President Droupadi Murmu receives blessing from Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi before presenting her with the Padma Shri for social work at Rashtrapati Bhavan, March 22, 2023.
In the wake of objections by a Muslim body, Uttar Pradesh government tonight revoked its decision to bar men having two or move wives from appointment as Urdu teachers.
Women candidates married to a man with two surviving wives have also been barred from applying.
The city's main mosque will have a section especially dedicated to the women.
Governor Ram Naik and UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav greeted people on the occasion at Eidgah.
'No one should make coronavirus a Hindu-Muslim issue.'
Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.
A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said it would look into the aspect whether triple talaq is part of an "enforceable" fundamental right to practice religion by Muslims.
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