News18 Explainers

Unopposed Victory: Fair or Foul?

Mukesh Dalal of the BJP has won the Surat Lok Sabha election uncontested. Was it a fair win? Explained.

Salman Khan Under Threat

Gunfire outside Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence in Bandra sparks security concerns. We explain why the actor has been a constant target of threats.

Iran-Israel Conflict: Past, Present and Future

Iran's dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel. We explain the key events leading up to Iran's assault and what to expect next.

Elon Musk vs Brazilian Judge

Brazilian judge Alexander De Moraes may ban X (formerly Twitter) following Elon Musk’s defiance of his order. We explain why the matter between the two escalated to this point. 

Centre vs West Bengal, NIA vs Police

A team of the NIA was allegedly attacked by a mob when it went to arrest two main suspects in a 2022 blast case in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district, sparking a political slugfest. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the investigators of assaulting the villagers. We explain the row and its implications.

India's Tough Talk on Terror

In an interview to Network 18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will chase terrorists into Pakistani territory if needed. We discuss the import of Singh's remark in the context of The Guardian article and the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Vistara Turbulence

Vistara has cancelled over 125 flights. We explain what’s causing these cancellations, the impact on passengers, compensation, and the bigger picture of the Indian aviation sector

The Katchatheevu Dispute

The BJP and Opposition parties are accusing each other of giving away a part of the Indian landmass, Katchatheevu, to Sri Lanka. We explain in this episode the dispute, its resolution and renewed controversy.

Arrest of Arvind Kejriwal

How will the Government of Delhi run with its Chief Minister in jail? What is the legal position on running a government from jail? What is the future of the AAP in Kejriwal's absence? Explained.

End of an Era: MS Dhoni Relinquishes CSK Captaincy

MS Dhoni and CSK shocked IPL fans by announcing that Ruturaj Gaikwad would be the new captain of the Chennai team. What are its implications on the IPL and the upcoming T20I World Cup? Explained.