JU faces heat over hijab check on student during exam
A Jadavpur University student alleges she was singled out for a hijab check during an exam. V-C terms it 'unfortunate', promises a fact-finding committee. Read the full story.
A Jadavpur University student alleges she was singled out for a hijab check during an exam. V-C terms it 'unfortunate', promises a fact-finding committee. Read the full story.
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Jadavpur University's English department faculty strongly refute allegations of Islamophobia after a student protest at convocation. The issue stems from a hijab incident during an exam. Read the full story.
Jadavpur University convocation sees protest over alleged hijab removal demand by a professor during exams. Students allege harassment, while faculty denies Islamophobia. VC says matter is being looked into.
Jharkhand BJP slams Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari for offering a job to the doctor whose hijab was pulled by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Ansari hits back, citing 'humanity over rules'. Full details inside.
Lucknow Police issues notice to Samajwadi Party's Sumaiya Rana, asking her to appear in court over a proposed gherao of the UP Assembly and CM's residence. The notice cites law and order concerns.
Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sumaiya Rana served a preventive notice requiring bonds worth Rs 5 lakh over a planned protest on the hijab issue. She must appear in court on Dec 22. Read the full details.
Congress leader Pawan Khera criticises Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan for calling Nitish Kumar's act a 'father-daughter matter'. Read about the hijab row controversy and its implications.
BSP chief Mayawati demands Bihar CM Nitish Kumar show remorse for hijab removal incident, slams brief UP Assembly session, and raises concerns over Bangladesh. Full coverage.
The doctor whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar failed to join duty. Jharkhand Health Minister offers her a government job with Rs 3 lakh salary and accommodation.
The Supreme Court Bar Association strongly condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's act of pulling a doctor's hijab, calling it an infringement of religious freedom and dignity. Read details and reactions.
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari offers a government job with Rs 3 lakh salary to the Bihar doctor after CM Nitish Kumar removed her hijab. Details on the political fallout and police complaint.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan defends CM Nitish Kumar's act of removing a doctor's hijab, calling it paternal. The woman doctor may reconsider joining her post. Read the full story.
PDP member Iltija Mufti files a police complaint in Srinagar against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's alleged assault on women's dignity. Read the full story and its political fallout.
Dr Nusrat Parveen, central to the hijab controversy with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, will join her post at Patna's Govt Tibbi College. College principal confirms a smooth transition. Read the full story.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Iltija Mufti condemn Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a woman's niqab. Calls grow for action as Omar Abdullah terms it 'deeply distressing'. Read the full story.
Lyricist Javed Akhtar condemns physical interference with a woman's attire, reigniting debate on personal dignity vs. tradition. His statement adds fuel to the Bihar CM controversy.
Activist Banu Mushtaq condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a woman's hijab at a govt event, calling it a breach of dignity and constitutional duty. Read her full statement.
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Patna police register FIR and contact Meta after a Pakistan-based man threatens Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the recent hijab controversy. Full investigation underway.
Omar Abdullah questions double standards in India's hijab controversy, drawing a parallel to Hindu attire. Read his full statement and the political reactions.
Ranchi police receive complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly removing a woman's hijab in a viral video. Social worker alleges hurt to religious sentiments. Details inside.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a woman's hijab, demands unconditional apology. Bollywood star Zaira Wasim also reacts.
Dr. Shabnam Khan, the doctor whose hijab was pulled by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, declines government job offer. She cites her commitment to her current role and the need for respect.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down a doctor's hijab at an event, sparking outrage. BJP's Giriraj Singh defends him, while opposition demands resignation. Full details inside.
Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey claims unawareness of a doctor's refusal to join duty over hijab. The BJP leader asserts the NDA's commitment to women's empowerment. Read the full story.
Javed Akhtar calls burqa 'peer pressure' in a viral video. His comments spark debate as Nitish Kumar faces backlash for pulling a doctor's hijab. Full story inside.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar sparks debate by questioning social pressure behind women covering faces. His comments follow Nitish Kumar's hijab incident. Read more.
Samajwadi Party's Sumaiya Rana files police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar & UP minister Sanjay Nishad over hijab controversy. Read details on the FIR demand and political reactions.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar faces backlash after pulling a doctor's hijab. Opposition condemns, NCW complaint filed. Health dept denies duty refusal claims. Read full details.