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Controversy over Rafale motivated, baseless: Nirmala Sitharaman

'The allegations are motivated and baseless. The government has bought the Rafale aircraft on better terms,' Sitharaman said

Controversy over Rafale motivated, baseless: Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:19 PM IST

Can't reveal price of Rafale jets for sake of national security: Sitharaman

"Rafale is a classic example of inter-governmental agreement to help our air forces," said the Union Minister

Can't reveal price of Rafale jets for sake of national security: Sitharaman
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:19 PM IST

Sitharaman defends 36 Rafale jets buy, says IAF infra didn't allow for more

Sitharaman also said that India was willing to consider BECA and had asked the US government for its text

Sitharaman defends 36 Rafale jets buy, says IAF infra didn't allow for more
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:19 PM IST

Defence minister Sitharaman issues 5-point rebuttal of Rafale accusations

In April 2011, the IAF ruled out four fighters, leaving only the Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale in the fray

Defence minister Sitharaman issues 5-point rebuttal of Rafale accusations
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:15 PM IST

MoD rebuts Rafale charges, says UPA signed 'confidentiality agreement'

The ministry statement indicated today that supplying details would reveal the Rafale's capabilities, compromising operational secrecy

MoD rebuts Rafale charges, says UPA signed 'confidentiality agreement'
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:13 PM IST

Rahul vs Modi: Congress and BJP fight over Rafale deal in Lok Sabha

Former Defence Minister AK Antony rubbishes Centre's claim of secrecy clause in the deal while Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad terms Rahul Gandhi's allegations "falsehood".

Rahul vs Modi: Congress and BJP fight over Rafale deal in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:12 PM IST

India wants to know Rafale details, don't hide and conceal: Cong to govt

Congress list a series of questions for the government, including on the price, the secrecy surrounding the deal and government's silence on the issue

India wants to know Rafale details, don't hide and conceal: Cong to govt
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:12 PM IST

Congress slaps privilege motion against Modi for 'misleading' LS on Rafale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech endorsed Defence Minister Sitharaman's claims, which contradicted the earlier replies of his Minister of State for Defence in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Congress slaps privilege motion against Modi for 'misleading' LS on Rafale
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:08 PM IST

'Rafale scam' a direct deal between Modi and failed industrialist: Congress

Congress also alleges PMO connived in Choksi's escape

'Rafale scam' a direct deal between Modi and failed industrialist: Congress
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:08 PM IST

Govt sources reject HAL ex-chief's claim that 126-Rafale deal was on track

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that HAL is incapable of building the advanced Rafale fighter

Govt sources reject HAL ex-chief's claim that 126-Rafale deal was on track
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:08 PM IST

We don't know what was Hollande's compulsion: BJP on Rafale claim

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that no prime minister of India had been spoken of in a manner Gandhi did about Modi

We don't know what was Hollande's compulsion: BJP on Rafale claim
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:07 PM IST

Congress, BJP trade barbs after Hollande's statement on Rafale deal

Rahul: PM should come clean, form JPC to probe deal; Prasad: I can understand your pain

Congress, BJP trade barbs after Hollande's statement on Rafale deal
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:07 PM IST

Rs 300 bn given to man with 'no skill' in making aircraft: Rahul Gandhi

His attack came as part of a continued onslaught on the Modi government over Rafale deal

Rs 300 bn given to man with 'no skill' in making aircraft: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 7:07 PM IST

PM Modi personally managed the Rafale deal; now hiding a scam: Rahul Gandhi

Congress alleged that the price of the jets being paid by the NDA govt is higher than what was finalised by the UPA govt

PM Modi personally managed the Rafale deal; now hiding a scam: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 6:41 PM IST

Modi, Ambani jointly carried out surgical strike on defence forces: Rahul

The opposition party has been accusing the government of choosing Reliance Defence over state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to benefit the private firm

Modi, Ambani jointly carried out surgical strike on defence forces: Rahul
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 6:41 PM IST

Accept Hollande's claim on Rafale or state that he is lying: Rahul to Modi

He also claimed that various defence ministers of the NDA government have been lying to protect Modi

Accept Hollande's claim on Rafale or state that he is lying: Rahul to Modi
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 6:41 PM IST

Rafale deal: How much does it cost and other questions govt should answer

Defence analyst Ajai Shukla has unpacked what the various statements on the deal mean and what it might cost the Indian taxpayer

Rafale deal: How much does it cost and other questions govt should answer
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 6:36 PM IST

Modi paying Rs 11 bn extra per Rafale jet, while army begs for money: Rahul

Narendra Modi government has signed a deal with France based Dassault Aviation to purchase 36 Rafale jets

Modi paying Rs 11 bn extra per Rafale jet, while army begs for money: Rahul
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 6:33 PM IST

IAF chief Dhanoa 'resurrects' his former squadron to receive the Rafale

On Tuesday, at a solemn ceremony in Ambala, Dhanoa formally "resurrected" Number 17 Squadron, also known as the "Golden Arrows", which was retired from the active list five years ago

IAF chief Dhanoa 'resurrects' his former squadron to receive the Rafale
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 6:33 PM IST

Rajnath Singh discusses defence with Macron before Rafale handover ceremony

Arrangements have also been made for a traditional Indian Shastra Puja, or weapons' worship which forms part of Dussehra celebrations

Rajnath Singh discusses defence with Macron before Rafale handover ceremony
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 6:33 PM IST