Music composer Anu Malik has stepped down as the Indian Idol 11 judge after a strong protest was held against the claims of sexual harassment levelled by singer Sona Mohapatra.

Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar broke down into tears after he spoke to Geo News over sexual harassment allegations made by his fellow singer Meesha Shafi. In a video going viral on the internet, he can be seen explaining how much his family had to suffer due to allegations.

Expressing "deep disappointment" at Union Minister M.J. Akbar's threat of legal action against complainants alleging sexual harassment at his hands, journalist bodies on Monday said the Minister must step down for the sake of an impartial probe into the matter.

Union Minister M.J. Akbar on Monday filed a criminal defamation complaint against a journalist, Priya Ramani, who had accused him of sexual harassment amidst the raging #MeToo movement in the country.

The union minister MJ Akbar issued a statement on Sunday over allegations of sexual abuse under #MeTooIndia social media campaign, claiming that they are false and fabricated. He also threatened to take legal action against the alleged 'victim' women.

Union Minister MJ Akbar has returned to India and is likely to release a statement over sexual assault allegations made by a woman under #MeTooIndia campaign on social media.

Farhad Samji will take over the reins as director of "Housefull 4" after Sajid Khan stepped down from the role amid sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday stepped away from a film, as "someone" associated with it has been accused of sexual misconduct.

Singer Sona Mohapatra has accused singer-composer Kailash Kher of sexual misconduct, claiming he once placed his hands on her thigh.

US President Donald Trump has ordered an FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against his US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, throwing his confirmation into doubt.