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]Hundreds protest in Paris against deadly domestic violence
The women of all ages and a few men also observed 74 seconds of silence in tribute to the 74 women allegedly killed in France so far this year, according to data collected by Facebook group “Femicides par compagnons ou ex” (Femicides by partners or exes).
Updated on Jul 07, 2019 11:54 AM IST
Paris | Reuters
Nirmala Sitharaman to begin three-day visit to France tomorrow
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman will begin a three-day visit to France on Thursday during which both sides are expected to deliberate on further boosting their already close defence and security ties.
Published on Oct 10, 2018 10:24 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Rafale, S-400 air-defence systems booster dose, says Air Force chief
IAF chief BS Dhanoa said the force got a lot of advantages in the Rafale deal.
Updated on Oct 03, 2018 02:42 PM IST
New Delhi | Rahul Singh
Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Hollande over Rafale
Reliance Entertainment has refuted the allegations, saying that no payments were made to Gayet.
Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:44 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
From Jupiter to jeers: France’s Emmanuel Macron battles popularity slump
In recent months his popularity has crumbled, even falling below his luckless predecessor Francois Hollande at the same point in his presidency.
Updated on Sep 27, 2018 08:23 AM IST
Reuters | Reuters
Highlights | How does BJP see international conspiracy in questioning Rafale deal: Kapil Sibal
The Congress on Tuesday continued its onslaught against the Centre over the Rafale deal, alleging irregularities in awarding contracts for manufacture of the fighter jets.Former French President Francois Hollande’s contradictory statements have only made the matter murkier.Congress president Rahul Gandhi had earlier in the day said the disclosures with regard to the deal were just the beginning and more revelations will emerge in the coming days. Here are the highlights.
Updated on Sep 25, 2018 07:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Nirmala Sitharaman likely to meet French defence minister next month
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to travel to France next month for a defence ministers dialogue with her French counterpart Florence Parly as the two countries seek to expand their ties beyond bilateral joint exercises, with a focus on West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Updated on Sep 25, 2018 07:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Shishir Gupta
After Hollande clarification, no room for doubt about Rafale: Rajnath Singh
Union home minister Rajnath Singh accused the Congress of trying to gain political mileage over the Rafale issue with an eye on Lok Sabha elections next year.
Published on Sep 24, 2018 05:09 PM IST
Lucknow | Press Trust of India
Chidambaram criticises Modi govt for refusing Rafale deal probe
Congress keeps up attack on Modi government over deal to buy Rafale fighter jets.
Updated on Sep 24, 2018 02:11 PM IST
IANS, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
France fears damage after Hollande fans controversy over Rafale deal
The French government and Dassault have in statements contradicted former French president Francois Hollande, saying Dassault chose Reliance Defence as a partner.
Updated on Sep 23, 2018 09:46 PM IST
Paris | AFP
‘Truth can’t have 2 versions’: Arun Jaitley on Francois Hollande’s remarks on Rafale deal
Finance minister Arun Jaitley said former French president Francois Hollande contradicted his own statements on Rafale deal.
Updated on Sep 23, 2018 11:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Hollande’s Rafale remarks and Rahul Gandhi tweet a duet that raises questions: Arun Jaitley
Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday alleged that it was not a mere coincidence that the Opposition leaders of India and France were speaking in one voice on the controversial Rafale issue.
Updated on Sep 23, 2018 11:25 AM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International
Govt denies role in selection of Indian offset partner for Rafale deal
The statement by the ministry came a day after French publication ‘Mediapart’ quoted Hollande as saying that the Indian government proposed Reliance Defence as the partner for French aerospace giant in the Rs 58,000 crore Rafale deal and France did not have a choice.
Updated on Sep 23, 2018 12:02 AM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Think 4 times before levelling allegations: Union minister Rajnath Singh tells Congress president Rahul Gandhi
Rajnath Singh said the verification of the French media report, which quoted former French President Francois Hollande on the purchase of the Rafale fighter jets, will reveal the truth.
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 06:00 PM IST
Amreli (Gujarat) | Press Trust of India
Clear-cut corruption in Rafale deal, PM must clear stand: Rahul Gandhi
The prime minister must clear his stand on the Rafale deal after Hollande’s remarks, Rahul Gandhi said.
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 04:59 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Highlights: Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Rahul Gandhi’s remarks against PM on Rafale deal
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the government a day after France president Francois Hollande’s reported remarks on Rafale deal. On Friday, former French president Hollande was quoted by French website ‘Mediapart’ as saying that the Indian government proposed the name of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group as French company Dassault Aviation’s offset partner, fuelling a firestorm surrounding the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.Here are the updates:
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 11:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Rafale row: After Rahul Gandhi’s scathing attack on PM, BJP strikes back
After former France president Francois Hollande’s remarks, the defence ministry said neither the Indian nor the French government was involved in the commercial decision.
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 10:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘This is Dassault Aviation’s choice’, says French firm after Hollande’s remarks
On the Rafale deal, former France president Francois Hollande was quoted as saying that the Indian government proposed the name of Reliance group as Dassault Aviation’s offset partner and that France didn’t have a choice.
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 11:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
After Hollande’s Rafale remarks, French govt, Dassault’s clarifications
In accordance with India’s acquisition procedure, French companies have the full freedom to choose the Indian partner companies
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 08:19 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Hollande’s remarks stir fresh Rafale tug of war
The defence ministry said neither the Indian nor the French government had any say in the commercial decision.
Updated on Sep 22, 2018 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘PM has betrayed India’: Rahul Gandhi on Hollande’s reported remarks on Rafale deal
The defence ministry on Friday said it was verifying the reports, but reiterated that neither the government nor the French government had any say in the commercial decision.
Updated on Sep 21, 2018 09:28 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Governments had no say in Rafale ‘commercial decision’: Defence ministry
Former French president Francois Hollande has been quoted as claiming that the Indian government had asked the French government to nominate Reliance Defence as its India partner in the Rafale jet offset deal.
Updated on Sep 21, 2018 08:48 PM IST
New Delhi | Indo Asian News Service
Indian govt proposed Reliance Defence as partner in Rafale: French media quoting Hollande
The defence ministry said it was verifying reports that quote former French president Hollande as stating that the Indian government insisted on a particular firm as offset partner for the Dassault Aviation in the Rafale deal.
Updated on Sep 21, 2018 10:21 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Rafale deal ‘multi-crore conflict of interest’: Congress
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi cited a report to allege that two days before then French President Francois Hollande signed the deal with PM Narendra Modi for delivery of 36 Rafale aircraft in 2016
Updated on Aug 31, 2018 11:59 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India