Burqa Ban

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Students of government Pre-University college in Kundapur town wearing hijab arrive at their college in Udupi district in Karnataka. (Dinesh Rayappana Matt / AFP file)

Chaos prevails in Karnataka govt PU colleges as burqa-clad students denied entry

The students complained that they were wearing hijabs to classes all through the academic year and the new decision has come all of a sudden

16 Feb 2022 12:55 PM

'The threat call was received from an international number, suspected to be from the Gulf. According the complaint, the caller used threatening and demeaning words against Gafoor, a police official said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Muslim education group chief receives death threat over ban on face-covering attire

The circular read: any attire, which is unacceptable in public society, can't be allowed, even in the name of modernity or religious ritual.

04 May 2019 4:09 PM

The Shiv Sena on Wednesday issued a clarification over demanding a 'ban on burqa' in India in its mouthpiece 'Saamna', stating it may be the personal opinion of the editor. (Representational Image)

Shiv Sena clarifies its 'ban on burqa' remark; calls it personal opinion

Citing a ban on burqa in Sri Lanka post deadly Easter attacks, Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamna' demanded imposition of a similar ban in India.

02 May 2019 11:29 AM

The party argued that the Indian government should follow the Sri Lankan government’s example and impose a ban on the burqa for the sake of national security. (PHOTO CREDIT: DEBASISH DEY)

Shiv Sena demands ban on burqa, backtracks

In the wake of recent terror strikes that claimed over 250 lives, the Sri Lankan government is mulling a ban on the use of burqa in the country.

02 May 2019 2:37 AM

Muslims in Britain who are causing raised eyebrows by an obstinate insistence on a wardrobe which the host population finds outlandish and worse, must realise that they are at risk of bartering away priceless goodwill. (Photo: Representational Image)

To ban or not: Troubling questions on the burqa

Women on the Haj pilgrimage do not have to cover their faces in front of the Kaaba, the building at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

31 Aug 2018 1:23 AM

A women’s rights activist decried what she described as a limitation on the freedom of women to wear what they want (Photo: AFP)

Female students at Islamic university in Indonesia banned from wearing burqa

The university said it had 41 students using the full veil, or burqa, who would be offered counselling sessions.

07 Mar 2018 8:33 PM

Starting Sunday, wearing a ski mask off the slopes, a surgical mask outside hospitals and party masks in public is prohibited.

'Burqa Ban' law comes into force in Austria; 150 euros fine for violation

France and Belgium have similar laws. The nationalist Alternative for Germany party is calling for one there, too.

02 Oct 2017 10:59 AM

Pauline Hanson, leader of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigration One Nation minor party, sat wearing the black head-to-ankle garment for more than 10 minutes before taking it off as she rose to explain that she wanted such outfits banned on national security grounds. (Photo: Twitter)

Australian senator argues for ban of full-face Islamic coverings in public places

Three senators including Hanson argued over her bill before a majority of senators shut down debate until a later date.

14 Sep 2017 11:10 AM

The bill was proposed last year by security officials from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc. (Photo: Representational/AP)

German ban on full-face veils for public servants goes ahead

The law also applies to soldiers and still needs approval from the upper house of parliament.

28 Apr 2017 3:21 PM

A number of restrictions have been placed on wearing the niqab in Egypt in recent years. (Photo: File)

Egypt Parliament drafts bill to ban burqa in public places

MP Amna Nosseir said that wearing the veil is not a requirement of Islam and in fact has non-Islamic origins.

10 Apr 2017 9:07 AM

Ursula's meeting with Saudi Arabia's crown prince was not welcomed by many Saudis who took to Twitter to express their anger. (Photo: Twitter)

During visit to Saudi Arabia, German minister refuses to wear burqa

'The right to choose one’s attire is a right shared by men and women equally,' said Ursula.

15 Dec 2016 3:56 PM

The petitioner had stated that the burqa can pose a security threat.

Delhi High Court rejects PIL seeking burqa ban in Delhi

The plea sought a ban on wearing face veils including burqas, helmets, hoods, etc.

16 Nov 2016 4:42 AM

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