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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicAgusta Westland

Topic: Agusta Westland

India formally lifts ban on AgustaWestland & Leonardo, both can now bid for defence projects

Leonardo has given a letter withdrawing its claims of 350 million Euros for the cancelled order of the VVIP choppers.

Christian Michel, 14 others named in CBI supplementary chargesheet in AgustaWestland case

Businessman Rajeev Saxena was also named in the chargesheet which reportedly details the alleged role played by the middlemen in bribing politicians, civil servants and IAF officials.

Ratul Puri moves Delhi court to surrender in AgustaWestland case

Ratul Puri is already in ED custody in connection with a multi-crore bank fraud case. He is also being investigated for his alleged links to the AgustaWestland chopper scam.

Never named anyone, says accused Christian Michel on ED’s AgustaWestland charge sheet

In a plea before a Delhi court, Michel also accuses Modi government of using the ED, other investigating agencies for political purposes.

ED arrests defence agent in Rs 3,600-crore VVIP chopper scam

ED arrests Sushen Mohan Gupta based on disclosures by an 'approver', officials believe him to be in possession of some payment details of the case.

Let Christian Michel make ISD calls to friends & family from jail — lawyers move plea

Lawyers say calls will help AgustaWestland accused to prove his innocence. Special CBI court seeks report from Tihar superintendent on request.

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Chinese chatter says Trump tariffs will make India turn to China and Russia

One analyst noted that Trump’s tariff on India signals a clear shift from Washington’s earlier view of New Delhi as a friendly partner to a strategic adversary.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.