VVIP chopper scam a repeat of Bofors, will raise in Parliament: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:08

BJP on Sunday hit out at Sonia Gandhi over claims that an alleged middlemen in the VVIP chopper scam had asked a contact in India to "target" the Congress chief and her advisors to clinch the deal, saying it was a repeat of the Bofors scam and the issue will be raised in parliament.

Armed forces participation to add colour to R-Day parade

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:53

Army vehicles with Bofors gun, Naval band and display of Pechora missile by the Air Force will be the highlights of this year`s Republic Day parade at Marine Drive.

BJP, Congress exchange salvos over Bofors

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 21:34

The death of Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, accused in the Bofors case, has led to a fresh round of political blame-game between the BJP and the Congress.

Bofors scam will not be forgotten after Quattrocchi’s death: BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 16:52

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that the Congress party should not be under the impression that the death of Ottavio Quattrocchi, the main accused in the Bofors, will cover the scam.

Chronology: Bofors graft row over 27 years

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 16:17

Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi who died of a heart attack in Milan on Friday was formally charged inm court for allegedly being involved in the 1986 Bofors howitzer payoff scam.

Change in govt responsible for slowdown in Bofors case probe: Joginder Singh

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 10:35

Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Joginder Singh on Sunday said a change of government in 1989 was primarily responsible for the slowing down of the probe into Bofors gun scam.

Bofors scam was politicised because Sonia, Quattrocchi were Italians: Analyst

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 10:24

The kickback scam surrounding the Bofors Howitzer Gun deal was politicized because of the involvement of Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi and Ottavio Quattrocchi, both of whom were Italians.

Bofors scam accused Ottavio Quattrocchi’s death sparks war of words

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 09:51

Death of Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, accused in Rs 64 crore Bofors corruption scandal, following heart attack in Milan sparked a war of words between the Congress and the BJP.