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The petitioner had stated that the burqa can pose a security threat.

'Burqa Ban' law comes into force in Austria; 150 euros fine for...

France and Belgium have similar laws. The nationalist Alternative for Germany party is calling for one there, too.

2 Oct 2017 10:59 AM IST

Pauline Hanson, leader of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigration One Nation minor party, sat wearing the black head-to-ankle garment for more than 10 minutes before taking it off as she rose to explain that she wanted such outfits banned on national security grounds. (Photo: Twitter)

Australian senator argues for ban of full-face Islamic coverings in...

Three senators including Hanson argued over her bill before a majority of senators shut down debate until a later date.

14 Sept 2017 11:10 AM IST

However, the college refuted the claims and said that she had been restrained from wearing the full burqa and veil. (Representational Image)

Muslim education group chief receives death threat over ban on...

The circular read: any attire, which is unacceptable in public society, can't be allowed, even in the name of modernity...

4 May 2019 4:09 PM IST

Culturally and geographically, burqa may be considered as more Indian than Western attire such as shirt-pants. Questioning its usage and that of other religious symbols is nothing else but manipulating false notions to target particular communities.

Shiv Sena clarifies its 'ban on burqa' remark; calls it personal...

Citing a ban on burqa in Sri Lanka post deadly Easter attacks, Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamna' demanded imposition of a...

2 May 2019 11:29 AM IST

The party argued that the Indian government should follow the Sri Lankan governments example and impose a ban on the burqa for the sake of national security. (PHOTO CREDIT: DEBASISH DEY)

Shiv Sena demands ban on burqa, backtracks

In the wake of recent terror strikes that claimed over 250 lives, the Sri Lankan government is mulling a ban on the use...

2 May 2019 2:37 AM IST

Students of government Pre-University college in Kundapur town wearing hijab arrive at their college in Udupi district in Karnataka. (Dinesh Rayappana Matt / AFP file)

Chaos prevails in Karnataka govt PU colleges as burqa-clad students...

The students complained that they were wearing hijabs to classes all through the academic year and the new decision has...

16 Feb 2022 12:55 PM IST

A womens rights activist decried what she described as a limitation on the freedom of women to wear what they want (Photo: AFP)

Female students at Islamic university in Indonesia banned from wearing...

The university said it had 41 students using the full veil, or burqa, who would be offered counselling sessions.

7 March 2018 8:33 PM IST

Muslims in Britain who are causing raised eyebrows by an obstinate insistence on a wardrobe which the host population finds outlandish and worse, must realise that they are at risk of bartering away priceless goodwill. (Photo: Representational Image)

To ban or not: Troubling questions on the burqa

Women on the Haj pilgrimage do not have to cover their faces in front of the Kaaba, the building at the centre of the...

31 Aug 2018 1:23 AM IST

The petitioner had stated that the burqa can pose a security threat.

Delhi High Court rejects PIL seeking burqa ban in Delhi

The plea sought a ban on wearing face veils including burqas, helmets, hoods, etc.

16 Nov 2016 4:42 AM IST

The petitioner had stated that the burqa can pose a security threat.

Egypt Parliament drafts bill to ban burqa in public places

MP Amna Nosseir said that wearing the veil is not a requirement of Islam and in fact has non-Islamic origins.

10 April 2017 9:07 AM IST

The bill was proposed last year by security officials from German Chancellor Angela Merkels conservative bloc. (Photo: Representational/AP)

German ban on full-face veils for public servants goes ahead

The law also applies to soldiers and still needs approval from the upper house of parliament.

28 April 2017 3:21 PM IST

Ursulas meeting with Saudi Arabias crown prince was not welcomed by many Saudis who took to Twitter to express their anger. (Photo: Twitter)

During visit to Saudi Arabia, German minister refuses to wear burqa

'The right to choose one's attire is a right shared by men and women equally,' said Ursula.

15 Dec 2016 3:56 PM IST