CBI books Brigadier in a case offshoot of VVIP chopper deal scam

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 20:51

In an off-shoot of VVIP helicopter deal scam, CBI on Saturday registered a case against a Brigadier working with Army Aviation Corps for allegedly fudging trial flight records of the copters.

AgustaWestland welcomes arbitration on scrapped deal

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:50

Italian defence group Finmeccanica said on Thursday its AgustaWestland unit welcomed India`s decision to take part in an arbitration process over a $770 million helicopter deal.

BJP demands thorough probe into scrapped AgustaWestland deal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:44

BJP demanded a thorough probe into the scrapped AgustaWestland chopper deal to find out the money trail and the beneficiaries.

After scrapping deal, India set for arbitration process with Agusta

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 19:55

India is now set to face the arbitration process invoked by the Anglo-Indian company besides initiating the process of encashing the bank guarantee of Rs 2200 crore furnished by the firm.

UK defends AgustaWestland after India scraps deal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 18:53

The UK on Thursday defended Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland, saying time should have been given to establish the veracity of the bribery allegations before any action is taken.

Timeline of VVIP chopper deal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 00:17

India on Wednesday cancelled the Rs 3,600 crore deal with AgustaWestland for supply of 12 VVIP choppers to the Air Force.

VVIP chopper deal cancelled to save first family from embarrassment: BJP

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:34

BJP said that the decision to cancel VVIP chopper deal was taken to save the first family from embarrassment.

India scraps AugustaWestland VVIP chopper deal on New Year`s Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 16:07

The scrapping of the deal with AugustaWestland – the British arm of Italian firm Finmeccanica - could now open the doors for fresh contract with other chopper companies like United Technologies Corp`s Sikorsky Aircraft, EADS` Eurocopter and Lockheed Martin.

CBI to send its own team to Italy for chopper scam probe

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 22:41

CBI will send a team to Italy only after perusing a report to be submitted by the Defence Ministry team, which is on a visit there, in connection with the ongoing trial in chopper scam.

Agusta sends notice to Defence Ministry on arbitration

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 21:07

Facing threat of cancellation of its Rs 3,600 crore deal, AgustaWestland is understood to have sent a notice to Defence Ministry.

Def Min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats in chopper scam

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:52

With references to politicians and bureaucrats coming up in the chopper scam trial in Italy, the Defence Ministry is expected to seek clarifications on the issue from alleged middleman Guido Haschke during the next hearing of the case there.

VVIP chopper scam: Middleman Guido Haschke to be questioned by India

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:47

An Italian court allowed Indian authorities to question alleged middleman Guido Haschke in the chopper scam case, which is being heard in that country.