burqa ban
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.