On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot
3 years, 4 months ago

On the Rafale deal, Rahul again targeted the Centre with this statement of Mahatma Gandhi and said- Corruption has grown a lot

ABP News  

Rahul Gandhi on Rafale Deal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously attacking the Modi government regarding the state-of-the-art fighter aircraft Rafale deal with France. Once again attacking the Centre, Rahul Gandhi took to the Twitter alleging, "There has been massive corruption in the Rafale deal." Four years ago, a deal worth Rs 59,000 crore for the purchase of 36 Rafale aircraft was signed by the governments of India and France. Significantly, that French news website 'Media Part' has said in its report that a French judge has been entrusted with the responsibility of a 'very sensitive' judicial inquiry into the alleged corruption in the Rs 59,000 crore Rafale aircraft deal with India.. Rahul Gandhi has been alleging corruption in the Rafale deal for a long time and he also made it a big election issue in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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Dassault Aviation: India selects Navy Rafale
1 year, 5 months ago

Dassault Aviation: India selects Navy Rafale

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi finished his two-day France tour, Dassault Aviation has informed that the Indian government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter. On Saturday, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier said, "As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of our partnership with the Indian Forces, I would …

India selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation
1 year, 5 months ago

India selects naval version of Rafale: Dassault Aviation

The Hindu  

The Indian government announced the selection of the naval variant of Rafale jets to equip the Indian Navy with the latest-generation fighter, Dassault Aviation, French aerospace major and maker of the aircraft, said on July 15. "The Indian government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter," Dassault Aviation said in a …

‘Rafale gets him a ticket to..’, Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Rafale gets him a ticket to..’, Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a verbal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Manipur and further alleged that Rafale gets him a ticket to Bastille Day Parade. Meanwhile, Rafale gets him a ticket to the Bastille Day Parade.” Rahul Gandhi's comment on Rafale comes at a time when the Defence Ministry declared its plan to acquire an additional …

India and France likely to ink a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets during PM Modi's visit
1 year, 5 months ago

India and France likely to ink a deal for Rafale Marine fighter jets during PM Modi's visit

Op India  

Following the signing of significant defence deals with the United States during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit there, India is expected to sign a deal with France now to purchase the naval/marine version of the Rafale fighter jets. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a broad range of issues, including …

Recalling Rafale, Congress seeks ‘complete transparency’ on Predator drone deal
1 year, 5 months ago

Recalling Rafale, Congress seeks ‘complete transparency’ on Predator drone deal

The Hindu  

Comparing the multi-crore deal to purchase 31 MQ-9B Predator UAVs or unmanned aerial vehicles from the United States with the deal to procure Rafale fighter jets, the Congress on June 28 alleged that a high price was being paid to procure drones that could not boast of having the most advanced technology. Taking to Twitter, Congress general secretary for communications …

'Defamatory' Remarks Against PM: Bombay HC Extends Personal Appearance Relief for Rahul Gandhi in Local Court Till July 28
2 years, 5 months ago

'Defamatory' Remarks Against PM: Bombay HC Extends Personal Appearance Relief for Rahul Gandhi in Local Court Till July 28

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Monday extended till July 28 the relief granted to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi from appearance in a local court in a defamation complaint over his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complainant, Mahesh Shrishrimal who claims to be a BJP worker, had stated that Rahul Gandhi used a “commander-in-thief” remark against the Prime …

Rafale 'kickback' controversy: How jet deal exposes the dirty hands of Congress
3 years, 1 month ago

Rafale 'kickback' controversy: How jet deal exposes the dirty hands of Congress

Firstpost  

There are umpteen reports in the public domain which suggest in no uncertain terms that it is just not the Congress but it is the very Congress culture that is most decadent. It is a different matter altogether that the Rafale deal inked by the Modi government is a completely transparent one and hence the Congress and its scion, Rahul …

When truth is with you, don't be afraid, keep fighting 'corrupt' BJP govt: Rahul Gandhi on Rafale
3 years, 1 month ago

When truth is with you, don't be afraid, keep fighting 'corrupt' BJP govt: Rahul Gandhi on Rafale

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked his party colleagues to not stop or be afraid of fighting against the "corrupt" central government as truth was with them in every step. His remarks came a day after a French investigative journal Mediapart made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay …

