News18 Explainers
by Earshot
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Can China weaponise Brahmaputra waters against India?
Can China weaponise Brahmaputra waters against India?
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An audio series where we make complex issues easy, explain events and concepts in politics, economy and a lot more.
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- Can China weaponise Brahmaputra waters against India? · 9 min · Episode 235Following the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, India took the unilateral decision to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance until Pakistan takes decisive action against…
- Covid-19 surge: Should we be worried? · 9 min · Episode 234Two years after the World Health Organisation officially announced the Covid 19 pandemic was over, India is now witnessing a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. The number of…
- The Breakup: Trump-Musk bromance ends with latter’s DOGE exit? · 9 min · Episode 233Elon Musk’s premature departure from DOGE or the department of government efficiency has set off speculation about a potential fallout between the billionaire buddies – the…
- 4th largest economy - How did India get here, and what will it take to become no.1? · 14 min · Episode 232India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is expected to climb to rank 3 by 2028, overtaking Germany. How does India’s position on the global…
- Trump vs Harvard: How it impacts Indian students in the crossfire · 9 min · Episode 231US President Donald Trump has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students, striking a blow to thousands of foreign nationals admitted there, including at…
- Diplomacy or display? Tharoor, terror, and the politics of national unity · 11 min · Episode 230Why would a government known for centralised foreign policy messaging empower a Congress MP to lead a diplomatic delegation abroad? And why now? This episode unpacks the Modi…
- Influencer, vlogger, spy? The curious case of Jyoti Malhotra · 12 min · Episode 229Why has an Indian influencer been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan? From YouTube videos and diplomatic dinners to cross-border tensions and intelligence leads, we…
- Calling the bluff: How India is exposing Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail · 12 min · Episode 228With India raising the red flag over Pakistan’s nukes, old fears are back in focus. Why is Pakistan’s vague nuclear posture drawing international concern? What makes sites like…
- Drones, diplomacy, and a diplomatic u-turn: India-Turkey ties on the edge · 8 min · Episode 227Turkey’s alleged supply of kamikaze drones to Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, has pushed New Delhi to reassess its bilateral ties with Ankara. This explainer breaks down the…
- Why did the IMF release $2.4 billion to Pakistan despite India’s objections? · 11 min · Episode 226This explainer breaks down what the bailout package includes, why India abstained, and how IMF rules left little room for protest, all in the middle of rising regional tensions.
- Operation Sindoor: The 25 minutes that shook Pakistan · 12 min · Episode 225A 25-minute precision strike at 1:05 AM on May 7. Nine terror camps hit. India’s Operation Sindoor has shaken Pakistan. We break down what really happened, debunk fighter jet…
- Justice for Pahalgam: When will India strike back at Pakistan? Why is it taking time? · 12 min · Episode 224In the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India’s response is shifting gears, from instant retaliation to calibrated strategy. This explainer…
- Counting caste: Why India's next census could change everything · 14 min · Episode 223After over seven decades, India is preparing to bring caste back into the national census. What does this seismic shift mean for social justice, political power, and affirmative…
- Why India’s water strike has Pakistan rattled · 11 min · Episode 222After the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a move that’s rattled Pakistan into issuing nuclear threats. Could this water war spiral…
- Kashmir terror attack: How will Indian govt serve justice in the valley? · 14 min · Episode 221"Terrorists only need to be lucky once, while security forces must be unlucky just once." This is what occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where a deadly terror attack on April 22…
- Pope Francis, his Legacy, and what comes next · 8 min · Episode 220Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas and to lead the Catholic Church, has died at 88. As the world mourns, we revisit his life, legacy, and controversies. What…
- What JD Vance’s visit means for India · 9 min · Episode 219As US Vice-President JD Vance visits India with his family, behind the warm optics lies a high-stakes trade negotiation. With tariff-pause deadlines looming, can India and the US…
- AI for the soul: Is India’s growing reliance on digital companions safe? · 8 min · Episode 218With rising emotional fatigue and loneliness, many Indians are turning to AI companions like Bezu for comfort, empathy, and connection. But what drives this shift: Convenience…
- Trump tariffs: How India can survive the new global trade war · Episode 217President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have put India in a tight spot. A 90-day pause offers temporary relief, but what comes next? In this episode, we unpack the ripple effects…
- From Ghibli avatars to fake IDs: Is AI getting out of hand? · 11 min · Episode 216It started with dreamy Ghibli-style avatars. Now it’s fake Aadhaar cards and court appearances by AI avatars. In this episode, we dive into the wild rise of AI-generated images —…
