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"When Rome Was Burning": Bhupinder Hooda's Dig At Haryana No-Trust Debate
The Congress today moved a no-confidence motion against the Haryana government, contending it has lost the support of the people, citing as evidence the incident where the chopper of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was not allowed to land by protesting farmers. The BJP-led government in Haryana was the only one which had used force to stop farme...
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Parliament Winter Session Day 21: Live Updates
Today is the last day of parliament's winter session this year. The session saw continuous disruptions and little work done. The government and opposition have blamed each other. Today also sees opposition parties marching from parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Pranab Mukherjee to protest against government's decision to yank 5...
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PM Modi Addresses UP Rally On Phone After Fog Prevents Chopper Landing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke of the currency ban and its fallout, alleging that the opposition has not allowed parliament to function in its aftermath.
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Rajya Sabha Live: Retiring Lawmakers Give Farewell Speeches In Rajya Sabha
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will make a statement in Parliament today and has promised 'new revelations' in the AgustaWestland chopper deal. While, PM Modi met with top ministers including Manohar Parrikar and Rajnath Singh to discuss, Congress president Sonia Gandhi discussed a counter-offensive strategy with party leaders yesterday and has ...
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Rules Violated Since Beginning in AgustaWestland Deal, CAG Report Said: 10 Facts
As dust rises in Parliament over the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on the issue is being frequently quoted by the debating lawmakers. The report, released in Parliament in August 2013, said then UPA government had broken its own procurement rules to award the 3,700-crore contract for 12 helicopter...
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From PM Modi, A Pointed Remark For Sonia Gandhi On Italy And Agusta Scam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wasn't in Parliament for today's fierce debate on the AgustaWestland helicopter scam, but he brought it to the attention of an election rally in Tamil Nadu with resounding force.
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PM Modi Praises Manohar Parrikar For His Agusta Speech In Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for his reply to a debate on AgustaWestland chopper deal in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, saying he had presented "all relevant facts" rising "above politics".
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'Invisible Hand Guided Action Or Inaction,' Says Manohar Parrikar On Agusta: 10 Developments
The AgustaWestland inquiry will focus on the roles of those named in the judgement of the Italian court, said Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Parliament on Wednesday in a debate that saw the ruling BJP and the Congress engage in bare-knuckled combat.
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Choppers' Benchmark Price Was 6 Times High: Parrikar On AgustaWestland Deal
AugustaWestland was favoured at "every stage of the acquisition process starting with the changes in the SQR (Staff Quality Requirements)," Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told Parliament after today's debate in Rajya Sabha. The Congress - the main opposition party -- contested the claims.
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'AP' Who? One Heads Gujarat Too: Congress Counter On AgustaWestland Deal
There are many "APs" in India including the Gujarat Chief Minister, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said as he refuted in Parliament allegations against his party in the AgustaWestland chopper deal.
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PM Modi Holds Meeting With Senior Ministers After Cabinet Meet
Against the backdrop of developments in the Supreme Court on the Uttarakhand issue and the debate in Rajya Sabha on the AgustaWestland chopper scam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with senior ministers of his Cabinet.
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'Diabolical, Twisted, Obsessed': Congress On Subramanian Swamy In Parliament
During a fiery debate on the AgustaWestland chopper deal in Parliament today, the Congress attacked Subramanian Swamy, the BJP's newest Rajya Sabha member, calling him "diabolical and twisted".
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AgustaWestland Debate In Rajya Sabha At A Glance
The Rajya Sabha is debating the AgustaWestland chopper scam which has triggered a massive political storm. The battle is between the government and the Gandhis.
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In Aggressive Response On Agusta Scam, Sonia Gandhi Reads Room Correctly
With the BJP making it clear that it will target Sonia Gandhi in Parliament over alleged corruption in a deal to buy 12 helicopters for use by top politicians, her party, the Congress, has decided to retaliate with equal aggression.
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VVIP chopper scam: Rajya Sabha to discuss the deal today
The controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal will be debated in the Rajya Sabha today after the government agreed to discuss the issue following demand by the BJP on Tuesday.
