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| '''[[Governor of Goa|Goa]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Goa|Goa]]'''
| [[Shivinder Singh Sidhu]] (until 27 August)<br/>[[Kateekal Sankaranarayanan]] (starting 27 August)
| [[Shivinder Singh Sidhu]] (until 27 August)<br />[[Kateekal Sankaranarayanan]] (starting 27 August)
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| '''[[Governor of Gujarat|Gujarat]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Gujarat|Gujarat]]'''
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| '''[[Governor of Jharkhand|Jharkhand]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Jharkhand|Jharkhand]]'''
| [[M. O. H. Farook]] (until 3 September)<br/>[[Syed Ahmed (politician)|Syed Ahmed]] (starting 3 September)
| [[M. O. H. Farook]] (until 3 September)<br />[[Syed Ahmed (politician)|Syed Ahmed]] (starting 3 September)
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| '''[[Governor of Karnataka|Karnataka]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Karnataka|Karnataka]]'''
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| '''[[Governor of Kerala|Kerala]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Kerala|Kerala]]'''
| [[R. S. Gavai]] (until 7 September)<br/>[[M. O. H. Farook]] (starting 7 September)
| [[R. S. Gavai]] (until 7 September)<br />[[M. O. H. Farook]] (starting 7 September)
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| '''[[Governor of Madhya Pradesh|Madhya Pradesh]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Madhya Pradesh|Madhya Pradesh]]'''
| [[Rameshwar Thakur]] (until 7 September)<br/>[[Ram Naresh Yadav]] (starting 7 September)
| [[Rameshwar Thakur]] (until 7 September)<br />[[Ram Naresh Yadav]] (starting 7 September)
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| '''[[Governor of Maharashtra|Maharashtra]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Maharashtra|Maharashtra]]'''
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| '''[[Governor of Mizoram|Mizoram]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Mizoram|Mizoram]]'''
| [[M. M. Lakhera]] (until 2 September)<br/>[[Vakkom Purushothaman]] (starting 2 September)
| [[M. M. Lakhera]] (until 2 September)<br />[[Vakkom Purushothaman]] (starting 2 September)
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| '''[[Governor of Nagaland|Nagaland]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Nagaland|Nagaland]]'''
| [[Nikhil Kumar]]  
| [[Nikhil Kumar (governor)|Nikhil Kumar]]  
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| '''[[Governor of Odisha|Odisha]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Odisha|Odisha]]'''
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| '''[[Governor of Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu]]'''
| [[Surjit Singh Barnala]] (until 30 August)<br/>[[Konijeti Rosaiah]] (starting 30 August)
| [[Surjit Singh Barnala]] (until 30 August)<br />[[Konijeti Rosaiah]] (starting 30 August)
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| '''[[Governor of Tripura|Tripura]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Tripura|Tripura]]'''
| [[Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil]]  
| [[D. Y. Patil|Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil]]  
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| '''[[Governor of Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh]]'''
| '''[[Governor of Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh]]'''
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==Events==
==Events==
* National income - {{INR}}87,363,287 million


===January===
=== January - June ===
 
* 1 January -  
* Union Home Ministry wound up the [[Srikrishna committee on Telangana]] following submission of its report.<ref>{{cite news|author=Special Correspondent |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1023403.ece |title=News / National : Srikrishna Committee on Telangana wound up |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 January 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
** [[Arabinda Rajkhowa]], chairman of [[ULFA]], was released on bail from the [[Guwahati]] central prison.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 January 2011 |title=Front Page : ULFA chairman freed on bail |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/02/stories/2011010250590100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105122118/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/02/stories/2011010250590100.htm |archive-date=5 January 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* [[Arabinda Rajkhowa]], chairman of [[ULFA]], was released on bail from the [[Guwahati]] central prison.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/02/stories/2011010250590100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105122118/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/02/stories/2011010250590100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 January 2011 |title=Front Page : ULFA chairman freed on bail |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 January 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
** India and Pakistan exchange the annual lists of their [[nuclear power|nuclear]] installations and facilities under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations, which was signed on 31 December 1988.<ref>{{cite web |title=India, Pakistan exchange list of nuke facilities |url=http://www.sify.com/news/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuke-facilities-news-national-lbbq4hahgcf.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110106020746/http://www.sify.com/news/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuke-facilities-news-national-lbbq4hahgcf.html |archive-date=6 January 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>
* India and Pakistan exchange the annual lists of their [[nuclear power|nuclear]] installations and facilities under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations, which was signed on 31 December 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuke-facilities-news-national-lbbq4hahgcf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110106020746/http://www.sify.com/news/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuke-facilities-news-national-lbbq4hahgcf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 January 2011 |title=India, Pakistan exchange list of nuke facilities |publisher=[[Sify]] |access-date=6 December 2011}}</ref>
** [[Nagesh Pydah]] assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of the [[Oriental Bank of Commerce]].<ref>{{cite web |date=1 January 2011 |title=Nagesh Pydah assumes charge of OBC chief |url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20110101/1659246.html |access-date=6 December 2011 |publisher=News.webindia123.com}}</ref>
* [[Nagesh Pydah]] assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of the [[Oriental Bank of Commerce]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20110101/1659246.html |title=Nagesh Pydah assumes charge of OBC chief |publisher=News.webindia123.com |date=1 January 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011}}</ref>
* 6 January - Union Home Ministry publishes [[Srikrishna committee on Telangana]] online.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The options listed by Srikrishna Committee report |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-options-listed-by-srikrishna-committee-report-444177 |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
* [[Yashwant Sonawane]], Additional District Collector of [[Malegaon]] burnt alive by oil mafia at Manmad near [[Nashik]] ([[Maharashtra]]).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-26/mumbai/28371710_1_popat-shinde-yashwant-sonawane-fuel-mafia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105104124/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-26/mumbai/28371710_1_popat-shinde-yashwant-sonawane-fuel-mafia |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2013 |title=Oil mafia burns alive additional collector |date=26 January 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 14 January- 102 pilgrims dies due to [[2011 Sabarimala crowd crush|stampede in Sabarimala]] ([[Kerala]]).<ref>{{cite web |date=15 January 2011 |title=Sabarimala stampede: 102 pilgrims killed, 50 injured |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/sabarimala-stampede-102-pilgrims-killed-50-injured-79433 |access-date=16 February 2012 |publisher=Ndtv.com}}</ref>
* 102 lives lost in stampede at [[Sabarimala]] Shrine ([[Kerala]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/sabarimala-stampede-102-pilgrims-killed-50-injured-79433 |title=Sabarimala stampede: 102 pilgrims killed, 50 injured |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=15 January 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 20 January - [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]] launches [[Mobile number portability]] in India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PM Launches Countrywide Mobile Number Portability |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=69237 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
* Eminent classical singer [[Bhimsen Joshi]] passes away at the age of 88.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/arts/music/06joshi.html | work=The New York Times | first=Margalit | last=Fox | title=Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Dies at 88; Indian Classical Singer | date=5 February 2011}}</ref>
* 21 January - [[List of governors of Karnataka|Karnataka Governor]] sanctions prosecution of CM [[B. S. Yeddyurappa|B.S.Yeddyurappa]].<ref>{{cite web |date=21 January 2011 |title=Karnataka Governor Bhardwaj sanctions prosecution of Chief Minister Yeddyurappa |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/karnataka-governor-bhardwaj-sanctions-prosecution-of-chief-minister-yeddyurappa-80842 |access-date=16 February 2012 |publisher=Ndtv.com}}</ref>
*[[List of governors of Karnataka|Karnataka Governor]] sanctions prosecution of CM [[B. S. Yeddyurappa|B.S.Yeddyurappa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/karnataka-governor-bhardwaj-sanctions-prosecution-of-chief-minister-yeddyurappa-80842 |title=Karnataka Governor Bhardwaj sanctions prosecution of Chief Minister Yeddyurappa |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=21 January 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* following submission of its report.<ref>{{cite news|author=|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1023403.ece |title=News / National : Srikrishna Committee on Telangana wound up |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 January 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* [[Suresh Kalmadi]] sacked as Chairman of [[Commonwealth Games]] Organizing Committee.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-24/news/28426039_1_kalmadi-and-bhanot-unhindered-investigations-oc-s-executive-board |title=Suresh Kalmadi, Lalit Bhanot sacked from Commonwealth Games Organising Committee – Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=24 January 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 25 January - [[Yashwant Sonawane]], Additional District Collector of [[Malegaon]] burnt alive by oil mafia at Manmad near [[Nashik]] ([[Maharashtra]]).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-26/mumbai/28371710_1_popat-shinde-yashwant-sonawane-fuel-mafia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105104124/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-26/mumbai/28371710_1_popat-shinde-yashwant-sonawane-fuel-mafia |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2013 |title=Oil mafia burns alive additional collector |date=26 January 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
 
