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‘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

The House has been witnessing disruptions over a range of issues, including protests by the Congress which is demanding a joint parliamentary committee probe on the Rafale deal. (Photo: File/AP)

Lok Sabha to take up triple talaq bill for discussion on Dec 27

Under the proposed law, giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void; will attract jail term of three years for husband.

20 Dec 2018 6:23 PM

The Congress has over the past few months alleged irregularities in 36 fighter jet Rafale Deal and claimed that govt is buying them at price much higher than that was being negotiated by previous govt. (Representational Image)

Air Chief Marshal hails SC's order, says IAF badly needs Rafale

‘Rafale is always a need for the Air Force.’ Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa.

20 Dec 2018 3:38 PM

AIADMK MPs hold placards in protest against the construction of Megadatu dam across Cauvery River in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Rafale, Cauvery ruckus stalls Parliament again

Home minister Rajnath Singh added that the government was ready to discuss any issue demanded by the Opposition, including the Rafale deal.

20 Dec 2018 2:51 AM

BJP president Manoj Tiwari with party supporters during a protest against Congress president Rahul Gandhi over the alleged scam in Rafale deal outside the AICC office in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

BJP leaders detained for protest near Congress office

The protesters had assembled at the Vigyan Bhavan and raised slogans against the Congress and its president.

20 Dec 2018 1:29 AM

The Rafale deal is among the largest government defence contracts in history and plausible suspicion of wrongdoing has been raised, especially by Congress president Rahul Gandhi. (Representational image)

House panel should examine Rafale deal

A probe by a parliamentary committee will help to fill gaps and further our understanding.

20 Dec 2018 12:01 AM

‘We do not know if (any) other thing is cooking…no single party in country has the courage or stamina to take on prime minister Modi or the BJP,’ party general secretary Ram Madhav. (Photo: PTI | File)

BJP mocks at DMK’s Rahul for PM pitch, says post not vacant

Cong general secretary Ram Madhav said Congress and other opposition parties were forming alliance by ‘propagating lies’ over Rafale deal.

18 Dec 2018 6:52 PM

As slogan shouting by the AIADMK and DMK members continued in the Well of the House, Naidu adjourned the House till 2pm. (Photo: AP | File)

RS disrupted for 5th day over Rafale, Cauvery issues

AIADMK and DMK -- trooped into Well, carrying placards and shouting slogans against construction of dam on Cauvery.

18 Dec 2018 4:02 PM

The apex court had said there is no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the procurement of 36 fighter jets from France. (Representational Image)

3 BJP MPs move notice of breach of privilege against Rahul Gandhi

They alleged that he spoke ‘falsehood’ and ‘misled the House’ over Rafale Deal deal in his speech during a debate in July.

17 Dec 2018 7:21 PM

‘Rahul Gandhi should reveal his source of information,’ Union minister Smriti Irani said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Lies of Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal have been exposed’: Smriti Irani

‘The Congress has not only spread lies but has also tried to malign the Indian Air Force and the defence establishment,’ Smriti Irani said.

17 Dec 2018 3:43 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: AP)

Congress ‘bad loser’ on Rafale, says Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said that “having failed in their initial falsehood”, the Congress “is now manufacturing further lies about the judgment”.

17 Dec 2018 12:44 AM

Will request PAC to call AG, CAG: Mallikarjun Kharge

Sibal also lashed out at the government for not reading its own affidavits.

16 Dec 2018 5:15 AM

The issue of CAG and PAC was mentioned in paragraph 25 of judgement of SC which had held that there were no irregularities in procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France. (Photo: File | AP)

Correct ‘misrepresentation’ of CAG, PAC in Rafale verdict: Govt requests SC

Centre filed application in SC seeking correction in para in its judgement on Rafale verdict in which CAG, PAC were referred.

15 Dec 2018 5:40 PM

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said while SC has clearly exposed falsehood of Congress by giving clean chit to deal, the party is still persistent with their demand for a JPC probe. (Photo: PTI / File)

Congress ‘sabotaging’ country's security by opposing Rafale deal: Javadekar

Javadekar said Congress wants to stop the deal which will weaken security preparedness of the country.

15 Dec 2018 3:53 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

When asked if PDP will be part of grand alliance, the former CM of Jammu and Kashmir said although talks were taking place, her party was 'small player' to be considered. (Photo: ANI)

Like Rafale, hope BJP also waits for Babri Masjid verdict: Mehbooba Mufti

Mufti said like Rafale decision was welcomed, she hoped BJP will wait for decision on Babri Masjid and won't start pointing fingers at SC.

15 Dec 2018 11:40 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi maintained that there was massive corruption in contract and wondered why CAG report 'cited by SC' on it had not been shared with PAC of Parliament. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi sticks to his guns over Rafale jet deal

Both government and Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group have rejected Gandhi's allegations of any wrongdoing.

15 Dec 2018 7:46 AM

Noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan after the Supreme Court's verdict on Rafale probe, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Rafale deal: Political slugfest continues

Rajnath Singh said that the Congress president should apologise to the people of the country.

15 Dec 2018 7:39 AM

‘Honourable Supreme Court is correct in not interfering on the pricing decision of #Rafale.’ NCP chief Jayant Patil tweeted. (Photo: File)

‘Why fear JPC probe if your conscience is clean?' NCP to Centre on Rafale Deal

The Supreme Court rejected pleas seeking lodging of FIR and court-monitored probe alleging irregularities in Rs 58,000 crore deal.

14 Dec 2018 6:51 PM

‘If they (the BJP) have nothing to hide, I challenge Modi ji and his government to submit to a JPC probe which will question and go into the corruption in the defence deal,’ Cong spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.

After SC verdict, Cong challenges Modi govt for JPC probe into Rafale deal

SC cannot decide Rafale issue and alleged corruption in defence contract can be brought out only by JPC, says Randeep Surjewala.

14 Dec 2018 4:59 PM

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