Karnataka Advocate General said 'only essential religious practice' gets protection under Article 25, which guarantees citizens the right to practice the faith of their choice.
Deceased had participated in protests by Hindu students & groups against hijab, but Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has said no link between that & Harsha's alleged murder has emerged so far.
Bahutali High School was attacked on 12 February after rumours of headscarf ban. Some came from neighbouring Birbhum district, say police. 18 people arrested so far.
FIR filed in state's Tumakuru town believed to be 1st such against any student in the case. And video showing college principal in Shivamogga district 'suspending' protesters goes viral.
Women’s literacy, higher education are lowest among Muslims, who are among poorest groups. Figure for those working or willing to work likely to be even lower than 20% for all women.
Municipal Corporation in Malegaon, which saw protests over hijab ban, votes to accept the proposal, but Shiv Sena corporators abstain. Move to ‘empower girls’, says mayor.
Karnataka High Court has been hearing multiple petitions challenging govt order passed on 5 February, legitimising ban on hijab wearing inside govt educational institutions.
The byelection follows the death of MLA Rajendra Dholakia, a Gujarati businessman-turned-politician of the BJD who also served as a minister in the previous government.
Cooperation Ministry takes a step towards financial inclusion with Sahkar DigiPay and Sahkar DigiLoan. They will enable faster and seamless access to financial services in small towns.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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