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Christian Michel was ‘kidnapped’ like Mehul Choksi is being abducted now, says Agusta accused’s Delhi lawyer
"Princess Latifa was handed over to the Dubai government as a quid pro pro for Michel and it was a kidnapping. That was upheld by the UN — the question is whether democratic countries working like this in quid pro pro and kidnapping can be permitted. Today what is happening in Dominica, again another kidnapping incident by the Indian government regarding Mehul Choksi," Joseph claimed at a Zoom press conference alongside Michel’s sons on Thursday.
Legal process has to be followed through, can't shortcut that: UK on Vijay Mallya extradition
India has been pressing the UK to extradite Mallya after he lost his appeals in the British Supreme Court. The UK top court's decision marked a major setback to the 64-year-old businessman as it came weeks after he lost his High Court appeal last April against an extradition order to India.
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BJP asks Congress leadership to respond to charges in AgustaWestland kickback probe
At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore demanded that Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son answer about the allegations levelled against their party leaders.
Whenever you think of kickback in def deal, think of Congress leaders: BJP
Demanding answers from the Congress leadership, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that from the Jeep scandal, the Bofors scam to the submarine scandal and several more, Congress leaders for their benefit made a "mockery" of national security.
Puri threatening witnesses, need his custodial interrogation : ED to court
The counsel for ED today said that Puri is threatening witnesses as a result of which they have retracted from their previous statements.
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Goyal lists 'false promises' Congress made in 2004 and 2009, says BJP delivered
Goyal said it was under the Modi government that a decision was taken to give Rs 6,000 to poor farmers.
Arun Jaitley questions Rahul's silence on ED charge sheet in chopper scam
Contending that evidence is "over-whelming and needle of suspicion is clear", Jaitley said he is demanding political answers to the allegations.
After Narendra Modi became PM, fugitives absconded fearing action: Prakash Javadekar
"After Nirav Modi was spotted in London, Congress people are happy that he is spending good time there, but the Modi government will bring back all the fugitives." said Javadekar.
Michel extradition: UAE envoy says things can be done in day due to close ties
UAE Ambassador to India Ahmed Al Banna, at a press conference here, said the two countries have a robust security collaboration and have signed an agreement for it as well.
Have letter which reveals 'saga of Rome and RaGa' in AgustaWestland deal: BJP
Sambit Patra said Michel stressed that no publicity about the deal be done in Italy.
It’s time Gandhis came clean on Agusta: Devendra Fadnavis
Fadnavis added that raids conducted on Guido Ralph Haschke and interrogation of Michel has led to important dots being connected by the investigating agencies.
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal: AK Antony
"Government, BJP misusing agencies to manufacture lies. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi never interfered in defence deal," Antony told reporters.
Enforcement Directorate an ‘embarrassing disaster’: Congress
The Congress on Sunday said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has become an “embarrassing disaster” that “is indulging in conspiratorial tricks’ to “divert the attention”.
BJP govt carrying out politically-motivated probe into AgustaWestland case: Congress
Michel was produced before a special court Saturday which extended his ED custody by seven days.
PwC found 'serious deviations' in AgustaWestland chopper scam, says CBI
Agency tells court AgustaWestland hired two more auditors to manage a clean chit.
VVIP Chopper case: Court reserve order on Christian Michel's bail plea
Michel was produced before Special Judge Arvind Kumar on expiry of his 4-day CBI custody where the probe agency said that he was not required for further custodial interrogation.
Christian Michel's correspondence with middleman throws new light on chopper deal scam
“The game is not yet up… there are still pieces to be moved,” Michel had indicated to Guido Ralph Haschke, registering his protest over the “lack of support” by the “family”.
Congress 'completely rattled' by Michel's extradition; sends lawyers to defend him: BJP
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said Youth Congress leader Aljo K Joseph appeared for Michel in court on Wednesday and the Congress later went through the "charade" of removing him.
VVIP chopper deal: Michel Senior boasted of shopping with Jagjivan Ram
Michel senior had a consultancy business that his son inherited and there have been previous allegations that he used to hobnob with top Indian politicians and bureaucrats in the 1970s and 80s.
Agusta Westland scam: Dubai passes order to extradite Christian Michel
The Dubai government has finally ordered extradition of Christian Michel, alleged middleman in the VVIP chopper scandal.
No communication from UAE on AgustaWestland case: MEA
Some media reports had said a Dubai court court ordered Michel's extradition to India, but sources had later indicated there was no such specific court order.
Public Accounts Committee to take up AgustaWestland issue
Pressed further whether the PAC will take up the AgustaWestland issue, Thomas evaded a direct reply, saying "All these issues will be decided when the PAC meets."
Chargesheet in AgustaWestland scam to be filed this year: Government to SC
CBI had in 2013 registered a case in connection with alleged bribes paid by the firm to Indians to clinch the deal for 12 helicopters to ferry VVIPs.
AgustaWestland deal: Raman Singh denies allegations
"The allegations levelled by former AAP leader Prashant Bhushan are baseless and politically motivated. There was no irregularity in the helicopter deal," he said.
Will look if fraud was done by Chhattisgarh government in Agusta deal: SC
AgustaWestland SpA was an Italian helicopter design and manufacturing company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica SpA, now called Leonardo.
Congress slams Maharashtra government for 'decision to hire' Agusta choppers
BJP also claimed that the government has only appointed agencies to hire helicopters, although they had not been given directions as to which company's services are to be used.
AgustaWestland: Fresh NBW against James, summons to 3 others
The court passed the order after advocate N K Matta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate, informed it that the summons issued against the three accused on the last date of hearing could not be executed.
AgustaWestland deal: Investigators dismiss Christian Michel's claims
Christian Michel has told TV news channels that he was not even in India when specifications for the VVIP chopper were changed.
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