“Haschke [the middleman] sold AgustaWestland a story based on my relationship with (cousin) SP Tyagi. We have strained ties. He (Haschke) used my name to siphon off money. The CBI probe will bring out the truth. I welcome the CBI probe,” said the former Indian Air Force chief. (see full story)

A new angle has now been uncovered in the AgustaWestland situation as an Indian news agency accesses French court documents which reveal that Christian Michel was involved in earlier defence deals in India too, enabling the Rafale fighter jet to be chosen for Dassault, it is alleged.  (see full story)