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News18 Explainers

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An audio series where we make complex issues easy, explain events and concepts in politics, economy and a lot more.
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Episodes

India's record-breaking heatwave and its impacts

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.

Jun 02, 20249 minEp. 115

Exit Poll Analysis: Lok Sabha Elections 2024

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.

Jun 01, 2024Ep. 114

Trump convicted: Impact on US election

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.

May 31, 20248 minEp. 113

Pune hit-and-run: How the system fails

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.

May 27, 202416 minEp. 112

Ebrahim Raisi leaves behind void, uncertainty

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.

May 21, 202411 minEp. 111

Mumbai billboard collapse: Fixing responsibility

A 120-foot tall hoarding collapsed on an adjacent petrol pump in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on May 13th. It took the lives of 16 people and left 75 injured. We discuss whether this tragedy is a result of negligence or corruption.

May 16, 20249 minEp. 110

Varanasi to herald Modi 3.0?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination for a third term from the Varanasi seat today. Varanasi will go to the polls on the last day of the seventh phase, June 1, 2024. We discuss the nominations, the constituency, and whether Modi will achieve a hat trick from the ancient city.

May 14, 202413 minEp. 109

Will PoK get freedom from Pakistan?

Protests are taking place in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir against surging wheat prices and electricity bills. We explain how this agitation has affected the PoK and its economy and what the best outcome of these developments would be in the Indian interest.

May 13, 202411 minEp. 108

LSG fracas at IPL: Sanjiv Goenka takes on KL Rahul

A video of Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain KL Rahul is circulating online after the team's loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. We explain what happened and the fate of KL Rahul and LSG.

May 10, 20245 minEp. 107

Now Canada blames Bishnoi gang

The RCMP has released photos of three individuals accused of murdering Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023. We discuss the Bishnoi gang link in Nijjar's case.

May 06, 20249 minEp. 106

Covid vaccine: Is India at risk?

Today's explainer discusses the recent resurgence of speculation and controversy about Covid vaccines. We explore whether these vaccines have any side effects, if Indians have reason to worry, and whether the controversy is scientific or political.

May 06, 202414 minEp. 105

T20 World Cup in US: Chances for India, cricket

From an interesting venue for the international cricket tournament to interesting timings of the matches, the T20 World Cup to be held in North America means more than what meets the eye. We explain also how India could fare and whether IPL helps.

May 03, 202415 minEp. 104

Amethi, Rae Bareli: Congress' withering heights

Rahul Gandhi is not contesting from Amethi but Rae Bareli. Is that an insurance policy in case Wayanad throws up an adverse result? Who are the challengers from the Congress in Amethi and the BJP in Rae Bareli? What are the 2024 Lok Sabha elections looking like for the Congress-led opposition? Explained.

May 03, 202415 minEp. 103

Inheritance tax in India

The definition and history of the tax imposed on the wealth inherited by citizens of the country explained in the wake of the apprehension that the Congress might re-introduce it.

Apr 30, 2024Ep. 102

Salman Khan attacked: Whodunnit?

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

Apr 18, 20247 minEp. 99

Why Iran and Israel are fighting

Tensions soar as Israel and Iran clash over the bombing of Iranian consulate in Syria. Iran retaliates with counterstrikes inside Israel. We explain this latest escalation in the Middle East.

Apr 16, 202412 minEp. 98

Musk vs Brazilian judge

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

Apr 12, 202413 minEp. 97

Centre vs West Bengal: NIA vs Police

The West Bengal Police has lodged complaints against NIA officials for molestation and trespassing while conducting investigations into the Bhupatinagar blast case. Did the NIA act inappropriately? What is the constitutional position for a centre-state conflict? Explained.

Apr 09, 202412 minEp. 96

India eliminating terrorists on foreign soil?

In an interview with Network 18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement about eliminating terrorists on foreign soil. We discuss the gravity of Singh's remark in this explainer.

Apr 09, 202410 minEp. 95

Vistara's flight cancellation crisis

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.

Apr 05, 202411 minEp. 94

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.

Apr 02, 202411 minEp. 93

MS Dhoni: Unceremoniously out of CSK

MS Dhoni and CSK shocked cricket and the franchise fans by announcing that Ruturaj Gaikwad would be the new captain of their team in the event of the side's opening match in IPL 2024 against RCB. Couldn't he have stretched his career longer? What are the implications of this retirement on the IPL and the upcoming T20I World Cup? Explained.

Mar 27, 20248 minEp. 92

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.

Mar 27, 20246 minEp. 91

Election dates: Why so stretched

The Election Commission announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections on March 16, 2024. The polls will be held in seven phases, from April 19 to June 1, and the votes will be counted on June 4, 2024. Why are the polls stretching till June? Explained.

Mar 18, 20249 minEp. 90

Feasibility of 'one nation, one election'

The Kovind committee on 'One Nation, One Election' has submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu. Will India soon implement simultaneous polls? Explained.

Mar 15, 20248 minEp. 89

CAA implemented: Busting the myths

The Indian government has notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act, passed in 2019. How will it impact obtaining Indian citizenship? Explained.

Mar 14, 202414 minEp. 88

Women voters: New electorate to watch out for

As elections approach, political parties are actively campaigning, especially trying to appeal to women voters. But will these attempts to sway women translate to votes? Explained.

Mar 12, 202412 minEp. 87

Election Commission resigned to fate?

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned just a few weeks before the nation goes to polls. Will Goel's sudden resignation affect the upcoming Lok Sabha elections? Explained.

Mar 12, 20249 minEp. 86
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