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Controversy Erupts Over Lenskarts Style Guide: Call for Boycott Grows

Mumbai, April 16: Filmmaker and social activist Ashok Pandit has voiced strong criticism regarding Lenskarts recently re

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 10:15 am

Charminars night bazaar comes alive as Hyderabad prepares for Eid al-Fitr

Hyderabad: The night bazaar around Hyderabads iconic Charminar is witnessing a bustling crowd as the month of Ramzan com

The Siasat Daily 18 Mar 2026 8:16 pm

Jharkhand mehendi artists denied entry to venue, asked to remove hijab

Hazaribagh: A mehendi artist and her team were asked to remove their hijab before applying mehendi and were allegedly in

The Siasat Daily 12 Mar 2026 1:37 pm

JKSA Flags Harassment, Hijab Restrictions at Kurnool College; Seeks Naidus Intervention

The Association sought Naidu's immediate intervention over the reported incidents of harassment in the college

Deccan Chronicle 28 Feb 2026 9:23 am

UP: Bajrang Dal storms govt school over namaz claims, principal suspended

Sambhal: Several Bajrang Dal members forcibly entered a government school in Uttar Pradeshs Sambhal to question the Qura

The Siasat Daily 7 Feb 2026 7:17 pm

Standing With Our Jailers: Mamdani Under Fire For Celebratory Hijab Day Post

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office posted a celebratory message on World Hijab Day, calling the head covering t

NDTV 5 Feb 2026 7:25 pm

Jadavpur University EC supports HoD in Hijab exam controversy

Kolkata: Weeks after a committee, probing the Hijab controversy at Jadavpur University, suggested that English departmen

The Siasat Daily 22 Jan 2026 6:19 am

Hijab is our dignity, should not be politicised: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Saba Haroon Khan

Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Saba Haroon Khan stated the hijab represents dignity and personal choice for Muslim women. He

The Economic Times 21 Jan 2026 3:31 pm

Clip of Woman Removing Hijab With Anti-Khamenei T-Shirt Is From Paris, Not Iran!

The video features French activist Camille Eros, filmed in Paris, not Iran, and does not show an Iranian woman.

The Quint 16 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

Bandi challenges Asaduddin Owaisi to make a woman AIMIM chief

Hyderabad: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday, January 11, challenged All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (A

The Siasat Daily 11 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

A Owaisi's 'Tubelight' Jab At Himanta Sarma Amid 'Hijab-Clad PM' Remark Row

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as their war of words, that began over

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 11:56 am

Owaisi's 'hijabi PM' pitch draws sharp criticism

The Times of India 11 Jan 2026 4:32 am

'Indian PM will always be a Hindu person...': Assam CM on Owaisi's remarks

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday responded to AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's hijab-clad woman as PM statement, s

The Economic Times 10 Jan 2026 6:51 pm

India Will One Day Have Hijab-clad Woman As PM: Owaisi

BJP slams his 'irresponsible' remark

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jan 2026 4:09 pm

India will one day have hijab-clad woman as PM, says Owaisi; BJP slams his 'irresponsible' remark

BJP MP Anil Bonde said Mr. Owaisi was making irresponsible statements, and accused him of presenting half-truth

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 3:49 pm

'Indias PM Will Always Be Hindu': Himanta Biswa Sarma On Owaisis Hijabi PM Remark

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Indias Prime Minister will always be Hindu, responding to Asaduddin Owaisis dream of a hijab-cl

News18 10 Jan 2026 3:37 pm

News18 Afternoon Digest: BJP Slams Pakistan Apologists As Docs Reveal Islamabad Contacted US 60 Times After Op Sindoor & Other Stories

We are also covering: Trump Gives Nod To Russia Sanctions Bill Threatening 500% Tariffs, BJP Slams Mamata Govt Over Jada

News18 8 Jan 2026 1:04 pm

'Appeasement At Its Lowest: BJP Slams Mamata Govt Over Jadavpur University Hijab Row

BJP leader Amit Malviya alleged that instead of upholding institutional rules and academic integrity, the state governme

News18 8 Jan 2026 12:21 pm

Both women and men with covered faces cannot buy gold, silver in Bihar, says jewellers body

