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Comments by outsiders on internal issues not acceptable: MEA on Hijab row

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its stand on criticism by some countries over the simmering dress code row in Karnataka

Comments by outsiders on internal issues not acceptable: MEA on Hijab row
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 1:22 AM IST

Hijab row: Allow Muslim students to wear hijab on Fridays K'taka HC urged

At least on Fridays, and ensuing holy month of Ramzan, beginning in March, let the students be allowed to come wearing hijab, said advocate Vinod Kulakarni, appearing for the students

Hijab row: Allow Muslim students to wear hijab on Fridays K'taka HC urged
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 12:36 AM IST

Karnataka HC on hijab row and the bigger debate of Uniform Civil Code

While activists, lawyers and academics across the nation have expressed solidarity with the Muslim girl students of Karnataka, those in favour of the hijab ban have re-ignited the issue of UCC

Karnataka HC on hijab row and the bigger debate of Uniform Civil Code
Updated On : 17 Feb 2022 | 9:43 PM IST

No need for negative RT-PCR report to enter state from Kerala, Goa: K'taka

However, vaccine certificate is mandatory for the passengers coming from these states

No need for negative RT-PCR report to enter state from Kerala, Goa: K'taka
Updated On : 17 Feb 2022 | 6:49 PM IST

Karnataka govt order says no to hijab in minority institutions

All educational institutions run by the Minority Welfare Department have been ordered not to allow hijab, scarves, saffron shawls and other religious symbols in the classrooms

Karnataka govt order says no to hijab in minority institutions
Updated On : 17 Feb 2022 | 6:06 PM IST

Karnataka HC lifts online gaming ban, big relief for fantasy sports

Karnataka government struck down the law banning betting and wagering in online games in October last year.

Karnataka HC lifts online gaming ban, big relief for fantasy sports
Updated On : 17 Feb 2022 | 12:17 PM IST

HC gives Karnataka govt two days time to respond on Hijab row

Meanwhile, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday told the state legislative assembly that his government will abide by the HCs interim order on the Hijab row

HC gives Karnataka govt two days time to respond on Hijab row
Updated On : 17 Feb 2022 | 12:23 AM IST

Covid-19: Karnataka universities urged to put off degree exams by one month

The Karnataka government has requested the vice chancellors of universities in the state to consider deferring the semester examinations of degree courses by a month, citing COVID-19 third wave.

Covid-19: Karnataka universities urged to put off degree exams by one month
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 10:55 PM IST

'Why not turban, bindi, cross': Hijab arguments play out in Karnataka HC

No other religious symbol is considered in the Government Order, why only hijab? Discrimination against Muslim girls is purely based on their religion said senior advocate Ravivarma Kumar

'Why not turban, bindi, cross': Hijab arguments play out in Karnataka HC
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 8:34 PM IST

Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 1,894 new cases and 24 deaths

Karnataka on Wednesday clocked 1,894 fresh cases of coronavirus and 24 fatalities, taking the tally to 39,31,536 and toll to 39,715. There were 5,418 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries to 38,68,501, a Health bulletin said. Of the new cases, 835 were from Bengaluru Urban that saw 1,979 people being discharged and 4 virus-related deaths. The total number of active cases across the state is now 23,284. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 1.90 per cent, the case fatality rate (CFR) was 1.26 per cent. Of the 24 deaths, four are from Bengaluru Urban; Ballari 3, Bagalkote, Dharwad, Udupi and Uttara Kannada 2, followed by others. After Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru recorded the second highest number of cases at 125, Belagavi 87, Udupi 69, Tumakuru 61, Ballari 56, Hassan and Shivamogga 50, followed by others. Bengaluru Urban district now has a total of 17,73,222 cases, Mysuru 2,28,852 and Tumakuru 1,59,355. Cumulatively, a total of 6.37 crore samples have been teste

Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 1,894 new cases and 24 deaths
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 8:19 PM IST

'So many religious symbols in India, but hostile discrimination against us'

Contending that Indians flaunt diverse religious symbols, the Muslim girls fighting Hijab ban asked why the government was 'picking' on the headscarf alone and making "this hostile discrimination."