* [[Suresh Kalmadi]] sacked as Chairman of [[Commonwealth Games]] Organizing Committee.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-24/news/28426039_1_kalmadi-and-bhanot-unhindered-investigations-oc-s-executive-board |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103234804/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-24/news/28426039_1_kalmadi-and-bhanot-unhindered-investigations-oc-s-executive-board |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2011 |title=Suresh Kalmadi, Lalit Bhanot sacked from Commonwealth Games Organising Committee – Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=24 January 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
===February===
 
* Former Telecom Minister [[A. Raja|A.Raja]] sent to [[Tihar Jail]] in [[2G spectrum case]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2g-former-telecom-minister-a-raja-sent-to-t/751305/ |title=2G: Former telecom minister A Raja sent to Tihar jail |work=Indian Express|date=17 February 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Former Telecom Minister [[A. Raja|A.Raja]] sent to [[Tihar Jail]] in [[2G spectrum case]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2g-former-telecom-minister-a-raja-sent-to-t/751305/ |title=2G: Former telecom minister A Raja sent to Tihar jail |work=Indian Express|date=17 February 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Bombay High Court]] upholds death penalty for [[Ajmal Kasab]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/HC-upholds-death-for-Kasab/Article1-664993.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125183310/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/HC-upholds-death-for-Kasab/Article1-664993.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2013 |title=HC upholds death for Kasab |work=Hindustan Times|date=21 February 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref>
* [[Bombay High Court]] upholds death penalty for [[Ajmal Kasab]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/HC-upholds-death-for-Kasab/Article1-664993.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125183310/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/HC-upholds-death-for-Kasab/Article1-664993.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2013 |title=HC upholds death for Kasab |work=Hindustan Times|date=21 February 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref>
* [[Ahmedabad]] court convicts 31, acquits 63 in [[Godhra train burning]] case.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/india/28624491_1_maulvi-umarji-godhra-train-maulana-umarji |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104092429/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/india/28624491_1_maulvi-umarji-godhra-train-maulana-umarji |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2012 |title=Godhra verdict: 31 convicted in Sabarmati Express burning case |date= 22 February 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ahmedabad]] court convicts 31, acquits 63 in [[Godhra train burning]] case.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Godhra-verdict-31-convicted-in-Sabarmati-Express-burning-case/articleshow/7543495.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104092429/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/india/28624491_1_maulvi-umarji-godhra-train-maulana-umarji |url-status=live |archive-date=4 January 2012 |title=Godhra verdict: 31 convicted in Sabarmati Express burning case |date= 22 February 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[2011 National Games of India|34th National Games]] Held in [[Ranchi]], [[Jharkhand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://34thnationalgames.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120101133330/http://34thnationalgames.com/ |archive-date=1 January 2012 }}</ref>
* [[2011 National Games of India|34th National Games]] Held in [[Ranchi]], [[Jharkhand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://34thnationalgames.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120101133330/http://34thnationalgames.com/ |archive-date=1 January 2012 }}</ref>
* Kidnapped [[Malkangiri]] Collector released by Maoists.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/india/28624719_1_malkangiri-district-collector-g-hargopal-u-n-behera |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709204813/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/india/28624719_1_malkangiri-district-collector-g-hargopal-u-n-behera |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=Maoists release Orissa collector and junior engineer |date=22 February 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 22 February - Kidnapped [[Malkangiri]] Collector released by Maoists.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/india/28624719_1_malkangiri-district-collector-g-hargopal-u-n-behera |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709204813/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-22/india/28624719_1_malkangiri-district-collector-g-hargopal-u-n-behera |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=Maoists release Orissa collector and junior engineer |date=22 February 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
 
* 3 March - [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] strikes down [[Central Vigilance Commission|CVC]] [[P. J. Thomas (Indian administrative officer)|PJ Thomas]]' appointment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-strikes-down-cvc-pj-thomas-appointment/144893-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304180545/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-strikes-down-cvc-pj-thomas-appointment/144893-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 March 2011 |title=SC strikes down CVC PJ Thomas' appointment – India News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
===March===
 
