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After Pakistan ATC mix up, Pak F-16 jets intercepted Delhi-Kabul Spicejet
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 17 (ANI): Amid tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad after Balakot air strikes in February, Pakistani fighter jets intercepted a Kabul-bound Indian passenger plane for almost an hour over their airspace last month.
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If not 'Om', then what? Rajnath asks Rahul over Rafale 'Shastra Puja'
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Bhiwani (Haryana) [India], Oct 17 (ANI): After facing backlash from the opposition over Rafale 'Shastra Puja' row, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi what he should have written on the fighter jet if not 'Om'.
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US military carries out airstrikes on its weapons storage site in Syria fo
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): Two US fighter jets conducted pre-planned airstrikes on Wednesday targetting an American munitions storage bunker in Syria to destroy munitions and other equipment left behind following the withdrawal of its troops from the country, two United States defenc
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Congress tired, Rahul Gandhi retired, says Sambit Patra
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 14 (ANI): Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi for raising questions over Rafale fighter jet deal with France in his election speeches, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Monday said that the Congress was "tired" while Rahul "retired" who had nothing new to offer.
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Rahul rakes up Rafale again in poll pitch in Maharashtra
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 13 (ANI): In run-up to the Assembly polls in Maharashtra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday here reiterated the country knows that there is a theft in the deal of Rafale fighter jet.
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Rajnath attacks Cong over shashtra puja controversy, says such statements
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Karnal (Haryana) [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday chided the Congress over their criticism of the shashtra puja after the former received the first Rafale fighter jet in France, saying that such statements "only strengthens" Pakistan.
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In a unusual step, Pak Army spokesperson defends Rajnath Singh over Shastr
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Oct 11 (ANI): In an unusual departure from his relentless attacks against the Indian government, Pakistan Army spokesperson Asif Ghafoor on Thursday defended Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who has been facing heat for performing 'Shastra Puja' after receiving the
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Seven Rafale fighter jets to arrive in India by April-May next year: Rajna
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 11 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in the national capital from France visit on Thursday night, said that seven Rafale fighter jets will arrive in India by April or May next year.
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Rafale jet echoes in assembly campaign following Congress leaders raising
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): With voting for Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana less than a fortnight away, the issue relating to Rafale jet again entered political discourse following remarks of Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge who termed "Shastra Puja" by
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Naqvi slams Congress for calling Rajnath's Shastra puja a 'tamasha'
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to acceptance ceremony and 'Shashtra Puja' of Rafale fighter jet as 'tamasha' (drama) and accused Congress of forgetting Indian traditions.
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Amit Shah slams Congress for mocking Rajnath Singh doing 'Shastra Puja' af
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Kaithal (Haryana) [India], Oct 9 (ANI): Union Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed Congress for its leaders mocking Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performing 'Shashtra Puja' after receiving the first Rafale fighter jet in France.
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Rajnath visits Safran group facility that manufactures engines for Rafale
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Villaroche [France], Oct 9 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid a visit to a Safran group facility, the company which manufactures engines for Rafale fighter jets.
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