Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka, clarifies CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be perm...
14 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt reverses ban on wearing of hijab in schools, PU collegesIn a welcoming announcement, Karnataka has reinstated the right to wear hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges, amidst a backdrop of...
13 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Lenskart shares fall 3% after big block deal, IPO lock-in expiry worth Rs 51,000 croreLenskart share price dropped 3% following a massive Rs 5,315 crore block deal and the expiry of a Rs 51,000 crore IPO lock-in. Despite a re...
08 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Choose faith or future: BJP alleges 'second-class treatment' of Hindus in K'natka CET rowA political row has erupted in Karnataka after students were allegedly asked to remove their sacred 'janeu' threads before writing the Comm...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
‘Iranians now blame US-Israel, not Tehran, for their economic woes’Iran's economy, known as the 'resistance economy', is facing severe impacts from the ongoing US-Israel war. Economic pressures are mounting...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
‘Doing what I do best’: Namita Thapar shares new reel amid controversyEmcure Pharmaceuticals' Namita Thapar shared a health awareness video amid controversy over her namaz remarks. Meanwhile, Lenskart faced ba...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Tilak reaches Lenskart: BJP minority morcha leader Nazia Khan walks in, applies tilak to staff amid dress code debate. WatchBJP minority morcha leader Nazia Elahi Khan confronted Lenskart staff in Mumbai, applying tilak on employees after allegations of restricti...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Lenskart shares tumble 5% amid online backlash over dress code rowLenskart shares fell amid social media backlash over an alleged dress code restricting religious symbols. The controversy persisted despite...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
'I don’t care...': Namita Thapar reacts to online trolling over her video on health benefits of namazNamita Thapar has responded to online trolling over her video on the health benefits of namaz. Her comments come amid wider corporate contr...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Lenskart apologises after online backlash, releases new style guide welcoming religious symbolsEyewear retailer Lenskart has issued a public apology and released a revised “In-Store Style Guide” after facing online backlash over a vir...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Lenskart drops store staff curbs on religious attire after social media backlashLenskart has reversed restrictions on religious symbols in its in-store dress code after facing social media criticism. The company will no...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Iranians fear sharpening pressure after war and crackdownIranians are trying to live normally after bombing and protests. Shops and parks are open, but the economy is struggling. People fear more ...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Lenskart’s Peyush Bansal admits language lapse in grooming policy; denies restricting religious symbolsA screenshot of a Lenskart grooming policy that circulated online sparked the controversy. Bansal said the document does not reflect Lenska...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
People not safe in their houses need to wear hijab: BJP MP Sadhvi PragyaWhile outside, wherever there is 'Hindu Samaj', they are not required to wear Hijab especially at places where they study... No need to wea...
18 Feb, 2022, 12.11 AM IST
Government should resolve Hijab controversy, Opposition parties should not use it for political gains: Mallikarjun KhargeSpeaking to ANI, Kharge said, "The government should resolve the hijab row according to the rules. Opposition parties should not use the hi...
09 Feb, 2022, 12.49 PM IST