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Without proof, Rahul Gandhi’s allegations on Rafale are baseless: Rajnath Singh

Singh said that without a verification of Hollande's claims on Ambani's role in the Rafale deal, no conclusions can be drawn.

Dassault contradicts Hollande, says it chose Reliance Defence for Rafale offsets

Dassault statement comes a day after former French president Hollande claimed that the Indian government proposed Reliance Defence. 

Dassault didn’t pick Anil Ambani’s Reliance as Rafale partner: French ex-president

Francois Hollande’s claim could mean trouble for Modi govt which has so far maintained it had no role to play in selection of Reliance Defence.

7 Kashmir special police officers resign amid Hizbul threats, govt says it’s propaganda

All 7 policemen are from south Kashmir, the hotbed of homegrown militancy. Sources say more resignations are likely as Hizbul threat looms. 

US warns of possible CAATSA sanctions if India finalises S-400 missile deal with Russia

In the recent 2+2 Dialogue, US Defence Secretary James Mattis, though, said 'the sanctions aren't intended to adversely impact countries like India'.

Busy with book launch on soldiers’ well-being, BSF DG won’t comment on jawan’s mutilation

Head constable Narender Kumar was fired at and his throat slit by Pakistani troops Tuesday.

Could have built Rafale jets in India, says former HAL chief

T. Suvarna Raju's remarks mark the first time anyone from the state-owned aircraft maker has publicly commented on questions around Rafale deal.

High alert on border after BSF jawan brutally killed by Pakistani troops

Following the incident, the Border Security Force has lodged a strong complaint with thier counterpart the Pakistan Rangers.

Sitharaman blames UPA for not making HAL an ‘appealing’ enough partner for Rafale

Defence minister says if negotiations were going on between Dassault and HAL, 'the govt (UPA) could have done anything to strengthen HAL’s offer’. 

As New Delhi readies for Putin visit, Russia quizzes India on secret military pact with US

Moscow is keen that during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit, New Delhi sign four key multi-billion dollar defence deals.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.