AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel set to be extradited to India
The Court of Cassation last month upheld a lower court order which said that Christian Michel could be extradited.
Dec 04, 2018, 19:39 PM IST
No evidence of corruption in AgustaWestland deal, Italy court explains acquittals in case
The chances of the prosecution presenting a new appeal have been greatly reduced after the order on the second appeal trial.
Sep 24, 2018, 14:16 PM IST
Haven't got any communication about Christian Michel's extradition from UAE: CBI
CBI confirmation comes after sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) earlier in the day had said that they had not received any formal communication or confirmation from the United Arab Emirates regarding the extradition.
Sep 19, 2018, 17:36 PM IST
Dubai court orders for Christian Michel's extradition in AgustaWestland VVIP choppers case: Sources
Michel has been extensively interviewed by the Indian media in Dubai in the past and both the agencies want him to join the probe to take the case forward.
Sep 19, 2018, 00:45 AM IST
AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel James detained in Dubai
Christian Michel James, who is a middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, has reportedly been detained in Dubai. According to sources, James was detained on July 12 for questioning. James, who hails from Britain but is currently living in UAE, was reportedly detained by Indian probe agencies.
Jul 18, 2018, 23:53 PM IST
Naval chopper tender: AgustaWestland withdraws plea from High Court on bank guarantee
Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland has withdrawn from the Delhi High Court a plea against invocation by the Indian Navy to buy 56 naval utility choppers.
Feb 18, 2018, 10:54 AM IST
Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh's son gets a clean chit, SC rejects plea seeking probe into VVIP chopper deal
The Supreme Court dismissed the plea saying they did not find any merit in it.
Feb 13, 2018, 11:02 AM IST
Will look if fraud was done by Chhattisgarh govt in Augusta deal: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it wanted the Chhattisgarh government to answer a few questions on the purchase of an AgustaWestland helicopter for VIP use in 2006-2007 as it was only concerned whether any "fraud or hanky-panky" was committed.
Nov 23, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
Court summons ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi, others in chopper deal case
The CBI has alleged that former IAF chief SP Tyagi and other accused received kickbacks from AgustaWestland.
Oct 11, 2017, 18:46 PM IST
VVIP chopper deal: Specifications were changed to favour AgustaWestland, says CBI
Accused hatched a criminal conspiracy to change the specifications of the contract to favour AgustaWestland in VVIP chopper deal, CBI has said.
Oct 09, 2017, 20:11 PM IST
AgustaWestland: Hearing on ED chargesheet on October 3
A court here on Tuesday took cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheet filed against woman director of a Dubai-based company in a money-laundering case related to the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.
Sep 19, 2017, 20:06 PM IST
ED files supplementary chargesheet in VVIP chopper scam
ED on Wednesday chargesheeted a woman director of two Dubai-based firms and the companies in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP choppers money laundering case.
Sep 13, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
VVIP chopper scam: CBI charges former IAF chief SP Tyagi, others
On January 1, 2014, India had scrapped the contract with AgustaWestland for supplying VVIP choppers to IAF over alleged breach of contractual obligations.
Sep 01, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
VVIP choppers case: ED arrests woman director of Dubai firms
The Enforcement Directorate, in this case, had also arrested Delhi-based businessman Gautam Khaitan last year and he is out on bail at present.
Jul 17, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Political battle can't be shifted to court: Chhattisgarh govt to SC
The Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Yogendra Yadav-led Swaraj Abhiyan was shifting its "political battle" to the court in the garb of a petition for probe against Chief Minister Raman Singh in the purchase of an Agusta helicopter for VVIP use.
Apr 19, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
VVIP Chopper scam: Supreme Court dismisses plea to probe role of media
The Cabinet Committee on Security in 2010 had cleared a proposal to acquire 12 helicopters for the use of VVIPS after a long process.
Mar 10, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Navy may consider German SUT torpedoes for Kalvari submarines
With the Defence Ministry scrapping Finmeccanica's contract for 'Black Shark' torpedoes, the Indian Navy may consider German SUT torpedoes from its existing platform for its Kalvari class submarines as an interim solution.
Jan 20, 2017, 21:17 PM IST
VVIP chopper scam: Delhi HC to hear CBI's plea against bail granted to ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi on Jan 18
A trial court had granted bail to Tyagi, who had retired as IAF chief in 2007, saying CBI has failed to state the alleged bribe amount and when it was paid.
Jan 09, 2017, 11:59 AM IST
AgustaWestland scam: Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against Christian Michel
The Enforcement Directorate in June last year had filed a fresh charge sheet against British national Christian Michel James and three others.
Jan 07, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
CBI to focus on top Congress leaders in VVIP chopper scam
Sources revealed that the probe would cover all the leaders in the erstwhile Congress-led-United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime.
Jan 05, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
