News18 Explainers

While five miscreants have been identified, who breached the security of the Indian Parliament on 13th December, there must be a much bigger design to challenge India. What would that probable grand plot be? Explained.

The choices of Chief Ministers for the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh have taken the media by surprise. We explain how they rose through the ranks and became the BJP leadership’s choice.

In a historic decision the Supreme Court has upheld the President of India’s decision to repeal article 370, which accorded a special status to J&K. Here is why it said the government is right.

How fair or unfair was the process of trying Mahua Moitra of the Trinamool Congress on the allegation of “cash-for-query?” We explain the entire process and what exactly transpired.

China is once again grappling with a respiratory illness called pneumonia that has led to enormous hospitalizations in the country, especially among children. Is the world prone to this outbreak? Explained.

The Dubai chapter of COP concluded with several investment pledges to curb climate change, but where is all this money going? We explain the progress since the Paris chapter in 2015.

While Rajasthan might have been predictable, pollsters had predicted a neck-and-neck in Madhya Pradesh and a Congress victory in Chattisgarh. What went wrong, what mistakes did KCR make in Telangana, and why is ZPM leading in Mizoram? Explained.

The exit polls for the assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram are a mix bag for ruling parties and challengers. Here is why.

The Election Commission revoked the Telangana Govt. permission to distribute Rythu Bandhu Scheme aid to farmers. What led to this decision? Explained.

After being trapped for 12 days, 41 workers inside the Silkyara tunnel may finally be rescued as efforts to save them continue. The tunnel collapsed on November 12th. Tune in to learn more.

OpenAI, the hottest tech company, is facing turmoil after its CEO, Sam Altman, was removed under mysterious circumstances. Altman has now taken up an entirely new job at Microsoft, and the employees of OpenAI are in open revolt. Almost everyone is threatening to quit and follow Altman. How does this event impact the future of Open AI and AI safety? Explained.

The Indian cricket team's loss to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final has left fans heartbroken. Despite their exceptional performance throughout the tournament, India couldn't bring home the trophy. Here's what led to their defeat.

An important hospital for civilians in Gaza, Al Shifa, has turned into a battleground after the IDF launched an operation with tanks and bulldozers. Was there a Hamas command centre inside the hospital or was it an Israeli excuse? Find out in this episode.

Sacked UK Home Secretary’s stinging attack on PM Rishi Sunak and consequences of the Supreme Court’s verdict against the government’s Rwanda refugee plan explained.

Delhi government plans to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding this month to combat pollution. But how feasible and effective is this initiative? Explained.

Nitish Kumar's controversial comments on population control and sex during the State Legislative Assembly session have sparked outrage. How did he make such a blooper? Explained.

The circulation of a deepfake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna has sparked concerns about the issue of deepfakes. Explaining the potential legal recourse available to victims in this episode.

Angelo Mathews being timed out during the SL vs BAN match has drawn significant attention to cricket etiquette, bad behaviour and the fourth umpire. Rules of the sport and Angelo’s plight explained.

Delhi’s air is the most polluted it has been since 2020. The average AQI in the city stood at 210 between October 1 and October 29, just a little lower than the 257 recorded in October 2020. Why is the nation’s capital inhaling such toxic air? Explained.

Explaining the rampant political culture of freebies before polls and its implications.

IMF head Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the Israel-Hamas war is negatively impacting neighboring countries' economies. The global economic implications of the ongoing war explained.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, via the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. How will these changes affect Indians? Explained.

The Navratri celebrations in Gujarat turned out to be a tragic affair this year. Shockingly, within just 24 hours, at least ten people lost their lives due to heart attacks at the state's garba events. Is there a definite link between dancing and heart attacks? Explained.

The Supreme Court has ruled against the legalisation of same-sex marriage. However, the Union govt has been directed to form a committee to decide what rights can be given to same-sex couples. Explaining why the issue is in the domain of the legislature.

Five Indian states are going to polls in the remaining part of 2023. Will or won't Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram polls have a bearing on the Lok Sabha election next year? Explained.