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Coup rumours are circulating in Dhaka. Here’s why the army isn’t keen on it

Far from consolidating military authority, the coup of 1975 ushered in a brutal power struggle within its ranks.

Bolivia’s General who led failed coup gets pre-trial detention

Juan Jose Zuniga will be held in preventive detention for 6 months. He was charged with a terrorism offence following a failed attempt to unseat the country's president in a coup.

‘Coup attempt’ in Bolivia fails, President Arce expresses gratitude to people

Outgoing general commander of the army, Juan Jose Zuniga, has been arrested and public prosecutor's office is set to lead a criminal investigation into those behind the incident.

How Niger coup could unleash political & economic proxy wars in Africa’s crucial Sahel region

Last month’s military takeover of uranium-rich Niger was the 8th coup over the last three years in Sahel — a region that is of interest to world powers such as US, France and Russia.

Here’s how rumours of Xi Jinping’s ‘arrest’ and ‘coup’ started

Far from a ‘coup’, Xi Jinping was stomping out opposition. Within three days, at least six top officials were arrested or sentenced to prison under corruption charges.

Rumours swirl about coup against President Xi Jingping. Wishful thinking, say China experts

For past two days, speculation has been rife about a coup in China. Evidence cited includes reports of cancelled passenger flights and footage of military movement.

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Pakistan helped Afghans defeat superpowers — only to lose them to their nationalism

Pakistan failed to understand the fiercely independent psyche of the Afghans and Pashtun nationalism, which has dominated politics in Afghanistan since its emergence in 1747.

Karnataka, Telangana, TN, Maharashtra power 40% of services output, pan-India growth uneven—NITI Aayog

Report on India's services sector examines state-level dynamics, maps disparities and suggests ways to tap into the sector’s potential.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.