Jewellery shops in Bihar may refuse entry and sale to customers with their faces covered in hijabs, naqabs, burqas (veil

The Hindu 7 Jan 2026 7:29 pm

Wont sell ornaments to women wearing hijab, say Bihar jewellers

Patna: In a bid to curb thefts, jewellers in Bihar have decided not to sell ornaments to customers entering shops with t

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 4:47 pm

Bihar Restricts Customers With Hijab, Niqab From Purchasing Gold Over Security Concerns

Bihar has become the first state to enforce a statewide rule requiring customers to show their faces before entering or

News18 7 Jan 2026 2:25 pm

Hijab row to PG push: Mangaluru student's trek back to classroom

A student who left her undergraduate studies due to the 2022 hijab row has successfully completed her postgraduate degre

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 12:53 am

Outrage Over Bihar CMs Hijab Incident Grows; Womens and Youth Groups Seek Apology, Legal Action

New Delhi: Widespread condemnation has erupted from Muslim womens organisations, youth groups, feminist collectives and

Islamic Voice 3 Jan 2026 11:08 pm

'Will cut off his hand': AIMIM leader threatens action over harassment of Muslim women; condemns UP ministers comment on Hijab row

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel warned he would cut off the hand of any individual who dares to touch Muslim women with ill i

The Times of India 3 Jan 2026 5:17 pm

Jadavpur University Student Says She Was Asked To Remove Hijab, Panel Probes

The West Bengal Minorities Commission has initiated an inquiry into allegations that a hijab-wearing student of Jadavpur

NDTV 1 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

Shocking Video From UPs Amroha Shows Men Mocking Burqa, Hijab As They Dance To Dhurandhar Song

The caption of the clip stated that the incident allegedly happened at Mesco Public School in Amroha.

News18 31 Dec 2025 12:03 pm

Opinion: When a chief minister is guilty of a public act of moral turpitude

By Kalpana Kannabiran The recent public misdemeanour by the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, against a woman docto

The Siasat Daily 26 Dec 2025 9:36 am

Students protest against alleged Islamophobia at Jadavpur University convocation

KOLKATA: Two students held a poster reading ''there is no place for Islamophobia at Jadavpur University'' while receivin

The New Indian Express 26 Dec 2025 12:00 am

Reports Of Harassment Of Hindu Women In Bangladesh Deeply Disturbing: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Dec 23: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed concern over the alleged harassment of Hindu women i

Daily Excelsior 23 Dec 2025 1:00 pm

Hijabgate: When local politics turns into global embarrassment

Bhopal: Ms Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist who is associated with the Jamat-e-Islami Hind Women wing, has r

The Siasat Daily 23 Dec 2025 12:48 pm

Fact-Check: Did Javed Akhtar Back Nitish Kumar Amid the Hijab Controversy? No!

The viral post falsely links an unrelated, earlier video of Javed Akhtar to the hijab controversy

The Quint 23 Dec 2025 11:04 am

Ghar Ki Baat Ghar Mein Rahe: SP Leader Refuses To Speak To Pak Channel On Nitish Kumars Hijab Row

SP's Sumaiya Rana said that everyone in India lives in peace and harmony, and Indians were capable of resolving their is

News18 22 Dec 2025 5:41 pm

JMM distances itself from Health Minister's remarks offering job to Muslim doctor involved in Bihar hijab incident

RANCHI: The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Sunday distanced itself from the remarks of Health Minister Irfan Ans

The New Indian Express 21 Dec 2025 10:32 pm

Amid Hijab Controversy, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Avoids Questions At Delhi Airport | Watch

The incident has triggered criticism, with JD(U) president being accused of showing insensitivity towards Muslim customs

News18 21 Dec 2025 7:23 pm

'Attempt to normalise...': Congress slams Nitish Kumar over hijab row; calls incident disturbing

Congress criticizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly violating a young woman's bodily autonomy during an appointment

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 5:42 pm

Guv defends CM Nitish action in hijab row, doctor fails to report back at work

PATNA: Contrary to the expectations, Ayush doctor Dr Nursat Parveen, who hit the national headlines after Bihar CM Nitis

