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Opinion | China's Great Military Bloodbath: Why Is Xi Firing His Own Loyalists?
On October 17, 2025, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) expelled nine of its most senior military leaders, including members of the Central Military Commission, former defence ministers, and theatre commanders. What's behind these purges?
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Parties' Complacency Led To Nepal Protest: Ex Defence Minister To NDTV
As peace returned to Nepal after days of protests, former defence minister Minendra Rijal admitted that the complacency of political parties and mismanagement gave rise to the violent agitation.
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"His Dedication Towards India Continue To Inspire": PM Modi Pays Tribute To Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at 'Sadaiv Atal', the Samadhi (memorial) dedicated to the Bharat Ratna awardee and veteran leader.
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"Trump Making Mockery Of Our Country": Uddhav Thackeray On 50% US Tariffs
The Opposition is trying to corner the government over hefty US tariffs imposed on India, with former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray claiming that US President Donald Trump is making a mockery of the country.
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196 Imran Khan Supporters Sentenced To 10 Years Each Over 2023 Riots In Pakistan
A court in eastern Pakistan on Thursday sentenced an opposition leader and nearly 200 supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison each over the 2023 riots that erupted over Khan's arrest, officials said.
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International Court Rejects Israel's Request To Withdraw Netanyahu's Arrest Warrant
Judges at the International Criminal Court rejected Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants against its prime minister and former defence minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war.
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Pak Court Suspends Order Seeking Ban On Imran Khan's YouTube Channel
Pakistani court on Friday suspended an order seeking to ban the YouTube channels of more than two dozen critics of the government including former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a defence lawyer said.
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'Big Comrade': Former Defence Chief Takes Reins As Thai PM
Thailand's former defence chief is set to be appointed acting prime minister on Thursday, capping a colourful career for the political heavyweight once nicknamed "Big Comrade".
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South Korea President Lee Names First Civilian Defence Minister In Decades
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung named veteran lawmaker Ahn Gyu-back as the country's first civilian defence minister in 64 years on Monday, making good on a campaign promise made after December's martial law shook faith in the military.
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"It Is Doing Wonders": Pak Defence Minister Praises Civil-Military "Hybrid Model"
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and a close aide of ruling PML-N president and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said the country is being governed under a "hybrid model" in which the military enjoys a major power share.
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"India Fought Conflict With Pakistan As Aatmanirbhar": Top Defence Scientist
Dr G Satheesh Reddy, who served as the former advisor to the Defence Minister, said that the India-Pakistan conflict was primarily airborne.
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Migration, MEGA, Greatest Trade Route: Takeaways From PM Modi-Trump Presser
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump addressed a press conference on the last day of the former's two-day visit, issuing announcements pertaining to trade, immigration, defence, technology and crime.
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Ex Israel Army Chief Admits Using Hannibal Directive Against Own Soldiers
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant authorised the controversial Hannibal Directive during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
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"Just As Battlefield...": Israel's Sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Quits Politics
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.
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"Will Behead Their Leaders": Israel Confirms It Killed Hamas Chief In Iran
Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday acknowledged that Israel had killed former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year, as he warned the military would "decapitate" the leadership of Yemen's Huthi rebels.
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Opinion | China's Great Military Bloodbath: Why Is Xi Firing His Own Loyalists?
On October 17, 2025, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) expelled nine of its most senior military leaders, including members of the Central Military Commission, former defence ministers, and theatre commanders. What's behind these purges?
-
Parties' Complacency Led To Nepal Protest: Ex Defence Minister To NDTV
As peace returned to Nepal after days of protests, former defence minister Minendra Rijal admitted that the complacency of political parties and mismanagement gave rise to the violent agitation.
-
"His Dedication Towards India Continue To Inspire": PM Modi Pays Tribute To Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at 'Sadaiv Atal', the Samadhi (memorial) dedicated to the Bharat Ratna awardee and veteran leader.
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"Trump Making Mockery Of Our Country": Uddhav Thackeray On 50% US Tariffs
The Opposition is trying to corner the government over hefty US tariffs imposed on India, with former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray claiming that US President Donald Trump is making a mockery of the country.
-
196 Imran Khan Supporters Sentenced To 10 Years Each Over 2023 Riots In Pakistan
A court in eastern Pakistan on Thursday sentenced an opposition leader and nearly 200 supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison each over the 2023 riots that erupted over Khan's arrest, officials said.
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International Court Rejects Israel's Request To Withdraw Netanyahu's Arrest Warrant
Judges at the International Criminal Court rejected Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants against its prime minister and former defence minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war.
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Pak Court Suspends Order Seeking Ban On Imran Khan's YouTube Channel
Pakistani court on Friday suspended an order seeking to ban the YouTube channels of more than two dozen critics of the government including former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a defence lawyer said.
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'Big Comrade': Former Defence Chief Takes Reins As Thai PM
Thailand's former defence chief is set to be appointed acting prime minister on Thursday, capping a colourful career for the political heavyweight once nicknamed "Big Comrade".
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South Korea President Lee Names First Civilian Defence Minister In Decades
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung named veteran lawmaker Ahn Gyu-back as the country's first civilian defence minister in 64 years on Monday, making good on a campaign promise made after December's martial law shook faith in the military.
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"It Is Doing Wonders": Pak Defence Minister Praises Civil-Military "Hybrid Model"
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and a close aide of ruling PML-N president and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said the country is being governed under a "hybrid model" in which the military enjoys a major power share.
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"India Fought Conflict With Pakistan As Aatmanirbhar": Top Defence Scientist
Dr G Satheesh Reddy, who served as the former advisor to the Defence Minister, said that the India-Pakistan conflict was primarily airborne.
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Migration, MEGA, Greatest Trade Route: Takeaways From PM Modi-Trump Presser
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump addressed a press conference on the last day of the former's two-day visit, issuing announcements pertaining to trade, immigration, defence, technology and crime.
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Ex Israel Army Chief Admits Using Hannibal Directive Against Own Soldiers
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant authorised the controversial Hannibal Directive during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
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"Just As Battlefield...": Israel's Sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Quits Politics
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.
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"Will Behead Their Leaders": Israel Confirms It Killed Hamas Chief In Iran
Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday acknowledged that Israel had killed former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year, as he warned the military would "decapitate" the leadership of Yemen's Huthi rebels.