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"When Rome Was Burning": Bhupinder Hooda's Dig At Haryana No-Trust Debate
The Congress today moved a no-confidence motion against the Haryana government, contending it has lost the support of the people, citing as evidence the incident where the chopper of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was not allowed to land by protesting farmers. The BJP-led government in Haryana was the only one which had used force to stop farme...
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Parliament Winter Session Day 21: Live Updates
Today is the last day of parliament's winter session this year. The session saw continuous disruptions and little work done. The government and opposition have blamed each other. Today also sees opposition parties marching from parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Pranab Mukherjee to protest against government's decision to yank 5...
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PM Modi Addresses UP Rally On Phone After Fog Prevents Chopper Landing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke of the currency ban and its fallout, alleging that the opposition has not allowed parliament to function in its aftermath.
-
Rajya Sabha Live: Retiring Lawmakers Give Farewell Speeches In Rajya Sabha
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will make a statement in Parliament today and has promised 'new revelations' in the AgustaWestland chopper deal. While, PM Modi met with top ministers including Manohar Parrikar and Rajnath Singh to discuss, Congress president Sonia Gandhi discussed a counter-offensive strategy with party leaders yesterday and has ...
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Rules Violated Since Beginning in AgustaWestland Deal, CAG Report Said: 10 Facts
As dust rises in Parliament over the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on the issue is being frequently quoted by the debating lawmakers. The report, released in Parliament in August 2013, said then UPA government had broken its own procurement rules to award the 3,700-crore contract for 12 helicopter...
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From PM Modi, A Pointed Remark For Sonia Gandhi On Italy And Agusta Scam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wasn't in Parliament for today's fierce debate on the AgustaWestland helicopter scam, but he brought it to the attention of an election rally in Tamil Nadu with resounding force.
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PM Modi Praises Manohar Parrikar For His Agusta Speech In Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for his reply to a debate on AgustaWestland chopper deal in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, saying he had presented "all relevant facts" rising "above politics".
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'Invisible Hand Guided Action Or Inaction,' Says Manohar Parrikar On Agusta: 10 Developments
The AgustaWestland inquiry will focus on the roles of those named in the judgement of the Italian court, said Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Parliament on Wednesday in a debate that saw the ruling BJP and the Congress engage in bare-knuckled combat.
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Choppers' Benchmark Price Was 6 Times High: Parrikar On AgustaWestland Deal
AugustaWestland was favoured at "every stage of the acquisition process starting with the changes in the SQR (Staff Quality Requirements)," Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told Parliament after today's debate in Rajya Sabha. The Congress - the main opposition party -- contested the claims.
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'AP' Who? One Heads Gujarat Too: Congress Counter On AgustaWestland Deal
There are many "APs" in India including the Gujarat Chief Minister, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said as he refuted in Parliament allegations against his party in the AgustaWestland chopper deal.
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PM Modi Holds Meeting With Senior Ministers After Cabinet Meet
Against the backdrop of developments in the Supreme Court on the Uttarakhand issue and the debate in Rajya Sabha on the AgustaWestland chopper scam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with senior ministers of his Cabinet.
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'Diabolical, Twisted, Obsessed': Congress On Subramanian Swamy In Parliament
During a fiery debate on the AgustaWestland chopper deal in Parliament today, the Congress attacked Subramanian Swamy, the BJP's newest Rajya Sabha member, calling him "diabolical and twisted".
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AgustaWestland Debate In Rajya Sabha At A Glance
The Rajya Sabha is debating the AgustaWestland chopper scam which has triggered a massive political storm. The battle is between the government and the Gandhis.
-
In Aggressive Response On Agusta Scam, Sonia Gandhi Reads Room Correctly
With the BJP making it clear that it will target Sonia Gandhi in Parliament over alleged corruption in a deal to buy 12 helicopters for use by top politicians, her party, the Congress, has decided to retaliate with equal aggression.
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VVIP chopper scam: Rajya Sabha to discuss the deal today
The controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal will be debated in the Rajya Sabha today after the government agreed to discuss the issue following demand by the BJP on Tuesday.
