Congress calls Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier's interview on Rafale deal 'dictated and manufactured'
Dictated Interviews’ & ‘Manufactured Lies’ can not suppress the Rafale Scam, says the Congress.
Nov 13, 2018, 12:31 PM IST
IAF will get first Rafale jets in September 2019: Dassault CEO Eric Trappier
Dassault CEO has categorically rubbished kickback allegations made by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.
Nov 13, 2018, 12:17 PM IST
I don't lie: Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier rubbishes charges levelled by Rahul Gandhi over Rafale
We have a long experience with the Congress party. Our first deal was with India in 1953 with Nehru and other prime ministers, said Eric Trappier.
Nov 13, 2018, 10:58 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi accuses Dassault of paying kickbacks to Ambani; Reliance rejects charges
The foundation stone of the manufacturing facility under the Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL) was laid in October 2017.
Nov 02, 2018, 23:30 PM IST
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds talks in France amid mounting Rafale deal 'cover-up' allegations
It is not yet known whether the Rafale deal was discussed by the two ministers.
Oct 12, 2018, 08:18 AM IST
PM of India is a corrupt person, awarded Rs 30,000 crore to Anil Ambani: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul's comments came after a senior Dassault Aviation officer, in a leaked document, is quoted as saying that it was “imperative and obligatory” for the company to agree to work with Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence.
Oct 11, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
Amid Rafale row, Rahul Gandhi to meet HAL employees in Bengaluru on 13 October
The meeting is likely to put more pressure on the Centre which is facing allegations over the controversial multi-billion Rafale fighter jet deal.
Oct 10, 2018, 14:03 PM IST
Rafale deal 'legal,' Reliance Defence was given contract under offset agreement: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Rejecting Congress's charge, the Defence Minister said that the Rafale jet deal was sealed under a legal framework.
Sep 27, 2018, 17:48 PM IST
When will 'Modi baba and chaalis chor' answer questions on Rafale: Congress
The Congress has alleged that the Modi government is yet to come clean on the Rafale scam.
Sep 25, 2018, 17:21 PM IST
France fears damage to ties with India after Hollande's claims on Rafale jet deal
Hollande's recent remarks had triggered a political storm in the country over Rafale deal.
Sep 23, 2018, 22:18 PM IST
Unnecessary controversies being created, government didn't select Dassault's partner: Defence Ministry on Rafale deal
In a statement, the Defence Ministry added the reported statement "perhaps needs to be seen in its full context" reiterating that the government had no role in the selection of the partners in the Rafale deal.
Sep 22, 2018, 17:23 PM IST
Dassault issues statement, says deal with Reliance was company's own choice
The French aviation company also said that contracts were signed with companies other than Reliance as well, as part of the offsets contract under the Rafale deal.
Sep 22, 2018, 09:17 AM IST
Not involved in choice of Indian partners for Rafale deal: French government
In a statement, Dassault Aviation said it has decided to make a partnership with the Reliance Defence in accordance with the policy of 'Make in India'.
Sep 22, 2018, 06:07 AM IST
HAL, Dassault Aviation had 'serious differences' when UPA was negotiating Rafale deal: Reports
The previous UPA government in 2012 started negotiations with Dassault Aviation to buy 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA).
Sep 20, 2018, 22:56 PM IST
Why buying only 36 Rafale jets when 126 required, asks Congress
Congress has yet again alleged that the government "sacrificed the country's interests to favour a millionaire friend".
Sep 02, 2018, 14:21 PM IST
Rafale fighter not the first, know about aircraft India bought from Dassault Aviation in the past
In the past, there have been several fighter jets that have been supplied to India by Dassault Aviation.
Aug 27, 2018, 13:46 PM IST
Rafale controversy: Anil Ambani files Rs 5000 crore defamation suit against National Herald
Anil Ambani has maintained that the joint venture between Reliance and Dassault Aviation has seen no role of the Centre, contrary to what Congress and its mouthpiece claims.
Aug 26, 2018, 07:21 AM IST
Centre opens contest for more than 100 fighter jets, at least 90 to be made in India
India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters
Apr 06, 2018, 20:01 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi questions Rafale deal again at a time when Army 'begs for money'
Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly attacked Modi government for the Rafale deal and now, has highlighted Army's Vice Chief saying defence budget is highly inadequate.
Mar 16, 2018, 19:26 PM IST
Rahul's Rafale claims dashed: Air Force chief says Modi govt did 'very good deal'
The highly versatile Rafale is currently being used for bombing missions over Syria and Iraq as part of an international campaign against the self-styled Islamic State jihadist group.
Nov 16, 2017, 22:40 PM IST