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Jan 06, 2019
Rafale deal: Days after showdown in LS, Rahul Gandhi, Nirmala Sitharaman engage in Twitter war of words
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday engaged in a war of words on Twitter on the Rafale deal. -
Jan 06, 2019
Rafale row: Congress accuses Nirmala Sitharaman of spinning 'web of lies' to hide prime minister's 'falsehood'
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera levelled the allegation at a press conference held at Congress headquarters in Delhi, a day after Nirmala Sitharaman rebutted the Congress' charges on the Rafale deal, and accused the rival party of spreading "falsehood" on the issue. -
Nov 12, 2018
US fighter jet crashes into sea off Japan's Okinawa due to engine trouble; two crew members rescued
The fighter jet crashed some 250 kilometres (156 miles) east-southeast of Okinawa's capital city Naha at around 11.45 am (0245 GMT), said Osamu Ko -
Oct 26, 2018
Defence ministry sends spokesperson on leave after controversy breaks out over his tweet criticising ex-navy chief
The defence ministry's tweet, posted in response to a comment by Admiral Arun Prakash, was on the subject of misuse of an Army Command's insignia by a civilian. -
Oct 21, 2018
'India exhibited measures to disrupt, deter terror activities, will not hesitate to do it again': Nirmala Sitharaman at ASEAN meet
Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised India's concern on the grave challenges to international peace and stability due to the threat of terrorism. -
Oct 02, 2018
Commerce ministry focusing on 9 sectors to boost exports; eyes 16% growth this fiscal
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu Monday held inter-ministerial consultations with different departments to work on ways to promote the exports from these segments. -
Oct 01, 2018
Centre owes Air India Rs 1146.86 crore for VVIP charter flights, according to RTI response; some bills pending for nearly 10 years
The government owes a cash-strapped Air India a total outstanding of Rs 1146.86 crore for VVIP charter flights, according to the latest response from the national carrier to an RTI application. -
Sep 27, 2018
IAF successfully tests BVR air-to-air missile Astra at Kalaikunda station; defence ministry says 'high level capability attained'
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday successfully test fired the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) Astra from a Su-30 aircraft, the Defence Ministry said. -
Sep 22, 2018
Rafale row: HAL, Dassault had serious differences on UPA-negotiated deal, ex-HAL chief's statement factually incorrect, say govt sources
Government sources on Thursday dismissed as "factually incorrect" media reports of former Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief TS Raju claiming that the defence undertaking had signed a work-share contract with French company Dassault Aviation -
Sep 21, 2018
François Hollande tells French media outlet Dassault had no choice in selecting Rafale deal partner; MoD 'verifying' report
Hollande’s reported statement contradicts the Indian government’s claim that the agreement between Dassault and the Indian firm was a commercial pact between two private parties
