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As Iran's presidential vote looms, tensions boil over renewed headscarf crackdown
June 26, 2024 3:28 pm
The renewed hijab push, which police are calling the Noor — or “Light” — Plan, began before President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash, and whoever wins a vote to replace the hard-line cleric on Friday will have an influence over just how intense it becomes — and how Iran responds to any further unrest.
Madhya Pradesh school hijab row: HC grants bail to principal, teacher, guard
August 31, 2023 5:22 am
Principal Afsha Sheikh, mathematics teacher Anas Athar, and guard Rustom Ali, were arrested two months ago after a controversy erupted that girl students were being forced to wear hijab by the school authorities.
Tension in Tripura school after 'outsiders' assault student objecting their opposition to Hijab
August 04, 2023 11:15 pm
Some students said the issue started when outsiders came and objected to minority girls in hijabs. When 16-year-old student Iliyas Sarkar Suman protested, he was assaulted by the group.
The Kerala story declared tax-free in Haryana
May 11, 2023 12:57 am
“In view of the above, you are directed to ensure that these instructions are communicated to the cinemas/theatres in your district and send a compliance report on 15.05.2023”, the notification added.
Student’s father writes to MLA: Asked to take off headscarf in class
February 24, 2022 8:06 am
In his complaint to AAP MLA from Mustafabad, Haji Yunus, Mohammad Ayub alleged that his 10-year-old daughter’s teacher asked her to remove a dupatta draped on her head on her first day at school on February 21.
Steady uptick in Muslim girls going to schools, colleges
February 13, 2022 3:24 pm
Attendance up at all levels; some experts say hijab ban may dent ‘hard-earned’ gains, others say trend too strong to change
After HC order on reopening colleges, Karnataka govt takes cautious approach
February 12, 2022 7:56 am
Protests by Muslim students demanding the right to wear hijab in class, and counter agitation by Hindu youths, at some colleges in Udupi district had lead to tensions on campuses across Karnataka leading to the closure of colleges since February 8.
Protests in Delhi against hijab curbs: FIR against 5 at DU march
February 11, 2022 6:19 am
Heavy deployment of Delhi Police and CRPF was seen outside bhavans and adjoining areas. As protesters started gathering near Assam Bhavan, they were picked up and put into buses and taken to Mandir Marg police station for detention.
Students should stick to prescribed uniforms, says Aaditya Thackeray
February 10, 2022 4:20 am
'Where there is a prescribed uniform in schools/colleges, it should be followed. There should be no conflict on religion in schools and colleges.'
Voices from Assam school: ‘Good that girls have spoken their mind’
February 10, 2022 2:22 pm
Begum, a Class 9 student, says it would be “much less hassle” if the hijab was allowed in school, but adds: “Rules are rules, our teachers have a point too.”
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