Tag: Francois Hollande
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Defence Ministry objected to PMO role in Rafale deal, says report; Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi
The note accessed is a shot in the arm for the Congress which has has been accusing massive irregularities in the deal, alleging that the government was procuring each aircraft at a cost of over Rs 1,670 crore as against Rs 526 crore finalised by the UPA.
February 8, 2019 -
French report says Reliance ‘mandatory’ for Rafale deal; Cong slams Dassault, PM
However, Dassault has declined the claim by the media report and reiterated that it had 'freely chosen' Reliance Defence as the offset partner.
October 11, 2018 -
SC seeks details of decision-making process on Rafale, says won’t get into pricing
The controversy over the Rafale deal escalated after Hollande said that France had no role in the selection of Anil Ambani's company as India offset partner for Rafale-maker Dassault.
October 10, 2018 -
Air chief defends govt’s Rafale deal, says fighter jet a game-changer, booster dose
Reiterating the government's stand strongly, the air chief said the government nor the Indian Air Force had any role in the selection of the offset partner for Dassault.
October 3, 2018 -
Armed forces dragged into 2019 battle
The Rafale controversy continues. The Congress releases small revelations regularly, desperate to keep the issue in the limelight while the BJP counters them. To support the aircraft, even the senior fraternity of the air force jumped into the fray. This was criticised by the opposition as politicising the armed forces. The comments of Francois Hollande, …
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October 2, 2018 -
Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne is not contradicting Francois Hollande: French journalist
Julien Bouissou, a journalist with France’s Le Monde, said on Twitter that a statement reportedly issued by French Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, does not counter Hollande’s claim.
September 24, 2018 -
‘India’s biggest defence scam’: Cong submits memorandum on Rafale deal
The memorandum termed the Defence Procurement Procedure as an instance of 'stark crony capitalism that needed to be investigated'.
September 24, 2018 -
BJP can’t make Parrikar resign, fears Goa CM will ‘blackmail’ them over Rafale deal: Cong
In the 40-member state assembly, the Parrikar government has the support of 23 MLAs.
September 24, 2018 -
Fear damage to ties with India after Hollande’s remarks: France on Rafale row
Hollande, who left office in May last year, said on Friday during a trip to India that French jet manufacturer Dassault Aviation had been given no choice about its local partner in a 2016 deal with the Indian administration.
September 24, 2018 -
Rafale controversy: French journalist who interviewed Francois Hollande stands by his report
Antton Rouget said Hollande told him it was the Indian government that had proposed the name of Reliance.
September 23, 2018 -
Former French President Hollande contradicted himself; Dassault chose Reliance on its own: Arun Jaitley
A political controversy has erupted over Hollande's statement that the Indian government wanted the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence to be chosen as offset partner of Dassault.
September 23, 2018 -
Is Congress forming international mahagathbandhan against PM Modi, asks Amit Shah
Rahul Gandhi had sharpened his attack on PM Modi following the explosive statement from former French President Francois Hollande on Rafale deal.
September 23, 2018 -
Hollande has called Indian PM a thief, says Rahul Gandhi in his latest attack on Rafale Deal
Congress chief said Hollande was calling the Prime Minister of India a "thief" and that it was time for PM Modi to break his silence.
September 22, 2018 -
It’s a surgical strike on defence forces by PM Modi, Anil Ambani: Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal
After getting embroiled in the latest controversy over Rafale, the French government and Dassault Aviation have issued clarification.
September 22, 2018 -
France concealing Rafale deal facts: Cong after aviation firm contradicts Hollande
The Congress has been accusing massive irregularities in the deal, alleging that the government was procuring each aircraft at a cost of over Rs 1,670 crore as against Rs 526 crore finalised by the UPA government.
September 22, 2018 -
France issues clarification after Hollande’s controversial statement on Rafale
Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi after the reports of French media saying that PM Modi personally negotiated and changed the Rafale deal behind closed doors.
September 22, 2018 -
Why solar energy use has declined in India
Since its introduction in 2008, the use of solar energy in India has increased gradually. This new source of energy promised to provide electricity without degrading the environment or depleting natural resources. Despite the rapid economic growth in the country, the majority of India’s population remains extremely poor. About 75 million of the world’s 300 …
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September 12, 2018