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News updates from HT: After Tirath exits, Uttarakhand BJP to meet today
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 03, 2021 09:02 AM IST
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Military offset part of Rafale deal still pending, flags CAG
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rahul Singh
UPDATED ON SEP 24, 2020 02:59 AM IST
According to the CAG report, the defence ministry stated as recently as October 2019 (the first Rafale was handed over in France on October 8, 2019) that the vendors had not yet been able to confirm their capability for technology transfer.
No probe in Rafale deal: Supreme Court dismisses review plea
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondents
PUBLISHED ON NOV 15, 2019 12:35 AM IST
In a unanimous verdict — written by justice SK Kaul for himself and Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, and a separate concurrent judgment by KM Joseph — the court said that unless there was an error on record, review applications did not need to be entertained.
‘Learning experience for Rahul’: Manohar Parrikar’s son on SC’s Rafale order
Panaji | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 14, 2019 07:25 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi had claimed that Parrikar told him that he (as defence minister) was kept in the dark by prime minister Narendra Modi about changes made in the Rafale fighter aircraft deal.
News updates from Hindustan Times at 5 pm: 13 rebel Karnataka MLAs are now BJP candidates in bypolls and all the latest news at this hour
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 14, 2019 05:05 PM IST
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion at 5 PM. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Rahul Gandhi, undaunted by SC’s Rafale verdict, sees a huge door opening up
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUL 23, 2020 10:37 PM IST
Though he concurred with the judgment of the other two judges in the SC bench, Justice KM Joseph authored his own view saying probe agencies can go ahead and investigate the matter on their own.
Congress campaign over Rafale deal doubtful, Rahul Gandhi must apologise: BJP
Hindustan Time, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 14, 2019 04:05 PM IST
Ravi Shankar Prasad was referring to the Supreme Court’s decision to close a contempt case filed against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks that attributed his political slogan over the Rafale deal to the judges of the top court.
Supreme Court verdict tomorrow on plea challenging Sabarimala ruling
Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram | By Ramesh Babu
UPDATED ON NOV 13, 2019 01:53 PM IST
A five-judge bench of the court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, had in Feburary this reserved its verdict on pleas challenging its ruling on Sabarimala.
‘Rafale deal still hurting BJP’: Rahul Gandhi during Maharashtra poll rally
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2020 09:02 AM IST
In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Gandhi had alleged “irregularities” in the Rafale deal under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Government denies suppressing any information on Rafale deal
New Delhi | By Bhadra Sinha
UPDATED ON MAY 11, 2019 07:07 AM IST
In its December judgement, the Supreme Court rejected pleas for a court-monitored probe of the deal for the purchase of 36 Rafale jet fighters made by Dassault Aviation of France, saying it had no reason to doubt that due process had been followed .
‘Rafale order has no error, review plea an abuse of law’: Centre to SC
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Bhadra Sinha
UPDATED ON MAY 04, 2019 09:57 PM IST
Terming the submissions made by the review petitions “scandalous, false, baseless and bereft of any particular material”, the affidavit said the ruling had no apparent “error warranting its review”.
‘Took 22 pages, yet no complete regret’: SC on Rahul Gandhi’s Rafale affidavit
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 30, 2019 05:53 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to file fresh affidavit in Rafale contempt case after SC tells him to clearly spell out his point
No link between tax exemption and Rafale deal: Govt on report
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON APR 13, 2019 07:39 PM IST
A statement by the ministry of defence said that “neither the period of the tax concession nor the subject matter of concession relate even remotely to the Rafale procurement being concluded during the tenure of the present government”.
Shiv Sena advises BJP to “speak less” on Rafale deal
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON APR 12, 2019 06:53 PM IST
The Uddhav Thackeray-led party sought to corner its senior ally over the recent clash between BJP workers in the presence of Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan at a public rally in Jalgaon, where the party has changed its Lok Sabha candidate.
Row during launch of book on Rafale deal in Chennai
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 03, 2019 12:19 PM IST
In 2016, the Narendra Modi government signed a Rs 59,000-crore deal with French firm, Dassault Aviation, for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets to be supplied in flyaway condition starting September. The Congress-led opposition alleged malfeasance in the deal.
‘Manohar Parrikar played crucial role in reviving Rafale deal’: Rajnath Singh
Hindustan Times, Panaji | By Gerard de Souza
UPDATED ON APR 26, 2020 01:50 AM IST
Speaking at the state level condolence meeting held on the 12th day since Parrikar’s passing, Singh who was a special invitee on the occasion said Parrikar who was chosen to be the country’s Defence Minister due to his unblemished record and decisiveness helped the country get the next generation fighter jets which were in the pipeline for more than three decades.
