News18 Explainers

Nitish Kumar's controversial comments on population control and sex during the State Legislative Assembly session have sparked outrage. How did he make such a blooper? Explained.

The circulation of a deepfake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna has sparked concerns about the issue of deepfakes. Explaining the potential legal recourse available to victims in this episode.

Angelo Mathews being timed out during the SL vs BAN match has drawn significant attention to cricket etiquette, bad behaviour and the fourth umpire. Rules of the sport and Angelo’s plight explained.

Delhi’s air is the most polluted it has been since 2020. The average AQI in the city stood at 210 between October 1 and October 29, just a little lower than the 257 recorded in October 2020. Why is the nation’s capital inhaling such toxic air? Explained.

Explaining the rampant political culture of freebies before polls and its implications.

IMF head Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the Israel-Hamas war is negatively impacting neighboring countries' economies. The global economic implications of the ongoing war explained.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, via the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. How will these changes affect Indians? Explained.

The Navratri celebrations in Gujarat turned out to be a tragic affair this year. Shockingly, within just 24 hours, at least ten people lost their lives due to heart attacks at the state's garba events. Is there a definite link between dancing and heart attacks? Explained.

The Supreme Court has ruled against the legalisation of same-sex marriage. However, the Union govt has been directed to form a committee to decide what rights can be given to same-sex couples. Explaining why the issue is in the domain of the legislature.

Five Indian states are going to polls in the remaining part of 2023. Will or won't Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram polls have a bearing on the Lok Sabha election next year? Explained.