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Defamatory nature of false charges caused damage: MJ Akbar in court

Delhi's Patiala House Court has now fixed November 12 as the next date of hearing and witnesses will record their...

31 Oct 2018 7:19 AM

Opposition parties on Wednesday slammed the government for CBI Director Alok Vermas removal amid an escalating feud between him and his deputy Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File | AP)

Reform the CBI, don't go for a quick-fix

India has prominent lawyers in private practice, including at the Union level as attorney general and solicitor general.

25 Oct 2018 6:55 PM

Now, male behaviour is on the radar too; a rising number of women are saying no to unsafe workspaces, for themselves and others. This is one of the biggest achievements of the #MeToo campaign. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Will #MeToo lead to lasting changes?

The #MeToo movement provided them a forum to vent out their anguish which they had harboured for decades to bring in a...

24 Oct 2018 7:18 PM

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)

Silence and mayhem go together in India

There may be murmurs of rebellion but the people do not rise in revolt because too much force is ranged on the other...

22 Oct 2018 12:31 AM

Union minister M.J. Akbar

Murmurs in a boiling political pot

With elections around the corner, it is open season for political rivals to circulate stories and rumours about each...

20 Oct 2018 6:48 PM

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)

Zamana of male entitlement, privilege is over

There are many other serial offenders in the media and they will have to face enquiries.

19 Oct 2018 7:48 PM

The minister was responding to a question about the governments view on promoting LGBT tourism in the country in the backdrop of the Supreme Court decriminalising homosexuality and Thailand promoting itself as a safe destination for the community. (Photo: Twitter | KJ Alphons)

Union Minister Alphons backs #MeToo but cautions against frivolous...

The Minister said there was no private life for politicians and they obviously have to be accountable.

19 Oct 2018 1:11 PM

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

#MeToo accuser 'diabolically, viciously spreading charges': MJ Akbar

Akbar's plea listed alleged defamatory imputations made by Ramani and termed allegations as 'figment of her...

18 Oct 2018 1:51 PM

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)

#MeToo: Court to record MJ Akbar's statement in defamation case on Oct...

During the hearing, MJ Akbar's lawyer said Priya Ramani's tweets caused irreparable loss to his reputation built over 40...

18 Oct 2018 9:16 AM

Editors Guild asks MJ Akbar to withdraw case against journalist

The Editors Guild assured its full support to the other women journalists in case MJ Akbar decides to sue them.

18 Oct 2018 8:52 AM

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)

#MeToo: Hearing on MJ Akbar's defamation case against journalist today

Akbar sued Ramani accusing her of 'intentionally putting forward malicious, fabricated and salacious' allegations.

18 Oct 2018 3:08 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM must speak up on matter, says Congress

The Congress leader also referred to serious allegations of sexual misconduct against BJP MLA Senger in Unnao.

18 Oct 2018 1:08 AM