Tag: allegations
Akbar Files Defamation Case Against Woman Journalist
Union Minister M.J. Akbar on Monday filed a criminal defamation complaint against a journalist, Priya Ramani, who had accused him of sexual harassment.....
Akbar Exits Modi Goverment Over Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo campaign claimed its first political scalp on Wednesday when M.J. Akbar quit as Minister of State for External Affairs ten days after several women came out with allegations of sexual harassment and molestation by him during his days as editor in the media.....
Nearly 81% Turnout In Bengal, Stray Violence Mars Polls
The endangered Toto tribals, tea garden workers and erstwhile enclave dwellers turned up in large numbers as voting continued beyond the 6 p.m. deadline in two northern West Bengal Lok Sabha seats on Thursday amid reports of sporadic violence, EVM glitches and allegations of electoral malpractices.....
James Faulkner Banned For Life From PSL After PCB Deny Non-payment Allegations
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators on Saturday issued a joint statement on allegations made by Australia all-rounder James Faulkner. The cricketer pulled out of the tournament midway, citing irregularities in the payment of his contractual fee.....
Punjab DGP Constitutes SIT Over 'leaked Objectionable Videos' Of Students
Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Monday constituted a three-member all-women Special Investigating Team (SIT), under the supervision of Additional DGP Gurpreet Deo, to investigate allegations by Chandigarh University hostellers over their alleged 'leaked objectionable videos'. ....
AAP's Remarks Against L-G 'defamatory', Made To Tarnish His Reputation: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that various "corruption allegations" made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its senior leaders against Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena are prima facie "defamatory", saying the remarks were made in a "reckless" manner to tarnish his reputation. ....
'Absurd, Motivated': India Rejects Canada's Allegations Over Killing Of Khalistani Terrorist
India on Tuesday rejected claims by the Canada government that it had an involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.....
India Expels Canadian Diplomat, Citing Interference Concerns
Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and Canada, New Delhi on Tuesday expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based here, who has been asked to leave within the next five days.....
Amid Rigging Allegations, ECP Orders Repolling At Certain Booths
Amid allegations of rigging in the general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan has ordered repolling at certain polling booths.....
India Has ‘serious Concern’ Over Allegations Against UNRWA, But Considering More Aid For Palestinians
India has expressed “serious concern” over the allegations against the world body’s beleaguered agency that provides support for Palestinians but said that it was “positively considering” requests for aid.....