CBI not investigating Rafale ‘kickbacks’, claims Mediapart
3 years, 1 month ago

CBI not investigating Rafale ‘kickbacks’, claims Mediapart

The Hindu  

French portal Mediapart has alleged that Dassault paid at least €7.5 mn to middleman Sushen Gupta from 2007 to 2012 through “overbilled” IT contracts with a shell company to secure the €7.87 bn deal Rafale deal with India. The probe agencies have accused Mr. Gupta of being instrumental in the routing of commissions in the 2010 AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal …

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt
3 years, 4 months ago

India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date: Govt

The Hindu  

India has so far received 26 Rafale aircraft out of the 36 it has ordered from Dassault Aviation, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said Wednesday. The multi-role Rafale jets, built by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, are known for air superiority and precision strikes. The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020, …

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France
3 years, 5 months ago

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India from France

India Today  

In a major boost for the Indian Air Force, three more Rafale fighter jets arrived in India after flying non-stop from France on Wednesday. "Three Rafale aircraft arrived in India a short while ago, after a direct ferry from Istres Air Base, France. — Indian Air Force July 21, 2021 The new batch of the aircraft will be part of …

France probe of Rafale deal reignites political row in India; from Rahul Gandhi to Sambit Patra, what politicos said
3 years, 5 months ago

France probe of Rafale deal reignites political row in India; from Rahul Gandhi to Sambit Patra, what politicos said

Firstpost  

The development has prompted Opposition parties and critics, who had earlier alleged wrongdoing in the 59,000-crore defence deal, have begun to target the Union government again A judicial probe in France into allegations of corruption and favouritism in the 2016 Rafale aircraft deal has sparked a political row in India with the Congress party taking aim at the Centre and …

'Chor ki dadhi': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over Rafale deal
3 years, 5 months ago

'Chor ki dadhi': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over Rafale deal

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to social media on Sunday morning to hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rafale deal controversy. The Rafale deal for 36 fighter jets worth 7.8 billion Euros was signed in 2016 between the Indian government and French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. On July 3, the Congress party in India issued a detailed …

Rahul Gandhi acting as agent of rival firms: BJP alleges as Congress attacks govt on Rafale deal
3 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi acting as agent of rival firms: BJP alleges as Congress attacks govt on Rafale deal

India TV News  

The BJP alleged on Saturday that Rahul Gandhi is acting as an agent of rival defence companies and being used as a "pawn", and also claimed he and the Congress keep raking up allegations of corruption in the Rafale deal in an attempt to "weaken" India. The Congress has demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Rafale deal, saying …

10 more Rafale fighter jets to land in India by next month: Official
3 years, 8 months ago

10 more Rafale fighter jets to land in India by next month: Official

Live Mint  

Six Rafale fighter jets will land in India on April 28, enabling the Indian Air Force to take the first steps to raise its second squadron of the fourth-generation-plus fighter jets, according to a report by Hindustan Times. A senior IAF official said to Hindustan Times that with the induction of the 6 fighters will complete the Golden Arrows squadron …

Rafale deal | €1 mn paid to middleman in Rafale deal, says French report
3 years, 8 months ago

Rafale deal | €1 mn paid to middleman in Rafale deal, says French report

The Hindu  

A French media report that stated that France’s anti-corruption agency, Agence Française Anticorruption, had found that aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation had paid €1 million to an Indian company in connection with the 2016 Indo-French Rafale deal, prompted the Congress on Monday to demand an independent investigation and answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala, however, claimed …

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month
3 years, 8 months ago

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month

India Today  

In a move that will boost the Indian Air Force`s firepower, the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces will be getting 10 new Rafale fighter jets in the next 30 days. first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 28 and was officially inducted on September 10 by the government. India is now going to …

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets

Live Mint  

With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now looking to focus on the multirole fighter aircraft project under which it is planning to acquire 114 combat aircraft expected to cost over ₹1.3 lakh crore. The Air Force had been undertaking one fighter aircraft project …

Three Rafale jets arrive at Jamnagar airbasein Gujarat from France: Officials
4 years, 1 month ago