* [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] strikes down [[Central Vigilance Commission|CVC]] [[P. J. Thomas (Indian administrative officer)|PJ Thomas]]' appointment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-strikes-down-cvc-pj-thomas-appointment/144893-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304180545/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-strikes-down-cvc-pj-thomas-appointment/144893-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 March 2011 |title=SC strikes down CVC PJ Thomas' appointment – India News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[File:The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousuf Raza Gilani watching the Indo-Pak World Cup semi-final, at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium, in Mohali on March 30, 2011.jpg|thumb|The [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]] and the [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]], Mr. [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Yousuf Raza Gilani]] watching the Indo-Pak World Cup semi-final, at the [[Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium|Punjab Cricket Association stadium]], in Mohali on March 30, 2011.]]PM [[Manmohan Singh]] and PM [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Gilani]] of Pakistan engage in cricket diplomacy on the occasion of India-Pakistan semi final match in [[2011 Cricket World Cup|Cricket World Cup 2011]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-31/india/29365677_1_singh-and-gilani-singh-gilani-mohali-spirit |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701150552/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-31/india/29365677_1_singh-and-gilani-singh-gilani-mohali-spirit |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2012 |title=Cricket diplomacy works, both on and off the field |date=31 March 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[File:The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousuf Raza Gilani watching the Indo-Pak World Cup semi-final, at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium, in Mohali on March 30, 2011.jpg|thumb|The [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]] and the [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]], Mr. [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Yousuf Raza Gilani]] watching the Indo-Pak World Cup semi-final, at the [[Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium|Punjab Cricket Association stadium]], in Mohali on March 30, 2011.]]PM [[Manmohan Singh]] and PM [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Gilani]] of Pakistan engage in cricket diplomacy on the occasion of India-Pakistan semi final match in [[2011 Cricket World Cup|Cricket World Cup 2011]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-31/india/29365677_1_singh-and-gilani-singh-gilani-mohali-spirit |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701150552/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-31/india/29365677_1_singh-and-gilani-singh-gilani-mohali-spirit |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2012 |title=Cricket diplomacy works, both on and off the field |date=31 March 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Supreme Court dismisses [[Aruna Shanbaug case|Aruna Shanbaug's]] [[euthanasia]] plea.<ref>{{cite news|author=J. Venkatesan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1516644.ece |title=News / National : Supreme Court disallows friend's plea for mercy killing of vegetative Aruna |work=The Hindu|date=7 March 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* Supreme Court dismisses [[Aruna Shanbaug case|Aruna Shanbaug's]] [[euthanasia]] plea.<ref>{{cite news|author=J. Venkatesan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1516644.ece |title=News / National : Supreme Court disallows friend's plea for mercy killing of vegetative Aruna |work=The Hindu|date=7 March 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
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* [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|DGCA]] revokes licenses of 14 fake pilots.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12857742 |title=BBC News – India revokes licences of 14 'fake pilots' |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=25 March 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|DGCA]] revokes licenses of 14 fake pilots.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12857742 |title=BBC News – India revokes licences of 14 'fake pilots' |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=25 March 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
*[[2011 Census of India|Census 2011]] shows increase of 181 million in total population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=717069 |title=Census 2011: Population Increased by 181 Million |publisher=news.outlookindia.com |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724021323/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=717069 |archive-date=24 July 2012 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
*[[2011 Census of India|Census 2011]] shows increase of 181 million in total population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=717069 |title=Census 2011: Population Increased by 181 Million |publisher=news.outlookindia.com |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724021323/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=717069 |archive-date=24 July 2012 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
* [[2011 I-League 2nd Division]] begins.
* '''2 April – India beat Sri Lanka and wins the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].'''
 
* 30 April - [[Dorjee Khandu]], Chief Minister of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] since 2007, dies in a helicopter crash.
===April===
 
* 2 April – India beat Sri Lanka and wins the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].
* [[Dorjee Khandu]], Chief Minister of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] since 2007, dies in a helicopter crash.
* [[Anna Hazare]] undertakes fast for [[Jan Lokpal Bill]] at [[Jantar Mantar]], [[New Delhi]].
* [[Anna Hazare]] undertakes fast for [[Jan Lokpal Bill]] at [[Jantar Mantar]], [[New Delhi]].
* Supreme Court grants bail to civil rights activist [[Binayak Sen]].<ref>{{cite news|author=J. Venkatesan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1698939.ece?homepage=true |title=News / National : Binayak Sen gets bail in Supreme Court |work=The Hindu|date=15 April 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* Supreme Court grants bail to civil rights activist [[Binayak Sen]].<ref>{{cite news|author=J. Venkatesan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1698939.ece?homepage=true |title=News / National : Binayak Sen gets bail in Supreme Court |work=The Hindu|date=15 April 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
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* Five corporate honchos ([[Sanjay Chandra]] of [[Unitech Group|Unitech]]; Gautam Doshi, Surender Pipara and Hari Nair of [[Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group|Reliance ADAG]]; [[Vinod Goenka]] of [[Swan Telecom]]) arrested in [[2G spectrum case]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=719454 |title=2G: Unitech, Swan and RCom Executives Sent to Jail |publisher=news.outlookindia.com |date=20 April 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719120428/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=719454 |archive-date=19 July 2012 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
* Five corporate honchos ([[Sanjay Chandra]] of [[Unitech Group|Unitech]]; Gautam Doshi, Surender Pipara and Hari Nair of [[Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group|Reliance ADAG]]; [[Vinod Goenka]] of [[Swan Telecom]]) arrested in [[2G spectrum case]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=719454 |title=2G: Unitech, Swan and RCom Executives Sent to Jail |publisher=news.outlookindia.com |date=20 April 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719120428/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=719454 |archive-date=19 July 2012 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
* 2011 I-League 2nd Division ends.
* 2011 I-League 2nd Division ends.
 
* '''[[Mamata Banerjee]] sworn in as the first woman and 11th [[Chief Minister]] of West Bengal.<ref>"Council of Ministers – Who's Who – Government: National Portal of India". {{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in |title = Home: National Portal of India  |access-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831142827/http://india.gov.in/ |archive-date=31 August 2009  }}. Government of India. {{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in |title = Home: National Portal of India  |access-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831142827/http://india.gov.in/ |archive-date=31 August 2009  }}/govt/cabinet.php. Retrieved 11 August 2010</ref>'''
===May===
* '''Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announces aid of {{INR}} 225&nbsp;billion for African countries to develop infrastructure facilities on the eve of IInd [[India-Africa Forum Summit|Indo-Africa summit]].'''
 
