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HC judge has sent hijab petitions to the CJ and , hearing scheduled for today.

On Thursday, a full bench of the Karnataka high court will hear a batch of petitions challenging the state government's…

Wearing of hijab is not a mandate in Islam: Kerala Governor

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the hijab is not vital to the practice of Islam, despite a simmering dispute over its abolition in some Karnataka…

‘Motivating comments’ on internal matter not welcomed in India

Outside criticism of the Karnataka hijab row is not welcome: India opposes foreign criticism of the state.

Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for…

“Govt is picking on hijab alone," students during the hearing

On Wednesday, the Karnataka high court postponed the hearing on Hijab applications until Thursday.

According to the sources, at the court, counsel…

Taslima Nasreen says the hijab is a symbol of oppression .

Taslima Nasreen, a Bangladeshi author, has weighed in on the debate surrounding wearing hijab in schools. Taslima Nasreen declared…

Suspension of 58 students from a Karnataka college has sparked controversy.

The suspension of 58 students from a Karnataka college for protesting against hijab restrictions in the Shivamogga area sparked…

College officials ordered a Sikh girl to remove her turban

A 17-year-old Amritdhari (baptised) Sikh girl was instructed by her college to remove her turban in compliance with its dress code and the interim…

Karnataka Hijab Row: Bench says "Heard. Order reserved" 

After 11 days of discussion, the Karnataka high court finished its hearings on numerous petitions contesting the state’s ban on the hijab in…