Who said what after former French president Francois Hollande's remarks on Rafale deal
The Opposition launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has "betrayed" the country and endangered national security by hiding crucial facts.
Sep 21, 2018, 21:33 PM IST
Governments had no say in Rafale offset decision: Defence Ministry
The Ministry of Defence spokesperson, however, reiterated that neither India nor the French government had any say in the commercial decision.
Sep 21, 2018, 19:47 PM IST
India gave name of Reliance Defence for Rafale offsets, says former French president Francois Hollande
Hollande on a question about who selected Reliance as a partner and why, said it was the Indian government that proposed Reliance's name and Dassault had no choice but to take the company given to it.
Sep 21, 2018, 19:07 PM IST
HAL, Dassault Aviation had 'serious differences' when UPA was negotiating Rafale deal: Reports
The previous UPA government in 2012 started negotiations with Dassault Aviation to buy 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA).
Sep 20, 2018, 22:56 PM IST
IAF deputy chief Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar flies Rafale jet in France as political slugfest continues in India
He flew a Dassault-owned Rafale testbed sporting the India-specific software and system enhancements.
Sep 20, 2018, 17:21 PM IST
Arun Jaitley hits out at 'Clown Prince' Rahul Gandhi over Rafale deal, says every word repeatedly said by him 'false'
Jaitley said Rahul's strategy is to 'concoct a lie and repeat it as many times'.
Sep 20, 2018, 15:34 PM IST
Congress leaders meet CAG over Rafale fighter jet deal, demand time-bound probe
The Congress delegation demanded a time-bound probe into the Rafale jet deal between India and France.
Sep 19, 2018, 13:04 PM IST
Some forces in JNU waging war against India, alleges Nirmala Sitharaman; row erupts
JNUSU president has attacked the Defence Minister for criticising the varsity.
Sep 19, 2018, 06:32 AM IST
Rafale deal: Congress to meet CAG seeking probe on Wednesday
The Congress has alleged corruption in the deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation.
Sep 19, 2018, 00:58 AM IST
Congress to make 'startling revelation' on Rafale deal today at 4 pm
Former defence minister AK Antony alleged that national security had been compromised in the Rafale fighter jets deal.
Sep 18, 2018, 13:40 PM IST
Opposition misleading the country, no point engaging them in Rafale deal discussions: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the government decided to go for procuring only two squadrons of Rafale jets as an emergency measure in the wake of China and Pakistan significantly ramping up their air power by inducting stealth fighters.
Sep 14, 2018, 17:22 PM IST
Modi's personal culpability in Rafale scam, he compromised national security: BJP veterans Arun Shourie and Yashwant Sinha
Addressing the media, both Sinha and Shourie said the government had "spun a web of lies to protect Modi's culpability in the largest defence scam".
Sep 11, 2018, 21:12 PM IST
Lawyer Prashant Bhushan says IAF officials being pressured on Rafale
The opposition parties and many activists have been questioning the change in the deal for the purchase of the Rafael fighter jets by the present government.
Sep 09, 2018, 00:23 AM IST
Fresh evidence punctures holes in Modi govt’s narrative: Congress renews attack over Rafale
The Congress on Saturday continued its offensive against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government over Rafale fighter jets deal. In a press statement released on Saturday, the Congress party said that “fresh evidence uncovered everyday puncture gaping holes in false narrative”.
Sep 08, 2018, 18:00 PM IST
Jaipur Police uses water cannon on Congress workers protesting over Rafale deal
On Wednesday, Congress had accused the Narendra Modi government of adopting "double standards" on defence agreements.
Sep 06, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
Congress says will jail all beneficiaries, middlemen of 'Rafale scam' if voted to power
The Congress also questioned the BJP-led NDA government over not accepting the demand of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to look into the Rafale deal.
Sep 05, 2018, 18:46 PM IST
IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal SB Deo bats for 'beautiful and capable' Rafale aircraft, says waiting for it
His statement comes at a time when the Rafale deal is clouded in controversy with Congress alleging that the contract has been signed with France at a much higher price.
Sep 05, 2018, 12:18 PM IST
Amid heat on Rafale, Centre rejects Russia's offer to produce AK rifle jointly with Adani
The proposal from Russia came when the Army was aiming at procuring around 7 lakh rifles.
Sep 05, 2018, 11:47 AM IST
Supreme Court may hear plea seeking stay on Rafale deal next week
The PIL has been filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma.
Sep 05, 2018, 11:17 AM IST
Rafale deal grandmother of corruption, Nirmala Sitharaman being made the scapegoat: Congress
Congress asked how the price of Rafale aircraft shot up by 300 per cent during Modi's tenure from Rs 526 crore to Rs 1,670 crore.
Sep 04, 2018, 14:54 PM IST
