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The apex court rejected the pleas which sought lodging of an FIR and a court-monitored probe alleging irregularities in the deal, in which both India and France have entered into an inter-governmental agreement (IGA).

Supreme Court gives clean chit to govt on Rafale jet deal

The verdict also came as a breather for Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group that has come under attack from the Congress for...

15 Dec 2018 6:20 AM IST

PM Modi said that Congress has forgotten all courtesies and it is all being done under Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Congress fortress of Rae Bareli to host Modi tomorrow

Sonia Gandhi has not visited her constituency, Rae Bareli, since April.

15 Dec 2018 1:14 AM IST

IPS officer Rajiv Jain was on Saturday appointed as the new chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) while Anil Dhasmana will head external intelligence agency RAW.

I&B, RAW chiefs get six-month extension

Sources claimed the government decided to grant six-month extension to both the officers in view of the Lok Sabha polls...

15 Dec 2018 1:10 AM IST

The delegation requested Indian High Commissioner to the UK to convey their concerns to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee. (Photo: File)

No work in Parliament for fourth consecutive day

Both the Houses were adjourned for the day amid sparring between the treasury and the opposition benches on the issue.

15 Dec 2018 12:59 AM IST

He (Rahul Gandhi) crossed all limits of propriety, decency and probity in public life by almost condemning the Supreme Court. What does he mean? Is he above the Supreme Court? Union Law Minister and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad asked. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul crossed limits of propriety, decency by almost condemning SC:...

Ravi Shankar Prasad said SC had 'exposed lies' of Rahul Gandhi which he has been using to attack 'honest and popular'...

14 Dec 2018 8:41 PM IST

Asked if she would be open to an alliance with Congress and National Conference, Mehbooba Mufti said, We had never thought we would ally with the BJP. Now, an alliance with the Congress and NC depends on the need of the hour. (Photo: ANI)

Had alliance with BJP knowing it will be suicidal: PDP chief Mehbooba...

Mufti said when PDP entered into tie-up with BJP to form government in J&K, it was expected that PM Modi will reach out...

14 Dec 2018 8:30 PM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will also attend the swearing-in ceremony, Congress Legislature Party leader Ashok Gehlot told party MLAs in Jaipur. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Gehlot to be sworn in as Rajasthan CM on December 17

Sachin Pilot will also be sworn in as deputy chief minister on the same day.

14 Dec 2018 8:17 PM IST

Prashant Kishor (Photo: PTI)

No reason for alarm, BJP fared well sans Ram temple, can do again:...

Kishor's comments come three days after the BJP was defeated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

14 Dec 2018 8:12 PM IST

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)

PM, Anil Ambani names will come up if JPC probes Rafale deal: Rahul

Supreme Court on Friday dismissed pleas challenging deal between India and France for procurement of 36 Rafale jets.

14 Dec 2018 8:04 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami (Photo: Asian Age)

TN demands withdrawal of Dam Safety Bill by the Centre

Tamil Nadu's serious concerns' have not at all been addressed by the union Government.

14 Dec 2018 7:57 PM IST

I had answered queries raised by the commission, including from the admission (of J Jayalalithaa). It will not be appropriate for me to comment now, Radhakrishnan said. (Photo: File)

TN health secy J Radhakrishnan appears before panel probing Jaya's...

The Commission of Inquiry, is probing the circumstances leading to death of late CM J Jayalalithaa.

14 Dec 2018 7:36 PM IST

After consuming the prasad, people started vomiting and began writhing with stomach pain, police said. (Photo: ANI)

6 dead after eating prasad in Karnataka's Chamrajnagar

District Health Officer said it was suspected that poison might have got mixed with 'prasad', resulting in tragic...

14 Dec 2018 7:24 PM IST