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  IAF to formally induct Rafale aircraft at Ambala Air Force Station on Sept 10

  India | September 09, 2020 17:47 IST

  The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally induct the newly acquired Rafale fighter jets tomorrow (September 10) at the Air Force Station in Ambala. The aircraft will be part of the IAF's 17 Squadron, known as 'Golden Arrows'. 

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  Former Man Utd defender Rafael expresses desire to end career at Botafogo with brother Fabio

  Football | April 26, 2020 14:30 IST

  Former Manchester United defender Rafael Da Silva has said that he would like to end his career alongside brother Fabio at Botafogo.

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  Use common sense: PM Modi lashes out at Opposition over Rafale attack

  India | March 04, 2019 15:25 IST

  PM Modi said India would not sit quietly in the fight against terrorism and would do all to cure it from the root, which lies in Pakistan.

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  Rafale deal win-win for both India, France but details can't be revealed: French President Emmanuel Macron

  World | March 08, 2018 22:04 IST

  About the demand by the opposition in India to disclose details of Rafale deal, Macron said: "In our alliance between Indian and France, we don't reveal some information when they are sensitive for business reasons."

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  Rafale deal biggest scam of BJP-led government: Veerappa Moily

  India | February 07, 2018 20:32 IST

  "Complete non-transparency in the Rafale deal, non-disclosure of purchase price of these aircraft, and violation of mandatory provision of defence procurement procedure," Moily said.

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  India cancels $500 million defence deal ahead of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s first visit, says Rafael

  World | January 03, 2018 16:34 IST

  Official sources in New Delhi had earlier indicated that the proposal to acquire the missile system faced hurdles when Israeli side apparently expressed reservations in ensuring full transfer of technology as per the provisions of the ‘Make in India’

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  With an eye on China, India decides to station first squadron of Rafale fighter jets in Bengal

  India | January 07, 2017 8:49 IST

  The Indian Air Force (IAF) has finalised plans to host the first squadron of Rafale fighter jets, which are also capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

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  Government needs to increase Defence budget to pay for new purchases: Report

  India | October 19, 2016 9:57 IST

  Having signed Rs 59,000 crore Rafale deal, the government will have to increase the defence budget midway through this financial year to pay for new orders.

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  France hopes to conclude Rafale deal with India in 2-3 months

  India | June 17, 2015 6:32 IST

  Paris: France has said that it is expecting to conclude its sale of 36 Rafale fighter jets to India within the next 2-3 months and French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will soon travel to

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  Kalyani Group, Rafael form JV to make missile technology, defence systems

  February 19, 2015 15:19 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's desire to boost domestic defense manufacturing got a fillip today with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announcing that it will make arms in India with Kalyani Group.Last year

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  Wimbledon: Out of work, Nadal's coach Toni turns waiter

  Tennis | July 01, 2013 18:00 IST

  London, June 26: After his protégé and former champion Rafael Nadal was ousted in the Wimbledon men's singles first round, his coach and uncle Toni Nadal turned into a waiter here on Wednesday.Nadal was seen

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  Rafael to replace Daniel Alves in Brazil squad

  Football | May 19, 2012 15:26 IST

  Sao Paulo, May 19 :  Brazil has called up Manchester United right back Rafael to replace the injured Daniel Alves in the squad for upcoming  friendlies.Rafael was called up on Friday because Alves broke his

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  Nadal Eases To 1st-Round Win In Australian Open

  Tennis | January 16, 2012 14:34 IST

  Melbourne, Jan 16: Rafael Nadal eased into the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 win over American qualifier Alex Kuznetsov on Monday.Nadal dominated Kuznetsov after a relatively close first set,