China punishes 9 military officials for graft, top general under probe

China's second-ranked general was placed under investigation for corruption, while nine senior military officers were punished for violation of discipline and work-related crimes in the latest......

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Pakistani Army......

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

If Xi Jinping is dethroned in the future, the instrument for that may well be embedded within the PLA, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping during the......

Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma killed in encounter

Top Naxal commander Madvi Hidma and his wife were among the six Maoists killed in an encounter with security personnel in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitaramaraju district on Tuesday, police said.......

How National Sports Bill will impact India-Pak games

"Whenever national interest is involved, it's the government which faces the questions and it is only fair that it has the final say."  IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduces......