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Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over allegations on Rafale, says Congress issue-less party beating dead horses
Fp Staff • 6 years agoTrashing the Congress party's allegations over the Rafale deal, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal Friday said that the Opposition party was peddling "lies after lies" while claiming that the terms of the deal finalised by the Narendra Modi-led government were much better than what was previously negotiated by the UPA.
Amid Rafale controversy, manufacturer Dassault Aviation releases statement, says it 'freely chose to partner with Reliance Group'
Fp Staff • 6 years agoAmidst the Rafale fighter jet deal controversy in India, Dassault Aviation, the company manufacturing the aircraft has come out with an official statement clarifying on the pact with the Indian government.
Rafale fighter aircraft will not be ready to fly at Bengaluru's Aero India air show in February: IAF official
Ians • 6 years agoThe controversial Rafale fighter India ordered would not be ready to fly at the Bengaluru air show in February, an IAF official said on Sunday.
After François Hollande's remarks on Rafale deal, Nirmala Sitharaman says govt had 'no role' in selection of firm
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe government reiterated that it had no role in the selection of Reliance Defence as the Offset partner in Rafale deal.
‘Should Clown Prince be allowed to pollute public discourse with falsehood’: Arun Jaitley on Rafale deal
Arunjat • 6 years agoIn his blog, on the Rafale deal. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi and labelled him a "clown prince" propagating falsehood in public discourse.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Nirmala Sitharaman of 'lying' about HAL's ability to build Rafale aircrafts, demands minister's resignation
• 6 years agoCongress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of "lying" on HAL's capability to build Rafale aircraft and demanded her resignation.
'Beautiful' Rafale will give India unprecedented combat capabilities, says Indian Air Force vice-chief SB Deo
• 7 years agoVice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal S B Deo also said those criticising the Rafale deal must understand the laid down norms and procurement procedure. The air marshal also said Rafale jets will give India unprecedented advantage over its adversaries in the region.
Rafale deal row: Congress asks why Centre rejected offer from Eurofighter Typhoon to buy jets at cheaper price
Ians • 7 years agoCongress questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for being silent on the price at which the French Rafale aircraft were purchased
India needs about 200-250 Rafale aircafts to maintain edge: Arup Raha
• 8 years agoTerming Rafale as an excellent aircraft, Raha said it comes in the medium weight spectrum.
Varun Gandhi rejects Swaraj Abhiyan leaders' allegations of being honey trapped
Fp Staff • 8 years agoBJP MP Varun Gandhi was at the centre of a controversy over allegations that he had leaked defence secrets to middleman Abhishek Verma and arms manufacturers after being "honey trapped", a charge he stoutly denied.