What is the 'secret deal'? After Rafale, Congress questions Centre's clean chit to 'corrupt' Italian aerospace firm
The Congress demanded answers from the government over reports of the lifting of a ban on procurement from Finmeccanica company which had been dubbed as corrupt by ruling BJP leaders over the Agusta choppers deal.
Nov 09, 2021, 09:06 AM ISTNo 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 ISTEnd of AugustaWestland case? 2 prime accused acquitted by Italian court
The case against Orsi and Spagnolini resulted from an investigation launched in 2012 into the sale of 12 luxury helicopters to India.
Jan 08, 2018, 19:47 PM ISTNavy 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 ISTAgustaWestland: Italy court suspends Finmeccanica ex-boss Giuseppe Orsi's corruption sentence
Italy's highest court has suspended a sentence handed earlier this year to the former boss of aerospace and defence group Finmeccanica, Giuseppe Orsi, for false accounting and corruption in connection with the sale of 12 luxury helicopters to India, Italian media reported.
Dec 17, 2016, 09:34 AM ISTVVIP chopper scam: Key middleman approaches CBI, says ready to divulge if not arrested by India
A key middleman in VVIP chopper scam has written to CBI, saying he is willing to meet with Indian investigating officers in Dubai.
Aug 30, 2016, 10:29 AM ISTAgustaWestland scam: ED conducts fresh raids in Delhi, Mumbai; seizes properties worth crores
ED freezes shares worth Rs 86.07 crore owned by companies in Dubai, Mauritius and Singapore in the chopper scam case.
Jun 20, 2016, 15:43 PM ISTItalian court order changed understanding of Agusta case: CBI
The Italian court order convicting the then heads of Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland has changed "the understanding" of CBI in its probe into 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal alleged bribery case, high-ranking sources claimed here today.
Jun 02, 2016, 22:45 PM ISTChoppergate fallout: Govt cancels all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica
The government has decided to cancel all ongoing tenders for defence equipment won by Italy's Finmeccanica as a precursor to blacklisting of the firm which is being investigated for bribery in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.
May 29, 2016, 15:34 PM ISTWe have alternative for Finmeccanica's torpedos: Manohar Parrikar
Germany's Atlas Elektronik and France's F21 torpedoes are being considered.
May 28, 2016, 20:59 PM ISTItaly could release conversation in which PM Narendra Modi allegedly asked for information on Sonia Gandhi, says Agusta middleman
It has been claimed that PM Modi held a private conversation with his Italian counterpart Renzi on the sidelines of a UN meeting.
May 13, 2016, 13:24 PM ISTVVIP chopper deal scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi, two private firm chiefs questioned
The CBI on Monday questioned former IAF chief SP Tyagi along with the chairman and the chief executive officer (CEO) of two private companies in connection with the alleged payoffs in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland helicopter deal.
May 09, 2016, 23:19 PM ISTCongress, BJP clash in Rajya Sabha over documents on AgustaWestland deal
The Congress on Monday slammed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy for claiming that the documents on AgustaWestland deal that he tabled in Rajya Sabha were "approved" by the chair.
May 09, 2016, 14:08 PM ISTAgustaWestland scam: CBI to grill Tyagi's brothers today
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday summoned former Air Chief SP Tyagi`s brothers in connection with the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal.
May 06, 2016, 10:49 AM ISTVVIP choppers case: ED writes to MoD, financial snoop agencies
The ED has sought property details on ten serving and retired officials of the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force.
May 05, 2016, 13:05 PM ISTVVIP chopper deal: After CBI, ED questions ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi
This is the first time that former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate.
May 05, 2016, 11:46 AM ISTAgustaWestland chopper deal: ED to quiz former IAF chief SP Tyagi today
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will on Thursday grill former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi, who is also being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.
May 05, 2016, 08:29 AM ISTVVIP chopper deal: After CBI, SP Tyagi to be questioned by Enforcement Directorate
After the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate is speeding up its probe into alleged money laundering in the AugustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.
May 03, 2016, 11:47 AM ISTRajdeep Sardesai's exit from Twitter: REVEALED - Actual reason behind the journalist's walkout!
A number of Twitter users are wondering - What actually led to journalist Rajdeep Sardesai's exit from Twitter!
May 01, 2016, 10:48 AM ISTAgustawestland scam: CBI to grill ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi, two brothers
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday linked the alleged irregularities in the Rs 3600 crore VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland to former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief SP Tyagi.
Apr 30, 2016, 21:28 PM IST