News18 Explainers

A trainee medic was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, and ever since the news came out, the nation has been in shock. We discuss the developments in the case, the prosecution's doubt over police competence, and more. 

Minnesota governor Tim Walz has been chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming presidential campaign. How and why did Kamala Harris choose him? We discuss this in today's explainer.

What sparked the civic unrest in Bangladesh? With Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent resignation and departure from the country, what does the future hold for Bangladesh? We explore these unfolding events, their implications for India, and the broader South Asian region.

As India is experiencing an "above normal" monsoon this year, we delve into the the implications of the rainfall on the economy, measures to address the uneven distribution of rainfall, and more.

As the nation focuses on the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024, we discuss India's winning prospects, the various events, and more.

India will face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20 and ODI series without Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma will join only for the ODI. Can India still win? 

We break down FM Sitharaman's 2024-25 Budget: key priorities, Andhra and Bihar packages, new initiatives, tax changes, and political reactions. Tune in.

Kamala Harris is set to become the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate nominee. We discuss Kamala's chances against Donald Trump. 

Donald Trump recently announced on his Truth Social platform that he has chosen Republican Senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. We discuss whether the Trump-Vance duo will sway the voters.

After the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, we discuss the security breach, the current situation in American politics, and more.

The UK election results are in. We delve into the issues that the British people voted on, the incoming Prime Minister, and the potential impact on relations with India and the global community.

The US Supreme Court has granted Donald Trump presumptive immunity. How will this decision impact legal proceedings against Trump and other former Presidents in the future? We discuss.

The final ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match will be remembered for India's remarkable turnaround. In this explainer, we discuss the match's key turning points, the triple farewell of Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja, and more.

Wikileaks founder Jullian Assange is now free. We discuss his prolonged legal battle and the details of his latest plea bargain.

The 2024 NEET-UG exam results are under fire due to paper leaks, grace marks, and other issues. We discuss the entire controversy.

How Qatar was given an unfair goal that denied India a berth in the third screening round for the next FIFA World Cup tournament explained.

What do the number, identities and affiliations of the 71 MPs picked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ministers say about the third term of his government, we explain.

Nitish Kumar of Bihar, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and Ajit Pawar of Maharashtra are known to change sides frequently. Can the new BJP government trust these allies?

As Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule in Odisha ends and the BJP takes over, we discuss the factors that led to BJD's rout, the challenges for the new government, and more.

As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections conclude, with the NDA poised to form the next government, we discuss the big picture and implications for the NDA and the INDI bloc ahead.

India's record-breaking heatwave continues, resulting in multiple fatalities. We delve into the cause of the heatwave, IMD's weather forecasts, and the potential relief with the early monsoon onset and coastal rains.

As the results of the exit polls emerge, we examine the reliability of exit polls, potential outcomes, and predictions for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. A New York jury has found him guilty on all charges in his hush-money case. We explain how this verdict will impact the U.S. elections.

On May 19, a 17-year-old boy, allegedly driving a Porsche, killed two people in an accident. He was taken into custody and released on bail soon after. We explore the details of the incident, the arrest and release of the accused, and the public outcry over perceived injustices.

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have died in a helicopter crash, along with many others. We explain the sudden death of Raisi and the potential impact on his country and the Middle East.