News18 Explainers

As air quality in Delhi declines sharply in this season, we analyze its causes, implications, and underlying mechanisms.

What is causing the increase in hoax bomb threats against Indian airlines? How are authorities addressing this problem? We find the answers in today's explainer.

We examine the strained relationship between India and Canada in light of Justin Trudeau's recent allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in targeted killings on Canadian soil, allegedly using Lawrence Bishnoi as a proxy.

On Saturday, October 12th, Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and three-time MLA, was murdered near his son's office in Bandra East. We discuss the details of his murder, including the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and whether it was a contract killing due to business rivalry.

As India mourns the loss of eminent industrialist Mr. Ratan Tata, we discuss his journey, enduring legacy, and what's next for the conglomerate.

Defying all exit polls, the BJP has won Haryana. Jammu and Kashmir continues to witness an alternating cycle of ruling parties, this time favouring the National Conference. Here's why.

One year ago, Hamas attacked Israel, sparking an ongoing war with no signs of ending anytime soon. We cover the attack's origin, the current situation, de-escalation efforts, and more.

Telangana Minister Konda Surekha blamed KT Rama Rao for the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The opposition BJP condemned the statement, stating that private matters shouldn't be dragged into politics. We discuss whether politics and film stars are inseparable.

We discuss EAM Jaishankar’s recent speech at the 79th UNGA, India’s repeated bid for permanent membership to the UNSC, the supposed hurdles, and more. 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged that the ghee used in preparing laddoos for Shri Venkateshwara at the famous Tirupati Temple was adulterated with beef tallow, pork lard, and fish oil. We discuss the facts of this controversy, the long-standing demand for freeing temples from state control, and its feasibility.

In this episode, we discuss the recent pager explosions in Lebanon that killed at least 12 people and injured over 2750, the allegations of Israeli involvement, the impact on Hezbollah, and more.

Arvind Kejriwal is set to resign as Delhi CM. Who will be his successor, and how will it impact AAP's prospects in other states? Moreover, why are the allies of the INDI bloc labelling his resignation as a political stunt? We discuss.

Here is a recap of the intense one-on-one between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Philadelphia, from the key electoral issues that emerged from the presidential debate to who won the instant polls. Tune in.

The Union Health Ministry has confirmed the first case of Monkeypox in India. In this episode, we discuss the Mpox virus, its variants, origin, transmission, and more.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau faced a setback as Jagmeet Singh's NDP withdrew support from Trudeau's minority government. The move has raised questions about a potential collapse. We discuss this latest development and how it will impact the Canadian politics. Tune in.

New first-of-its-kind PresVu eye drops have been approved for treating presbyopia in India. We discuss its curative properties, side effects, availability, prescription requirements, and more in this explainer.

Discussing the Vistara and Air India merger, how this merger will affect Vistara's passengers, employees, and management, what this means for TATA's aviation portfolio, and more. Tune in.

In this explainer, we delve into the 1999 IC 814 Kandahar hijack, cutting through the dramatization in the latest Netflix series directed by Anubhav Sinha and separating the facts from fiction.

Following the latest developments in the RG Kar Medical College rape case, from public outrage to Supreme Court hearings, the CBI's actions, the handling of the case by the Mamata government, and more. Tune in.

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's mission to the ISS has been extended due to repeated technical issues. We discuss the reasons behind the delay, Boeing's role, the reliability of commercial spacecraft in the future, and more.

The MeToo movement has resurfaced in the Malayali film industry, with female actors sharing disturbing accounts of work culture discrimination and sexual harassment. We discuss the nature and impact of these revelations and more.

The Union Cabinet has approved a Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) effective April 1, 2025. It guarantees pensions for 23 lakh central government employees. We discuss its features and benefits compared to the old and new pension schemes.

The 4-day Democratic National Convention concluded on August 23rd in Chicago, United States, with Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. We discuss the takeaways of the DNC and more.

What is lateral recruitment in bureaucracy, and why was it opposed widely by the opposition as well as the coalition leaders? We discuss this in today’s explainer. 

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. We discuss the key election issues, the implications, possible political arrangements and more.