The New Indian Express 21 Dec 2025 8:11 am

Bihar Hijab Row: Female Doctor Whose Naqab Was Removed By Nitish Kumar Didn't Join Duty

As per the protocol, candidates are required to report to the civil surgeon office in Patna and then join their respecti

News18 20 Dec 2025 10:18 pm

Hijab row: Doctor whose naqab was pulled by Nitish Kumar fails to join duty; officials report no contact

A woman doctor, at the center of a recent controversy involving Bihar's Chief Minister, has not reported for duty. Offic

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 9:30 pm

Bihar hijab row: Woman doctor yet to join work

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari offers the doctor a government job with a monthly salary of 3 lakh and a posting

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 9:03 pm

SCBA seeks apology from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over attempt to pull down woman doctors hijab

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Monday expressed its strongest condemnation of the actions of Bih

The New Indian Express 20 Dec 2025 6:48 pm

Jharkhand Minister offers job, flat to Bihar doctor after hijab row

I have invited the woman doctor to Jharkhand and offered her a job with a 3 lakh monthly salary, a flat, a desired posti

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 5:36 pm

'Considers female students his daughters': Bihar governor defends Nitish in hijab row; what he said

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's actions in removing a doctor's veil, stating Ku

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 4:51 pm

Mayawati flags Bihar 'naqab' row; says CM Nitish should express regret, end controversy

LUCKNOW: Wading into the Nitish Kumar 'naqab' controversy, BSP supremo Mayawati on Saturday raised concerns over the Bih

The New Indian Express 20 Dec 2025 1:40 pm

'Brainwashed': Javed Akhtar questions burqa logic, asks 'why should you be ashamed of your face?'. Watch viral video

Javed Akhtar, known for his fearless opinions and speaking his mind, gave a direct and blunt reply to a woman who asked

The Economic Times 20 Dec 2025 12:20 pm

JD-U defends CM Nitish Kumar amid hijab row

New Delhi: Amid the controversy triggered by a viral video allegedly showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing

The Siasat Daily 20 Dec 2025 11:19 am

Iltija files police complaint against Nitish over hijab-tug row

PDP member Iltija Mufti filed a police complaint in Srinagar against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly gesturing to an

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 12:10 am

PDP's Iltija Mufti lodges police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over 'hijab' incident

Iltija Mufti has filed a police complaint against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The complaint concerns an incident

The Economic Times 19 Dec 2025 11:39 pm

Hijab row: Bihar official claims Dr Nusrat will join duty on December 20

PATNA: The ongoing hijab controversy involving Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is likely to be resolved after an official said on

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 9:51 pm

PDP leader Iltija Mufti files police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for Hijab controversy

SRINAGAR: The PDP leader Iltija Mufti, who is the daughter of former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, on Friday approa

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 4:24 pm

Nitish hijab row escalates: Giriraj Singh says woman can 'go to hell', clamour for apology grows

If someone is going to collect an appointment letter, should they not show their face? Is this some Islamic country? Nit

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 6:45 am

Social worker files complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Ranchi following hijab row

RANCHI: Amid the controversy over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing the hijab of a woman candidate during the d

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 11:32 pm

'Jahannum main jaye': Giriraj Singh's shocking statement to woman defending Nitish Kumar over Hijab row lands him in trouble, what happened?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was under scrutiny due to the Hijab controversy for the fourth day on Thursday. Howeve

DNA India 18 Dec 2025 10:38 pm

Security beefed up for Bihar CM Nitish following hijab controversy

PATNA: Security for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has been further tightened, and the entire administrative machinery has been p

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 8:25 pm

Had A Muslim Man Lifted Hindu Woman's Veil...: Omar Abdullah On Hijab Row

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, speaking on the hijab row in Bihar and the BJP's reaction to it, said to

NDTV 18 Dec 2025 8:19 pm

Have Iran's authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?

