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Rafale 'scam': UPA never finalised original deal for 126 jets, AK Anthony was apprehensive, say defence sources

The original deal to procure 126 fighter jet could not go through during the UPA rule despite reaching the final stage as the then defence minister AK Antony felt there was something wrong in the process and asked for a review, defence ministry sources claimed.

Demonetisation: India can't win its black money war by going soft on political parties

Sections 13A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 grants exemption from tax to political parties in respect of their income from house property, other sources, capital gains and income by way of contributions received from any person.

Congress backs India's surgical strikes against Pakistan, says it always supports national security

Congress president Sonia Gandhi said on Thursday that the Congress stands with the government in its actions today to protect the country’s security and deal with the menace of terrorism from across the border

Tender apology to Sonia Gandhi: AK Antony tells PM Modi

Stepping up attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Congress leader AK Antony on Tuesday said he should tender an apology to Congress President Sonia Gandhi for levelling "baseless allegations" against her.

Modi government working under RSS diktat: Sonia Gandhi lashes out

Congress president Sonia Gandhi took to the streets to hit back at the government.

Parrikar questions Congress' defence on AgustaWestland, will raise issue in Parliament

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday challenged the Congress to show the order blacklisting the Anglo-Italian helicopter maker AgustaWestland.

Understaffed and facing equipment shortage: Why PM Modi needs to rescue the Indian Navy

Amidst the publicity buzz that surrounds the achievements of the Indian Navy some unhappy developments are either brushed under the carpet or ignored. This is where the Modi government needs to get serious and address recurring concerns that plague the Service personnel and address serious deficiencies in the acquisition of equipment.

Indian Army yet to receive bullet-proof jackets promised to them in 2009

A decade after the Indian Army's demand and six years after the government gave the proposal a go-ahead, the army is yet to receive lightweight bullet-proof

Coal scam: Sonia offers support to Manmohan, BJP wants Cong to take responsibility

In a show of support, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday led a march expressing solidarity with former prime minister Manmohan Singh, and said he was a man of "integrity" and had the "unstinting support" of the party.

Italian court allows India to partially encash Agusta bank guarantees

While the money deposited in Indian banks was encashed, the Italian court had stayed the process of seizure in that country.