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PM Modi's 'minions' sending threatening messages to journalists reporting on 'Rafale scam', alleges Rahul Gandhi
Jul 30, 2018, 04:46 PM IST"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.
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Exclusive: Compared to UPA regime, Modi govt saved Rs 59 crore on every Rafale aircraft
India | Jul 26, 2018, 01:28 AM ISTHowever, 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.
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Rafale deal: Anil Ambani writes to Rahul, says govt had no role in Dassault choosing its partner
India | Jul 26, 2018, 01:54 AM ISTIn 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.
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CCS approval for Rafale given 16 months after announcement in France
India | Mar 12, 2018, 09:00 PM ISTMinister 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.
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No question of Rafale deal going the Bofors way: Nirmala Sitharaman
India | Mar 03, 2018, 09:37 PM ISTSitharaman 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.
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Amid border standoff with China, IAF seeks to expedite delivery of Rafale fighter jets: Report
World | Jul 18, 2017, 02:23 PM ISTIAF 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.
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India to get first batch of 36 Rafale fighter jets in 2019
India | Feb 16, 2017, 03:57 PM ISTFrench 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.
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India may buy an additional 36 Rafale fighter jets: Report
India | Jan 13, 2017, 01:22 PM ISTIndia is reportedly mulling over buying an additional 36 Rafale fighter jets from France-based Dassault Aviation.
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India clears first payment for 36 Rafale fighter jets, first batch expected in 2019: Report
India | Dec 30, 2016, 12:30 PM ISTIndia 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.
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India will deploy Rafale jets carrying nuclear warheads against China, Pakistan: Chinese media
World | Sep 30, 2016, 12:00 PM ISTA debate is on in Chinese media over how and against whom India would use the Rafale fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
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Rafale deal cleared by government, to be inked on September 23
India | Sep 21, 2016, 08:56 PM ISTThe 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
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Rafale deal for 36 jets may be inked on September 23, French Defence Minister likely to visit India for signing
India | Sep 16, 2016, 09:14 AM ISTThe mega deal for 36 Rafale jets between India and France is likely to be signed on September 23.
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India to soon get 36 Rafale jets at Rs 59,000 cr; details fixed, IGA being finalised
Sep 14, 2016, 08:30 PM ISTIndia’s plan to own Rafale fighters will soon turn into reality with all details of the much anticipated contract for 36 jets finalised.
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Rafale deal likely to figure in crucial defence acquisition council meet today
India | Jul 14, 2016, 02:01 PM ISTDefence 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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Ex-IAF chief Browne refutes reports regarding 3 defence deals
May 05, 2016, 09:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: Former Air Force Chief N A K Browne, currently India's Ambassador to Norway, today strongly refuted as "baseless and malicious" reports that he was a "common link" in three major defence deals involving
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Republic Day special! Why enemies should beware of India's physical strength?
India | Jan 26, 2016, 09:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: India's defence system got a series of boosts during 2015 with a lot of emphasis being laid on modernisation of equipments under the new scheme 'Make in India' by the government.India saw many
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Rafale jet deal on 'right track': Francois Hollande
India | Jan 24, 2016, 04:34 PM ISTNew Delhi: French President Francois Hollande has indicated that the nearly Rs 60,000-crore Rafale jets deal is unlikely to be signed during his current visit although it is on the 'right track'.In an interview to
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Rafale combat aircraft deal in final stages: Manohar Parrikar
National | Nov 17, 2015, 04:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: The multi-billion dollar deal for purchase of 36 Rafale combat aircraft is in “final stages” of price negotiations, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.A new roadmap for the upgradation of the inventory in
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DAC meet: Progress in Rafale negotiations, projects of more than Rs 13,000 crore cleared
India | Sep 01, 2015, 11:26 PM ISTNew Delhi: Signaling that the deadlock in talks over the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets has been resolved, the Defence Acquisition Council today expressed satisfaction at the progress made and asked the Indian negotiating
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India to get Rafale planes on IAF-approved configuration: Government
National | Jul 21, 2015, 09:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: The 36 Rafale combat planes and associated systems and weapons would be delivered in the same configuration as had been tested and approved by Indian Air Force, and with a longer maintenance responsibility