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#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 IST

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

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 IST

Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

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...

17 Oct 2018 1:43 AM IST

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 IST

Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

Forcibly kissed me, greeted me in underwear': 15th woman accuses MJ...

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

16 Oct 2018 8:56 PM IST

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 IST

Akbar, the Minister of State for External Affairs, was in Nigeria when his name was taken in a #MeToo allegations thread on social media. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

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

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

15 Oct 2018 8:13 PM IST

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 IST

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

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

15 Oct 2018 4:17 PM IST

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...

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

15 Oct 2018 3:35 PM IST

Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

Minister MJ Akbar sues journalist for defamation after #MeToo...

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 IST

Congress leader Anand Sharma. (Photo: File)

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 IST