Bengaluru, May 20 (IANS) The hijab versus saffron shawl controversy is likely to intensify in Karnataka, with Hindu organisations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), opposing the state government’s decision to lift restrictions on hijab and also allow limited religious symbols like turban, kada, tilak, holy ash, Cross and kalawa in educational institutions while ruling out the use of saffron shawls.The authorities are closely monitoring the turn of events, as the hijab controversy had …
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Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS) Responding to the decision of the government not to allow saffron shawls and headgear in schools and colleges, the Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of showing intolerance towards Hindu beliefs, traditions, and religious symbols while allegedly displaying favouritism towards minority communities.In a strongly worded statement, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, …
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) A fresh controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader wrote to Home Minister G. Parameshwara seeking a review and possible withdrawal of cases against alleged “innocent Muslim youth” in connection with the 2022 Ladle Mashak Dargah violence case.The letter has also reignited the Ladle Mashak Dargah dispute in Aland town of Kalaburagi district, which had triggered widespread unrest in 2022. Khader, in his letter, has urged the government to …
Amaravati, April 5 (IANS) Tension gripped Akividu town in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district on Sunday as police took leaders of some organisations into custody while they were heading to the town to demand construction of a temple at a structure that houses a local deity.Police stopped leaders and workers of Hindu groups marching towards the town from various places and took them into custody.Additional forces have been deployed in the town in view of the call given by Hindu organisation…
Hubballi (Karnataka), April 4 (IANS) The Karnataka Police are proceeding cautiously in connection with an alleged “love jihad” case reported from Hubballi, following the emergence of sensitive and serious allegations from both sides. Three cases have been registered by the families involved. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar said that the young woman has made allegations of rape against the accused man. “Three cases have been registered in con…
Hubballi (Karnataka), April 3 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Karnataka’s Hubballi on Friday, following allegations of “love jihad” involving a Muslim youth and a Hindu girl, which led to clashes between members of Hindu organisations and the boy’s family. Tensions further intensified as members of Hindu organisations staged a protest outside the Old Hubballi police station, with hundreds of activists demanding strict action against the accused youth.According to police, the youth, identified as Sam…
Bhubaneswar, March 24 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday issued firm instructions to the police administration to maintain law and order across the state during the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations on March 27. Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan here, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for strict vigilance and effective management to ensure peaceful observance of the festival throughout Odisha. It may be noted that in 2025, the festival was conducted pea…
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was taken into custody by police here on Sunday when he tried to leave for Banswada town in Kamareddy district, which witnessed a communal clash on Friday.Ramchander Rao, who was placed under house arrest since Saturday night, tried to leave for Banswada but was stopped and taken into custody by the police.Tension prevailed at his house in the Tarnaka area when his supporters tried to resist the police. Police arrested some of th…
Kanpur, Jan 13 (IANS) Four police officers were suspended on Tuesday following a public outcry over the alleged recovery of banned meat in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district. Speaking to IANS, Joint Commissioner of Police Ashutosh Kumar said that a video related to the incident had gone viral, triggering public outrage.“A video went viral in which banned meat and bones were reportedly found. This led to widespread anger among the public. However, senior police officers reached the spot promptly…
Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Commenting over the incident of stone-pelting on Om Shakti devotees within the JJ Nagar police station limits, Karnataka Minister for Tourism and Waqf, B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, who represents the Chamarajpet Assembly constituency where the incident occurred, said on Monday that it was unlikely that minor boys could have indulged in such an act, adding that he had asked the police to find out who provoked them. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan …