BOFORS SCANDAL
BJP's Pradeep Bhandari revives Bofors row over Sonia Gandhi's memoir, questions Rajiv Gandhi-Quattrocchi links
Speaking to in Delhi, Bhandari said the release of the memoir had brought renewed attention to the Bofors scandal and questioned the alleged links between former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi.
Supreme Court ends long-pending plea against Hinduja brothers’ relief in Bofors case
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging a 2005 Delhi High Court order. This order had previously quashed criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors case. The court declined to adjourn the matter and refused further submissions during the hearing. The original Bofors deal between India and Sweden dates back to 1986. The CBI had alleged illegal payments connected to the howitzer contract.
Bofors fully transferred tech to India in 80s, I even proposed made-in-India guns to Cong govt, but...: Baba Kalyani's explosive reveal
Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani revealed India's failure to utilize the Bofors technology transfer from the 1980s, lamenting the exclusion of the private sector in defense manufacturing. He cited a cold response from the then government despite offering cost-effective, indigenous howitzer guns.
BJP cites book on Bofors to demand Sonia, Rahul's resignations as MPs
The BJP has demanded Sonia and Rahul Gandhi resign as MPs until they disclose their relations with alleged Italian middleman Ottavio Quattrocchi, citing revelations from Chitra Subramaniam's book on the Bofors scandal. Allegations include Quattrocchi's influence on defense deals during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure and defreezing of his bank accounts during the UPA rule. Congress has not yet responded.
Lawyer confirms positive talks with investigator Michael Hershman over bofors scandal
Advocate Ajay Aggarwal and private investigator Michael Hershman discussed new information on the Bofors scandal, with Hershman agreeing to cooperate with the CBI. Hershman alleged that the investigation was derailed by the government and confirmed his readiness to present evidence. The CBI aims to uncover the Rs64-crore bribery scandal's truth.
Bofors is example of case sabotaged by party with lot to hide: former CBI chief Raghavan
In his autobiography, Raghavan, who investigated the case as director of the CBI, writes scathingly about the role of the Congress but also says it is difficult to confirm whether the payments were actually meant for the party.
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Bofors case: Court proposes cost on rebel BJP leader for withdrawing plea for further probe
Advocate Ajay Agarwal had moved a separate application in the case seeking further probe.
CBI withdraws application from Delhi court seeking permission for further probe in Bofors case
CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.
PM Narendra Modi attacks Congress, dares it to contest remaining phases of polls in the name of Rajiv Gandhi
He also dared the Congress to a debate on the Bofors scandal and other issues ahead of the last two phases of the polling.
JPC on Rafale not needed, "it is not 2G or Bofors": Nirmala Sitharaman
The matter even reached the Supreme Court which expressed its satisfaction, be it process involved or the price, she told reporters here.
Mayawati for fundamental reforms in country's defence deals
In its verdict, the apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal and that there has been a necessity of fighter aircraft and the country cannot remain without these jets.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar: Bofors artillery guns are good
Manohar Parrikar today described the Bofors guns as "good" but refused to comment on the President's alleged remarks on the original scandal.
PAC asks defence ministry to share all missing Bofors files
The six-member sub-committee on defence, headed by BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, is looking into the long-pending non- compliance of certain aspects of the CAG report on the Bofors guns deal.
Twist in Bofors case: Defence Ministry says probe is still alive
The RTI application wanted to know how many people were involved in the Bofors scandal and if the guilty had been punished, among other things.
Decades after Bofors, Sweden-India look to revive defence ties
Bofors scandal in 1984 hit the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and his Congress party for allegedly receiving kickbacks over the sale of 410 field howitzer guns.
Sweden calls off Bofors scandal probe to avoid embarrassment to Rajiv Gandhi in secret scheme: CIA
The recently declassified CIA records reveal that the US was closely following the Bofors scandal and its possible fallouts in India and Sweden.
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BJP only alternative in UP: Union minister Kalraj Mishra
"It is necessary that BJP comes to power in UP for giving momentum to development and taking the state to new heights of progress," Misra said.
Bofors scandal was a media trial: President Pranab Mukherjee
Days ahead of his visit to Sweden, President Pranab Mukherjee said the Bofors scandal was a media trial, and had not been proven in court.
Desi Bofors howitzer to be tested again, Army keeps fingers crossed
The Army has not inducted a single modern 155mm gun for the last three decades since the infamous Bofors scandal.
Rajiv Gandhi wanted Bofors money to run Congress: Ex-CBI chief
Mukherjee said Rajiv Gandhi explained his position in a meeting on June 19, 1989, during a meeting between the two at the Prime Minister's residence.
Ottavio Quattrocchi haunts Congress even after death
A day after the death of Quattrocchi in Milan, one of the accused in the Bofors scandal, a political war of words erupted between the Congress and BJP.
Chopper scam reminiscent of Bofors: Murli Manohar Joshi
Senior BJP leader Murli Manihar Joshi today said that the alleged kickbacks in the VVIP helicopter deal was reminiscent of the Bofors scandal.
BJP attacks Sonia over Bofors scandal
The BJP on Sunday brought Congress President Sonia Gandhi in its direct line of fire, asserting that she had a lot to answer on her family’s links with the Italian middleman, Ottavio Quattrochhi.
Gadkari flays Sonia Gandhi's anti-Opposition tirade
The BJP on Sunday retaliated to Congress, saying Sonia Gandhi's speech sounded like the reaction of a party under siege and resembled her party’s reflexes in the wake of the Bofors scandal.
Bofors scam: Quattrocchi gets clean chit
The Interpol has removed the red-corner notice issued against Ottavio Quattrocchi, an Italian businessman who is being sought in India for criminal charges for acting as a conduit for bribes in the Bofors scandal.
BJP trains Bofors again, will shoot if 'all' united
In an attempt to exert pressure on the Manmohan Singh government to call for early general election, the BJP was on Wednesday exploring the option of going in for en-masse resignations from the Lok Sabha.
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