Rafale is game changer, Supreme Court delivered fine judgment: Air Chief
NEW DELHI: Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on Wednesday called Rafale a game changer and said the Supreme Court has given a fine judgment on petitions against the deal with France on the military aircraft. He also cautioned against politicisation of defence purchases, suggesting that this had earlier led to the delay in the […]
Fortis says Supreme Court order does not impact 31.1% stake sale to IHH
NEW DELHI: Fortis Healthcare on Saturday said the Supreme Court of India ordering a status quo on its deal with IHH Healthcare Berhad does not impact the company’s 31.1% stake sale to the Malaysian firm. However, this order could have a bearing on IHH’s proposed open offer to acquire additional 26% stake in Fortis. The […]
Dassault Aviation welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Rafale deal
NEW DELHI: The Dassault Aviation on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court of India’s ruling on the Rafale fighter jet deal, rejecting demands for any probe into the multi-billion dollar contract. “Dassault Aviation welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of India rendered today dismissing all petitions filed on the Rafale Contract signed on September 23, […]
Rahul Gandhi targets Narenmdra Modi government after Supreme Court’s Rafale verdict
NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Rafale deal, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday maintained that there was massive corruption in the contract and wondered why the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report “cited by the Supreme Court of India” on it had not yet been shared with the public […]
Amrapali case: Supreme Court orders attachment of group’s 5-star hotel, malls, factories
NEW DELHI: Continuing its crackdown on the embattled Amrapali Group, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday ordered attachment and sale of the realty firm’s five-star hotel, cinema hall, malls and factories across India, calling it “a worst kind of cheater” and “a perfect liar” for not complying with the court’s direction. The top court […]
Rafale deal: India hands over document on decision process to petitioners
NEW DELHI: The government of India (Centre) on Monday complied with a Supreme Court order and handed over to petitioners, who sought a court-monitored CBI probe into the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France, the document detailing the decisions taken to procure the aircraft. The document titled “Details of the steps in the […]
Supreme Court asks Modi government to submit details of pricing of 36 Rafale fighter jets
NEW DELHI:The Supreme Court of India has asked the Narendra Modi government for pricing details of the 36 Rafale fighter jets India is buying from France in a sealed cover within 10 days but agreed that “strategic and confidential” information need not be disclosed. In its order, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan […]