In a shocking revelation, Union Defence Minister A K Antony has confirmed “Somebody has taken money” in the Rs 3,600 core VVIP helicopter deal for purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland. Read more
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India becomes world’s first, successfully tests ‘BrahMos’ Supersonic Cruise Missile from under water
BrahMos, the Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missile successfully tested from underwater in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam coast, becoming India the world’s No. 1 to have such powerful missile. Read more
Indian Chopper Deal Scam: Italy Defence firm CEO arrests, CBI to probe
As per new twist in Rs. 3600 crore defence helicopter deal scandal, Italian Police arrested the chief of Italy’s largest Defence aerospace firm on Tuesday on graft charges. Read more
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assets around Rs.10.73 crore
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assets worth around Rs.10.73 crore (around $2 million), nearly double from last year. Many of his cabinet colleagues, like Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel, are far richer than him, shows an updated list of assets of ministers posted on the PMO website.
Patel has declared assets of around Rs.52 crore and Pawar has declared property worth around Rs.22 crore.
Defence Minister A.K. Antony, known for his austere lifestyle, has assets worth only Rs.55 lakh. Read more
