Explainer: Nitish Kumar Announces Rajya Sabha Move
Putting weeks of speculation to rest, Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will resign as Bihar Chief Minister and seek election to the Rajya Sabha. With…
Explainer: Nepal Votes to Elect New Government in First Poll Since Gen-Z Protests
Nepal is voting today in a high-stakes national election — the first since last year’s Gen-Z-led protests that toppled the government and left at least 77 people dead. The election…
Explainer: Bharatiya Janata Party Announces 9 Candidates for Rajya Sabha Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced nine candidates for the 2026 biennial Rajya Sabha elections across six states, as political parties finalize nominations ahead of the March 16 polls.…
Explainer: Ali Khamenei Killed in US–Israeli Strikes
Iran has declared a 40-day national mourning period after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian…
Explainer: US and Israel Strike Iran
Military operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iran mark the most serious escalation since the brief but intense June 2025 war and despite several rounds of indirect…
Explainer: Why the Supreme Court Pulled Up NCERT Over Class 8 Judiciary Chapter
Introduction The Supreme Court strongly criticised NCERT over content in a newly introduced Class 8 social science textbook. The chapter, titled “The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society,” reportedly…
Explainer: Why PM Modi’s Israel Visit Matters and the Knesset Medal
Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, during his official visit to Israel. In his speech, he: What Is the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’? During the…
Explainer: What We Know So Far About Rashmika and Vijay’s Wedding
The buzz around the wedding of two of India’s biggest film stars and Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda is impossible to ignore. Fans, media outlets, and entertainment circles are all…
Explainer: Epstein Fallout
Tech billionaire Bill Gates has become a source of controversy at the New Delhi AI Impact Summit after withdrawing from a scheduled keynote appearance amid renewed scrutiny over his past…
Explainer: Is the U.S. Preparing to Strike Iran? What We Know So Far
The United States has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East, raising questions about whether military strikes against Iran are imminent. What Is Happening? According to U.S. administration…