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Face must be visible, then hijab, burqa, dupatta or attire of choice permitted to TET candidates: MCSE

This clarification from the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) came days after the council’s directive for the June 28 examination; the initial instructions stated that candidates will not be allowed to wear items such as dupattas, burqas, masks and caps inside examination centres which triggered a debate among teachers and various social groups

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Letter from former civil servants to Chief Secretary, Haryana on intimidation of Muslims offering namaz

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