* [[J.Jayalalithaa]], [[Oommen Chandy]], [[Tarun Gogoi]] and [[N. Rangaswamy]] takes over as Chief Ministers of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]], [[Assam]] and [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]] respectively, as a result of assembly elections.
* [[Mamata Banerjee]] sworn in as the first woman and 11th [[Chief Minister]] of West Bengal.<ref>"Council of Ministers – Who's Who – Government: National Portal of India". {{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in |title=Archived copy |access-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831142827/http://india.gov.in/ |archive-date=31 August 2009  }}. Government of India. {{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in |title=Archived copy |access-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831142827/http://india.gov.in/ |archive-date=31 August 2009  }}/govt/cabinet.php. Retrieved 11 August 2010</ref>
* Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announces aid of {{INR}} 225&nbsp;billion for African countries to develop infrastructure facilities on the eve of IInd [[India-Africa Forum Summit|Indo-Africa summit]].
* [[J.Jayalalitha]], [[Oommen Chandy]], [[Tarun Gogoi]] and [[N. Rangaswamy]] takes over as Chief Ministers of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]], [[Assam]] and [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]] respectively, as a result of assembly elections.
* Supreme Court quashes Karnataka Speaker's decision to disqualify 16 [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA's]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-quashes-disqualification-of-16-karnataka-mlas/152217-37-64.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516155143/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-quashes-disqualification-of-16-karnataka-mlas/152217-37-64.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2011 |title=Disqualification of 16 Karnataka MLAs quashed – Politics – Politics News – ibnlive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Supreme Court quashes Karnataka Speaker's decision to disqualify 16 [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA's]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-quashes-disqualification-of-16-karnataka-mlas/152217-37-64.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516155143/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-quashes-disqualification-of-16-karnataka-mlas/152217-37-64.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2011 |title=Disqualification of 16 Karnataka MLAs quashed – Politics – Politics News – ibnlive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[German Chancellor]] [[Angela Merkel]] conferred [[Jawaharlal Nehru Award|Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding]] for 2009 by President [[Pratibha Patil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article468312.ece |title=Nehru Award for Angela Merkel|publisher=The New Indian Express |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[German Chancellor]] [[Angela Merkel]] conferred [[Jawaharlal Nehru Award|Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding]] for 2009 by President [[Pratibha Patil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article468312.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125636/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/article468312.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 March 2016 |title=Nehru Award for Angela Merkel|publisher=The New Indian Express |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India ratifies [http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/ UN protocol against human trafficking].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/india-ratifies-un-convention-against-transnational-crime/682178.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709195945/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/india-ratifies-un-convention-against-transnational-crime/682178.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=India ratifies UN convention against transnational crime, IBN Live News |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* '''India ratifies [http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/ UN protocol against human trafficking].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/india-ratifies-un-convention-against-transnational-crime/682178.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709195945/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/india-ratifies-un-convention-against-transnational-crime/682178.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=India ratifies UN convention against transnational crime, IBN Live News |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>'''
*[[Chennai Super Kings]] win the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] for the second consecutive time.
*[[Chennai Super Kings]] win the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] for the second consecutive time.
* [[2010–11 I-League]]: [[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar FC]] won the title by beating [[JCT FC 2-0]] in the final match of the season.
* [[2010–11 I-League]]: [[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar FC]] won the title by beating [[JCT FC 2-0]] in the final match of the season.
*[[2010–11 Santosh Trophy|2011 Santosh Trophy]]
*30 May - [[West Bengal]] defeats [[Manipur]] to win [[2010–11 Santosh Trophy|Santosh Trophy]]
 
* Senior journalist and investigations editor with English newspaper '[[Mid-Day]]', [[Jyotirmoy Dey|J. Dey]], is shot dead in [[Mumbai]].<ref>Mumbai, 11 Jun:Senior journalist and Investigations Editor with English newspaper 'Mid-Day', J Dey, was shot dead allegedly by four unidentified assailants at Powai in north-west Mumbai http://www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-5487.htm</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Senior-journalist-who-covered-underworld-shot-dead-in-Mumbai/articleshow/8814402.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916052524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-11/mumbai/29646642_1_oil-mafia-underworld-mumbai-police |url-status=live |archive-date=16 September 2011 |title=Senior journalist who covered underworld shot dead in Mumbai |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=11 June 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011}}</ref>
===June===
* [[Election Commission of India]] launches the IIDEM (India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/pn_iidem.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 January 2012 |archive-date=5 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140405045030/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/pn_iidem.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>


* Senior journalist and investigations editor with English newspaper '[[Mid-Day]]', [[Jyotirmoy Dey|J. Dey]], is shot dead in [[Mumbai]].<ref>Mumbai, 11 Jun:Senior journalist and Investigations Editor with English newspaper 'Mid-Day', J Dey, was shot dead allegedly by four unidentified assailants at Powai in north-west Mumbai http://www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-5487.htm</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-11/mumbai/29646642_1_oil-mafia-underworld-mumbai-police |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916052524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-11/mumbai/29646642_1_oil-mafia-underworld-mumbai-police |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 September 2011 |title=Senior journalist who covered underworld shot dead in Mumbai |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=11 June 2011 |access-date=6 December 2011}}</ref>
=== June - December ===
* [[Election Commission of India]] launches the IIDEM (India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management).<ref>http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/pn_iidem.pdf</ref>
* Famous painter [[M. F. Husain|M.F Hussain]] passes away.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/painter-m-f-husain-dies-in-london/1/141154.html |title=India's most famous painter M F Husain dies in London : SOCIETY & THE ARTS News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=11 June 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* New Zealand Prime Minister [[John Key]] visits India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/7/2434/New-Zealand/Prime-Minister-John-Key-arrives-in-India |title=Prime Minister John Key arrives in India – www.indianweekender.co.nz |publisher=Indianweekender.co.nz |date=27 June 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* New Zealand Prime Minister [[John Key]] visits India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/7/2434/New-Zealand/Prime-Minister-John-Key-arrives-in-India |title=Prime Minister John Key arrives in India – www.indianweekender.co.nz |publisher=Indianweekender.co.nz |date=27 June 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India gets first [[e-waste]] management rules.<ref>{{cite web|author=Business Standard |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-gets-first-e-waste-management-rules/438474/ |title=India gets first e-waste management rules |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=9 June 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* '''India gets first [[e-waste]] management rules.'''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-gets-first-e-waste-management-rules/438474/ |title=India gets first e-waste management rules |newspaper=Business Standard India |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=9 June 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India ranks 123rd on the [http://www.unep.org/geo/ global environment index].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-improves-but-still-ranks-123-on-green-chart/Article1-705789.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125090720/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-improves-but-still-ranks-123-on-green-chart/Article1-705789.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2013 |title=India improves, but still ranks 123 on green chart |work=Hindustan Times|date=4 June 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref>
* '''India ranks 123rd on the [http://www.unep.org/geo/ global environment]''' [http://www.unep.org/geo/ index].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-improves-but-still-ranks-123-on-green-chart/Article1-705789.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125090720/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-improves-but-still-ranks-123-on-green-chart/Article1-705789.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2013 |title=India improves, but still ranks 123 on green chart |work=Hindustan Times|date=4 June 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref>
* Supreme Court appoints committee to examine the secret chambers of [[Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple]], Kerala.
* Supreme Court appoints committee to examine the secret chambers of [[Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple]], Kerala.
===July===
* 26 killed in a [[2011 Mumbai bombings|series of bomb-blasts]] in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/twin-blasts-in-mumbai-15-injured/167291-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714084847/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/twin-blasts-in-mumbai-15-injured/167291-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2011 |title=3 bomb blasts in Mumbai; 17 dead, 131 injured – India News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 26 killed in a [[2011 Mumbai bombings|series of bomb-blasts]] in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/twin-blasts-in-mumbai-15-injured/167291-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714084847/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/twin-blasts-in-mumbai-15-injured/167291-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2011 |title=3 bomb blasts in Mumbai; 17 dead, 131 injured – India News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Gorkhaland Territorial Administration]] (GTA) agreement signed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pact-signed-for-gorkhaland-territorial-administration/article2246756.ece |title=Pact signed for Gorkhaland Territorial Administration |work=The Hindu|date=19 July 2012 |access-date=8 May 2014 }}</ref>
* [[Gorkhaland Territorial Administration]] (GTA) agreement signed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pact-signed-for-gorkhaland-territorial-administration/article2246756.ece |title=Pact signed for Gorkhaland Territorial Administration |work=The Hindu|date=19 July 2012 |access-date=8 May 2014 }}</ref>
* India-[[Bangladesh]] ink border management deal.<ref>{{cite news |last=Habib |first=Haroon |author-link=Haroon Habib |date=30 July 2011 |title=Bangladesh, India ink border deal |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bangladesh-india-ink-border-deal/article2308225.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India-[[Bangladesh]] ink border management deal.<ref>{{cite news |last=Habib |first=Haroon |author-link=Haroon Habib |date=30 July 2011 |title=Bangladesh, India ink border deal |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bangladesh-india-ink-border-deal/article2308225.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 18 July – India's 25th nuclear power plant being built at [[Rawatbhata]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Nabanita M |url=http://news.oneindia.in/2011/07/17/india-25th-nuclear-plant-construction-starts-soon-aid0156.html |title=India &#124; Construction &#124; 25th Nuclear Power Plant &#124; Rawatbhata &#124; Rajasthan &#124; 700 MW Indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor |publisher=News.oneindia.in |date=17 July 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* '''18 July – India's 25th nuclear power plant being built at [[Rawatbhata]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Nabanita M |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2011/07/17/india-25th-nuclear-plant-construction-starts-soon-aid0156.html |title=India &#124; Construction &#124; 25th Nuclear Power Plant &#124; Rawatbhata &#124; Rajasthan &#124; 700 MW Indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor |publisher=Oneindia |date=17 July 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>'''
* Newly formed [[National Green Tribunal Act|National Green Tribunal]] (NGT) conducts its first sitting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110706/nation.htm |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – Nation |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* '''Newly formed [[National Green Tribunal Act|National Green Tribunal]] (NGT) conducts its first sitting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110706/nation.htm |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – Nation |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>'''
 