Three Rafale jets arrive at Jamnagar airbasein Gujarat from France: Officials

Live Mint  

Three more French built multi role Rafale aircraft landed in India on Wednesday taking the total number of jets to arrive in India from France to eight. The three aircraft landed in Jamnagar in Gujarat, a person in the know of the matter said. The new aircraft are being inducted 23 years after India inducted the Russian designed Sukhoi aircraft …

India to receive second batch of Rafale fighter jets today
4 years, 1 month ago

India to receive second batch of Rafale fighter jets today

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force will receive three Rafale combat aircraft today from the manufacturer French company Dassault Aviation. They will fly directly from Istres in France to Jamnagar and will be accompanied by French Air Force mid-air refuelling aircraft. Earlier on July 29, India has received the first batch of the five Rafale aircraft which were inducted on September 10 …

Amid Rafale\'s induction, Rajnath Singh issues \'big and stern\' message to China
4 years, 3 months ago

Amid Rafale\'s induction, Rajnath Singh issues \'big and stern\' message to China

Deccan Chronicle  

Amid the rising border tensions with China at Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force on Thursday inducted five Rafale jets during a glittering ceremony at the Ambala air base. In a clear reference to China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the induction of five French-made multirole Rafale jets into the Indian Air Force is a "big and stern" message to …

From Rajnath Singh's stern message to China to Smriti Irani's 'defining day', how politicos reacted to Rafale induction
4 years, 3 months ago

From Rajnath Singh's stern message to China to Smriti Irani's 'defining day', how politicos reacted to Rafale induction

Firstpost  

Rajnath Singh, who was at Thursday’s induction ceremony along with Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, said national security is a major priority for India and it is determined to protect its territory Reacting to the induction of the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force at Ambala Air Base on Thursday amid tensions with China …

Story of Rafale, Its Importance for India and Weaponry Explained - All You Need to Know - News18
4 years, 3 months ago

Story of Rafale, Its Importance for India and Weaponry Explained - All You Need to Know - News18

News 18  

Indian Air Force today inducted the Dassault-Made 4.5-gen multi-role fighter jet ‘Rafale’ in presence of Minister of the Armed Forces of France Florence Parly and Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh. Rafale is a Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft that willboost India’s air dominance exponentially, currently safeguarded by fighter jets like Russia made Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MiG 29, along with French …

Rahul Gandhi Launches Fresh Attack on Govt Over Rafale Deal, BJP Hits Back
4 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Launches Fresh Attack on Govt Over Rafale Deal, BJP Hits Back

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday made a fresh attack on the government over the Rafale fighter aircraft deal, prompting Union Minister Piyush Goyal to hit back saying he is welcome to fight the 2024 general elections on the issue. In his Twitter post, the former Congress president also quoted Mahatma Gandhi's words: "Truth is one, paths are many". In …

Letter threatens to blow up Ambala Air Base that houses Rafale jets
4 years, 4 months ago

Letter threatens to blow up Ambala Air Base that houses Rafale jets

Op India  

On Friday, the Indian Air Force authorities reportedly received a letter wherein unidentified miscreants threatened to blow up the Ambala base in Haryana that houses five Rafale fighter aircraft. The first batch of five Rafale fighter aircraft had arrived at the IAF Air Force Station in Ambala on 29th July. The five fighter aircraft, which were flown by Indian Air …

Congress Welcomes Arrival of Rafale Jets, But Questions Govt Over Delay And High Cost
4 years, 4 months ago

Congress Welcomes Arrival of Rafale Jets, But Questions Govt Over Delay And High Cost

News 18  

The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the arrival of Rafale fighter jets in India, but questioned the delay and their high cost. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked why each Rafale jet was purchased by the government at a cost of Rs 1,670 crore while the erstwhile Congress-led dispensation struck a deal for Rs 526 crore, and why the offset contract was …

Rafale Touchdown Historic Day for IAF, Jets Will be Game Changer: Amit Shah
4 years, 4 months ago

Rafale Touchdown Historic Day for IAF, Jets Will be Game Changer: Amit Shah

News 18  

Describing the arrival of five Rafale fighter jets as a historic day for the Indian Air Force and a proud moment for India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said they are the world's most powerful machines capable of thwarting any challenge in the sky. In a series of tweets, Shah also said the Modi government is committed to …

