PM Modi embarks on tour of UAE, EuropePrime Minister Narendra Modi begins a six-day international tour. He will visit the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The trip a...
15 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
India, UAE set to ink energy pacts on LPG and strategic oil reserves on FridayPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant visit to the UAE and four European nations. Key agreements on energy security with th...
13 May, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Pope Leo hosts Marco Rubio as Trump attacks over Iran war continuePope Leo welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the Vatican. The meeting occurred amidst significant tension between the Pope and ...
07 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
India warns Italy: No defence tech for PakistanIndia and Italy are boosting defense ties. They are looking at joint development of new weapons. India made it clear that defense technolog...
01 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
After lifting ban on AgustaWestland, India issues fresh list of banned firmsSources said that the decision was made by the defence ministry based on the request made by the Italian firm and consulting the Law Minist...
14 Nov, 2021, 08.59 PM IST
Italian defence firms eyeing joint production with India, says envoyDefence ties with Italy — which took the twin hits of the AgustaWestland scam and the Italian marines case — were revived after an eight-ye...
14 Nov, 2020, 08.03 AM IST
Italian defence & aerospace firms keen to explore joint production or technology transfer with India: EnvoyAs far as our cooperation in the multilateral arena is concerned, we have a very important opportunity in the next two years, as Italy and ...
09 Nov, 2020, 09.29 PM IST
Adani defence business ally, Alpha Design Technologies, has joint venture with Panama-hit Italian companyAlpha Design, which tied up with Adani Aero Defence Systems, is main Indian partner of Elettronica, the Italian company whose name has surf...
08 Apr, 2016, 10.22 AM IST
Solicitor General advises against immediate steps to blacklist AgustaWestlandThe issue has now been referred to CBI which is carrying out legal proceedings against the company, which is accused of paying kickbacks.
05 May, 2014, 08.39 PM IST
With Agustawestland deal scrapped, Mi-17 choppers may ferry VVIPsThe Defence Ministry is considering the option of utilising the Mi-17V5 helicopters being procured from Russia for the task.
19 Jan, 2014, 05.29 PM IST
Defence Ministry to buy torpedos from AgustaWestland's sister concernDefMin had approved a proposal for buying torpedos from the Italian company's sister concern to be considered by the CCS.
17 Jan, 2014, 05.08 PM IST
Defence Ministry gets new evidences, seeks explanation from AgustaThe Defence Ministry has shot off a letter to AgustaWestland seeking further explanation from it on the charges against it in the Rs 3,600 ...
01 Aug, 2013, 08.34 PM IST
Chopper scam: Defence Ministry team in Italy to study evidenceA high-level team headed by Defence Ministry's Director General (Acquisition) today left for Italy to go through the crucial documents and ...
28 Jun, 2013, 08.49 PM IST
Chopper scam: Defence Ministry gets contract between AgustaWestland and 'middleman'The Defence Ministry has got the 'contract' between AgustaWestland and alleged middleman Christian Michel regarding the controversial VVIP ...
21 Mar, 2013, 10.06 PM IST
Chopper scam: AgustaWestland seeks more time to give its responseThe Italian firm had sought a week's extension to explain its linkages with the two firms and teh request has been granted by the Defence M...
14 Mar, 2013, 08.31 PM IST
- Defence Ministry asks AgustaWestland to explain linkages with 2 firms
Defence Ministry has asked AgustaWestland to explain within one week its linkages with software cos allegedly used as a cover for paying ki...
07 Mar, 2013, 07.43 PM IST
Chopper deal: India to seek specific info from AgustaWestlandDefence Ministry is writing to the firm asking about its linkages with software companies allegedly used as a cover for paying kickbacks in...
05 Mar, 2013, 08.03 PM IST