===August===
 
* [[Reserve Bank of India]] issues draft guidelines for new bank licences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=2414 |title=Reserve Bank of India |publisher=Rbi.org.in |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Reserve Bank of India]] issues draft guidelines for new bank licences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=2414 |title=Reserve Bank of India |publisher=Rbi.org.in |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Nation celebrates [[Indian Independence Day|Independence Day]] on 15 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/specialcoverage/4885772.cms |title=Independence Day – News Stories, Latest News Headlines on Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Nation celebrates [[Indian Independence Day|Independence Day]] on 15 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/specialcoverage/4885772.cms |title=Independence Day – News Stories, Latest News Headlines on Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] passes sense of the house resolution on [[Jan Lokpal Bill|Lokpal bill]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-27/india/29935152_1_lokpal-bill-team-anna-lokpal-and-lokayuktas |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911145057/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-27/india/29935152_1_lokpal-bill-team-anna-lokpal-and-lokayuktas |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2011 |title=Anna Hazare wins, Parliament passes resolution on Lokpal Bill |date=27 August 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] passes sense of the house resolution on [[Jan Lokpal Bill|Lokpal bill]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Anna-Hazare-wins-Parliament-passes-resolution-on-Lokpal-Bill/articleshow/9760064.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911145057/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-27/india/29935152_1_lokpal-bill-team-anna-lokpal-and-lokayuktas |url-status=live |archive-date=11 September 2011 |title=Anna Hazare wins, Parliament passes resolution on Lokpal Bill |date=27 August 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Sustainable Competitiveness Report 2011 presented, Delhi is first.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=27858 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723213537/http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=27858 |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 July 2012 |title=Institute For Competitiveness (IFC), Sustainable Competitiveness Report 2011 |publisher=Businesswireindia.com |date=11 August 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref>
* Sustainable Competitiveness Report 2011 presented, Delhi is first.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=27858 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723213537/http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=27858 |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 July 2012 |title=Institute For Competitiveness (IFC), Sustainable Competitiveness Report 2011 |publisher=Businesswireindia.com |date=11 August 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref>
===September===
* [[2011 Sikkim earthquake|6.8 earthquake]] in [[Sikkim]], tremors across India on 18 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/big-earthquake-in-sikkim-tremors-across-india-18-dead-over-100-injured-134537 |title=Big earthquake in Sikkim, tremors across India; 54 dead, over 100 injured |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=18 September 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[2011 Sikkim earthquake|6.8 earthquake]] in [[Sikkim]], tremors across India on 18 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/big-earthquake-in-sikkim-tremors-across-india-18-dead-over-100-injured-134537 |title=Big earthquake in Sikkim, tremors across India; 54 dead, over 100 injured |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=18 September 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
*[[Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013|Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011]] presented in lok sabha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-land-acquisition-rehabilitation-and-resettlement-bill-2011-1978/ |title=PRS &#124; Bill Track &#124; The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 |publisher=Prsindia.org |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
*[[Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013|Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011]] presented in lok sabha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/the-land-acquisition-rehabilitation-and-resettlement-bill-2011-1978/ |title=PRS &#124; Bill Track &#124; The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 |publisher=Prsindia.org |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* PM [[Manmohan Singh]] visits [[Dhaka]] on a landmark visit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/manmohan-dhaka-visit-border-agreements-no-teesta-deal/1/150318.html |title=Manmohan Singh's Dhaka visit: Landmark border agreements but no Teesta deal : Neighbours News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=6 September 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* PM [[Manmohan Singh]] visits [[Dhaka]] on a landmark visit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/neighbours/story/manmohan-dhaka-visit-border-agreements-no-teesta-deal-140502-2011-09-05 |title=Manmohan Singh's Dhaka visit: Landmark border agreements but no Teesta deal : Neighbours News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=6 September 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
*Aendri Bakshi born to Avishek Baksi and Debashree Bakshi{{Importance inline|date=May 2020}}
* [[2011 Durand Cup]]
* [[2011 Durand Cup]]
* [[2011 Indian Federation Cup]]
* [[2011 Indian Federation Cup]]
* [[Bhanwari Devi murder case]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunil Gurjar: Bhanwari Devi murder case |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2011/11/14/cbi-on-lookout-for-bhanwari-devi-cd-distributor.html |work=[[Oneindia]] |access-date=5 December 2018}}</ref>
* 1 September - [[Bhanwari Devi murder case]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sunil Gurjar: Bhanwari Devi murder case |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2011/11/14/cbi-on-lookout-for-bhanwari-devi-cd-distributor.html |work=[[Oneindia]] |date=14 November 2011 |access-date=5 December 2018}}</ref>
 
