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CJI criticises lawyers for filing defective review petitions in Rafale case

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said lawyers file petitions in the apex court registry and instead of removing the defects of the pleas, they go to media for wide publicity

'Nothing stronger' than inter-governmental agreement: France on Rafale deal

The French government's strong assertion comes a day after the much-awaited CAG report on the controversy-hit Rafale deal

More questions on Rafale

CAG report must serve as the basis for further discussion

Modi govt's Rafale fighter jet deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA's: CAG report

The CAG report on Rafale fighter jet deal drew sharp political responses across parties

Rahul should apologise, withdraw allegations on Rafale deal, says BJP

Rahul Gandhi also renewed the demand for a joint parliamentary committee to probe the Rafale deal

Govt argument on price, delivery of Rafale demolished: Rahul on CAG report

The only reason for the new deal is to give Rs 30,000 crore to industrialist Anil Ambani, the Congress chief alleged

CAG questions accuracy of benchmark pricing in air defence acquisitions

Says methodology leads to delay, awarding lowest bidder unsuitable for hi-tech assets

20% discount on Eurofighter by EADS had 'factual inaccuracies': MoD to CAG

In July 2014, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) had offered the discount and also proposed enhancing the transfer of technology process.

Shot in the arm for govt as CAG says new Rafale deal better than UPA's

The auditor's report allows the government to defend itself against the corruption charges, but is unlikely to end debate about the deal amid news reports featuring leaked documents

CAG report on Rafale deal exposes Opposition's lies, says Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley, who returned from US last week after medical treatment, said: '2016 versus 2007 terms - lower price, faster delivery, better maintenance, lower escalation'

CAG report raises concern over Rafale deal not having sovereign guarantee

In the 2015 offer with the present government, the French vendor did not furnish any financial and performance bank guarantees, the report stated

Full text: CAG's press release on 'Capital Acquisition in Indian Air Force'

Here is the full text of the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on Capital Acquisition in Indian Air Force

NDA's Rafale deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA's 2007 offer: CAG report

The report gives much relief to the Modi government, which has been facing fervent attacks by the Congress over the fighter jet deal.

Modi acted Ambani's middleman in Rafale deal, committed 'treason': Rahul

Gandhi released to the media an email dated March 28, 2015 purportedly written by Airbus executive Nicolas Chamussy to three recipients with the subject line "Ambani"

Jaitley slams Cong for peddling lies on Rafale to save 'sinking dynasty'

Stating that the contagion effect of falsehood is fairly large, Jaitley said the lies spread by the Congress have spread to other colleagues in the "Mahajhootbandhan"

Email, MoU cited by Rahul not related to Rafale deal: Reliance Defence

Reliance Defence on Tuesday said the "proposed MoU" mentioned in a purported email cited by Congress president Rahul Gandhi in his fresh allegations on the Rafale deal was a reference to its cooperation with Airbus Helicopter and had "no connection" with the fighter jet contract. Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "treason" and violating the Official Secrets Act by acting as Anil Ambani's "middleman" in the Rafale jet contract, citing an email to claim the businessman was aware of the deal days before India and France signed it. "Purported email being referred by the Congress Party is regarding the discussion between Airbus and Reliance Defence regarding Civil & Defence Helicopter Programs under 'Make in India'," a Reliance Defence spokesperson said in a statement. Gandhi released to the media an email dated March 28, 2015 purportedly written by Airbus executive Nicolas Chamussy to three recipients with the subject line "Ambani". He claimed the email showed .

Rafale row highlights: BJP calls Rahul shameless for 'treason' charge on PM

In the past few days, several media reports have kicked up a storm over aspects of the Rafale deal

Rafale deal: BJP says Rahul's charges against Modi height of shamelessness

Gandhi has alleged that Modi acted as a 'middleman' for Anil Ambani in the Rafale jet deal and accused the prime minister of 'treason'

Rafale deal row: Modi acted as a middleman for Anil Ambani, claims Rahul

The Congress president also rejected the Comptroller and Auditor General report on the Rafale deal

Rafale row: Govt rejects 'conflict of interest' charge against CAG Mehrishi

The development comes a day after the Congress party accused Mehrishi of committing 'gross impropriety' by auditing the Rafale deal