Karnataka

Latest News LIVE: Karnataka quota bill put on hold

Latest News LIVE Updates: The Karnataka government on Wednesday put the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms on hold amid fierce criticism. We are now closing the LIVE Blog

PM Modi's Pune Visit Live: PM slams Congress regimes in Karnataka, Rajasthan

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K'taka HC dismisses petitions challenging ban on hijab in education institutions

The Karnataka High Court is scheduled to pronounce the judgment on the hijab row today. As a precautionary measure, security has been beefed up across the state. Holiday has been declared in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Kalaburagi and Shivamogga for the schools and colleges on Monday.

K'taka hijab ban: Hijab not an essential religious practice, reiterates govt

The Karnataka High Court continues petitions challenging the hijab ban in schools and colleges. On February 18, the Advocate General of Karnataka began his arguments in response to the petitioners' submissions.

Karnataka hijab ban: Hearing to continue at 2.30 pm tomorrow

The Karnataka High Court continues to hear the petitions challenging the hijab ban in schools and colleges in the state. The matter is being heard by the bench comprising of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice JM Khazi.

K'taka hijab ban: 'Govt order banning hijab suffers from manifest arbitrariness'

The Karnataka High Court continues to hear the petitions challenging the hijab ban in schools and colleges in the state. The matter is before a bench comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice JM Khazi. 

Karnataka hijab ban: Hearing to continue on Feb 16

The Karnataka High Court bench comprising of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justices Krishna S Dixit and JM Khazi resumed hearing on pleas regarding the hijab ban controversy on Tuesday. 

Karnataka hijab ban: Court to resume hearing at 2.30 pm tomorrow

The Karnataka High Court bench comprising of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justices Krishna S Dixit and JM Khazi resumed hearing on pleas regarding the hijab ban controversy today. On February 10, the court, after the hearing of petitions challenging the ban on hijab in colleges, asked students not to wear 'religious things' till the disposal of the matter.  

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