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The apex court had issued criminal contempt notice to Gandhi for his "chowkidar chor hai" remark on Modi, which the apex court said was "incorrectly attributed" to it. (Photo: File)

Rahul replies to contempt notice issued to him by the SC

The counsel mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and said they be allowed to file a reply.

29 Apr 2019 11:51 AM

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rafale deal, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that an inquiry will be ordered on it if Congress returns to power after the Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

As soon as Cong comes to power, inquiry will be ordered in Rafale: Rahul to PM

Rahul also claimed that the BJP has done 'step motherly treatment towards Amethi'.

22 Apr 2019 3:01 PM

Reacting on Gandhi’s reply in Supreme Court, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, 'His credibility has taken a beating.' (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Rahul 'liar of first order': BJP after he expresses regret in SC on Rafale remarks

'I feel sorry that President of a national party like Congress depends only on falsehood', said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

22 Apr 2019 2:40 PM

Apex court dents govt’s Rafale ‘clean chit’ claim

The top court has now demolished the govt’s case of seeking privilege, and will fix a date to hear the petition to review its own December finding.

12 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

Gandhi has been repeatedly daring Modi to debate with him on issues of national security, especially the Rafale fighter jets deal, asserting that when it happens, the truth will be out in the open. (Photo: Twitter | @INCCongress)

‘Scared to debate' on Rafale, demonetisation, Nirav Modi: Rahul dares PM Modi

The BJP has scoffed at the idea and described the Congress chief as an ignorant politician.

09 Apr 2019 2:53 PM

Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader and MP K Kavitha (pic) on Friday asserted that her party is not B-team of either Congress or BJP and would fight the Lok Sabha elections on the issues concerning people of Telangana. (Photo: ANI)

BJP, Congress two sides of same coin, TRS not anyone’s B-team: K Kavitha

Kavitha also lambasted BJP and Congress and claimed that they did not pay heed to any issue pertaining to Telangana.

15 Mar 2019 5:46 PM

SC reserves order on govt objections in Rafale leak case

Justice Joseph countered the AG saying that Section 22 of the RTI Act gave it an overriding effect over the Official Secrets Act.

15 Mar 2019 2:12 AM

Taking a swipe at Attorney General K K Venugopal's fresh remark on Rafale documents, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said on Saturday that from 'stolen documents' they became 'photocopied documents' as the 'thief' may have returned them. (Photo: File)

"Thief returned papers": Chidambaram mocks Centre over Rafale papers

Chidambaram's jibe came a day after the attorney general said that the Rafale documents were not stolen from the Defence Ministry.

09 Mar 2019 1:35 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the public meeting in Jamnagar on a two-day visit to Gujarat. (Photo: ANI/ twitter)

Why do some people still want to question forces? Modi in Gujarat

'Please use common sense', said PM Modi. He stated if IAF had Rafale today, the situation would have been different.

04 Mar 2019 1:51 PM

Earlier, SC had dismissed all petitions seeking court-monitored probe into Rafale fighter jet deal with France, saying that there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the deal. (Representational image)

SC to hear Rafale review petition in open court

Earlier the top court said that it was not its job to go into the issue of pricing of Rafale fighter planes.

26 Feb 2019 6:46 PM

The five-day mega event began on a somber note, a day after two aircraft of Surya Kiran, Indian Air Force (IAF)'s aerobatics team, collided mid-air, killing a pilot and injuring two others who ejected to safety. (Photo: ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman invites investors to capitalize at Aero India 2019

In inaugural remarks, Sitharaman made a strong pitch for 'Make in India' and referred to a slew of govt initiatives.

20 Feb 2019 12:52 PM

The Rahul Gandhi's comments praising Gadkari came in the wake of various other Congress leaders lauding the Gadkari for his recent statements they view as a swipe at the BJP leadership.(Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Gadkari only one in BJP with some guts, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi complimented Nitin Gadkari for his remarks that 'one who cannot take care of home, cannot manage the country

04 Feb 2019 5:25 PM

Mallikarjun Kharge eyes suo moto PAC debate on Rafale

In the 22-member PAC, the BJP is in majority with 12 MPs and there is one member each of its allies, Shiv Sena and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

19 Dec 2018 12:25 AM

Some people believe that Rafale would seal the fate of this government while others feel this is not an issue over which people are likely to vote in 2019.

Rafale not Bofors, little impact likely in 2019

The Rafale issue can’t put the Modi government in deep trouble, though it has the potential of giving some anxious moments for the government.

10 Nov 2018 6:46 AM

Supreme Court seeks Rafale cost, offset partner details

After perusing the note, the bench allowed the contents of the note to be furnished to the counsel for the petitioners and the petitioners-in-person.

01 Nov 2018 12:53 AM

The report "The Manifold Travails of the Indian Air Force" argues that Indian air dominance is vital for deterrence and stability in Southern Asia, and for preserving the strategic balance in the Indo Pacific region.

In India’s defence

The first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is scheduled to roll out of the Kochi shipyard only by 2021-23, almost eight years late.

14 Oct 2018 1:26 AM

Rafale-like rows lower nation’s esteem: Raha

According to him, the political dogfight over the defence deal has tarnish-ed the country’s image before the world.

15 Sep 2018 12:25 AM

The Rafale is a beautiful aircraft which will give India "unprecedented" combat capabilities, the Indian Air Force said Wednesday amid escalating controversy over the Rs 58,000 crore deal. (Photo: AP)

'Rafale will give India unprecedented combat capabilities'

S B Deo also said those criticising the Rafale deal must understand the laid down norms and procurement procedure.

05 Sep 2018 2:03 PM

'I am asking these questions as his misadventure is impairing national interest and I hope Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party would respond immediately,' Finance Minister Arun Jaitley wrote on Facebook. (Photo: ANI)

Every word in Cong's allegation on Rafale pricing 'factually false': Jaitley

Jaitley accused Cong of 'peddling untruth' on Rafale, saying 'false campaign' was seriously compromising national security.

29 Aug 2018 2:46 PM

Congress peddling untruth on Rafale, compromising national security: Jaitley

Rahul Gandhi quoted a price of Rs 700 crore per aircraft in Delhi and Karnataka in April and May this year.

29 Aug 2018 1:33 PM

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