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In a major embarrassment for the government, the man heading the search for the nine members of the Lokpal or national anti-corruption ombudsman has quit his assignment.

The Defence Ministry changed its own rules to sign a contract worth nearly 3700 crores for 12 helicopters with AgustaWestland, an Italian-owned company, the government's auditor has said in a report that dissects the deal that's now being investigated for possible kickbacks in both Italy and India.

The government broke its own procurement rules to award a 3,700-crore contract for 12 helicopters to Italian-owned AgustaWestland, the government's auditor has said in a detailed report. The auditor's report, presented in Parliament today, comes as the government is battling the perception of substantial corruption. National elections are due by M...

Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik has taken over as chief of Indian Air Force.

In a major embarrassment for the government, the man heading the search for the nine members of the Lokpal or national anti-corruption ombudsman has quit his assignment.

The Defence Ministry changed its own rules to sign a contract worth nearly 3700 crores for 12 helicopters with AgustaWestland, an Italian-owned company, the government's auditor has said in a report that dissects the deal that's now being investigated for possible kickbacks in both Italy and India.

The government broke its own procurement rules to award a 3,700-crore contract for 12 helicopters to Italian-owned AgustaWestland, the government's auditor has said in a detailed report. The auditor's report, presented in Parliament today, comes as the government is battling the perception of substantial corruption. National elections are due by M...

Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik has taken over as chief of Indian Air Force.