Rafale Deal
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Nirmala Sitharaman misleading nation on Rafale deal: Congress
National | Nov 17, 2017, 09:54 PM ISTSurjewala asked how the prime minister took a "unilateral decision" on buying 36 aircraft of Dassault, bypassing the mandatory defence procurement procedure and in the absence of an inter-governmental agreement with France at that time.
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Congress allegations on Rafale deal reflects its desperation: BJP
National | Nov 17, 2017, 09:26 PM ISTThe Congress has raised several questions over the Rafale aircraft deal, including the rates, and had accused the government of compromising national interest.
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Nirmala Sitharaman slams Congress, says allegations relating to Rafale deal shameful
National | Nov 17, 2017, 04:36 PM ISTYesterday, the Indian Air Force had said that there was "no overpricing" in the Rafale purchase as the government had "negotiated a very good" deal for the French fighter aircraft.
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Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa backs centre says 'This Rafale deal is cheaper, better'
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IAF Chief rejects allegations of Rafale overpricing, says price 'lower' than MRCA deal
India | Nov 16, 2017, 10:57 PM ISTBJP dismissed the allegation, claiming it was intended to "divert attention" as party bigwigs faced the prospect of being questioned in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scandal.
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Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, alleges agreement changed to benefit a ‘businessman’
National | Nov 16, 2017, 02:39 PM ISTRahul also alleged that the aircraft was being purchased at much higher rates than what was decided after the completion of the tender process under the previous UPA government.
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Rafale deal: Congress says govt compromised national interest and security, BJP hits back
National | Nov 14, 2017, 11:28 PM ISTCongress alleged that the aircraft was being purchased at much higher rates than what was decided after the completion of the tender process under the previous UPA government.
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Eyeing more sale of Rafales, French Defence Minister begins two-day India visit next week
India | Oct 22, 2017, 05:44 PM ISTAccording to a report in Times of India, France is very keen to hard-sell additional Rafale fighter jets to India.
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Air Force declines to share details on Rafale deal
India | Feb 05, 2017, 11:51 PM ISTDetails of the agreement signed between Indian and French authorities regarding supply of 36 Rafale aircraft cannot be disclosed as they are confidential in nature, the Air Force has said. An Inter-Governmental agreement was signed
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Govt knew Varun Gandhi ‘leaked defence secrets’, did not act fearing it would jeopardise Rafale deal: Prashant Bhushan
National | Oct 20, 2016, 10:32 PM ISTPrashant Bhushan has questioned the government for its alleged inaction in the matter of a BJP MP Varun Gandhi’s alleged involvement in the leak of sensitive defence documents
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Rafale effect: Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, Dassault Aviation set up joint venture
Oct 03, 2016, 06:25 PM ISTAnil Ambani-led Reliance Group and Rafale maker Dassault Aviation today announced a joint venture (JV) that will be a key player in execution of offset contract worth about Rs 22,000 crore.
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Congress targets Centre over ‘expensive’ Rafale deal, wants contract to be made public
National | Sep 24, 2016, 04:01 PM ISTKeeping a close watch at the Rs 59,000-crore Rafale fighter jet deal, Congress today raised several questions regarding the same to the Centre. Taking note of the entire procedure, it said the absence of any
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Rafale deal comes with 50 per cent offset clause
Sep 24, 2016, 12:00 AM ISTOn the sidelines of Rafale deal signed on Friday, France has also offered help to India in reviving the unsuccessful Kaveri engine project for indigenous Tejas aircraft and a host of other high-end collaborations as
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Open to manufacturing Rafale under ‘Make in India’, says Dassault CEO
Sep 23, 2016, 09:55 PM ISTDassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier hinted on Friday that the French company is open to manufacture the aircraft in India under 'Make in India' initiative if the plane is shortlisted for a bigger order. He
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14 strengths that make the Rafale a key addition to IAF’s fleet
India | Sep 23, 2016, 07:38 PM ISTIndia on Friday signed the much-awaited deal with France to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets worth Rs 59,000 crore (7.87 billion euro). The deal is crucial for the Indian Air Force as it will
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India inks 36 Rafale fighter jets deal with France worth Rs 59,000 crore
India | Feb 09, 2017, 10:42 AM ISTIndia today signed the much-awaited Rafale deal with France for 36 Rafale fighter jets worth Rs 59000 crore (7.87 billion euro).
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India, France to sign Rafale fighter jet deal today
India | Sep 23, 2016, 11:05 AM ISTIndia and France are all set to sign the Rafale fighter jet deal today.
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Defence ministry clears Rafale deal; sent to PMO for final review
India | Sep 01, 2016, 09:19 PM ISTThe multi-billion Euro deal between France and India for 36 Rafales moved a step closer to a decision as the file on the fighter jets has been sent to PMO for final review and clearance.
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Rafale deal not done yet, negotiating to reduce price: Manohar Parrikar
National | May 06, 2016, 08:48 PM ISTNew Delhi: The deal for purchase of 36 Rafale fighter planes from France is not done yet, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today with an assertion that the government was negotiating to reduce to deal
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'Nothing final': Parrikar after BJP’s ‘Rafale deal finalised’ tweet
India | Apr 21, 2016, 02:26 PM ISTNew Delhi: Distancing himself from claims made by BJP social media team that Rafale aircraft deal with France has been “finalised” at $8.8 billion (Rs 59,000 crore), defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said it