===October===
 
*[[2011 Formula One World Championship|F1 2011]] Race comes to India at the [[Buddh International Circuit]], [[Noida]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-18/racing/30296419_1_india-s-f1-narain-karthikeyan-laps |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707171457/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-18/racing/30296419_1_india-s-f1-narain-karthikeyan-laps |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 July 2012 |title=Buddh International Circuit inaugurated for India's F1 date |date=18 October 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
*[[2011 Formula One World Championship|F1 2011]] Race comes to India at the [[Buddh International Circuit]], [[Noida]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-18/racing/30296419_1_india-s-f1-narain-karthikeyan-laps |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707171457/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-18/racing/30296419_1_india-s-f1-narain-karthikeyan-laps |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 July 2012 |title=Buddh International Circuit inaugurated for India's F1 date |date=18 October 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[7 billionth baby]] born on 31 October 2011, Nargis in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/worlds-seven-billionth-baby-born-in-up/197801-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102074737/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/worlds-seven-billionth-baby-born-in-up/197801-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2011 |title=Nargis, born in UP, is world's 7 billionth baby – India News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[7 billionth baby]] born on 31 October 2011, Nargis in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/worlds-seven-billionth-baby-born-in-up/197801-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102074737/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/worlds-seven-billionth-baby-born-in-up/197801-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 November 2011 |title=Nargis, born in UP, is world's 7 billionth baby – India News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Saving Bank Interest rate decontrolled by [[Reserve Bank of India|RBI]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/All-you-want-to-know-about-SB-rate-decontrol/articleshow/10493401.cms |title=All you want to know about SB rate decontrol – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=26 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Saving Bank Interest rate decontrolled by [[Reserve Bank of India|RBI]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/All-you-want-to-know-about-SB-rate-decontrol/articleshow/10493401.cms |title=All you want to know about SB rate decontrol – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=26 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* National Manufacturing Policy cleared by Cabinet.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-26/news/30324178_1_investment-and-manufacturing-zones-national-manufacturing-policy-interest-subsidy |title=National Manufacturing Policy, faster net link for villages cleared by Cabinet – Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=26 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* National Manufacturing Policy cleared by Cabinet.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-26/news/30324178_1_investment-and-manufacturing-zones-national-manufacturing-policy-interest-subsidy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305014705/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-26/news/30324178_1_investment-and-manufacturing-zones-national-manufacturing-policy-interest-subsidy |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2016 |title=National Manufacturing Policy, faster net link for villages cleared by Cabinet – Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=26 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Planning Commission of India|Planning Commission]] releases the second India Human Development Report (HDR) 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/poverty-malnutrition-india-hunger-index/1/157110.html |title=Calorie intake of the rural poor has drastically fallen, says Planning Commission report : North News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=22 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* '''[[Planning Commission of India|Planning Commission]] releases the second India Human Development Report (HDR) 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/poverty-malnutrition-india-hunger-index-143926-2011-10-21 |title=Calorie intake of the rural poor has drastically fallen, says Planning Commission report : North News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=22 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>'''
* President of Afghanistan, [[Hamid Karzai]], visits India.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-15161776 |title=BBC News – Afghanistan and India sign 'strategic partnership' |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=4 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* President of Afghanistan, [[Hamid Karzai]], visits India.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-15161776 |title=BBC News – Afghanistan and India sign 'strategic partnership' |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=4 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Chhattisgarh]] police superintendent [[Ankit Garg]] is accused of the torture of schoolteacher and alleged [[Naxalite]] [[Soni Sori]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/article2971330.ece |title=Soni Sori case: HRW wants PM to order impartial probe on torture |author=J Balaji |date=8 March 2012 |work=The Hindu |access-date=19 April 2012}}</ref>
* [[Chhattisgarh]] police superintendent [[Ankit Garg]] is accused of the torture of schoolteacher and alleged [[Naxalite]] [[Soni Sori]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/article2971330.ece |title=Soni Sori case: HRW wants PM to order impartial probe on torture |author=J Balaji |date=8 March 2012 |work=The Hindu |access-date=19 April 2012}}</ref>
===November===
* Maoist leader [[Kishenji]] killed in encounter in [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/maoist-leader-kishenji-killed-by-security-forces-152789 |title=Maoist leader Kishenji killed by security forces |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=24 November 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Maoist leader [[Kishenji]] killed in encounter in [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/maoist-leader-kishenji-killed-by-security-forces-152789 |title=Maoist leader Kishenji killed by security forces |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=24 November 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Companies Bill and Pension Bill cleared by Cabinet.<ref>{{cite web|author=Shishir Sinha |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2632683.ece |title=Business Line : Industry & Economy / Economy : Pension Bill cleared, but without FDI clause |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date=24 March 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Companies Bill and Pension Bill cleared by Cabinet.<ref>{{cite web|author=Shishir Sinha |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2632683.ece |title=Business Line : Industry & Economy / Economy : Pension Bill cleared, but without FDI clause |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date=24 March 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Indian representative elected to head the [[Joint Inspection Unit]], the [[United Nations|UN's]] only external oversight body.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories1266_India_beats_china.htm |title=:: India Strategic ::. Foreign Affairs: India beats China in UN election |publisher=Indiastrategic.in |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Indian representative elected to head the [[Joint Inspection Unit]], the [[United Nations|UN's]] only external oversight body.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories1266_India_beats_china.htm |title= India Strategic ::. Foreign Affairs: India beats China in UN election |publisher=Indiastrategic.in |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India ranks 134th on UN [[Human Development Index]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-ranks-134-in-human-development-index/Article1-764014.aspx |title=India ranks 134 in human development index |work=Hindustan Times|date=2 November 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108005448/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-ranks-134-in-human-development-index/Article1-764014.aspx |archive-date=8 January 2012 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>
* '''India ranks 134th on UN [[Human Development Index]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-ranks-134-in-human-development-index/Article1-764014.aspx |title=India ranks 134 in human development index |work=Hindustan Times|date=2 November 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108005448/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/India/India-ranks-134-in-human-development-index/Article1-764014.aspx |archive-date=8 January 2012 |url-status=dead  }}</ref>'''
* Longest rail (4286&nbsp;km) of India, [[Vivek Express]], is flagged off.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article2662138.ece |title=Cities / Thiruvananthapuram : Regular service of Vivek Express from today |work=The Hindu|date=26 November 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* '''Longest rail (4286&nbsp;km) of India, [[Vivek Express]], is flagged off.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article2662138.ece |title=Cities / Thiruvananthapuram : Regular service of Vivek Express from today |work=The Hindu|date=26 November 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>'''
* [[Sonia Gandhi]] (11th) and [[Manmohan Singh]] (19th) figures among the top 20 most powerful people on earth in the Forbes list.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/powerful-people/list/ |title=The World's Most Powerful People List |work=Forbes |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Sonia Gandhi]] (11th) and [[Manmohan Singh]] (19th) figures among the top 20 most powerful people on earth in the Forbes list.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/powerful-people/list/ |title=The World's Most Powerful People List |work=Forbes |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
===December===
* More than 50 killed in fire accident at [[AMRI Hospitals|AMRI hospital]], [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/kolkata-89-killed-in-amri-hospital-fire-six-board-members-arrested-156619 |title=Kolkata: 89 killed in AMRI hospital fire; six board members arrested |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=9 December 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* More than 50 killed in fire accident at [[AMRI Hospitals|AMRI hospital]], [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/kolkata-89-killed-in-amri-hospital-fire-six-board-members-arrested-156619 |title=Kolkata: 89 killed in AMRI hospital fire; six board members arrested |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=9 December 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 150 perish in West Bengal hooch tragedy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bengal-hooch-tragedy-toll-rises-to-150-hunt-on-for-alleged-kingpin-158307 |title=Bengal hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 150; hunt on for alleged kingpin |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=16 December 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 14 December - More than 150 dies due to [[2011 West Bengal alcohol poisonings|West Bengal hooch tragedy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bengal-hooch-tragedy-toll-rises-to-150-hunt-on-for-alleged-kingpin-158307 |title=Bengal hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 150; hunt on for alleged kingpin |publisher=Ndtv.com |date=16 December 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-02 |title=2011 Bengal hooch tragedy: Main accused gets life sentence till death |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/2011-bengal-hooch-tragedy-main-accused-gets-life-sentence-till-death-101627906226744.html |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
* Court directs 21 social networking websites to take off offensive content.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-22/social-media/30546620_1_social-networking-sites-objectionable-content-websites |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322050235/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-22/social-media/30546620_1_social-networking-sites-objectionable-content-websites |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 March 2012 |title=Take off offensive content, court tells social websites |date= 22 December 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* Court directs 21 social networking websites to take off offensive content.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-22/social-media/30546620_1_social-networking-sites-objectionable-content-websites |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322050235/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-22/social-media/30546620_1_social-networking-sites-objectionable-content-websites |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 March 2012 |title=Take off offensive content, court tells social websites |date= 22 December 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Lok Sabha]] passes Lokpal Bill, Hazare cancels fast due to lukewarm response at Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-28/india/30564670_1_anna-hazare-bhushan-and-prashant-bhushan-prominent-team-anna-member |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701150118/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-28/india/30564670_1_anna-hazare-bhushan-and-prashant-bhushan-prominent-team-anna-member |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2012 |title=Delhi, Mumbai crowds disappoint Anna, but Team puts up brave face |date=28 December 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-27/india/30560971_1_lokpal-bill-appointment-of-cbi-director-public-domain |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613101637/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-27/india/30560971_1_lokpal-bill-appointment-of-cbi-director-public-domain |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 June 2012 |title=Lok Sabha passes Lokpal Bill with amendments; Left, BSP & SP walk out |date= 27 December 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Lok Sabha]] passes Lokpal Bill, Hazare cancels fast due to lukewarm response at Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-28/india/30564670_1_anna-hazare-bhushan-and-prashant-bhushan-prominent-team-anna-member |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701150118/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-28/india/30564670_1_anna-hazare-bhushan-and-prashant-bhushan-prominent-team-anna-member |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2012 |title=Delhi, Mumbai crowds disappoint Anna, but Team puts up brave face |date=28 December 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-27/india/30560971_1_lokpal-bill-appointment-of-cbi-director-public-domain |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613101637/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-27/india/30560971_1_lokpal-bill-appointment-of-cbi-director-public-domain |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 June 2012 |title=Lok Sabha passes Lokpal Bill with amendments; Left, BSP & SP walk out |date= 27 December 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Cyclone Thane]] claims 33 lives in [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Tamil Nadu Bureau |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2762268.ece |title=Today's Paper News : 'Thane' claims 33 lives in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |work=The Hindu|date=31 December 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* 30 December - [[Cyclone Thane]] makes landfall andclaims 33 lives in [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Tamil Nadu Bureau |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2762268.ece |title=Today's Paper News : 'Thane' claims 33 lives in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |work=The Hindu|date=31 December 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
 
