Explainers

Has a sitting judge ever been impeached in India? What are the options before Justice Varma and what does the Constitution state about the process to be followed? All that and more here.

VIDEOS

Mumbai Rains: Monsoon Arrives in May?! What's Behind the Early Rains in India | MC Explains

India's monsoon is here—and it's only May! Why has the rain arrived early, and what does it mean for farming, cities, and climate patterns? In this video, we break down the science, the warnings, and what you need to do to stay ready. Don’t miss this quick explainer on India’s changing weather game!

CITY

Monsoon 2025: Earliest onset over several states; why it arrived ahead of schedule and what lies ahead?

While the southwest monsoon has started strong, IMD officials say it’s too early to draw conclusions about the northeast monsoon or overall seasonal rainfall.

CITY

Mumbai rain mess: Who's to blame and why the city floods every monsoon

Mumbai is witnessing record-breaking early monsoon rains, leading to waterlogging and chaos. Incomplete drainage work, high tide, and changing rain patterns worsened the flooding, exposing long-standing infrastructure issues yet again

CITY

Delhi's wettest May on record explained: What's behind the surge in violent storms?

Delhi recorded its wettest May ever with 186.4 mm of rainfall and four major storms, driven by frequent western disturbances, cyclonic circulations and intense thunderstorm activity. Experts link the unusual weather patterns and repeated severe storms to changing climate dynamics in northern India.

VIDEOS

YouTuber Turned Spy? How Jyoti Malhotra Allegedly Leaked Secrets to Pakistan | MC Explains

Jyoti Malhotra, a popular Indian YouTuber, has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information—including blackout details from Operation Sindoor—to Pakistan’s ISI. Investigators uncovered coded chats, foreign funding, and suspicious trips across the border. This video breaks down how a travel vlogger may have turned into a covert operative.

CITY

Asiatic lion population: From 19 to 891 — how Gir brought back Gujarat's 'lost' pride

Asiatic lion population: Over the decades, what began as a protected core area in Gir has now expanded dramatically.

CITY

Bengaluru’s usual flood hotspots, some near IT hub, stay dry despite heavy rainfall — Here’s why

Out of 210 identified flood-prone spots in the city, BBMP has completed work in 166. Unlike previous years, visuals of inundated streets, marooned vehicles and residents wading through knee-deep water were notably absent in these areas.

CITY

Kerala monsoon surprise: Forget May 27, it's arriving early – here’s what IMD's revised forecast says

According to the IMD’s latest update, conditions are now increasingly favourable for the monsoon to set in over Kerala “during the next 4-5 days”, possibly around May 23 or 24.

CITY

Delhi reels under humid heat, feels 10°C hotter - What's behind the unusual May weather

At 2.30pm, with the relative humidity at 44% and temperature at 39.2°C, Delhi’s heat index - or ‘feels-like’ temperature - soared to 48.5°C, significantly increasing human discomfort.

INDIA

Why crisis at Syro-Malabar Church will put new Pope's Kerala connection to test

Differences over the manner in which the Mass is celebrated has escalated into a full-blown conflict within Kerala's influential Syro-Malabar Church, leading to allegations of financial misappropriation, disruptions in prayers and even violence.

CITY

Sikkim celebrates 50th Statehood Day: From Himalayan kingdom to India's 22nd state

The festivities are set to conclude with the final match of the Sikkim Premier League at Paljor Stadium this evening.

CITY

Head held high: How Pollachi sex assault survivors beat stigma, silence, blackmail to get justice

The nine accused, one of whom was affiliated to the then ruling AIADMK, formed a gang and between 2016 and 2018 trapped young girls and women, sexually assaulting them, recording the act and blackmailing them for further sexual exploitation

VIDEOS

Raymond Share Price Tanks! But Is It a Hidden Goldmine? | MC Explains

Raymond shares fell 66%—but it’s not a crash. This is the second major demerger for the Gautam Singhania-led group, following the earlier split of its lifestyle business into Raymond Lifestyle, which listed on stock exchanges in September 2024. On May 14, Raymond Realty separated from Raymond Ltd, and the stock price adjusted accordingly. In this video: ✅ Why the drop happened ✅ What the demerger means for investors ✅ Raymond Realty’s ₹40,000 crore pipeline ✅ What’s next before its listing in FY26 This isn’t lost value—it’s value unlocked.

