Congress working committee meet on Aug 4, likely to evolve strategy on NRC, Rafale
Politics | August 01, 2018 22:09 ISTThe CWC is the highest decision-making body of the party.
The CWC is the highest decision-making body of the party.
"I'm really proud of the few brave press people who still have the guts to defend the truth and stand up to Mr 56,” Congress president tweeted on Monday.
However, those who are in the know of the deal point out that the Modi govt actually finalised the deal at a lower price compared to UPA govt.
In a two-page letter written on December 12, 2017, Ambani explained to Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over the Rafale deal, why his Reliance Group bagged the multi-billion dollar project.
Minister of state for defence Subhash Bhamre said the cost of each Rafale aircraft is approximately Rs 670 crore but did not give details of prices of associated equipment, weapons and services.
Sitharaman said she would welcome if the Congress raises the issue of procurement of Rafale jets when the budget session of the Parliament reconvenes from Monday.
IAF chief Birender Singh Dhanoa, who is presently on a three-day visit to France, is expected to assess and discuss if the supply of the Rafale jets could be expedited.
French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation has said that the delivery of 36 Rafale fighter jets to India will begin in 2019 and the order will be completed by 2022.
India is reportedly mulling over buying an additional 36 Rafale fighter jets from France-based Dassault Aviation.
India has reportedly cleared the first tranche of payment of 15 per cent to the French government as part of its deal for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets.
A debate is on in Chinese media over how and against whom India would use the Rafale fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
The deal for 36 Rafale jets between India and France will be signed on September 23 after the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave its approval to the inter-governmental agreement (IGA) between the two coun
The mega deal for 36 Rafale jets between India and France is likely to be signed on September 23.
India’s plan to own Rafale fighters will soon turn into reality with all details of the much anticipated contract for 36 jets finalised.
Defence Acquisition Council, the top acquisition body of the Defence Ministry, will be meeting today and is likely to take a review of review of the negotiations held so far into the purchase of the multi-billion Rafale deal
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