Military Leadership
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Centre widens eligibility criteria for chief of defence staff post
Now, any serving or retired lieutenant general, air marshal and vice admiral under the age of 62 years can be chosen for the top military role.
Scroll Staff
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Why are so many Russian generals dying in the Ukraine war? One answer may be corruption
Like all aspects of Russian life, the military too has been weakened by corruption.
Jonathan Jackson, The Conversation
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Why do leaders like Putin enter wars assuming victory is assured?
Many modern conflicts have illustrated that success is not quickly and cheaply achieved.
Gregory A Daddis, The Conversation
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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Suspended Congress leader from Surat resurfaces after 20 days, alleges party betrayed him
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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Why even those who don’t believe in deities love bhakti poetry
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Army chief Bipin Rawat made first chief of defence staff
The announcement was made a day before his retirement from service.
Scroll Staff
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Cabinet approves post of chief of defence staff
The defence chief will be the military advisor to the Indian government.
Scroll Staff
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Will a Chief of Defence Staff put an end to the inter-service tussles in India?
The Indian Air Force, especially, has a record of waging obdurate turf wars.
Mohan Guruswamy
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Venezuela crisis: The longer Maduro clings on to power, the more likely a coup will become
A political risk analyst examines the chances of the embattled president’s ouster.
Clayton Besaw, The Conversation
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How the war in Iraq unintentionally helped stabilise Bosnia
The revelation that a Bosnian company had broken the arms embargo on Iraq unified three armies which had been fighting each other a decade before.
Elliot Short, The Conversation
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When England and Italy competed to sell military aircraft to Afghanistan in the 1930s
The rivalry resulted in a peculiar scene at Kabul’s aerodrome.
Robert Astin
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Modi government said to be considering a new military position – chief of defence staff
The person occupying this position would be able to offer 'single-point advice' to the government.
Saikat Datta
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Storming into power: A short history of coups in the 20th century
The military coup is largely a phenomenon of the 1900s.
Nadeem F Paracha
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As clamour for OROP gets louder, what happens if Modi doesn't announce it on Independence Day?
Delhi on Friday was treated to the unseemly sight of police trying to throw out protesting veterans.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies