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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicThe Ashes

Topic: The Ashes

As Ashes burn away ‘best team since 2010’ hype, an all-too-familiar reality check for England

England’s 1-4 Ashes drubbing by an Australian team which missed some of key players has angered ex-cricketers who are asking for accountability. 

Stuart Broad gets guard of honour from Australia in final innings, scores six off last ball

In post-third-day announcement Saturday, Broad had announced retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious 17-year international career.

England cricket has a ‘class’ problem. And Bazball can’t hide it anymore

English men’s cricket could argue it has championed diversity with players such as Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, and Jofra Archer in its setup, but the hierarchical reality tells a different story.

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Xi’s military shake-up — stripping power from China’s central military command

The latest purging campaign blurs the line between anti-graft drive and political consolidation under Xi’s rule.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.