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‘I would like to say categorically that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi never interfered in deals and procurement. AgustaWestland was selected after the evaluation was done by a team of officials,’ said former Defence Minister AK Antony. (Photo: PTI)

‘Sonia, Rahul never obstructed any defence deals’: AK Antony

Echoing similar sentiments, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal added that Congress party does not trust any investigating agency now.

31 Dec 2018 4:58 PM

Kumar's remarks came a day after Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh told Delhi court that the alleged AgustaWestland middleman, Christian Michel named a ‘Mrs Gandhi’ during interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Sonia being subjected to media trial through selective leaks: Ashwani Kumar

‘It is very unfortunate that attempts are being made to tarnish her reputation,’ said Cong leader Ashwani Kumar.

31 Dec 2018 12:24 PM

ED has asked to ban Michel’s lawyer’s access to him. It has alleged that he is being tutored from outside. (Photo: File)

AgustaWestland case: Christian Michel names Sonia Gandhi during ED probe

The court has sent the alleged middleman Michel to 7-day ED custody.

29 Dec 2018 3:34 PM

Rajeev Saxena, director of two Dubai-based filed application through his advocate before Special Judge Arvind Kumar, saying he was anticipating arrest. (Photo: File)

VVIP Chopper case: Dubai-based accused moves for anticipatory bail

Co-accused and alleged middleman Christian James Michel, a British national, was extradited from Dubai to India earlier this month.

17 Dec 2018 6:56 PM

Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal. (Photo: ANI)

11 fugitive criminals extradited to India in last 3 years: Centre

: India signed extradition treaties with 50 countries and entered into extradition arrangements with 10 more, claims Centre.

13 Dec 2018 6:14 PM

AgustaWestland case: Michel used more than 10 numbers for India contacts

Michel, who is a citizen of the United Kingdom, was brought to India on December 4 following his extradition by the UAE in connection with the case.

10 Dec 2018 5:11 AM

Christian Michel James was questioned by the CBI through the night. (Photo: ANI)

AgustaWestland: BJP and Congress spar over helping corrupt

A Delhi court sent Mr Michel to five-day CBI custody.

07 Dec 2018 4:07 AM

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received EUR 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland. (Photo: File)

India hasn't received official communication from UAE on Michel extradition: sources

A Dubai court ordered the extradition of the British national in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers deal case.

19 Sep 2018 7:09 PM

Former Air Force Chief S P Tyagi. (Photo: File)

Former IAF chief S P Tyagi, others granted bail in VVIP chopper scam

Special judge Arvind Kumar asked Tyagi and others to furnish a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh with one surety of the like amount.

12 Sep 2018 11:57 AM

The CBI had filed a chargesheet against retired Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi, former Air Marshal Gujral and 10 others in the case. (Photo: File)

AgustaWestland case: Delhi court grants bail to ex-Air Marshal

Ex-Air Marshal Jaspal Singh Gujral was granted bail on a bond of Rs 2 lakhs but directed not to leave the country without permission.

20 Dec 2017 1:36 PM

A file photo of AgustaWestland (AW101) VVIP Airforce Helicopter.

Enforcement Directorate seeks extradition of Italian middleman

The global police informed the CBI, nodal agency for Interpol in India, of his detention.

05 Oct 2017 2:56 AM

The Enforcement Directorate chargesheeted two Dubai-based firms and one of their directors in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal related money laundering case. (Photo: File)

VVIP chopper case: ED chargsheets Dubai-based Director, others

Both the companies chargesheeted by ED have also been chargesheeted by under various sections of the PMLA.

13 Sep 2017 9:13 PM

Agusta deal: Supreme Court no to probe on media role

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi opposed another petition filed by Swaraj Abhiyan for a probe into Augusta chopper deal.

11 Mar 2017 1:30 AM

Former IAF chief S P Tyagi. (Photo: PTI)

AgustaWestland chopper scam: Delhi HC to hear CBI's plea against bail to Tyagi

The agency had alleged that he could ‘hamper’ its probe and ‘alert’ other accused if he remained out of custody.

03 Jan 2017 1:20 PM

It is reliably learnt that the CBI may soon start questioning, including senior Congress leaders who held important portfolios during the UPA-2 regime. (Photo: PTI/File)

New leads spark fresh probe in AgustaWestland deal case

The 226-page court ruling mentioned names of several Congress leaders, primarily in communication between the middlemen.

29 Dec 2016 2:15 AM

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha. (Photo: PTI)

Accusations against Tyagi in chopper scam dented our image: IAF chief Raha

Former IAF chief S P Tyagi was arrested in the chopper scam case and got bail on Monday.

26 Dec 2016 7:54 PM

The CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) have named James Christian Michel in the case involving alleged payment of illegal kickbacks in the deal.

Chopper scam: Michel claims pressure on him to blame Oppn

Former Indian Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi was on Saturday sent to judicial custody till December 30.

18 Dec 2016 12:31 PM

Ousted Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry (Photo: PTI)

To connect me with chopper scam slanderous, malicious: Tata Group director Singh

Vijay Singh vehemently denied ousted Cyrus Mistry's allegations of having played a key role in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper scam.

12 Dec 2016 8:58 AM

Wrap-up: Blast from the past

Ex-IAF chief Tyagi arrested in AgustaWestland case.

11 Dec 2016 7:14 AM

Chopper scam: Ex-IAF chief blames Manmohan Singh’s office for irregularities

Tyagi, who retired in 2007, was questioned by the CBI extensively in the past in this case.

10 Dec 2016 5:45 PM

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