=== Unknown ===
* [[2011 Dutta Ray Trophy]] is abolished.
 
==Predicted and scheduled events==


* [[2011–12 I-League]]
=== Date unknown ===
* [[BC Roy Trophy|2011 BC Roy Trophy]]
* [[M. Dutta Ray Trophy]] is abolished.


==Sports==
==Sports==
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====Domestic season====
====Domestic season====
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* [[Ranji Trophy 2010–11]]
* [[Ranji Trophy 2010–11]]
* [[Duleep Trophy|Duleep Trophy 2010–11]]
* [[Duleep Trophy|Duleep Trophy 2010–11]]
* [[Deodhar Trophy|Deodhar Trophy 2010–11]]
* [[Deodhar Trophy|Deodhar Trophy 2010–11]]
* [[Vijay Hazare Trophy|Vijay Hazare Trophy 2010–11]]
* [[Vijay Hazare Trophy|Vijay Hazare Trophy 2010–11]]
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* [[2011 Indian Premier League]]
* [[2011 Indian Premier League]]
* [[Irani Trophy|2011 Irani Trophy]]
* [[Irani Trophy|2011 Irani Trophy]]
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* [[BCCI Corporate Trophy|2011 BCCI Corporate Trophy]]
* [[BCCI Corporate Trophy|2011 BCCI Corporate Trophy]]
* [[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy|2011 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]]
* [[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy|2011 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]]
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* [[Ranji Trophy 2011–12]]
* [[Ranji Trophy 2011–12]]
* [[Duleep Trophy|Duleep Trophy 2011–12]]
* [[Duleep Trophy|Duleep Trophy 2011–12]]
* [[Deodhar Trophy|Deodhar Trophy 2011–12]]
* [[Deodhar Trophy|Deodhar Trophy 2011–12]]
* [[Vijay Hazare Trophy|Vijay Hazare Trophy 2011–12]]
* [[Vijay Hazare Trophy|Vijay Hazare Trophy 2011–12]]
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====International====
====International====
[[Test cricket|Test matches]]
[[Test cricket|<u>Test matches</u>]]
* India – South Africa 3 Test Series, December 2010 – January 2011 (Result Drawn 1-1).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/463137.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – South Africa 3 Test Series, December 2010 – January 2011 (Result Drawn 1-1).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/463137.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – West Indies 3 Test Series, June – July 2011 (Result India 1-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/489202.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – West Indies 3 Test Series, June – July 2011 (Result India 1-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/489202.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
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* India – Australia 4 Test Series, December 2011 – January 2012 (Result Australia 4-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/518945.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – Australia 4 Test Series, December 2011 – January 2012 (Result Australia 4-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/518945.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>


