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Topic: Hijab

Karnataka govt says Hijab ‘problem’ persists in only 8 high schools, pre-university colleges

State Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh said the 'problem' is limited to a handful of institutions out of 75,000 schools and colleges and the govt 'will resolve' it.

Hijab row shows we are moving backwards. This isn’t the Karnataka I studied in

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Karnataka pre-university colleges open amid tight security, burqa-clad students denied entry

Degree colleges also reopened Wednesday but the govt had made it clear that no uniform was required, allowing students the freedom to wear clothes of their choice.

Tension over hijab controversy remains but Karnataka colleges to reopen today after a week

School authorities ask Muslim teachers, students to remove hijabs outside gates, in public view, on Monday & Tuesday. Issue raised by Opposition in Karnataka assembly.

MEA slams OIC for comment on hijab row, says it continues to further propaganda against India

Reacting to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's 'misleading' comments, MEA says issues in India are resolved in accordance with constitutional framework, democratic ethos & polity.

Karnataka HC hijab hearing: Petitioners say ‘non-existent’ college panel can’t decide on ban

Petitioners argue that according to State Education Act, pre-university government college can have a governing council but not a College Development Committee.

Is hijab a choice? India can’t defend secularism on knife’s edge, like France

The biggest difference between the French and Karnataka versions of 'laicite' is that in France, the public display of all religious symbols is not allowed.

Inaction on communalism a political choice. NSC can make it difficult for Modi govt to ignore

The ultimate responsibility for political inaction on the issue of communalism rests with the PM. If Modi does not act, nothing much can be done.

Is each tenet in Quran essential practice, asks HC. ‘Not the issue here’, says hijab petitioner

Karnataka HC asks if all that is stated in Quran is 'inviolable'. Petitioner’s lawyer says court shouldn’t get into ‘larger canvas’ of whether certain parts are essential.

On hijab, this Pakistani rapper is saying ‘it’s my choice’

Pakistanis are hailing Coke Studios for being inclusive and diverse.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.