Rafale deal: Congress says PM Modi ‘misused office, time to file an FIR’
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON MAR 06, 2019 11:35 PM IST
The Congress on Wednesday said the time has come to lodge a first information report (FIR) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly causing loss to public exchequer by waiving the bank guarantee to Dassault Aviation in the Rafale fighter jet deal.
‘Enough proof to prosecute PM’: Rahul Gandhi renews attack over Rafale row
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAR 06, 2019 11:32 PM IST
Leading the party’s charge, Rahul Gandhi alleged “the trail of corruption” in the Rafale fighter jet deal “begins and ends with” Modi.
Supreme Court to hear plea to review Rafale verdict on Tuesday
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 22, 2019 10:03 PM IST
The Supreme Court has decided to hear a petition seeking review petition of its earlier judgement on Rafale fighter jet deal, in which it had refused to order a probe.
CAG report vindicates Modi govt’s stand on Rafale deal, says Arun Jaitley
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 13, 2019 04:05 PM IST
Arun Jaitley has used the CAG report to target Rahul Gandhi, who has been hitting out at PM Modi over the 2016 defence contract.
Decoding the CAG report on Rafale fighter jet deal in 10 points
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 13, 2019 03:05 PM IST
CAG report on Rafale deal was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday amid renewed attack on the Modi government over the 2016 defence contract.
Parliament highlights: Mulayamji has given his blessings, says PM Modi on last day of session
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUL 11, 2019 12:14 PM IST
The Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report into the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets, tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, says the government saved money in the deal.The report says compared to the 126 aircraft deal, India managed to save 17.08% money for the India Specific Enhancements in the Rafale contract, news agency ANI reported. The overall price of fighter jets is 2.86 per cent cheaper as compared to the UPA-era deal, the report adds.Also read: Rafale jets 2.9 per cent cheaper than UPA-era deal, says CAG report tabled in ParliamentThe report was tabled in Parliament even as the Opposition protested outside against the deal. The CAG report has become the latest point of confrontation between the government and the opposition, with the Congress citing “conflict of interest”.Watch : Congress protests outside the Parliament against government
CAG’s audit report into purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets tabled in Rajya Sabha
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 13, 2019 11:44 AM IST
The CAG report on Rafale deal has become the latest point of confrontation between the government and the opposition, with the Congress citing “conflict of interest”.
Integrity clause often given a miss, say defence ministry officials on Rafale row
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Sudhi Ranjan Sen
UPDATED ON FEB 12, 2019 09:57 AM IST
UPA-negotiated purchase of heavy lift transporters from US didn’t have sovereign guarantee: Official
CAG submits Rafale audit report to President, to reach Parliament soon
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rajesh Ahuja and Rajeev Jayaswal
UPDATED ON FEB 11, 2019 10:35 PM IST
The submission of the report comes a day after the Congress demanded that the top auditor Rajiv Mehrishi should recuse himself from auditing the deal as he was the finance secretary when the deal was negotiated.
Congress highlights: ‘Is the money used to bribe MLAs black or white?’ asks Congress on poaching row
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 09, 2019 10:37 AM IST
Congress’s KC Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala addressed a press briefing on Saturday launching a sharp attack on the BJP over Karnataka poaching row.Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday accused the BJP of trying to dislodge the state government as he released two audio clips purportedly of opposition leader BS Yeddyurappa allegedly poaching JD(S) legislator Naganagouda Kandkur.The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit BS Yeddyurappa, on his part, dismissed the audio clips as “fake” and “a concocted story”.Highlights:
Row on parallel Rafale talks rocks Parliament
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2019 10:59 PM IST
A fresh political firestorm broke out on Friday over a report that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had conducted parallel talks with the French government over the Rs 59,000-crore Rafale jet fighter deal.
‘Over reaction’, wrote Manohar Parrikar on ministry note on PMO role in Rafale deal
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2019 02:28 PM IST
The ongoing back and forth between the Congress and the government over the estimated Rs 58,000 crore deal to buy 36 combat jets from France took a new turn with a newspaper report on Friday citing a November 24, 2015 note of the defence ministry.
‘In black and white’: Rahul Gandhi cites MoD document on PM role in Rafale
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2019 11:56 AM IST
Congress president Rahul Gandhi, cited a defence ministry note published by The Hindu newspaper, that the Defence Ministry had complained about the PMO carrying out parallel negotiations with the French side.
Rafale row Highlights | Very dangerous: Sitharaman accuses Congress of trying to provoke army, IAF against govt
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2019 08:10 PM IST
Congress president Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rafale deal. The Opposition has repeatedly targeted the Centre over the deal, alleging bloated prices for the fighter jets and corruption over the involvement of Reliance Defence in the deal, overlooking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.In the latest controversy, the Congress alleged that the defence ministry objected to the PMO’s ‘interference’ in the deal. Read highlights here: