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It is clear that there need be no middleman in a government-to-government deal but the latest revelation raises questions about the very claim the government had advanced. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Clear the air on Rafales

The government will have to consider instituting an investigation by a credible agency or even a judicial commission

08 Apr 2021 4:28 AM

The report said as AFA inspectors combed through Dassault accounts in 2017, they raised an eyebrow when they came across an item expenditure costing 508,925 euros entered under the heading gifts to clients. (Photo: PTI)

French Portal: 1Million Euros gifted to middleman for Dassault

CBI and ED are investigating Defsys Solutions run by Sushen Gupta in the AgustaWestland case

06 Apr 2021 4:08 AM

An Indian Air Force Rafale jet flies over Leh, the joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh bordering China. — AFP photo

Rafale manufacturer violated offset clause: CAG

Dassault Aviation is the manufacturer of Rafale jets and MBDA provided missiles Meteor, MICA and SCALP for the fighter jet

24 Sep 2020 12:46 PM

The apex court dismissed the pleas seeking review of the December 14, 2018 verdict in which it had said that there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets. (Photo: File)

Rahul say sorry: Amit Shah calls Rafale verdict befitting reply to Congress

During the protests, the opposition parties disrupted the proceedings of both houses of Parliament for days together.

14 Nov 2019 4:41 PM

The first four planes will, however, arrive in India only in May 2020.

India and France: Enduring, reliable partners

India undoubtedly needs all its energies, resources and friends to fight on these two separate fronts.

04 Sep 2019 1:28 AM

The Rafale team sits in a building complex in Saint Cloud suburb of Paris and the police there is investigating the case. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Indian Air Force Rafale office broken into in France

Government sources said the IAF has already briefed the Defence Ministry in this regard and French police authorities are probing the case.

22 May 2019 4:48 PM

Lockheed, which has a longstanding relationship of 25 years in India, unveiled the F-21 during the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February, saying it will address the Indian Air Force’s unique requirements. (Representational Image)

Will not sell F-21 jet to anyone if deal with India is finalised: Lockheed Martin

The Indo-US defence ties are on an upswing and both New Delhi and Washington have said they are committed to expanding it further.

14 May 2019 8:32 AM

At the event, Chavan claimed that Dassault Aviation had promised the former UPA government to transfer the technology to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited or HAL. (Representational Image)

Ajit Doval 'pressured' govt to increase price of Rafale: Prithviraj Chavan

'NSA Ajit Doval pressured the government to increase the price of aircraft by 3.2 billion,' Chavan said.

02 Apr 2019 9:26 AM

The Congress has claimed that the cost of 36 Rafale aircraft finalised by the Modi dispensation was higher than that negotiated by the previous UPA government. (Photo: File)

‘Enough proof to prosecute PM’: Rahul Gandhi renews attack over Rafale row

Leading the party’s charge, Rahul Gandhi alleged 'the trail of corruption' in the Rafale fighter jet deal 'begins and ends with' Modi.

07 Mar 2019 8:30 AM

Congress has been accusing Modi-led government of extending the benefit to the industrialist Anil Ambani by fixing an overpriced deal of Rafale jets. (Photo: ANI)

'There is no scandal with Rafale': Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier

Trappier said, 'we had the request for 36 aircraft and we are going to deliver it. If India wants more, we will be pleased to deliver'.

20 Feb 2019 5:02 PM

Falcon 2000S - Aero India 2019. (Photo: File)

Dassault Aviation reinforces Falcon presence in Indian market

The Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000S, recently certified by EASA and the FAA for low visibility approaches down to 100 feet.

19 Feb 2019 11:45 AM

Without disclosing the pricing details in absolute terms, the CAG found overall that the price of seven items were higher than the UPA one, three were the same and four were lower. (Representational image)

NDA’s Rafale deal is 2.8 per cent cheaper than UPA’s: CAG

This saved 17 per cent in the India-specific enhancement cost of the Rafale jets.

14 Feb 2019 2:00 AM

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said government did not buy 90 more aircraft needed by Air Force and paid Rs 186 crore more to Dassault for 13 India-specific enhancements in the MMRCA. (Photo: ANI)

‘Dassault laughing all the way to bank’: P Chidambaram's dig on Rafale

P Chidambaram said NDA government gave 'windfall' to Dassault by paying more per aircraft.

18 Jan 2019 7:02 PM

‘We are not questioning the Air Force Chief, we are humbly requesting the Army and Air Force to stay out Rafale debate,’ Congress leader P Chidambaram said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

‘Stay out of Rafale debate’: P Chidambaram to Army, Air Force heads

Chidambaram was referring to Air Chief Marshal’s comments where he said, Rafale took a long time to come.

21 Dec 2018 3:46 PM

‘We had very fruitful talks. We closely looked at all the aspects of our mutual ties,’ said Indian External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: File)

India, France hold talks on deepening bilateral ties

Noting that foundation of India and France relations is based on ‘mutual trust’, Swaraj said both countries are looking to strengthen ties.

15 Dec 2018 3:36 PM

Anil Ambani welcomes Supreme Court order on Rafale

There was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the procurement of the 36 Rafale fighter aircraft from France, says SC.

14 Dec 2018 12:30 PM

The three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, Justice SK Kaul and KM Joseph of the apex court heard petitioners and the government lawyers before reserving the verdict in the case. (Photo: File)

SC verdict on petitions for court-monitored CBI probe on Rafale today

The apex court on November 14 had reserved its judgment in the case.

14 Dec 2018 10:18 AM

Rafale fighter is a twin-engine Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) manufactured by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation. (Representational Image)

Will probe be ordered in multi-billion dollar Rafale deal? SC verdict tomorrow

The Centre has defended the deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets and opposed public disclosure of the pricing details.

13 Dec 2018 7:37 PM

Modi’s authority to ink Rafale deal questioned at SC hearing

The matter of 36 Rafale planes had never gone to the IAF.

15 Nov 2018 11:12 AM

Dassault Aviation Chief Executive Officer Eric Trappier emphasised that the deal was 'clean' and IAF was happy with it. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'I don't lie, we chose Ambani ourselves': Dassault CEO Eric Trappier

Dassault CEO Eric Trappier also said that he has decreased the price of 36 Rafale jets by 9 per cent.

13 Nov 2018 12:27 PM

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