News18 Explainers

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.