Republic Top 10 Headlines: Hijab controversy grows, UP election, Akalis vs Kejriwal & more

Karnataka Govt Opposes Wearing Of Hijab In Classrooms Amid Protests

Students cannot be allowed to wear Hijab inside classrooms, Karnataka government argued in an affidavit accessed by Republic TV on Wednesday. This affidavit was filed by Basavaraj Bommai-led government before Karnataka High Court on February 7 in response to plea filed by 5 students of Government P.U. College for Girls, Udupi. y sought permission to attend classes while wearing a Hijab citing fundamental rights and a direction to effect that it is an "essential practice" of Islam.

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Assembly Polls 2022: Countdown To UP Elections Phase 1 Begins, BJP Steps Up Campaign

Elections are set to commence in 5 states - Uttar Presh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, and Punjab. Results for all elections will be declared on March 10. 58 seats across 11 districts will go to polls in first phase of UP election on February 10.

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Punjab Elections: Akali Dal Fumes At Kejriwal's Appeal To Its Voters; Demands EC Action

In a big development on Tuesday, Shiromani Akali Dal petitioned Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer demanding action against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal. Sukhbir Singh Bal-led party expressed strong objection to Kejriwal's video appeal to S voters on eve of Punjab elections. In a letter dressed to Punjab CEO, S spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler claimed that Delhi CM was trying to misle people of state. Contending that AAP h violated Model Code of Conduct, he urged EC to ban video and ensure its deletion from social media platforms. 

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Navjot Sidhu Insults Ex-Punjab CM Capt Amarinder; Gloats 'I Kicked Him Out Of Congress'

Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu, while campaigning in state on Tuesday belittled former Congress leer and Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh and gloated that ‘he h successfully kicked him out of Congress’. Navjot Singh Sidhu h yet again stirred a controversy by making inappropriate comments against former Chief Minister of Punjab. Sidhu’s denunciation of Captain Amarinder Singh has not been hidden from anyone, but this time around, PPCC chief me derogatory remarks while lambasting him.

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India Reports 71,365 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 1,217 Deaths

India recorded a single-day rise of 71,365 new coronavirus infections, raising its tally to 4,24,10,976, while active cases fell below 10 lakh after around 27 days, Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. death toll has climbed to 5,05,279 with 1,217 fresh fatalities, data updated by ministry at 8 am stated. India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 1,70,87,06,705 as well.

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Blinken Hes To Asia Amid China’s Assertiveness In Indo-Pacific Region, Ukraine Crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday heed for Asia-Pacific to reinforce Washington's continued focus against China's expansive policies and reassess mounting crisis in Ukraine. Taking to Twitter, Blinken informed that his trip is aimed to shore up regional partnerships in face of compounded issues in eastern and western Asian flanks. meeting will also include discussions on trilateral AUKUS pact, which confirmed purchase of 8 nuclear-powered submarines by Australia.

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Cana: Truckers Protesting COVID Vax Rule Find New Crowdfunding Site After GoFundMe Snub

Canian truckers protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandate turned to a Christian crowdfunding website and has alrey raised millions of dollars after being removed from GoFundMe. crowdfunding page for ‘Freedom Convoy’ was removed from official website of GoFundMe over weekend and it triggered a debate over how online platforms should moderate campaigns. Prior to GoFundMe sunb, Ottawa mayor Jim Watson h declared a state of emergency due to week-long demonstration led by truck drivers over COVID-19 mandates in country. Now, demonstrators have turned to GiveSendGo.

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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa Police Arrests 23, Issues 1,300 Tickets For Anti-govt Protests

municipal police service of Cana has informed that y have arrested around 23 people and issued more than 1,300 tickets related to protests against government and its COVID-19 vaccine mandate in capital city, Ottawa. In a press release, Ottawa Police Service (OPS) stated that arrests have been me in relation to “criminal charges”. It ded that charges include mischief, resisting arrest, breach of probation among or infractions. 

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Japan's Parliament opts Resolution On Ukraine, Condemns Potential Russian Invasion

Japan's lower house on Tuesday opted a resolution amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, saying Tokyo is "gravely concerned" over Moscow's potential attempt to change status quo "by force." Calling on countries involved in crisis for immediate restoration of peace and stability, Japan's Parliament reiterated international appeals for diplomacy "as soon as possible." resolution by Parliament's lower chambers comes as Russia continues its hostile military exercises in eastern European borders of Donbas in Ukraine. 

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WHO Says COVID Still 'dangerous' As Death Toll Surpasses 500,000 Since Omicron Detection

World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said that 500,000 COVID-19 deaths h been registered since Omicron variant was discovered. Calling it “beyond tragic”, WHO incident manager Abdi Mahamud said that around 130 million coronavirus infections and half a million deaths h been recorded across globe since Omicron (B.1.1.529) was declared as a variant of concern by United Nations (UN) health agency. 

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