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The Congress and the BJP-led NDA government have been involved in a war of words after a media report claimed that HAL, grappling with low finances, was forced to borrow Rs 1,000 crore to pay salaries to its employees, for the first time in years. (Photo: File)

Rahul slams Modi over Rafale deal, says PM refuses to pay dues of HAL

Gandhi's attack comes a day after he accused Modi government of weakening HAL.

08 Jan 2019 11:08 AM

While today's meeting will consist of presentations on the various projects from the departments concerned, detailed discussions about the main meeting will be held tomorrow, officials said. (Representational Image)

HAL board to meet today amid reports of financial crisis

HAL said that it had taken an overdraft of Rs 962 Cr but with orders for 83 light combat aircraft, its finances were expected to improve.

08 Jan 2019 8:32 AM

Rahul Gandhi claimed, 'We are not going to allow Rs 30,000 crores of people's money to be taken by Anil Ambani because he is Narendra Modi's friend.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Rahul Gandhi says govt weakening Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

The minister said HAL has confirmed that contracts amounting to more than Rs 26,570.80 crore have been signed between 2014-18.

08 Jan 2019 1:55 AM

Govt 'weakening' HAL to give 'gift' to Anil Ambani: Rahul on Rafale deal

'Give me 15 minutes with PM Modi for a debate on Rafale, the country will know the truth,' Rahul again said.

07 Jan 2019 2:13 PM

Her statement comes amid a political furore over her statement in the House regarding orders placed with the defence public sector undertaking. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Incorrect, misleading': Sitharaman on doubts raised over HAL contracts

Sitharaman said over Rs 26,000 Cr worth of contracts have been awarded and work amounting to Rs 73,000 Cr are in pipeline.

07 Jan 2019 12:56 PM

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: PTI)

Nirmala Sitharaman, Rahul Gandhi spar over govt orders for HAL

Sitharaman said it was a matter of ‘shame’ that the Congress president is misleading the country on the issue.

07 Jan 2019 1:34 AM

Rahul Gandhi had Saturday hit out at Modi over demonetisation, farm distress and job losses, alleging the PM was an 'incompetent man who listens to nobody'. (Photo: File)

Rahul achieved everything due to family, not competence: BJP

BJP said it was ridiculous for an 'incompetent' person like him to give certificate of competence to others.

06 Jan 2019 6:25 PM

In her counter offensive, Sitharaman said it was a matter of 'shame' that the Congress president was misleading the country on the issue. (Photo: File)

It's shame that Rahul misleading nation on contracts to HAL: Sitharaman

Sitharaman also tweeted details of contract awarded to HAL since 2014 when the BJP came to power.

06 Jan 2019 5:16 PM

The BJP-led NDA government has accused the Congress of not supporting HAL during its rule and asserted that the government is now strengthening the defence public sector undertaking. (Photo: File)

Defence minister lied in Parl on HAL; must show documents or resign: Rahul

Allegation came after Rahul accused PM Modi of 'weakening' HAL to help his 'suit-boot' friend.

06 Jan 2019 1:46 PM

‘My advice to the prime minister is that when such an allegation is made, he should be in the House and face it,’ JD(S) chief H D Deve Gowda. (Photo: File)

PM Modi should speak in Parliament on Rafale deal: Deve Gowda

Gowda also hailed Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her speech on issue in Lok Sabha, but said it was insufficient.

05 Jan 2019 6:59 PM

He also posted a video of the two questions he posed to the defence minister in Parliament. (Photo: File)

Let every Indian ask PM, his ministers questions I asked on Rafale: Rahul

'RM (Raksha Marti) spoke for 2 hrs in Parliament, but she couldn't answer the 2 simple questions I asked her,' Gandhi tweeted.

05 Jan 2019 12:39 PM

The defence minister alleged that Congress is misleading the country stating that the NDA government reduced 126 Rafale jets to 36. (Photo: Video Screengrab)

Nirmala says Rafale is no scam; Rahul vows probe ‘after ’19 win’

Bofors sank Congress, Rafale will help Modi win, says Nirmala Sitharaman.

05 Jan 2019 1:17 AM

Sitharaman said that the NDA got a better deal then what was being negotiated by the UPA government. (Photo: File)

Nobody has right to call me or PM Modi a thief or liar: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman was responding to Gandhi who said that he wanted to speak as his name was taken during a debate on Rafale deal.

04 Jan 2019 7:29 PM

Addressing the country's youth, Gandhi said the minister was attempting to mislead them. (Photo: File)

Defence minister 'ran away' from my questions on Rafale: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi's assertion came after Sitharaman gave the government's reply on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue in the Lok Sabha.

04 Jan 2019 5:47 PM

‘Deal in defence different from defence dealing’: Sitharaman's Rafale attack

Sitharaman said Congress is shedding crocodile tears over HAL not getting the deal and asked why it didn’t settle issues in their tenure.

04 Jan 2019 3:21 PM

Gandhi also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of running away from the debate and said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should answer questions raised by the Congress instead of abusing him. (Photo: File)

Criminal probe into Rafale deal if Cong comes to power in 2019: Rahul

Gandhi asked Sitharaman whether any objections were raised on the Rafale contract file by the negotiating team and the defence ministry.

04 Jan 2019 1:26 PM

A year of scandals, controversies fizzles out

The Narendra Modi government for once showed restraint and let the drama of the justices play out.

02 Jan 2019 1:11 AM

MoD alarmed over ‘threat’ to high-value defence assets

Defence estates role is very important, and as important as the guarding of the borders of this sovereign country, says Nirmala Sitharaman.

23 Dec 2018 5:44 AM

The Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) should protect its land meant for defence purposes ‘more cautiously.’ (Photo: ANI)

Need to protect every inch of defence assets, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman said citizens should also honour that unattended defence land are not meant for encroachment since such land belongs to forces.

22 Dec 2018 4:40 PM

‘We are not questioning the Air Force Chief, we are humbly requesting the Army and Air Force to stay out Rafale debate,’ Congress leader P Chidambaram said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

‘Stay out of Rafale debate’: P Chidambaram to Army, Air Force heads

Chidambaram was referring to Air Chief Marshal’s comments where he said, Rafale took a long time to come.

21 Dec 2018 3:46 PM

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