Finmeccanica on the verge of being blacklisted; defence ministry expedites actionThe Italian group has several military systems in place here. The govt has clarified that the group’s ongoing projects will not be affected...
11 Jul, 2018, 02.02 PM IST
VVIP chopper deal: Finmeccanica is not blacklisted yet, but fresh deals are on holdDefence ministry sources said that blacklisting Finmeccanica and its subsidiaries like AgustaWestland could only take place after the CBI f...
28 Apr, 2016, 11.33 AM IST
No tender issued to buy VVIP choppers: Manohar ParrikarIn a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said "no tender has been issued to purchase VVIP choppers.
16 Dec, 2014, 06.21 PM IST
Finmeccanica out, US's Sikorsky joins Navy copter acquisition raceThe commercial bid of the other contender in fray, American Sikorsky-70B choppers, will now be opened this month after a long delay.
05 Nov, 2014, 10.15 AM IST
Choppergate: Ex-Finmeccanica boss Giuseppe Orsi found guilty of false invoicesThe trial revolves around a 560-million euro contract awarded to Finmeccanica's helicopter unit in 2010 to supply 12 helicopters to the gov...
10 Oct, 2014, 04.03 AM IST
Attorney General cautions government against blacklisting of FinmeccanicaMinistry has put on hold all defence deals with Finmeccanica after the scam broke last year and the AG has now said that that is likely to ...
07 Aug, 2014, 11.32 PM IST
VVIP chopper deal: No change in ground situation in India, says defence ministryIAF had inducted only three of the 12 AW-101 helicopters, with around 45% of the total contract value already been paid.
31 Jul, 2014, 12.01 PM IST
- Defence Ministry asks CBI to probe graft charges against Brigadier
Allegations against the Brigadier surfaced during investigations into the VVIP chopper deal about the alleged involvement of Finmeccanica.
11 Apr, 2013, 07.50 PM IST
SC dismisses PIL for SIT probe into chopper dealSC dismisses a PIL seeking apex-court monitored probe by a special investigation team or CVC into the alleged kickbacks in the Rs 3600 cror...
01 Mar, 2013, 05.53 PM IST
- Chopper deal: David Cameron assures India of cooperation in probe
The AgustaWestland choppers, which India has ordered for use by its top leaders, are partially built in the UK.
19 Feb, 2013, 08.49 PM IST
Chopper scam: Italian prosecutors recover deleted data from Guido HaschkeThe middleman for AugustaWestland chopper, Guido Haschke, had ‘cleaned up’ all documents related to the chopper scam from his computer but ...
18 Feb, 2013, 05.49 AM IST
Chopper scam: BJP alleges cover-up, raises questions on internal inquiryBJP has asked govt to come clean on internal inquiry initiated by it in chopper deal and alleged involvement of a big political leader in t...
16 Feb, 2013, 04.57 PM IST
Finmeccanica has six registered companies in IndiaFinmeccanica, which is in the centre of a controversy over alleged kickbacks in the VVIP chopper deal, has at least six companies registere...
14 Feb, 2013, 09.43 PM IST
Former IAF chief admits meeting middleman at cousin's place"I have met Carlo in my cousins' place but when you say you have contact with him, then the answer is no." said the former Air Chief Marsha...
13 Feb, 2013, 03.50 PM IST
Finmeccanica chopper deal to be scrapped if charges proven: AK AntonyUncertainty looms over the future of the Rs 3,600-cr deal between India and UK-based Agusta Westland following the arrest of Finmeccanica b...
13 Feb, 2013, 11.35 AM IST
Former IAF Chief S P Tyagi refutes bribe allegation"I am innocent. These allegations are totally baseless and I am denying them categorically," said the former IAF Chief.
13 Feb, 2013, 11.08 AM IST
Brigadier under scanner for 5$ million bribe demand in chopper dealA Brigadier is under the scanner for allegedly demanding bribe of USD five million from an Italian company in a helicopter deal.
26 Oct, 2012, 07.54 PM IST