M.J. Akbar sues #MeToo accuser for defamation, Mulakkal gets bail in nun rape case, and other top stories of the day

October 15, 2018 08:15 pm | Updated 08:31 pm IST

M.J. Akbar files defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani

Mr. Akbar had been accused by multiple women of sexual harassment when he was their boss. | Editorial: M.J. Akbar should have resigned. Or else, asked to go

For a fair probe M.J. Akbar should have stepped down, say journalists’ bodies

The statement signed by Indian Women Press Corps, Press Club of India, Press Association and South Asian Women in Media said that sexual harassment at the workplace is a worrisome reality and the organisation are deeply concerned with overwhelming complaints of sexual harassment in the media.

Nun rape case: don't enter Kerala, bishop Mulakkal told as he gets limited bail

The court's conditions are that he should appear before the investigating officers once every fortnight; not enter Kerala except for appearing before the officers; and surrender his passport before the subordinate court concerned.

Diesel price hiked again; wipes out ₹2.5/litre cut

With effect from October 5, the government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹1.50 a litre and asked the state-owned oil firms to subsidise the fuel by another ₹1 a litre.

Rahul launches M.P. poll campaign with prayers at Datia temple

Mr. Gandhi reached Datia district in the morning by a helicopter from Gwalior. He then went to the temple and after prayers, stayed at the ‘shaktipeeth’ for about half-an-hour.

Air India air hostess falls from aircraft at Mumbai airport

Harsha Lobo fell down from the aircraft door as the step ladder was being attached at 6.15 a.m.

Kalam was wonderful motivator: Modi

The Prime Minister pays tribute to the former President on his 87th birth anniversary

Prince Harry and wife Meghan expecting a baby in 2019

The news comes just hours after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Sydney for their first international tour.

IL&FS, group firms get relief as NCLAT stays proceedings against them

A two-member NCLAT Bench, headed by Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya, asked the top five lenders of IL&FS to submit their replies over the government’s plea for 90 days moratorium.

Third opener, second wicketkeeper still grey areas for Australia Test tour

The skipper’s certificate seals the deal with Shaw-Rahul at least getting one more shot as a pair in Adelaide.

Sanath Jayasuriya charged for breaching ICC anti-corruption code

The ICC did not specify what exactly prompted its action against the celebrated cricketer, who is a World Cup winner and played 110 Tests and 445 ODIs.

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