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A sense of entitlement

MJ Akbar not only denies the allegations but also refuses to atone for his misdeeds.

18 Oct 2018 12:00 AM

Ramdas also said that the charges against Akbar should be thoroughly probed. (Photo: File)

A good decision: Ramdas Athawale on colleague MJ Akbar's resignation

The Minister of State for Social Justice also said the law will take its own course if Akbar was found guilty 'in an enquiry'.

17 Oct 2018 9:15 PM

MJ Akbar, the Minister of State for External Affairs, stepped down Wednesday, following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Feel vindicated’: Journalists who accused MJ Akbar welcome his resignation

Priya Ramani, against whom Akbar has filed defamation case, said she looked forward to day when she would get justice in court.

17 Oct 2018 8:51 PM

In a brief statement, Akbar said he had decided to seek justice in a court of law in his personal capacity. (Photo: file)

Women activists welcome Akbar's resignation; call it victory for India's #MeToo

Akbar stepped down Wednesday following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications.

17 Oct 2018 7:22 PM

Akbar stepped down today as the Minister of State for External Affairs, following a spate of allegations of sexual harassment during his days as editor of several publications, by several women journalists. (Photo: File)

‘Chaal, Charitra, Chehra’ exposed: AAP praises women who ‘forced’ Akbar to resign

Reacting to Akbar's resignation, AAP spokesperson said the action was 'not sufficient' and demanded criminal proceedings against him.

17 Oct 2018 6:40 PM

Akbar's name had cropped up in the social media campaign #Metoo against alleged sexual harassment when he was in Nigeria. (Photo: File)

Court to hear MJ Akbar's criminal defamation case tomorrow

Akbar on Wednesday tendered his resignation as Minister of State for External Affairs.

17 Oct 2018 6:16 PM

In the last fortnight, at least 20 women have spoken out against MJ Akbar. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Appropriate to step down, challenge false charges’: MJ Akbar’s full statement

MJ Akbar resigned from his post of Minister of State External Affairs on Wednesday.

17 Oct 2018 5:43 PM

MJ Akbar said that he has decided to seek justice in the court. (Photo: File)

#MeToo: Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns over sex harassment charges

MJ Akbar resigned from his post of Minister of State External Affairs.

17 Oct 2018 5:01 PM

Shiv Sena slams BJP over lack of action against Akbar

The party blamed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government for not taking any action.

17 Oct 2018 2:26 AM

3 more women share their horrific Akbar experiences

Earlier another journalist Kadambari M. Wade revealed how Mr. Akbar, in the very first meeting, stared down at her chest.

17 Oct 2018 1:43 AM

The big brother of the Sangh Parivar in its mouthpiece Organiser said that “common women, who face uncomfortable situations at the hands of common men, do not fall in the category of #MeToo campaign.” (Representational image)

RSS brands #MeToo elitist, steers clear of MJ Akbar charges

Questions silence of ‘liberal class’ on harassment of Kerala nuns.

17 Oct 2018 1:41 AM

Akbar on Monday sued Priya Ramani- the first woman to name him for the sexual harassment and said that she was 'intentionally putting forward malicious, fabricated and salacious' allegations to ruin his goodwill and reputation. (Photo: File)

‘Forcibly kissed me, greeted me in underwear’: 15th woman accuses MJ Akbar

Akbar stated that he will not quit as Union Minister of State for External Affairs and will fight against allegations of sexual harassment.

16 Oct 2018 8:56 PM

Youth Congress workers during a protest against minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar in New Delhi. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

MJ Akbar sues one #MeToo accuser for defamation

Unfazed Priya Ramani vows to fight legal battle; activists want MJ sacked.

16 Oct 2018 1:42 AM

The Minister of State for External Affairs has denied the allegations and on Monday filed a private criminal defamation complaint against one of the scribes, Priya Ramani. (Photo: File)

Probe #MeToo allegations against Akbar, should step down for now: Press bodies

Allegations against Akbar have been levelled by several women journalists under social media campaign #MeToo against sexual misconduct.

15 Oct 2018 8:13 PM

'I am deeply disappointed that a Union minister should dismiss the detailed allegations of several women as a political conspiracy,' Ramani said in a statement. (Photo: Priya Ramani | Twitter)

MJ Akbar's statement disappointing, ready to fight: Priya Ramani

Ramani said MJ Akbar was seeking to 'silence' the survivors through 'intimidation and harassment'.

15 Oct 2018 7:30 PM

The minister of state of External Affairs had Sunday rejected the allegations as “false, fabricated and deeply distressing” and said he was taking appropriate legal action against the accusers. (Photo: File)

MJ Akbar has given his version: BJP after MoS rejects #MeToo allegations

BJP leaders and spokespersons had so far maintained silence on the issue amid an increasing demand for the minister to quit his position.

15 Oct 2018 4:17 PM

The Youth Congress activists Monday staged a protest near the residence of Union minister MJ Akbar, demanding his "immediate resignation" over allegations of sexual misconduct by several women journalists. (Photo: Twitter | @IYC)

Youth Cong hold protest against MJ Akbar, demand resignation over #MeToo allegations

Activists gathered at Teen Murti roundabout raised slogans against Akbar and tried to march towards his home but were stopped by the police.

15 Oct 2018 3:35 PM

The sexual harassment charges against MJ Akbar began with a tweet by journalist Priya Ramani on October 8, in which she said that an article she wrote for Vogue India a year ago on her experience was actually about MJ Akbar. (Photo: File PTI)

Minister MJ Akbar sues journalist for defamation after #MeToo allegations

Scribe Priya Ramani's allegations found the first mention; she was the first one to publicly accuse Akbar of misconduct.

15 Oct 2018 3:02 PM

Congress questions PM Modi’s silence

Sharma says PM should speak on allegations of sexual harassment against Union mantri.

15 Oct 2018 1:14 AM

Minister of state for external affairs M.J. Akbar at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday after his arrival from a foreign tour. (Photo: PTI)

Charges false and fabricated; will take legal action: Akbar

‘Why #MeToo storm just before polls? Is there an agenda?’

15 Oct 2018 1:10 AM

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