News18 Explainers

Who is Faking Bomb Threats to Airlines?

Indian airlines received around 90 hoax bomb threats over the last one week, leading to diversions, cancellations and even fighter jet escorts. Who is behind these hoaxes and what are the financial implications of such threats?

Mercedes in Diwali Bonus!

A Chennai company is giving Mercedes as Diwali gift to its employees and a tea seller in Madhya Pradesh has everyone stumped with a Rs 60,000 DJ procession for a moped he bought on loan. This and more from the world of the bizarre. Listen in…

2 Birds, One Stone: Jaishankar’s SCO Visit to Pakistan

In this episode, Shubhangi Sharma discusses India’s participation in the SCO meeting in Islamabad and how MEA S Jaishankar shot two birds with one stone in a skillfully deft display of diplomacy.

Justin Trudeau Repeating Father's Mistakes on India?

Relations between India and Canada are at a low point as the countries expelled each other's top diplomats over an ongoing dispute about the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. We discuss Justin Trudeau's domestic political motivations behind the accusations and how they are reminiscent of his father’s tenure as prime minister

Ragini Tandan on Lamberghini Remake and Yo Yo Honey Singh's Apology

In an exclusive chat with News18's Yatamanyu Narain, Ragini Tandan talks about her viral hit Lamberghini and shares her disappointment at being replaced by Neha Kakkar and Jassie Gill in the remake for Jai Mummy Di. She also reveals how Yo Yo Honey Singh later apologised, admitting he was unaware she sang the original. Tune in…

Baba Siddique Murder: What’s the Real Motive?

Who ordered the hit on former Maharashtra minister and three-time NCP MLA Baba Siddique? Is the Lawrence Bishnoi gang behind the murder as it claims? Was Siddique’s proximity to actor Salman Khan the real reason behind the assassination or was business rivalry the actual motive?

India Turns Up the Heat on Pak Ahead of SCO Summit

If Pakistan thought it had an opportunity to engage with India at a high-level during the SCO summit, those dreams have been dashed upfront. The carrot is Jaishankar’s presence in Pakistan, the stick is India’s demand for a review of the Indus Water Treaty.

Vettaiyan Director on Competition Between Amitabh Bachchan & Rajinikanth

In an exclusive interview to News18’s Kirubhakar Purushothaman, Vettaiyan director TJ Gnanavel opens up about Rajinikanth’s new venture, the low-key buzz around the film, the Big B versus Superstar debate and more. Tune in…

Ratan Tata: Legacy Beyond the Legend

There is hardly any Indian household that hasn't been somehow touched by the $100-billion Tata Group. And Ratan Tata conquered new heights at its helm. As the nation bids adieu to the legend, we take a look at his enduring legacy and discuss what’s next for the conglomerate.

Meet Emraan Hashmi & Sunny Leone's 'Son' in Bihar

Giving a new twist to the "tu jaanta hai mera baap kaun hai" threat, a student's exam form in Bihar mentions Emraan Hashmi has his father and Sunny Leone as his mother, and social media is loving it!