News18 Explainers

Recently, images of crowded hospitals in China have raised concerns about the possibility of a new pandemic. Beijing officials have reported a rise in HMPV cases, especially among children. These cases have also been confirmed in India. Should we be worried? Is HMPV as deadly as Covid 19? Tune in.

On January 6th, Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, stepped down not only from his role as Prime Minister but also as the leader of the Liberal Party. He is currently serving in a caretaker position. His resignation marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in Canadian politics. Who will succeed him, and how might this affect India? We discuss.

While social media has been abuzz with alarming news of tourist footfalls dropping in Goa, the state's government denies the reports, saying it's a defamation campaign. The facts and issues explained.

On December 17, the government took its first concrete step toward making the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' a reality. But how is it actually going to work? We discuss.

India's star spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18. But why did he make this decision in the middle of the season? Will more players from the older generation announce their retirement in the near future? We discuss all this in this explainer.

The 2024 film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is no longer in the Oscars race. However, before its nomination failure, the film was mired in controversies. We explore whether it was an appropriate choice for the Oscars.

After tasting blood at the Lok Sabha election 2024, the opposition of INDIA is struggling once again, thanks to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee staking her claim of leadership. Why? How? Explained.

Atul Subhash from Bengaluru died by suicide on December 9. In his note, he alleged harassment by his wife and her family. Atul also raised concerns about marital laws and the justice system. This explainer discusses the details of the case, the ongoing investigation, and more.

In the past week, South Korea has faced a surprising declaration of martial law, police raids on President Yoon Suk Yeol's office, and a suicide attempt by the former defence minister. Today's explainer discusses the factors that led South Korea into this emergency.

Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), the rebel forces of Syria, have seized Damascus, forcing Bashar al-Assad to flee. We discuss Assad's downfall, Syria's future, and more. Tune in!