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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 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

'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

Over a dozen women journalists, who worked with MJ Akbar have accused him of sexual harassment during his days as an editor. (Photo: File | PTI)

False and fabricated, will take legal action: MJ Akbar on #MeToo charges

However, the junior foreign minister did not indicate any decision to step down from his position in the cabinet.

14 Oct 2018 4:06 PM

The #MeToo movement has intensified in the country with more women recounting their experiences of sexual harassment in the entertainment and media industry. (Photo: File | PTI)

Caught in #MeToo storm, Union Minister MJ Akbar resigns?

Over dozen women journalists have accused Akbar of sexual harassment who worked with him earlier during his days as an editor.

14 Oct 2018 12:02 PM

The journalists held protest expressing solidarity with their women colleagues who have come out and demanded proper implementation of prevention of sexual harassment act. (Photo: AP)

#MeToo: Journalists protest in Delhi, demand security at workplace

The journalists sought rapid action against those facing allegations of sexual misconduct and demanded removal of Union Minister M J Akbar.

13 Oct 2018 6:36 PM

'Will form four-member committee of retired judges to conduct public hearings of #MeToo cases,' Union Minister Maneka Gandhi said. (Photo: File | PTI)

4 retired judges to hold public hearings of #MeToo cases: Maneka Gandhi

'Proposing committee with senior judicial, legal persons to look into all issues emanating from #MeToo,' Maneka Gandhi said.

12 Oct 2018 3:41 PM

'It takes lot of courage to speak at any time. Why women have not come forward is a very serious problem, and the reason is that because our world is so patriarchal and so biased that it does not allow our women to speak freely at times when they should or they could,' Bombay HC judge Gautam Patel said. (Representational Image | AP)

Judiciary plagued with ‘rampant sexism’: Bombay HC judge supporting #MeToo

The Bombay High Court judge said the patriarchal world does not allow women to speak freely.

12 Oct 2018 2:22 PM

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