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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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"Politics Should Not Enter Sports": 1983 World Cup-Winner's Advice To India Over Asia Cup Row vs Pakistan
The former India wicketkeeper-batter has advised the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team to keep politics away from cricket.
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"Virat Kohli Might Not Like Me...": Rahul Dravid Cheeky Remark In Epic Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar Analysis
Former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid recently gave his opinion on the batters with shorter height.
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Nikki Haley Urges Trump To Treat India As "Prized Free, Democratic" Partner
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, in an opinion piece on Newsweek, emphasised the need to treat India as a "prized free and democratic partner" to counter China.
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Opinion | RSS Peace Offering, Tamil Nadu's 'Vajpayee': 2 Signals From BJP's Veep Pick
When the BJP was born out of the Jan Sangh in 1980, Radhakrishnan was appointed an aide to Vajpayee. He must have imbibed some lessons from the former PM - in fact, political circles in Tamil Nadu would refer to him as the Vajpayee of the state BJP.
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"I Say This With Absolute Respect...": Justin Langer's Candid Opinion On Marnus Labuschagne's Australia Future
Former opener and head coach Justin Langer has advised Australia to retain Marnus Labuschagne in their top-order, saying that omitting him from the side would hinder the development of future Test team batters.
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"Going To Be Difficult...": India Great Sourav Ganguly Raises Major Question Mark On Shubman Gill
Legendary former India captain Sourav Ganguly has given his opinion on Shubman Gill as the latter prepares to take over as India's new Test captain.
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"Don't Want To Be Part Of Game Where...": Matthew Hayden's Blunt Take On Non-Striker Run-Out Debate
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has shared his strong opinion on the ongoing non-striker run-out debate, highlighting a recent incident involving Rishabh Pant during an IPL 2025 match.
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Opinion | There Is A 'Third' Player In The India-Pakistan Conflict
In an interview with Karan Thapar, former editor and part-time politician Najam Sethi said the issue was no more about Pakistan and India. There is a third player, China, which will go to great lengths to protect Pakistan's interests.
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What Prompted BJP To Forge Alliance With AIADMK In Tamil Nadu
A day after the AIADMK-BJP alliance was sealed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a video clip of former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai's brief speech went viral.
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"Time Is Ripe To Replace Collegium System": Former Law Minister
Former Union law minister Ashwani Kumar on Sunday said the time is ripe for replacing the present collegium system of judicial appointments and "processes of public opinion are moving robustly" in favour of an alternative mechanism.
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"Don't Play Ajinkya Rahane-Angkrish Raghuvanshi Together": Ex-KKR Star's 'Unpopular Opinion' Stuns All
Despite the team's 80-run victory against SRH, former KKR star feels Ajinkya Rahane and Angrish Raghuvanshi shouldn't be batting together for the franchise in IPL 2025.
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Opinion | Has Trump Abandoned Ukraine In Favour Of Russia?
As a former businessman, Trump sees things from the perspective of profitable deals. Sanctions have hit Russia, but American companies have also suffered business losses running into billions of dollars as a result.
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Opinion | There's A New Negotiating Table In Town: Middle East
The Saudis are not stopping just at giving space to the US and Russia to debate Ukraine. As per reports, Riyadh is also open to hosting talks between Iran and the US over the former's nuclear programme.
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Ex-Australia Captain Gives Team India Winning Recipe For England Tour, Makes Bold 'Virat Kohli' Verdict
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke was candid regarding his opinion on Virat Kohli's poor form.
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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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"Politics Should Not Enter Sports": 1983 World Cup-Winner's Advice To India Over Asia Cup Row vs Pakistan
The former India wicketkeeper-batter has advised the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team to keep politics away from cricket.
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"Virat Kohli Might Not Like Me...": Rahul Dravid Cheeky Remark In Epic Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar Analysis
Former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid recently gave his opinion on the batters with shorter height.
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Nikki Haley Urges Trump To Treat India As "Prized Free, Democratic" Partner
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, in an opinion piece on Newsweek, emphasised the need to treat India as a "prized free and democratic partner" to counter China.
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Opinion | RSS Peace Offering, Tamil Nadu's 'Vajpayee': 2 Signals From BJP's Veep Pick
When the BJP was born out of the Jan Sangh in 1980, Radhakrishnan was appointed an aide to Vajpayee. He must have imbibed some lessons from the former PM - in fact, political circles in Tamil Nadu would refer to him as the Vajpayee of the state BJP.
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"I Say This With Absolute Respect...": Justin Langer's Candid Opinion On Marnus Labuschagne's Australia Future
Former opener and head coach Justin Langer has advised Australia to retain Marnus Labuschagne in their top-order, saying that omitting him from the side would hinder the development of future Test team batters.
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"Going To Be Difficult...": India Great Sourav Ganguly Raises Major Question Mark On Shubman Gill
Legendary former India captain Sourav Ganguly has given his opinion on Shubman Gill as the latter prepares to take over as India's new Test captain.
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"Don't Want To Be Part Of Game Where...": Matthew Hayden's Blunt Take On Non-Striker Run-Out Debate
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has shared his strong opinion on the ongoing non-striker run-out debate, highlighting a recent incident involving Rishabh Pant during an IPL 2025 match.
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Opinion | There Is A 'Third' Player In The India-Pakistan Conflict
In an interview with Karan Thapar, former editor and part-time politician Najam Sethi said the issue was no more about Pakistan and India. There is a third player, China, which will go to great lengths to protect Pakistan's interests.
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What Prompted BJP To Forge Alliance With AIADMK In Tamil Nadu
A day after the AIADMK-BJP alliance was sealed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a video clip of former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai's brief speech went viral.
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"Time Is Ripe To Replace Collegium System": Former Law Minister
Former Union law minister Ashwani Kumar on Sunday said the time is ripe for replacing the present collegium system of judicial appointments and "processes of public opinion are moving robustly" in favour of an alternative mechanism.
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"Don't Play Ajinkya Rahane-Angkrish Raghuvanshi Together": Ex-KKR Star's 'Unpopular Opinion' Stuns All
Despite the team's 80-run victory against SRH, former KKR star feels Ajinkya Rahane and Angrish Raghuvanshi shouldn't be batting together for the franchise in IPL 2025.
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Opinion | Has Trump Abandoned Ukraine In Favour Of Russia?
As a former businessman, Trump sees things from the perspective of profitable deals. Sanctions have hit Russia, but American companies have also suffered business losses running into billions of dollars as a result.
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Opinion | There's A New Negotiating Table In Town: Middle East
The Saudis are not stopping just at giving space to the US and Russia to debate Ukraine. As per reports, Riyadh is also open to hosting talks between Iran and the US over the former's nuclear programme.
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Ex-Australia Captain Gives Team India Winning Recipe For England Tour, Makes Bold 'Virat Kohli' Verdict
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke was candid regarding his opinion on Virat Kohli's poor form.