CITY

Amritsar hooch tragedy: 21 dead, CM Mann calls it ‘murder’; 10 held, DSP and SHO suspended

Investigations have revealed that the illicit liquor was laced with methanol, a toxic industrial alcohol, which had been procured in bulk online

CITY

Cyclone Shakti brews over Andaman Sea as monsoon advances; IMD shares details on expected footfall

If it forms, the cyclone is likely to make landfall between May 24 and 26, with coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal in India, as well as Khulna and Chattogram in Bangladesh, identified as at risk.

CITY

Why 'pran pratishtha' of 14 new idols is being done at Ayodhya temple on Ganga Dussehra

The addition of these 14 temples is part of a broader vision to transform the Ram Mandir site into a major centre for pilgrimage and spiritual tourism.

CITY

Five cloud seeding trials planned in Delhi; some experts call artificial rain a 'band-aid solution'

Cloud seeding is a scientific process used to help clouds produce more rain. It is being tested in Delhi as a possible way to reduce air pollution.

CITY

Delhiites miss their favourite beer: Unknown brands from Bhutan and Nepal flood liquor stores

Hotels, clubs and restaurants have a slightly better selection, but even there, customers say they have very limited choices.

CITY

Modern-day Dwarka linked to Krishna’s lost city? Here's what ASI hopes to find off Gujarat coast

The hope is to gather clearer and more reliable evidence that could help determine the age and historical importance of the underwater remains.

INDIA

India-Pak tensions: Why hospitals across India are painting red crosses on their rooftops

The red cross symbol is globally recognised and protected under the Geneva Conventions.

CITY

Haryana new booze rules: No highway ads, no quick roadside purchase, no vends in villages

Nayab Saini-led government has given a clear restriction on where liquor shops can be located.

CITY

Kaleshwaram project: What went wrong with Telangana's mega irrigation dream

The KLIP was envisioned as one of the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation schemes, designed to draw water from the Godavari river and irrigate over 18 lakh acres.

CITY

Uttarakhand bans farmland sale to outsiders: Why the restriction and what the new land law says

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami shared the news on X on Thursday evening, confirming the governor’s approval.

CITY

'Groped, catcalled': Will women-only swimming zones be enough to make Goa beaches safer?

The initiative is a first in India and aims to restore confidence among women visiting Goa’s beaches,

CITY

Char Dham Yatra begins: From Yamunotri to Badrinath - registration, route and health advisory explained

The Char Dham Yatra is done in a specific order. It begins at Yamunotri, moves on to Gangotri, then to Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath.

CITY

Can Vedic fire rituals bring rain? Madhya Pradesh scientists explore Som Yagya effects

The team is currently at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple where seers perform the Som Yagya.

CITY

Operation Kagar: Centre's big push against Maoists and why KCR wants it stopped

What is Operation Kagar? Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 2026 to "eradicate" the Maoist movement, calling recent successes a sign that "Naxalism is breathing its last".

CITY

Why Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi chief priest is breaking centuries-old tradition to visit Ram Temple

Traditionally, Hanuman Garhi has maintained a distance from the Ram Temple Movement. The mahant’s visit is expected to be closely watched in political circles as well.

CITY

How CRPF will guard key tunnels on Kashmir rail link, covering 100 km of USBRL route

The 111-km Katra-Banihal section of the USBRL, considered the most difficult stretch, is the India’s longest transportation tunnel (12.77 km), the world’s highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River (359 meters), and Indian Railways' first cable-stayed bridge.

INDIA

Are comments on SC, CJI a criminal offence? Amid row over Nishikant Dubey's remarks, a look at what law says

Dubey on April 19 blamed CJI Sanjiv Khanna for alleged ‘civil wars’ in the country, while also tearing into the apex cour for trying to ‘dictate’ the Parliament by asking the President to take a decision within three months.

CITY

Maoists prefer Telangana to lay down arms; will Chhattisgarh's new surrender scheme change the trend

Back-to-back surrenders in January, March and April this year — all mostly involving Maoists from Chhattisgarh — show that the preference for Telangana remains strong. But with Chhattisgarh now stepping up its support, that trend might just start to shift.

