim community will have to participate in the bandh.


15 March 2022
Hijab Ban In Classroom: Plea In SC Challenges Karnataka HC Verdict

Hijab Ban In Classroom: Plea In SC Challenges Karnataka HC Verdict

The petition has been filed in the apex court by a Muslim student against the high court judgement.


15 March 2022
Hijab Row: Four Questions That Guided Karnataka High Court Verdict

Hijab Row: Four Questions That Guided Karnataka High Court Verdict

The bench, which heard the case on a day-to-day basis, said it formulated four questions and answered them accordingly, taking a holistic view of the entire...


06 March 2022
Twinkle Khanna Shares Her Opinion On The Hijab Row

Twinkle Khanna Shares Her Opinion On The Hijab Row

Twinkle Khanna addressed the growing controversy around the hijab. She, on the other hand, added a hilarious spin on it.


24 February 2022
Hijab Row: Sikh Girl Told To Remove Turban By Bengaluru College

Hijab Row: Sikh Girl Told To Remove Turban By Bengaluru College

The College authorities said they informed the students about the Court order when the educational institution reopened on February 16.


24 February 2022
Hijab: Girl Students Ask Karnataka Govt To Postpone Exams

Hijab: Girl Students Ask Karnataka Govt To Postpone Exams

“The DDPU told us that he will communicate the request to the authorities concerned in the PU board,” she said.


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23 February 2022
Hijab Row: HC Seeks Details On Campus Front Of India's Role From Karnataka Government

Hijab Row: HC Seeks Details On Campus Front Of India's Role From Karnataka Government

Then Chief Justice Awasthi sought to know whether the state was aware of it, to which Naganand said the Intelligence Bureau knows it.


23 February 2022
Zaira Wasim Opens Up On The Hijab Controversy In Karnataka

Zaira Wasim Opens Up On The Hijab Controversy In Karnataka

Former actress Zaira Wasim wrote a long message on Twitter about how "the inherited notion of hijab as a choice is an ill-informed one."


22 February 2022
Right To Wear Hijab Does Not Fall Under Article 25 Of Constitution: Karnataka Government In HC

Right To Wear Hijab Does Not Fall Under Article 25 Of Constitution: Karnataka Government In HC

The full bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice J M Khazi and Justice Krishna M Dixit is hearing a batch of petitions seeking permission to wear a...


22 February 2022
Gujarat: VHP Activists Detained For Protesting Against Girls Wearing Hijab At Surat School

Gujarat: VHP Activists Detained For Protesting Against Girls Wearing Hijab At Surat School

The VHP activists were detained from the school premises, where they had gathered to protest against some girls wearing hijab, inspector M B Rathod of Kapodra...


19 February 2022
Students In Karnataka Stand Firm On Hijab

Students In Karnataka Stand Firm On Hijab

At the SJVP College at Harihar in Davangere, girls with Hijab were not denied entry.


19 February 2022
Karnataka Hijab Row: 58 Students Suspended In Shivamogga For Wearing Headscarves, Holding Protest

Karnataka Hijab Row: 58 Students Suspended In Shivamogga For Wearing Headscarves, Holding Protest

Karnataka Hijab Row: Nearly 58 students at Shiralakoppa in Shivamogga district, who had refused to remove their hijab and staged a demonstration against the...


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