Page 15 - Rafale Deal

SC to hold crucial hearing on pricing details of Rafale jets on Wednesday

The Centre has also said the Cabinet Committee on Security approval was secured before the deal was inked with France

Rafale row: Dassault CEO denies Rahul Gandhi's allegations of corruption

Rahul Gandhi, in a press conference on November 2, alleged that Dassault invested Rs 2.84 billion in a loss-making company promoted by Anil Ambani which was used to procure land in Nagpur

PM admitted to Rafale theft, locking deal without IAF consent in SC: Rahul

He also tagged a media report, alleging that the government in its affidavit before the Supreme Court has thrown up more 'wrongdoings' in the Rafale deal

Congress says dictated interviews, lies can't suppress Rafale scam

The nation needs a 'fair investigation' and not "doctored explanations" on the fighter jet deal, says Randeep Surjewala

It is time for the Prime Minister to explain the Rafale aircraft deal

The government must provide the answers

Rafale row: Govt submission to SC hints at shortcuts in decision-making

The 16-page submission makes it clear the government did not take the most basic steps that are fundamental to any procurement and which are spelt out in detail in the DPP-2013

Government hands over to petitioners document on Rafale decision process

The document was titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order'

Rafale row: MoD policy amendment did away with scrutiny of offset proposals

Most 'extras' in 36-Rafale contract were also specified in earlier tender

Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi for treating Rafale price as 'national secret'

Rahul Gandhi was reacting to a report by Business Standard to question why Modi government was treating the aircraft's price as a 'national secret'

IAF's 36 Rafale aircraft cost 40% more than Dassault's earlier offer

The first of a three-part series compares the Euro 7.85-billion deal to purchase 36 Rafale fighters with the aborted tender for 126 Rafale jets

Most 'extras' in 36-Rafale contract were also specified in earlier tender

The government has argued that India-specific enhancements have raised the Rafale's price, including helmet mounted sights, radar warning receiver, radio altimeter, Doppler radar and cold start

Amid Rafale heat, HAL says won't be offset partner to any aircraft maker

He said HAL's basic focus was on manufacturing of aircraft, helicopters, associated accessories and their repair and overhaul, and not in garnering offset business

Answer questions on Rafale: Opposition on Modi's 'vendors of lies' remark

Prime Minister Modi, while interacting with BJP booth workers had claimed that a number of politicians were like "lying-machines"

Rafale row: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi, says he's stalling country's growth

Party's Delhi chief asserts Rafale can exchange fuel for 3-4 days in the air, can even load weapons during the flight

More to it than meets the eye

Defence procurement has been bedevilled by controversy for decades, despite quality not being an issue

HAL unaware of government scrapping previous Rafale deal: Chairman

As the deal was a direct purchase by the government, the company cannot comment on the specifics of it, HAL chief said

Rafale deal: Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi also alleged that CBI chief Alok Verma was removed as he wanted to investigate the deal

Rafale row: Yechury hails SC order, says deal prime example of corruption

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre for pricing details of the 36 Rafale jets India is buying from France in a sealed cover within 10 days

Rafale deal: SC seeks pricing details of 36 fighters from Centre

On October 10, SC stated it would not get into 'the issue of pricing or the question of technical suitability' of the French fighter

Rafale deal: SC asks Centre to file affidavit on pricing within 10 days

The court also asked the Centre to share information which can be brought in the public domain with the petitioners