Rafale boost for Air Force: How it helps India’s air power amid China tension
4 years, 4 months ago

Rafale boost for Air Force: How it helps India’s air power amid China tension

Hindustan Times  

Rafale boost for Air Force: How it helps India’s air power amid China tension The first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets touched down at Haryana's Ambala this afternoon. Chief of Air Staff RKS Bhadauria was at the strategically key Ambala air base to receive the Rafale jets. 17 Squadron, also known as the ''Golden Arrows'', and …

PM Modi Welcomes First Batch of Rafales, Rajnath Singh Says Jets Will Come as Timely Boost for IAF
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi Welcomes First Batch of Rafales, Rajnath Singh Says Jets Will Come as Timely Boost for IAF

News 18  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh welcome 'Golden Arrows' Rafale jets as it landed in Haryana's Ambala Air Force Station escorted by two Su-30MKIs. Here are all the latest updates on Rafale jet's landing: • The defence ministry has tweeted saying that the five Rafale jets have entered Indian airspace and are being escorted by two Su-30MKIs. • BJP's Ambala City MLA …

Rafale deal: A saga of political dogfight to celebratory touchdown
4 years, 4 months ago

Rafale deal: A saga of political dogfight to celebratory touchdown

India Today  

The touchdown of five Rafale jets on Indian soil on Wednesday caps years of intense political dogfight, with the ruling BJP projecting the purchase as a huge boost to national security and the Congress alleging corruption, before a clean chit by the Supreme Court to the deal removed any hurdle in its acquisition. Even the Supreme Court's dismissal in December …

Rafale reaches India: PM Modi greets jets with Sanskrit tweet, Rajnath says dawn of new era | 10 points
4 years, 4 months ago

Rafale reaches India: PM Modi greets jets with Sanskrit tweet, Rajnath says dawn of new era | 10 points

India Today  

The first batch of the Rafale fighter aircraft finally landed at the Ambala air base in Haryana on Wednesday to join the Indian Air Force, though a formal induction ceremony for the jets will be held later. Welcoming the French-made Rafale, a medium multi-role combat aircraft, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tweet in Sanskrit outlining the importance of national …

Rafale lands in Ambala: PM Modi welcomes fighter jets, Amit Shah calls it historic day
4 years, 4 months ago

Rafale lands in Ambala: PM Modi welcomes fighter jets, Amit Shah calls it historic day

India Today  

The first batch of the five Rafale fighter jets has landed in Ambala to join the Indian Air Force fleet. @IAF_MCC @indiannavy pic.twitter.com/ceZlTveCLU — / RMO India July 29, 2020 3.45 pm: Speaking about the Rafale jets, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I am extremely happy that IAF's combat capability has got a timely boost. pic.twitter.com/e3OFQa1bZY — Rajnath Singh July …

On Way to India, Five Rafale Jets Re-fuelled Mid-air at 30,000 Feet by French Tanker
4 years, 4 months ago

On Way to India, Five Rafale Jets Re-fuelled Mid-air at 30,000 Feet by French Tanker

News 18  

On their way to India from France, five Rafale jets were refulled mid-air from a French tanker at a height of 30,000 feet, according to photos released on Tuesday by the Indian Embassy in France. India had inked a Rs 59,000 crore deal on September 23, 2016 to procure 36 Rafale jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation. Official sources …

India’s Rafale Story & Rumours: How Important Are These Aircraft? OPINION
4 years, 4 months ago

India’s Rafale Story & Rumours: How Important Are These Aircraft? OPINION

The Quint  

The Rafale brings with it important capabilities in terms of its very advanced AESA radar in combination with the Meteor BVR missile with a range of 150 km, and a host of air-to-ground precision weapons including the SCALP cruise missile with exceptionally high accuracies. The first Rafale squadron, fully equipped, will not be ready before Feb/Mar 2021, and the second …

First batch of 5 Rafale jets to land in India on July 29
4 years, 5 months ago

First batch of 5 Rafale jets to land in India on July 29

India Today  

The first batch of five Rafale jets is expected to be in India on July 29. The "game-changer" aircraft will be inducted at Air Force Station Ambala, Haryana, on July 29, subject to weather, the Indian Air Force said. A total of 36 jets comprising two squadrons will be part of the Indian Air Force over the course of next …

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