News18 Explainers

How India Was Robbed in Football

An unfair goal to Qatar denied India a berth in the third screening round for the next FIFA World Cup. We explain the consequences.

The Message in Modi 3.0

What do the identities and affiliations of the 71 MPs picked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Union Cabinet say about his third term and first coalition government? We explain.

Odia Pride, Pandian and Patnaik

Did propping up Tamil Nadu-born VK Pandian end Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule? And who will BJP pick to be its first Chief Minister in the state? We discuss the big Odisha upset.

Modi 3.0: Three Weathercocks to Watch Out For

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?

India Set for Modi 3.0 But With Coalition Twist

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the BJP-led NDA getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states. We discuss the big picture and implications for the NDA and the INDIA bloc

The Unforgiving Heatwave

India's record-breaking heatwave is resulting in multiple fatalities. Amid debates over whether temperatures are really breaching 50 degree Celcius in cities like Delhi, the progress of monsoon carries some hope. We take a look at what is causing the heatwave and when, if at all, will there be relief

News18 Mega Exit Poll Predicts Narendra Modi Hat-Trick With 305-315 Seats for BJP

Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for a historic third time, a News18 Mega Exit Poll indicated on Saturday, predicting between 305 and 315 Lok Sabha seats for the BJP and 355 to 370 overall for the NDA. We examine the reliability of exit polls, potential outcomes, and other predictions for Lok Sabha elections in 2024

Donald Trump Convicted, But Can Still Run for President

Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts marks the end of the former US president’s historic hush money trial. Now comes the sentencing, the potential for a prison sentence and a lengthy appellate process. All the while running a campaign that could see him return to the White House. We explain the impact of the verdict on US presidential elections.

Pune Hit-and-Run: Blow-by-Blow of How the System Failed

From the missing number plates on the supercar to the allegedly fudged blood  test on the teen driver, the fatal Pune car accident is a shocking tale of lapses and botch-ups. We explain each one in detail.

Iran President Raisi Killed in Chopper Crash. What Next?

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