'So many religious symbols in India, but hostile discrimination against us'
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 8:06 PM IST

Karnataka: Chaos in some colleges as burqa-clad students denied entry

Amid tight security with policemen deployed in and around Pre-university colleges at many sensitive places, the day saw a section of Muslim students remaining adamant not to remove the Burqa

Karnataka: Chaos in some colleges as burqa-clad students denied entry
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 11:46 AM IST

Karnataka govt set to crack down on outfits disturbing peace

Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said authorities have been directed to identify and initiate legal action against religious organisations attempting to break the society and corrupt innocent students

Karnataka govt set to crack down on outfits disturbing peace
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 12:53 AM IST

Covid-19: Karnataka reports 1,405 new cases, 26 deaths in last 24 hours

Karnataka on Tuesday reported 1,405 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 fatalities, taking the tally to 39,29,642 and death toll to 39,691. There were 5,762 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries to 38,63,085, a Health bulletin said. Of the new cases, 765 were from Bengaluru Urban that saw 2,548 people being discharged and 6 virus-related deaths. The total number of active cases across the state is now 26,832. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 1.91 per cent, the case fatality rate (CFR) was 1.85 per cent. Of the 26 deaths, six are from Bengaluru Urban; Dakshina Kannada (4), Ballari (3), Dharwad, Hassan and Udupi (2), followed by others. After Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru recorded the second highest number of cases at 66, followed by Belagavi and Udupi (50), Tumakuru (48) and Dakshina Kannada (47) among others. Bengaluru Urban district now has a total of 17,72,387 cases, Mysuru 2,28,727 and Tumakuru 1,59,294 . Cumulatively, a total of 6,36,06,305 crore samples have

Covid-19: Karnataka reports 1,405 new cases, 26 deaths in last 24 hours
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 8:25 PM IST

Karnataka HC urged to allow wearing hijab as more students skip school

The Karnataka High Court was urged to direct the government to allow students wearing the hijab in classes as more students remained out in schools across the state

Karnataka HC urged to allow wearing hijab as more students skip school
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 8:11 PM IST

Burqa-clad girl asked to remove hijab, boycotts exam in K'taka's Shivamogga

In a government school in Indavara village in Chikkamagaluru district, Muslim girls were not let inside the school and were asked to go back

Burqa-clad girl asked to remove hijab, boycotts exam in K'taka's Shivamogga
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 3:23 PM IST

'Allow headscarf matching uniform colour,' students request Karnataka HC

The girls made the plea to the full bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice J M Khazi and Justice Krishna M Dixit

'Allow headscarf matching uniform colour,' students request Karnataka HC
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 1:14 AM IST

Covid-19: Karnataka records 1,568 new cases, 25 deaths in last 24 hours

Karnataka on Monday reported 1,568 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 fatalities, taking the tally to 39,28,237 and death toll to 39,665. There were 6,025 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries to 38,57,323, a health bulletin said. Of the new cases, 754 were from Bengaluru Urban that saw 2,089 people being discharged and five virus-related deaths. The total number of active cases across the state is now 31,215. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 2.25 per cent, the case fatality rate (CFR) was 1.59 per cent. Of the 25 deaths, five are from Bengaluru Urban; Belagavi, Bidar, Dakshina Kannada, Dahrwad, Tumakuru and Udupi (two each), followed by others. After Bengaluru Urban, Shivamogga recorded the second highest number of cases with 91, Mysuru 78, Belagavi 63, Dakshina Kannada 55, Ballari 50, followed by others. Bengaluru Urban district now has a total of 17,71,622 cases, Mysuru 2,28,661 and Tumakuru 1,59,246. Cumulatively, a total of 6,35,33,019 crore samples ha

Covid-19: Karnataka records 1,568  new cases, 25 deaths in last 24 hours
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 7:59 PM IST

K'taka hijab row: Schools for classes up to 10th standard reopen

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made the announcement on re-opening of the schools on Sunday.

K'taka hijab row: Schools for classes up to 10th standard reopen
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 11:42 AM IST

Anti-conversion bill, hijab row to dominate K'taka Assembly session

The BJP is all set to table the controversial anti-conversion bill in the Legislative Council this session. It was passed in the Assembly during the winter session held in Belagavi Suvarna Soudha.

Anti-conversion bill, hijab row to dominate K'taka Assembly session
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 11:38 AM IST