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Migrants in Germany fear impact of far-right AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt
The recent electoral success of the Alternative for Germany party has alarmed many migrants in Saxony-Anhalt. Many families are reconsidering their future in Germany due to rising hostility. Ola Akhras and her husband are contemplating returning to Syria because they feel unwelcome. Mohamad Aldabagh intends to stay and contribute, despite facing discrimination. The situation raises concerns about the treatment of migrants amid increasing anti-immigrant sentiment.
Howdy, Hanuman! In Texas, Statue of Union meets politics of division
A large Hanuman statue in Texas has sparked controversy among Christian conservatives. Local Hindu groups view the monument as a symbol of strength and unity. Critics label the statue a "false god" and out of place in America. Supporters argue the statue reflects constitutional values and American identity. The debate highlights growing tensions over immigration and religion in Texas.
Italy’s Meloni proposes foreign student cap, school hijab ban amid far-right challenge
Italy’s government plans to cap the number of foreign students in classrooms and ban burqas and hijabs in schools, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni saying the measures will soon go to the cabinet. The proposals come as her coalition faces pressure from Roberto Vannacci’s National Future movement ahead of an election expected next year.
Meloni plans burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools; proposes cap on foreign students and Italian lessons for parents
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans new government measures soon. These proposals will limit foreign students and ban burqas and niqabs. Compulsory Italian language lessons will also be introduced for some parents. The proposed legislation requires parliamentary approval within sixty days. This move comes as Meloni seeks to boost her popularity before elections.
'Not all 'hijabs' are unacceptable to BJP': Pawan Khera slams Centre over covering slums for BRICS Summit
Congress MP Pawan Khera criticized the government's installation of curtains along transit routes. He accused the administration of hiding poverty from visiting foreign dignitaries. Manish Tewari emphasized engagement through platforms like BRICS and ASEAN. He stated the world order has collapsed and a new one is emerging. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 Chairmanship.
A quarter-century after 9/11, New York’s Muslims find strength in belonging
New York's Muslim community faced significant Islamophobia and surveillance after the 9/11 attacks. Many Muslims experienced increased harassment and suspicion in the years following the tragedy. However, the city now sees a growing Muslim presence in public life and politics. New mosques are rising and Muslim leaders hold prominent public offices. This transformation reflects a community's resilience and increasing integration into the city.
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Headscarf not an essential part of Islam: Allahabad HC rejects student’s plea to wear hijab with school uniform
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a minor student’s plea seeking permission to wear a hijab with her school uniform, saying she failed to provide sufficient factual or legal material to establish it as an essential religious practice in Islam. Muslim clerics have criticised the verdict and said hijab should be allowed with prescribed school uniforms.
‘Hijab is integral to Islam’: Clerics hit back after Allahabad HC order
Islamic Centre of India Chairman Maulana Khalid Rasheed on Tuesday criticised the Allahabad High Court's order, dismissing a petition filed by a minor student of a school in Prayagraj, who had sought permission to wear a Hijab additionally along with the prescribed school dress code.
From Kabul to Capitol Hill: Aisha Wahab’s historic win drives Democrats left
Aisha Wahab made history as the first Afghan-American elected to the U.S. Congress. Her victory highlights a significant leftward shift within the Democratic Party. This progressive surge is evident in other recent primary contest wins across the nation. The movement reflects a younger, more diverse, and immigrant-led political force.
AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS 'sexual harassment' case accused
An AIMIM corporator was arrested for allegedly aiding an accused in a TCS sexual harassment case. Mateen Patel provided shelter to Nida Khan, who is now out on bail. Police summoned Patel for an inquiry, but he failed to appear. A special team brought Patel to Nashik for further investigation. The Nashik police are probing nine cases related to the TCS incident.
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt reverses ban on wearing of hijab in schools, PU colleges
In a welcoming announcement, Karnataka has reinstated the right to wear hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges, amidst a backdrop of public demonstrations and earlier restrictions enforced by the BJP government. The state’s latest directive permits students to wear religious symbols, including turbans and hijabs, in conjunction with their uniforms.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah under pressure to issue formal order revoking hijab ban
The CM had on Friday sent shockwaves across the state, announcing that his government would be lifting the ban on hijab in colleges that BJP had imposed while in power in 2022. However, there has been no official order to that effect yet.
