Rafale fighter jet deal

'Proud to see all 36...': French envoy after last Rafale lands on Indian soil

The Indian Air Force has got last of the 36 Rafales fighter jet delivered by French aviation giant Dassault. 

Dec 15, 2022, 15:39 PM IST

Supreme Court's verdict on Rafale a 'vindication' of Manohar Parrikar's clean politics: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

"This verdict once again proves to the people of Goa and India about how clean Parrikar`s image was. I do not know what to say about Rahul Gandhi, but Manohar Parrikar was clean, both as the chief minister of Goa and Defence Minister," Goa CM Pramod Sawant said. 

Nov 15, 2019, 16:21 PM IST

Rafale a game-changer, controversy created for political gains: Ex-IAF Chief BS Dhanoa

The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition seeking a probe into the Rafale deal. Justice SK Kaul while reading the judgement said that the review petition, challenging its 2018 order, is without merit. The top court dismissed a plea seeking lodging of an FIR to probe the Rafale deal inked with Dassault Aviation.

Nov 14, 2019, 16:55 PM IST

SC rejects petitions seeking review of clean chit to NDA govt in Rafale fighter jet deal

Reading out the judgement, Justice SK Kaul said, ''There are no grounds to order an FIR and that the court cannot initiate a "roving and fishing inquiry". 

Nov 14, 2019, 11:16 AM IST

Clean chit to PM Narendra Modi in Rafale deal case: Will SC review its decision?

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its verdict on a batch of petitions seeking a review of its earlier judgement giving a clean chit to the Narendra Modi government in the Rafale fighter jet deal case with French firm Dassault Aviation.

Nov 14, 2019, 07:41 AM IST

No political interference in settling tax dispute involving Anil Ambani's firm: France

Embassy of |France rejected Le Monde report of favourable tax concessions to Anil Ambani's firm.

Apr 13, 2019, 20:45 PM IST

No link between reported tax waiver to Anil Ambani's firm and Rafale deal: MoD

The MoD has denied any link between reported tax waiver to Anil Ambani's firm and Rafale deal.

Apr 13, 2019, 18:31 PM IST

SC to hear petitions seeking review of its Rafale verdict today

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear the review petitions in an open court.

Mar 06, 2019, 07:48 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejects report of PMO interference in Rafale deal, calls it 'motivated'

Speaking in Lok Sabha over the issue, Nirmala Sitharaman called the report motivated.

Feb 08, 2019, 12:57 PM IST

MoD's dissent note on Rafale had nothing to do with its pricing: Ex-Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar

G Mohan Kumar was the Defence Secretary at the time of rafale negotiations in 2015.

Feb 08, 2019, 11:51 AM IST

Dassault Aviation welcomes decision of Supreme Court on Rafale fighter jet deal

In a major relief to the Modi government, the apex court made the announcement, sparking bitter exchanges between the BJP and the Congress.

Dec 14, 2018, 21:45 PM IST

At all-party meet, PM Narendra Modi reaches out to Opposition, says ready to discuss all issues

The winter session of Parliament is scheduled to commence from Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2018, 13:53 PM IST

Look at facts, not tweets: French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler on Rafale deal

Alexandre Ziegler is the Ambassador of France to India.

Nov 29, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

Daal mein kuchh kala hai: Ex PM Manmohan Singh on Rafale deal

Dr Singh said that the Modi govt has been deliberately ignoring the demand for a JPC probe into the Rafale deal.

Nov 21, 2018, 16:00 PM IST

Amid Congress-BJP war over Rafale jets, Supreme Court to examine pricing details submitted by Centre

The Modi government recently filed in the top court the sensitive pricing details of the 36 Rafale jets in a sealed cover.

Nov 14, 2018, 08:09 AM IST

IAF will get first Rafale jets in September 2019: Dassault CEO Eric Trappier

Dassault CEO has categorically rubbished kickback allegations made by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

Nov 13, 2018, 12:17 PM IST

Ram temple, not farmers, is BJP's top priority: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar had earlier targeted PM Modi over Rafale fighter jet deal.

Nov 13, 2018, 09:10 AM IST

Price of Rafale aircraft a 'national secret': Rahul Gandhi mocks Narendra Modi government

Congress has waged a war against the Modi govt over the controversial Rafale fighter deal.

Nov 11, 2018, 07:29 AM IST

Reliance calls Rahul Gandhi's fresh allegations against Anil Ambani false

There is, however, no reaction from the government or the BJP yet on the fresh charges, though they have previously rejected all allegations over the Rafale deal.

Nov 02, 2018, 23:48 PM IST