News18 Explainers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.