MJ Akbar

What did Rajiv Gandhi say on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits? MJ Akbar reveals

In an interview to Zee News, MJ Akbar said that the massacre in Kashmir was actually a planned strategy of Pakistan. 

Mar 17, 2022, 16:36 PM IST

ZEE EXCLUSIVE: MJ Akbar's statement on Kashmiri Pandits

MJ Akbar's big statement on Kashmiri Pandits. Akbar said, had even questioned Rajiv Gandhi. Akbar further said, Kashmiri Pandits became refugees in their own country.

Mar 17, 2022, 14:50 PM IST

IIM Rohtak-Tajik University Conference: Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subhash Chandra explains how young minds are radicalised

Afghanistan in Focus of Central and South Asian Nations' on 4th and 5th March 2022. Speaking on 'De-radicalisation and peace', Rajya Sabha MP and Chairman of Essel Group, Dr. Subhash Chandra shared his views on radicalisation of young minds on the first day of the conference. 

Mar 04, 2022, 21:59 PM IST

Delhi High Court issues notice to journalist Priya Ramani on MJ Akbar's appeal in defamation case

During the #MeToo movement in India, Ramani had made allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar in 2018. In response to it, Akbar filed a defamation suit against Ramani on October 15 that year. Ramani had pleaded not guilty. 

Aug 11, 2021, 13:47 PM IST

MJ Akbar challenges journalist Priya Ramani's acquittal in Delhi High Court

M J Akbar has challenged the trial court's February 17 order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in the case on the ground that a woman has the right to put grievances before any platform of her choice even after decades.

Mar 24, 2021, 23:29 PM IST

Journalist Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar criminal defamation case

A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in connection with the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar against her. In his defamation suit, MJ Akbar had claimed that Priya Ramani caused damage to his "stellar reputation" by accusing him of sexual harassment in an article written in 2017 and a tweet posted in 2018. 

Feb 17, 2021, 16:12 PM IST

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court asks if there is chance of settlement in defamation case

A Delhi court on Saturday asked former Union minister M J Akbar and journalist Priya Ramani whether there was a chance of settlement between them in a criminal defamation complaint filed by him against her.

Nov 21, 2020, 14:37 PM IST

Indian Constitution gives equal rights to everyone: MJ Akbar defends CAA at UN meet

 The controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the situation of Muslims in India was discussed in detail by both Indian and European Parliamentarians at a meet on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Feb 29, 2020, 17:27 PM IST

Links between MeToo and Rafale may be why Chief Justice of India was targeted

Similar methods have been used against our Ministers of State for External Affairs before.

May 16, 2019, 17:53 PM IST

Journalist Priya Ramani gets bail in MJ Akbar defamation case, next hearing on March 8

The next hearing on the case will take place on March 8.

Feb 25, 2019, 10:23 AM IST

Delhi court to hear MJ Akbar's defamation plea on MeToo allegations against journalist Priya Ramani today

Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct, during his time as media presenter, around 20 years ago. 

Feb 25, 2019, 07:32 AM IST

Delhi court summons journalist Priya Ramani to appear on February 25 in defamation case filed by MK Akbar

The direction has been issued by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal on Akbar's plea.

Jan 29, 2019, 15:36 PM IST

Delhi court reserves order on summoning journalist Priya Ramani in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar

Akbar's name cropped up on the social media when he was in Nigeria, as the #MeToo campaign raged on in India.

Jan 22, 2019, 12:39 PM IST

Editor's Guild suspends memberships of MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal

MJ Akbar has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women.

Dec 12, 2018, 21:33 PM IST

MJ Akbar's reputation destroyed due to Ramani's allegation: Former colleague tells court

MJ Akbar has filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani.

Nov 12, 2018, 14:57 PM IST

#MeToo: Uttarakhand BJP general secretary Sanjay Kumar sacked over sexual harassment charges

Sanjay Kumar, Uttarakhand BJP general secretary, has been accused of sexual harassment by a woman.

Nov 04, 2018, 14:02 PM IST

Journalist hits back at MJ Akbar after he claims rape allegations as 'consensual'

The journalist added, "I will continue to speak my truth so that other women who have been sexually assaulted by him know it is okay for them to come forward and speak their truth too."

Nov 03, 2018, 06:19 AM IST

MJ Akbar refutes rape allegations, claims it was 'consensual', wife backs him

Akbar resigned from the Union Council of Ministers on October 17 after his name cropped up on the social media in the #MeToo campaign. 

Nov 02, 2018, 15:45 PM IST

US-based journalist accuses MJ Akbar of rape

MJ Akbar's lawyer has reportedly dismissed the accusation as 'false.'

Nov 02, 2018, 11:13 AM IST

MJ Akbar records statement in defamation case against journalist, calls MeToo allegations scurrilous, concocted

Akbar appeared before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal and recorded his statement to support the defamation complaint filed by him against Ramani on October 15.

Oct 31, 2018, 14:33 PM IST