Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi punished with 74 lashes for performing without hijab in an online concert, calls it vulgarIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes and a two-year travel ban for performing without a hijab during a viral online concert. The ...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little - except Team MelliIran's national soccer team, Team Melli, is training in Tijuana, Mexico for the World Cup. This unusual choice comes amid visa challenges w...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
“Islam-friendly” gym in Kerala’s Palakkad? No music, separate timings for men & women, strict workout rules, claim reportsA gym in Palakkad, Kerala, is set to implement Islamic-guided operational rules. The facility will feature gender separation, separate timi...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Quant Mid Cap Fund exits Lenskart Solutions and 2 other stocks, adds SAIL in AprilQuant Mid Cap Fund exited Lenskart Solutions, NMDC and SBI Cards in April, while adding Steel Authority of India to its portfolio, the fund...
16 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Karnataka plans to set up drone testing hub near BengaluruKarnataka is set to establish a dedicated drone flight testing facility near Bengaluru. The state aims to streamline regulations and attrac...
15 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
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
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
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 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
Hijab not an essential religious practice, reiterates Karnataka govt in HC"This is our stand that Hijab is not an essential religious practice. There was a statement by Dr B R Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly ...
21 Feb, 2022, 04.24 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
Karnataka hijab row: Opposition creating environment of polarization, stopping country's progress, says BJP MP Rajyavardhan SinghSpeaking to ANI, the BJP leader said, "It is strange that a lot of students have started wearing hijab in schools and some parties are accu...
12 Feb, 2022, 04.45 PM 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
Hijab controversy may persist despite Karnataka's ban on clothes disturbing social harmonyThe hijab row has also taken a political colour, as the ruling BJP has stood strongly in support of uniform-related rules being enforced by...
06 Feb, 2022, 01.16 PM IST