WORLD

Trump Vs Harvard: Why Trump Froze $2.2 Billion in Grants to Harvard over campus activism

Donald Trump has frozen $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism and alleged antisemitism. What triggered this? What are Trump's demands—and why is Harvard pushing back? Full breakdown inside.

VIDEOS

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium | Will He Finally Be Extradited to India? | MC Explains

Fugitive diamond tycoon Mehul Choksi, wanted in the ₹13,000 crore PNB scam, has been arrested in Belgium. Will he finally be extradited to India? What’s the status of the case and why is this arrest significant? Watch the full explainer for all the answers.

CITY

Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat launch this week: 36 tunnels, stunning bridges — What makes this train journey special?

The train will cover a route that is breathtakingly beautiful, with tunnels and bridges that pass through mountainous terrain.

BUSINESS

PNB fraud co-accused Mehul Choksi arrested: Timeline of events since the scam was uncovered

The 65-year-old businessman who is a prime accused in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud is likely to be extradited to India.

BUSINESS

Mehul Choksi arrested: Here's a list of Indian fugitives who were and weren't extradited

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are the prime accused in a Rs 13,850-crore scam related to the Punjab National Bank (PNB). Nirav Modi continues to remain in a prison in London for the last six years

CITY

Who controls Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi temple — and why are Buddhist monks rising in protest?

The Hindu monks assumed control of the Bodh Gaya site after Buddhism’s decline in India following Islamic invasions in the 12th century.

CITY

Andhra 'people's capital': What Amaravati will become after Rs 65,000 cr transformation

The vision for Amaravati is to create a "people's capital" that is not only administratively efficient but also environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced.

CITY

Hyderabad blasts: How terror team worked - Yasin and Riyaz plotted, Waqas made bombs, Aijaz forged IDs

The terror team relied on forged identities to book travel tickets, rent accommodations and withdraw funds.

CITY

Dera chief Ram Rahim released again: 21-day furlough takes his time out of jail to 326 days since 2020

His lawyer Jitender Khurana stated that under prison rules, inmates are entitled to up to 70 days of parole and 21 days of furlough per year.

BUSINESS

As Sensex, Nifty track global selloff on Trump tariffs, these are the five biggest domestic crashes on Dalal Street

US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs triggered trade wars and recessionary fears, which has rattled global markets.

CITY

Rameswaram's new Pamban bridge to open on Ram Navami: Unique vertical lift, faster trains - Know more

The inauguration date of the bridge, April 6, coincides with Ram Navami, which is celebrated at a wide scale in Rameswaram.

CITY

'Kancha Gachibowli belongs to...': Why are Hyderabad university students protesting

The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has issued a statement defending the government’s legal claim over the land.

EXPLAINERS

Explained: All you need to know about the US-India nuclear deal

After 17 years, the 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement between the US and India will finally come into force with the US Department of Energy's latest decision and once India amends the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act.

BUSINESS

Here’s how much income tax you will pay from April 1

Salaried individuals with income of up to Rs 12.75 lakh will pay no income tax under the new tax regime

EXPLAINERS

Annamalai softens stance on AIADMK alliance after Shah-EPS meet: 'Won't stand in the way'

While Palaniswami denied that the meeting in Delhi had anything to do with a renewed alliance between his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — its former ally — Amit Shah's social media post after the meeting hinted otherwise.

BUSINESS

Finance Bill 2025 removes indirect investment tracking for offshore funds, boosts India's appeal for global fund managers

The Finance Bill 2025 has amended the rules so that only direct investments by Indian residents will be considered within the 5 percent safe harbour threshold.

VIDEOS

India Scraps 6% ‘Google Tax’ | How It Impacts Advertisers & Tech Giants | MC Explains

India is removing the 6% ‘Google Tax’ on foreign digital services starting April 1, 2025. Why was it introduced? Why is it being scrapped now? And how will businesses be affected? Watch this explainer for all the details!

EXPLAINERS

Matsya 6000: All you need to know about India’s first crewed deep-sea submersible 

The submersible is set to take three Indians into deep sea in 2026