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Punjab Wants To Hire Aircraft For VIP Use, Opposition Asks What's The Need
The Punjab government has floated a tender to hire an aircraft for VIP movement for a year, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition which alleged it aimed at facilitating trips of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea For Investigating Chhattisgarh's AgustaWestland Chopper Deal
The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition by an NGO seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the purchase of an AgustaWestland chopper by the Chhattisgarh government for VIP use in 2006-07.
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Anybody Who's Anybody Is Taking A Helicopter To Justin Bieber Concert
It isn't just pop star Justin Bieber who's landing in a helicopter at a stadium in Mumbai tomorrow where he will perform for 70,000 fans. Today, private chopper companies confirmed that there's a last-minute rush to book helicopter rides by people who don't want to be stuck in traffic jams- and presumably have a lot of money to spare.
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Cricket Wonder Boy Pranav Dhanawade Delays Vacating Ground For VIP Chopper, Detained By Cops
Sixteen-year-old Mumbai cricketer Pranav Dhanawade who made a record 1009 runs in a school match has been detained for a delay in vacating a cricket ground, where a helipad was being built for the visit of Union minister Prakash Javadekar.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's View On Plea For SIT Probe In Agusta Scam
The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to clarify its stand on a plea seeking SIT probe into alleged irregularities in the purchase of VIP Agusta helicopters by Chhattisgarh government as also about some foreign bank accounts purportedly linked to the son of Chief Minister Raman Singh.
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To Deflect Agusta Heat, Congress Targets PM Modi For Alleged Gas Scam
It doesnt take a weather expert to predict its going to be a hot week in Parliament. On Wednesday, the AgustaWestland scam a deal to buy helicopters that was designed for generous bribes- will be discussed by the Rajya Sabha or Upper House.
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In case of VIP helicopters, a setback for India: 10-point cheat-sheet
India has received a major setback in its attempt to cover itself financially after it cancelled a 12-helicopter deal with Italian defence giant Finmeccanica. The deal was cancelled in January over allegations of bribery and kickbacks.
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At Dubai airshow, private jets and VIP choppers are hot sellers
Away from the glare of the media where airlines sign multi-billion-dollar contracts, makers of private helicopters and jets for VIPs are busy doing deals at the Dubai airshow and targeting a vibrant Middle East market.
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Need urgent decision on helicopters for VVIPs, says air force chief
Air Force Chief NAK Browne today pointed out to the government that it needs to urgently make a decision on which helicopters will be used for VVIPs like the Prime Minister and President, given that a deal with British manufacturer AgustaWestland has been suspended after allegations that it was riddled with kickbacks.
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VVIP chopper scam: Key findings of CAG report
In its report tabled in Parliament today, the Comptroller and Auditor General or CAG said that the government had failed to follow defence procurement policy rules in awarding the contract for 12 VIP choppers. Here are some of the findings of the report:
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Punjab Wants To Hire Aircraft For VIP Use, Opposition Asks What's The Need
The Punjab government has floated a tender to hire an aircraft for VIP movement for a year, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition which alleged it aimed at facilitating trips of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea For Investigating Chhattisgarh's AgustaWestland Chopper Deal
The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition by an NGO seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the purchase of an AgustaWestland chopper by the Chhattisgarh government for VIP use in 2006-07.
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Anybody Who's Anybody Is Taking A Helicopter To Justin Bieber Concert
It isn't just pop star Justin Bieber who's landing in a helicopter at a stadium in Mumbai tomorrow where he will perform for 70,000 fans. Today, private chopper companies confirmed that there's a last-minute rush to book helicopter rides by people who don't want to be stuck in traffic jams- and presumably have a lot of money to spare.
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Cricket Wonder Boy Pranav Dhanawade Delays Vacating Ground For VIP Chopper, Detained By Cops
Sixteen-year-old Mumbai cricketer Pranav Dhanawade who made a record 1009 runs in a school match has been detained for a delay in vacating a cricket ground, where a helipad was being built for the visit of Union minister Prakash Javadekar.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's View On Plea For SIT Probe In Agusta Scam
The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to clarify its stand on a plea seeking SIT probe into alleged irregularities in the purchase of VIP Agusta helicopters by Chhattisgarh government as also about some foreign bank accounts purportedly linked to the son of Chief Minister Raman Singh.
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To Deflect Agusta Heat, Congress Targets PM Modi For Alleged Gas Scam
It doesnt take a weather expert to predict its going to be a hot week in Parliament. On Wednesday, the AgustaWestland scam a deal to buy helicopters that was designed for generous bribes- will be discussed by the Rajya Sabha or Upper House.
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In case of VIP helicopters, a setback for India: 10-point cheat-sheet
India has received a major setback in its attempt to cover itself financially after it cancelled a 12-helicopter deal with Italian defence giant Finmeccanica. The deal was cancelled in January over allegations of bribery and kickbacks.
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At Dubai airshow, private jets and VIP choppers are hot sellers
Away from the glare of the media where airlines sign multi-billion-dollar contracts, makers of private helicopters and jets for VIPs are busy doing deals at the Dubai airshow and targeting a vibrant Middle East market.
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Need urgent decision on helicopters for VVIPs, says air force chief
Air Force Chief NAK Browne today pointed out to the government that it needs to urgently make a decision on which helicopters will be used for VVIPs like the Prime Minister and President, given that a deal with British manufacturer AgustaWestland has been suspended after allegations that it was riddled with kickbacks.
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VVIP chopper scam: Key findings of CAG report
In its report tabled in Parliament today, the Comptroller and Auditor General or CAG said that the government had failed to follow defence procurement policy rules in awarding the contract for 12 VIP choppers. Here are some of the findings of the report:
