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Protest outside Hyderabad school after teacher allegedly assigns ‘religious homework’ to student; BJP workers detained

Police detained BJP workers protesting a teacher’s termination over religious homework. The teacher was dismissed after allegedly assigning religious tasks to a Class 2 student. BJP leaders demanded the school’s closure and action against responsible individuals. Parents alleged their Hindu child was instructed to recite Islamic prayers as schoolwork. The school permanently disqualified the teacher […]

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Hyderabad school row: Homework diary shows ‘Read Kalma, Surah Fateha’ entries

A Hyderabad school faces controversy after religious homework for a Hindu student surfaced online. Photographs of the student’s diary showed Islamic religious texts assigned under a general subject. The school terminated the teacher responsible for the alleged religious instruction earlier that day. BJP workers protested outside the school, demanding immediate action and an FIR registration.

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Hyderabad school ‘Kalma’ homework row: Class had 24 Muslim students, one Hindu; complete violation of education policy, say cops

A teacher was terminated after assigning religious homework to a Hindu student. The incident occurred in a Class 2 section with mostly Muslim students. Parents expressed satisfaction after the school management took swift action. Police monitored the situation and prevented communal tensions from escalating. No formal complaint was registered as parties reached a resolution.  The

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‘Put Bhagavad Gita, Bible as a subject too’: Relative reacts after Hyderabad school terminates teacher amid ‘Kalma’ homework row

A relative of a Hindu student raised concerns about religious homework. The student was reportedly asked to recite Islamic prayers as part of schoolwork. The school terminated the teacher involved and banned her from future employment. Protests erupted outside the school following the alleged religious instruction incident. The school has not publicly commented beyond the

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Disappearing daughters: Telangana sees fewer girls being born, nos below national average

Telangana’s sex ratio at birth has fallen significantly, indicating a concerning trend. The state recorded 910 girls for every 1,000 boys born in 2024. This figure is below the national average and southern states’ performance. Experts warn of future workforce and social consequences if this trend continues. Improved nutrition and gender budgeting are suggested as

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Minor who alleged rape goes missing, cops suspect Pocso case accused’s role

A 17-year-old girl, who accused a man of rape, has gone missing. She reportedly locked her aunt inside their Hyderabad flat early Tuesday morning. Police suspect the accused, against whom a Pocso case exists, picked her up. Teams are now searching for the missing teenager and the alleged perpetrator. Their mobile phones are reportedly switched

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