Women in Iran are openly flouting the mandatory headscarf rule. Scenes of women without hijabs at public events are beco

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 7:27 pm

Hijab row: Javed Akhtar demands unconditional apology from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

A controversy has erupted after the Bihar Chief Minister pulled down the hijab of a Muslim woman during a function in Pa

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 7:11 pm

'I condemn it in very strong words': Javed Akhtar calls for unconditional apology from Nitish Kumar over hijab incident

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. A viral video shows Kumar attemp

The Economic Times 18 Dec 2025 6:58 pm

Mehbooba Mufti Also Got Burqa Removed: Omar Abdullah's Reminder Amid Row

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among the first to critcise his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar over the

NDTV 18 Dec 2025 5:45 pm

'She can go to hell': BJP Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar over hijab removal incident involving Muslim doctor

He did nothing wrong, is how Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday chose to defend Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 5:38 pm

AYUSH Doctor Whose Hijab Was Removed By Nitish Kumar May Not Join Service

Chief Minister removed the hijab of Dr Nusrat Parveen when appointment letters were being distributed to newly recruited

News18 18 Dec 2025 1:45 pm

Apologise, Or Else: Pakistani Gangster Issues Threat To Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Incident

As the opposition targeted the Chief Minister over his actions and raised questions about his mental state, the Janata D

News18 18 Dec 2025 11:03 am

Uncertain if Dr Nusrat, whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish, will join government service

PATNA: Uncertainty prevails over AYUSH doctor, Nusrat Parveen, joining the government service. Nusrat Parveen's hijab wa

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 12:06 am

What's Wrong With It: Union Minister Jumps To Nitish Kumar's Defence

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, facing massive criticism after he was seen pulling down the hijab of a woman and expo

NDTV 17 Dec 2025 10:50 pm

She Is Too Hurt: AYUSH Doctor May Not Join Govt Service After Nitish Kumar Hijab Incident

Nusrat Parveen, whose niqab was pulled by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar while giving away appointment letters to new

The Siasat Daily 17 Dec 2025 6:58 pm

Aadmi toh hai: UP minister defends remarks on niqab row

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad on Wednesday sought to justify his controversial remarks linked to Bihar C

The Siasat Daily 17 Dec 2025 6:45 pm

Showing True Colours: Omar Abdullah Slams Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Video

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised his Bihar counterpart over the hijab incident and

NDTV 17 Dec 2025 5:07 pm

Hijab incident: Pakistan-based gangster issues video threat to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

PATNA: A Pakistan-based underworld don has triggered a controversy by objecting to the removal of a woman doctors hijab

The New Indian Express 17 Dec 2025 4:04 pm

'What if he had touched... ': UP minister defends Nitish amid Hijab row; later backtracks

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial remark on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's action with a woman's

The Times of India 17 Dec 2025 3:10 pm

UP minister clarifies after outrage over crass comment on Nitish hijab issue, oppn wants apology

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial comment on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman's

The Economic Times 17 Dec 2025 2:36 pm

Make introspection to check if minority votes drifted away from LDF: CPI

CPI feels the LDFs undiluted stance on Palestine, CAA, NEP, hijab, minority persecution in BJP-ruled States and related

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 9:38 pm

Nitish was being fatherly when he pulled hijab off doctor's face: Bihar minister

The CM is, perhaps, older than the father of the woman in question. I have a daughter, and I could sense the fatherly af

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:08 pm

'Fatherly affection': Minority affairs minister Zama Khan defends Nitish Kumar in hijab video row; slams opposition for condemning act

Bihar's Minority Affairs Minister Zama Khan defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after he removed a woman doctor's hijab

The Times of India 16 Dec 2025 7:15 pm

Please Step Down: PDP Leader Iltija Mufti Slams Nitish Over Hijab Incident

Srinagar, Dec 16: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday called Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

Daily Excelsior 16 Dec 2025 3:52 pm

J&K leaders demand apology, resignation after Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down woman doctors hijab

SRINAGAR : Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have strongly criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling

The New Indian Express 16 Dec 2025 3:47 pm

Mehbooba Mufti Questions Nitish Kumars Continuation As Bihar CM Over Hijab Incident

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said she was shocked to see Bihar Chief Minister pulling down

Daily Excelsior 16 Dec 2025 2:10 pm