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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicAugustaWestland

Topic: AugustaWestland

12 yrs since FIR, 3 yrs since 3rd chargesheet—crawling pace of CBI probe in AgustaWestland scam

The Supreme Court Tuesday granted accused British national Christian Michel James bail, a little more than six years after the CBI took him in custody on extradition from the UAE in 2018.

CBI files chargesheet against former defence secy SK Sharma in AugustaWestland chopper scam

CBI took over case in 2016, filed first chargesheet against former Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi and 11 others in 2017.

CBI seeks to prosecute former Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma in Augusta Westland case

CBI seeks the defence ministry's nod to prosecute officers allegedly involved in the deal including Sharma & the then Air Vice Marshal Jasbir Singh Panesar, among others.

No interim bail for Christian Michel, Delhi HC says his Covid-19 fear is unfounded

Delhi High Court notes that AgustaWestland scam accused Christian Michel is a ‘flight risk’ as he had fled from Italy after knowing of his possible arrest.

Rajeev Saxena, approver in AgustaWestland case can’t travel abroad for cancer treatment: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a Delhi High Court order permitting Rajeev Saxena, an approver in a money laundering case related...

Enforcement Directorate warns its officers of punitive action if they interact with media

In a fresh circular, the Enforcement Directorate has said any interaction with the media will amount to ‘dereliction of duty’.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.