Muslim Personal Law Board appeals to Karnataka government to withdraw hijab order
On Thursday a bench of justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia pronounced a split judgement on the Hijab issue, as one upheld the Karnataka HC judgement, Justice Gupta, upholding the Karnataka High Court judgement, said, "The essential religious practices of the followers of Sikh faith cannot be made the basis of wearing of hijab/headscarf by the believers of the Islamic faith."
Will always support uniforms in schools; no hijab or other dresses: BJP
Soon after the Supreme Court gave a split verdict on the ban on hijabs in Karnataka educational institutions, BJP national general secretary C T Ravi, a senior party leader from the state, said it will not be appropriate for him to comment on the judgement.
Taliban orders UN female staff in Afghanistan to wear hijab
The directive was issued by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, Khaama Press reported. According to a UNAMA statement, a delegation of Taliban officials from the Ministry said that female employees should consider wearing the hijab, while reporting to duties.
Hijab not an essential religious practice, reiterates Karnataka govt in HC
"This is our stand that Hijab is not an essential religious practice. There was a statement by Dr B R Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly where he said 'let us keep the religious instructions outside educational institutions'," Karnataka Advocate General Prabhuling Navadgi told the full bench of the High Court, which is hearing the Hijab case.
Hijab controversy: Students in Karnataka stand firm
Colleges and schools where girl students came wearing Hijab were asked to remove it in order to be allowed entry. However, they did not budge. In the SJVP College at Harihar in Davangere, girls with Hijab were not denied entry. The pupils refused to go inside without the scarf, stressing that it was as important as education and they cannot give up their right.
Teacher quits after she was 'asked' to remove hijab in Karnataka
A guest lecturer, said she had worked for almost three years but was asked to remove her hijab for the first time. She told reporters that the principal had informed teachers of a decision the management had taken to ensure Karnataka high court's interim order to not allow any religious garment in school was implemented. College principal KT Manjunath, however, said neither he nor anyone else in the management asked her to remove the hijab.
Hijab ban in schools is creating hysteria, psychiatrist tells High Court
Neuro-psychiatrist Vinod G Kulkarni pleaded that the court permit girls to wear hijab with the uniform as it was 'not against public order or morality'.
People not safe in their houses need to wear hijab: BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya
While outside, wherever there is 'Hindu Samaj', they are not required to wear Hijab especially at places where they study... No need to wear hijab anywhere. Hindus are of such culture that we do not need to wear hijab anywhere."
Hijab row: Schools in Karnataka reopen amid more controversies
In Shivamogga, 13 girls refused to write an examination paper at a government school after they were told that they were not allowed to wear hijabs.
High schools reopen in Karnataka following Hijab row; CM Bommai expresses confidence that normalcy will prevail
The Karnataka High Court, in its interim order pending consideration of all petitions related to the Hijab row, had earlier requested the state government to reopen educational institutions and restrained all the students from wearing saffron shawls, scarves, Hijab and any religious flag within the classroom.
Karnataka hijab row: Opposition creating environment of polarization, stopping country's progress, says BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh
Speaking to ANI, the BJP leader said, "It is strange that a lot of students have started wearing hijab in schools and some parties are accusing BJP of spreading communalism, polarization and division. Students should understand that there is a proper uniform for schools. They should follow the law if it has changed."
Protests in favour of hijab in Kolkata
"When we are willing to wear hijab, why are others objecting? Our hijab doesn't come in the way of our progress. We know how to fight for our rights," a protesting woman, Shabnam Khatun, told ET in Kolkata.
Hijab row: Open schools, see no problems occur, HC tells K'taka govt
A Karnataka High Court three-judge bench, hearing pleas on the hijab row, on Thursday directed the government to reopen schools in the state.
No proposal to ban hijab in MP: govt; school education minister backtracks on 'dress code' remark
The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday said that no proposal to ban 'hijab' in educational institutions in the state is under its consideration even as state school education minister Inder Singh Parmar, who had backed 'hijab' ban and proposed a dress code in schools, said that his statement was "wrongly interpreted".
Government should resolve Hijab controversy, Opposition parties should not use it for political gains: Mallikarjun Kharge
Speaking to ANI, Kharge said, "The government should resolve the hijab row according to the rules. Opposition parties should not use the hijab controversy for political gains."
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