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'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

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

'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."

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 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

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

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

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

'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

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

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.

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.

Hijab row: Udupi BJP MLA holds meeting with parents, political leaders

MLA Raghupathi Bhat on Sunday held a meeting with parents of school students and various political leaders at the Taluq office in Udupi, amid the ongoing hijab controversy in the state

Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 2,372 new cases, 27 deaths

Karnataka on Sunday reported 2,372 new cases of Covid-19 and 27 fatalities, taking the tally to 39,26,669 and toll to 39,640.

Hijab row: As high schools reopen tomorrow, Bommai confident about peace

Bommai said that a decision regarding reopening of Pre-University and Degree colleges will be taken after assessing the situation

Hijab row: SC to take up plea at 'appropriate time', refuses urgent hearing

The top court referred to the ongoing hearing in the case, and said, we will protect the fundamental right of every citizen and will take it up at an appropriate time

Hijab row: 'Decision on reopening PU and Degree Colleges likely on Feb 14'

The government on Thursday had decided to resume classes for high school students up to class 10 from February 14, and for Pre-University and Degree Colleges thereafter

Hijab row: Protesting girls' information leaked, parents lodge complaint

The parents have expressed fear that miscreants might use the details to threaten the girls.

Hijab row: Plea filed in SC challenging Karnataka HC interim order

The plea filed by a student has sought a stay on the direction of the high court, which is hearing the hijab issue, as well as the proceedings going on before the three judge bench

Don't wear any religious dresses for now, says Karnataka High Court

Karnataka CJ-led bench cautions students; says schools, colleges can resume