Rafale deal

Dassault CEO's statement slap on Rahul Gandhi's face: Manoj Tiwari

Dassault CEO Eric Trappier in a media interview defended the Rs 58,000 crore-Rafale deal between India and France.

Nov 15, 2018, 16:00 PM IST

Those making accusations against Rafale deal are illiterate: Union Minister VK Singh

The Congress alleged that the decision to buy the French jets was made in violation of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) and the process was structured subsequently to legitimise it.

Nov 14, 2018, 17:01 PM IST

CAG 'deliberately delaying' report on Rafale deal and demonetisation, allege former bureaucrats

Sixty retired bureaucrats have written to the CAG regarding this.

Nov 13, 2018, 18:32 PM IST

Congress calls Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier's interview on Rafale deal 'dictated and manufactured'

Dictated Interviews’ & ‘Manufactured Lies’ can not suppress the Rafale Scam, says the Congress.

Nov 13, 2018, 12:31 PM IST

I don't lie: Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier rubbishes charges levelled by Rahul Gandhi over Rafale

We have a long experience with the Congress party. Our first deal was with India in 1953 with Nehru and other prime ministers, said Eric Trappier.

Nov 13, 2018, 10:58 AM IST

Government submits affidavit on Rafale deal in SC, says due procurement procedure followed

The government on Monday submitted an affidavit in connection with the Rafale fighter jets deal in the Supreme Court.

Nov 12, 2018, 14:25 PM IST

In CBI vs CBI, kettles are calling pots black

There are multiple instances where those accusing others are themselves not of clean hand.

Nov 04, 2018, 13:02 PM IST

Dealing with defence deals: Bofors to Rafale, securing India comes at a 'political' price

Bofors and Rafale deal may be three decades apart but both reflect how political discourse often dictate terms of national security.

Nov 02, 2018, 14:48 PM IST

Rafale an open and shut case, PM Modi won't survive an inquiry: Rahul

"Narendra Modi was the decision maker and it was a deal done by Narendra Modi to give Anil Ambani Rs 3,0000 Cr."

Nov 02, 2018, 13:17 PM IST

PM Modi failed to implement OROP, instead gave Rs 30,000 cr to Reliance: Rahul Gandhi

The amount of Rs 30,000 crore was more than enough to solve the OROP issue, he said after the 30-minute with a group of retired defence personnel on Saturday.

Oct 27, 2018, 16:41 PM IST

CBI director Alok Verma removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that CBI director Alok Verma was removed as the agency was raising questions over the Rafale fighter jet deal.

Oct 24, 2018, 22:04 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's cronyism putting IAF pilots at risk: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that the Modi govt has been renegotiating the Rafale deal just to benefit crony capitalists.

Oct 18, 2018, 16:30 PM IST

Shatrughan Sinha asks all opposition leaders to unite to defeat BJP, targets Centre over Rafale deal

He said questions were being asked why an experienced company like the HAL was set aside and a new company got the contract for the Rafale deal.

Oct 16, 2018, 09:51 AM IST

Amid political row, Dassault Aviation says 'will deliver Rafale jets to India from 2019'

Amid the political controversy over Rafale deal with France, the Dassault Aviation has announced that it will deliver the fighter jets to India from 2019 and may see new orders in coming months, reported news agency Reuters.

Oct 15, 2018, 22:35 PM IST

Durga Puja 2018: Lucknow gets a Rafale-themed pandal, organisers pray for stronger IAF

"We want 'Maa Durga' to make our Indian Air Force (IAF) powerful and in clearing all the hurdles in getting the aircraft," says an organiser.

Oct 15, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi launches fresh attack over Rafale from HAL, says Modi government insulted PSU's patriotism

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that he would not allow the “temples of modern India” like HAL to be “destroyed”.

Oct 13, 2018, 19:21 PM IST

Congress never wanted to push defence manufacturing, says BJP

The BJP slammed the Congress on Friday over its allegations of corruption in the Rafale deal, saying that the party never wanted to push defence manufacturing in the country.

Oct 13, 2018, 00:19 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi to meet HAL employees in Bengaluru

The city police have allowed the party to conduct the meeting for about 90 minutes from 3:30 p.m onwards in the Square circle.

Oct 12, 2018, 23:31 PM IST

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi 'serial liar' amid Congress' allegations on Rafale deal

Responding to allegations levelled by Congress over the Rafale deal, Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday called Rahul Gandhi a 'serial liar' who's trying to twist the French media report.

Oct 12, 2018, 15:21 PM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds talks in France amid mounting Rafale deal 'cover-up' allegations

It is not yet known whether the Rafale deal was discussed by the two ministers.

Oct 12, 2018, 08:18 AM IST