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Rafale row: Congress, BJP spar over AG’s U-turn on ‘stolen documents’ comment, accuse each other of lying for political gains
• 6 years agoThe Congress and the BJP on Friday sparred over Attorney General KK Venugopal 's claim that the Rafale documents were not stolen from the Defence Ministry with the Opposition party dubbing it a "lie" and the ruling party slamming Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his attack on the government over the issue.
Rafale row: Congress leader Jaipal Reddy says Narendra Modi 'delayed' deal, claims UPA govt had advanced negotiations during tenure
• 6 years agoSenior Congress leader S Jaipal Reddy on Thursday claimed that Rafale negotiations were brought to an "advanced stage" during UPA regime but the Modi government "delayed" the deal.
Editors Guild condemns AG KK Venugopal's 'threats' of action against The Hindu, urges govt not to curb media freedom
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe Editors Guild said it was perturbed over such threats and that these would intimidate the media in general and curb its freedom to report and comment on the Rafale deal in particular.
Daily Bulletin: Govt may file FIR on 'stolen' Rafale docs; Cabinet to hold last meeting before elections; day's top stories
Fp Staff • 6 years agoToday's top stories: A day after the government alleged that documents that found their way in a news report were stolen, the Rafale controversy rages on; the Union Cabinet is set to meet for the last time before the Lok Sabha elections 2019; Indian women take on England in their second T20I; and more.
Rafale row: War of words between AG, SC bench over stolen documents; next hearing on 14 March
Fp Staff • 6 years agoAfter what was an intense round of arguments and counterarguments over the allegations of corruption the Rafale fighter jet deal, the Supreme Court Wednesday adjourned the hearing for 14 March.
Rafale row: Rahul Gandhi claims enough evidence available to prosecute Narendra Modi, terms Centre's stand on stolen files 'cover up'
• 6 years agoThe Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also alleged corruption and malfeasance in the Rafale fighter jet deal. He claimed that Modi misused his office to give "benefits" to Dassault Aviation.
Rafale deal: SC refuses to hear AAP MP Sanjay Singh's review plea over his 'derogatory' remarks against judiciary
• 6 years agoAt the outset, when the Supreme Court bench assembled to hear the Rafale matter, the CJI inquired who was appearing for Sanjay Singh in the review petition filed by him. When his lawyer stood up, the bench apprised him about the AAP MP's conduct.
Three news reports and a row: Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Rafale deal shrouds BJP's campaign, gives impetus to Congress
Devparna • 6 years agoA government-to-government agreement between India and France to procure 36 Rafale jets has all Opposition parties up in arms days before the biggest electorate event in the country. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2019, where the ruling NDA alliance led by the Bharatiya Janata Party will be fighting to win another mandate at the Centre, the controversy around the Rafale deal has exploded to huge proportions.
Note on PMO interference in Rafale deal 'not doctored', says The Hindu; claims two versions differ on dates
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe Hindu on Monday defended its report on the Rafale deal, which had claimed that the defence ministry in 2015 had objected to "parallel discussions" held by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) during the negotiations over the deal for 36 fighter jets with France.
Congress calling on CAG to recuse himself from probing Rafale deal shows its callous disregard for institutions
Sreemoy Talukdar • 6 years agoThe Congress under Rahul has been launching relentless attack on public institutions.