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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

A view to pressing PresVu into eye care service

New first-of-its-kind PresVu eye drops have been approved for treating presbyopia in India. We discuss its curative properties, side effects, availability, prescription requirements, and more in this explainer.

Sep 05, 202418 minEp. 145

Will merger into Air India obliterate Vistara?

Discussing the Vistara and Air India merger, how this merger will affect Vistara's passengers, employees, and management, what this means for TATA's aviation portfolio, and more. Tune in.

Sep 05, 20248 minEp. 144

IC 814 Kandahar hijack: Separating fact from fiction

In this explainer, we delve into the 1999 IC 814 Kandahar hijack, cutting through the dramatization in the latest Netflix series directed by Anubhav Sinha and separating the facts from fiction.

Sep 03, 202418 minEp. 143

Seeking justice: Latest developments in RG Kar rape case

Following the latest developments in the RG Kar Medical College rape case, from public outrage to Supreme Court hearings, the CBI's actions, the handling of the case by the Mamata government, and more. Tune in.

Aug 29, 202420 minEp. 142

MeToo movement resurfaces in Malayalam film industry

The MeToo movement has resurfaced in the Malayali film industry, with female actors sharing disturbing accounts of work culture discrimination and sexual harassment. We discuss the nature and impact of these revelations and more.

Aug 27, 202417 minEp. 140

OPS, NPS and UPS: Why pension reform is a hot potato

The Union Cabinet has approved a Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) effective April 1, 2025. It guarantees pensions for 23 lakh central government employees. We discuss its features and benefits compared to the old and new pension schemes.

Aug 26, 202412 minEp. 139

Democratic National Convention takeaways

The 4-day Democratic National Convention concluded on August 23rd in Chicago, United States, with Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. We discuss the takeaways of the DNC and more.

Aug 26, 202412 minEp. 138

Lateral entry no more?

What is lateral recruitment in bureaucracy, and why was it opposed widely by the opposition as well as the coalition leaders? We discuss this in today’s explainer.

Aug 20, 202411 minEp. 137

Possibilities in elections of Jammu-Kashmir and Haryana

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. We discuss the key election issues, the implications, possible political arrangements and more.

Aug 16, 202416 minEp. 136

RG Kar Medical College horror

A trainee medic was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, and ever since the news came out, the nation has been in shock. We discuss the developments in the case, the prosecution's doubt over police competence, and more.

Aug 16, 202414 minEp. 135

Kamala Harris’ running mate: How strong?

Minnesota governor Tim Walz has been chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming presidential campaign. How and why did Kamala Harris choose him? We discuss this in today's explainer.

Aug 09, 20246 minEp. 134

The mess in Bangladesh

What sparked the civic unrest in Bangladesh? With Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent resignation and departure from the country, what does the future hold for Bangladesh? We explore these unfolding events, their implications for India, and the broader South Asian region.

Aug 06, 202417 minEp. 133

Monsoon Implications on Indian Economy

As India is experiencing an "above normal" monsoon this year, we delve into the the implications of the rainfall on the economy, measures to address the uneven distribution of rainfall, and more.

Jul 31, 202418 minEp. 132

India at Paris Olympics 2024

As the nation focuses on the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024, we discuss India's winning prospects, the various events, and more.

Jul 29, 202411 minEp. 131

India in Sri Lanka without seniors

India will face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20 and ODI series without Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma will join only for the ODI. Can India still win?

Jul 26, 20247 minEp. 130

Why JD Vance is Donald Trump's perfect running mate

Donald Trump recently announced on his Truth Social platform that he has chosen Republican Senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. We discuss whether the Trump-Vance duo will sway the voters.

Jul 18, 202414 minEp. 127

Tories get Labours' pangs in the UK

The UK election results are in. We delve into the issues that the British people voted on, the incoming Prime Minister, and the potential impact on relations with India and the global community.

Jul 05, 202410 minEp. 125

Supreme Court of US ‘Trumps’

The US Supreme Court has granted Donald Trump presumptive immunity. How will this decision impact legal proceedings against Trump and other former Presidents in the future? We discuss.

Jul 03, 202410 minEp. 124

How India won ICC T20 World Cup

The final ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match will be remembered for India's remarkable turnaround. In this explainer, we discuss the match's key turning points, the triple farewell of Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja, and more.

Jul 01, 2024Ep. 123

Jullian Assange: Conditional freedom

Wikileaks founder Jullian Assange is now free. We discuss his prolonged legal battle and the details of his latest plea bargain.

Jun 25, 20248 minEp. 122

NEET not so neat

The 2024 NEET-UG exam results are under fire due to paper leaks, grace marks, and other issues. We discuss the entire controversy.

Jun 14, 20249 minEp. 121

71 ministers in Modi 3.0: The message

What do the number, identities and affiliations of the 71 MPs picked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ministers say about the third term of his government, we explain.

Jun 11, 202416 minEp. 119

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?

Jun 06, 2024Ep. 118

BJP rule begins in Odisha

As Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule in Odisha ends and the BJP takes over, we discuss the factors that led to BJD's rout, the challenges for the new government, and more.

Jun 05, 202413 minEp. 117

Lok Sabha election results 2024: The final wrap

As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections conclude, with the NDA poised to form the next government, we discuss the big picture and implications for the NDA and the INDI bloc ahead.

Jun 04, 202413 minEp. 116
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