News18 Explainers

An odd act by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi — in the middle of the debate over a no-confidence motion — has drawn so much of attention, invited controversy ànd led to a furore that his speech has got suppressed in the cacophony. But is there some merit in what he said or how he gestured? Explained.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023 on Monday, 7th August 2023. How will it change the governance of Delhi? Explained.

Not much is known about the meticulous work Home Minister Amit Shah put in to prepare for the abrogation of Article 370. This explainer sheds light on the activities backstage while also describing the technicalities that clarify why it took so long.

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill 2023 in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. When enacted, how will the bill help the Indian economy? Explained.

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today, and the two countries adopted a vision document that political observers have deemed ‘ambitious.’ Why is India bailing out Sri Lanka from its economic crisis? Explained.

The case of Seema Ghulam Haider, a Pakistani woman who illegally entered India to be with her alleged lover Sachin Meena, has caused a rage in both India and Pakistan. But is this a love story at all? Explained.

24 opposition parties are set to attend a two-day conclave in Bengaluru, starting today. They will discuss issues like seat sharing and greater coordination and communication among the parties. But can they stand as one? Explained.

The Chandrayaan 3 mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation, i.e. ISRO, successfully lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 2:35 pm (IST). Tune in to know more as India creates history through this lunar mission’s launch.

West Bengal is making headlines again for poll-related violence. More than 40 people have lost their lives. Who is behind this political violence? Explained.

Continuous rainfall in Delhi over the last two days has flooded the city. What leads to the woes of waterlogging every year? Explained.