Afghanistan may soon Talibanise Pakistan: MJ Akbar
Sep 18, 2021, at 09:18 pm
Senior journalist and Rajya Sabha MP MJ Akbar in his latest article for a magazine wrote that with Taliban ruling Afghanistan, it may soon 'Talibanise Pakistan'.
Delhi Court acquits journalist Priya Ramani in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar
Feb 17, 2021, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted former journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed against her by former union minister MJ Akbar over her allegations of sexual harassment amid the "me too" movement in 2018.
MJ Akbar case: Verdict postponed to Feb 17
Feb 10, 2021, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred to February 17, the verdict on defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against sexual harassment charges levelled by journalist Priya Ramani.
Muslims are as much part of India as any other citizen: MJ Akbar speaks in favour of CAA at UN meet
Mar 01, 2020, at 12:49 am
Geneva/IBNS: Parliamentarian (Rajya Sabha member) and BJP leader MJ Akbar has strongly defended the amended Citizenship Act in a discussion between Indian and European Parliamentarians on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHCR) here.
MJ Akbar cross-examined in Ramani defamation case
May 20, 2019, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI): Former Union minister M.J. Akbar was on Monday cross examined before a Delhi court in a defamation case filed against jouranlist Priya Ramani. He denied having a meeting with Priya Ramani in a hotel room.
MJ Akbar deposes in criminal defamation case filed against lady journalist
May 04, 2019, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Former Union minister M J Akbar was cross examined on Saturday in a criminal defamation case he had filed against journalist Priya Ramani who had levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
#MeToo: Journalist Priya Ramani gets bail in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar
Feb 25, 2019, at 11:00 am
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Journalist Priya Ramani, who was sued by former Union Minister MJ Akbar over her allegations of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo movement, was granted bail by a Delhi court on Monday, media reports said.
Jan 29, 2019, at 06:14 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned journalist Priya Ramani to appear before it on Feb 25 in connection with the defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against her.
Editors Guild suspends MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal
Dec 12, 2018, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday announced that it had suspended senior journalist-turned-politician M.J. Akbar till the case of sexual misconduct against him is concluded.
#MeToo: US based journalist alleges she was raped by MJ Akbar
Nov 02, 2018, at 10:32 pm
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bringing fresh allegations, chief business editor of NPR, Pallavi Gogoi, on Friday alleged that former Union Minister MJ Akbar had raped her 23 years ago, when she worked at the Asian Age.
US-based journalist accuses M J Akbar of rape
Nov 02, 2018, at 11:56 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS) : In yet another charge of sexual predatory, a US-based journalist has accused former minister M J Akbar of raping her in 1994 while she was working as the Op-Ed page editor of The Asian Age.
#MeToo: MJ Akbar's defamation case against one of the accusers adjourned till Oct 31
Oct 18, 2018, at 02:50 pm
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IBNS): Ex-Union Minister MJ Akbar's defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, one of the sexual harassment accusers, has been adjourned till Oct 31, media reports said.
#MeToo: MJ Akbar's defamation case against one of the accusers in court today
Oct 18, 2018, at 11:08 am
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IBNS): Ex-Union Minister MJ Akbar's defamation case against one of the sexual harassment accusers will be taken up by a Delhi court on Thursday, media reports said.
#MeToo: Union Minister MJ Akbar quits over sexual harassment charges, PM Modi accepts resignation
Oct 17, 2018, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accepted the resignation of journalist-turned Minister of State For External Affairs MJ Akbar who has been facing a barrage of sexual harassment charges by former female colleagues as women in India come out on a daily basis with their #MeToo stories.
#MeToo: Amid sexual harassment allegations MJ Akbar resigns
Oct 17, 2018, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Amid sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by multiple women, Union Minister MJ Akbar resigned on Wednesday.
#MeToo: MJ Akbar resigns over allegations of sexual harassment
Oct 17, 2018, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Two days after suing one of the accusers, Junior External Affairs Minister MJ Akbar has resigned over the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by several women journalists, media reports said.
Why PM Modi is silent? Rahul Gandhi questions on MJ Akbar issue
Oct 16, 2018, at 07:26 pm
Bhopal, Oct 16 (IBNS): Attacking the Prime Minister over the sexual allegation charges made against Union Minister MJ Akbar, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned the silence of Narendra Modi on the matter.
Union Minister files defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani
Oct 15, 2018, at 04:40 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Union minister of state for external affairs MJ Akbar on Monday filed a defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani, days after she accused him of sexual misconduct.
#MeToo Movement: MJ Akbar denies all allegations against him
Oct 14, 2018, at 04:37 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Amid accusations of sexual harassment by several women journalists, Junior Foreign Minister MJ Akbar, who returned to India on Sunday, denied all allegations and called them 'false and fabricated'.
#MeToo: Accused Minister MJ Akbar returns to India
Oct 14, 2018, at 11:12 am
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Amid accusations of sexual harassment by several women journalists, Junior Foreign Minister Minister MJ Akbar returned to India on Sunday morning.
#MeToo: Congress demands MJ Akbar's resignation after sexual harassment charges pour in
Oct 10, 2018, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): The Congress party on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Union Minister M J Akbar after he was accused of sexually harassing women journalists during his tenure as editors. Interestingly, Akbar before joining the BJP was a senior Congress party member.
May 07, 2018, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): M.J. Akbar, Minister of State for External Affairs visited Tajikistan on May 1-5 May, 2018 to participate in the High-Level International Conference on Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism hosted by Tajikistan in cooperation with the UN, OSCE and EU.
M J Akbar completes Finland visit
Nov 09, 2017, at 12:31 am
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Minister of State M.J. Akbar visited Finland from Nov 5-7, 2017 at the invitation of Timo Soini, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland. The visit coincided with the celebration of 100 years of independence of Finland and enabled both countries to continue the regular high level dialogue and review ongoing bilateral cooperation.
8th round of India-Bangladesh friendship dialogue begins in Guwahati
Jul 03, 2017, at 03:28 am
Guwahati, July 2 (IBNS) : Extolling the intrinsic relationship between India and Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized to ensure that respective territories of both the countries not be allowed to be used for any activities inimical to the other.
M.J. Akbar to the United Arab Emirates
Apr 08, 2017, at 02:03 am
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Minister of State for External Affairs, M.J. Akbar is paying an official visit to the UAE from Apr 10-11.
Dec 11, 2016, at 12:37 am
Dhaka, Dec 10 (IBNS): Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar on Saturday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.