[[One-day cricket|One Day matches]]
[[One-day cricket|<u>One Day matches</u>]]
* India – South Africa 5 match Series, January 2011 (Result South Africa 3-2).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/463139.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – South Africa 5 match Series, January 2011 (Result South Africa 3-2).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/463139.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[File:Manmohan Singh and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousuf Raza Gilani interacting with the Indian Cricket Team at the Indo-Pak World Cup semi-final, at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium, in Mohali on March 30, 2011 (1).jpg|thumb|222x222px|Indian [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]] and the [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]], Mr. [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Yousuf Raza Gilani]] interacting with the [[India national cricket team|Indian Cricket Team]] before the World Cup semi-final match, at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium, in Mohali on March 30, 2011.]]India wins [[ICC Cricket World Cup|ICC world cup]] 2011 defeating Sri Lanka in finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433606.html |title=Final: India v Sri Lanka at Mumbai, Apr 2, 2011 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[File:Manmohan Singh and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousuf Raza Gilani interacting with the Indian Cricket Team at the Indo-Pak World Cup semi-final, at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium, in Mohali on March 30, 2011 (1).jpg|thumb|222x222px|Indian [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]] and the [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]], Mr. [[Yousaf Raza Gillani|Yousuf Raza Gilani]] interacting with the [[India national cricket team|Indian Cricket Team]] before the World Cup semi-final match, at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium, in Mohali on March 30, 2011.]]India wins [[ICC Cricket World Cup|ICC world cup]] 2011 defeating Sri Lanka in finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/engine/match/433606.html |title=Final: India v Sri Lanka at Mumbai, Apr 2, 2011 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – West Indies 5 match Series, June 2011 (Result India 3-2).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/489200.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – West Indies 5 match Series, June 2011 (Result India 3-2).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/489200.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* India – England 5 match Series, September 2011 (Result England 3-0).
* India – England 5 match Series, September 2011 (Result England 3-0).
* England – India 5 match Series, October 2011 (Result India 5-0).<ref>{{cite news|last=Rej |first=Arindam |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/15445284.stm |title=BBC Sport – England suffer 5-0 series defeat in India after collapse in Kolkata |work=BBC News |date=25 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* England – India 5 match Series, October 2011 (Result India 5-0).<ref>{{cite news|last=Rej |first=Arindam |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/15445284 |title=BBC Sport – England suffer 5-0 series defeat in India after collapse in Kolkata |work=BBC News |date=25 October 2011 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* West Indies – India 5 match Series, November – December 2011 (Result India 4-1).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/536926.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* West Indies – India 5 match Series, November – December 2011 (Result India 4-1).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/536926.html |title=Results &#124; Global |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>


[[Twenty20|T-20 matches]]
[[Twenty20|<u>T-20 matches</u>]]
* West Indies v India at Port of Spain – 4 June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/engine/match/489220.html |title=Only T20I: West Indies v India at Port of Spain, Jun 4, 2011 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* West Indies v India at Port of Spain – 4 June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/engine/match/489220.html |title=Only T20I: West Indies v India at Port of Spain, Jun 4, 2011 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* England v India at Manchester – 31 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/engine/match/474476.html |title=Only T20I: England v India at Manchester, Aug 31, 2011 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* England v India at Manchester – 31 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/engine/match/474476.html |title=Only T20I: England v India at Manchester, Aug 31, 2011 &#124; Cricket Scorecard |publisher=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
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====Youth====
====Youth====
* 2011 BC Roy Trophy
* [[BC Roy Trophy|2011 BC Roy Trophy]]
* 2011 Dutta Ray Trophy
* 2011 Dutta Ray Trophy
* 2010–11 Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy
* 2010–11 Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy
* 2010–12 Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy
* 2010–12 Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy
* [[Subroto Cup Football Tournament]]
* [[Subroto Cup Football Tournament]]
====Regional====
{{col-begin}}
{{col-3}}
* [[Agartala League|Agartala]]
* [[Calcutta Football League|Kolkata]]
* [[Mumbai Football League|Mumbai]]
* [[Bangalore League|Bangalore]]
* [[Cochin League|Cochin]]
* [[Goa League|Goa]]
* [[Assam League|Assam]]
* [[Guwahati League|Guwahati]]
{{col-3}}
* [[Punjab League|Punjab]]
* [[Delhi League|Delhi]]
* [[Trivandum League|Trivandum]]
* [[Kolkata Police Friendship Cup Football Tournament]]
* [[Goa Governor Cup]]
* [[Goan Super Cup]]
* [[Mullick Police Cup]]
* [[Sikkim Gold Cup]]
{{col-3}}
* [[Faria Gold Cup]]
* [[Traders Cup]]
* [[Lt. Governors Cup]]
* [[ATPA Shield]]
* [[Garodia Gold Cup]]
* [[Bordoloi Trophy]]
* [[I143'Day Cup]]
* [[OIL Gold Cup]]
{{col-end}}
====International====
===Hockey===


==Deaths==
==Deaths==


===January – April===
===January – April===
* 2 January – [[Bali Ram Bhagat]], 88, former [[Lok Sabha]] Speaker<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Lok Sabha Speaker Bali Ram Bhagat dies|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-02/news/28433790_1_apollo-hospital-patna-college-demise|access-date=6 December 2011|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=2 January 2011}}</ref>
* 2 January – [[Bali Ram Bhagat]], 88, politician, member of the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC), and former [[Lok Sabha]] speaker<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Lok Sabha Speaker Bali Ram Bhagat dies|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-02/news/28433790_1_apollo-hospital-patna-college-demise|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106000959/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-02/news/28433790_1_apollo-hospital-patna-college-demise|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 January 2012|access-date=6 December 2011|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=2 January 2011}}</ref> (born 1922)
* 10 January – [[Vivek Shauq]], 47, actor, comedian.<ref name="Actor_dies_of_heart_attack">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121104101451/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-11/mumbai/28377145_1_heart-attack-vivek-shauq-punjabi-films Actor dies of heart attack] [[The Times of India]]</ref>
* 10 January – [[Vivek Shauq]], 47, actor, comedian, writer, and singer<ref name="Actor_dies_of_heart_attack">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121104101451/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-11/mumbai/28377145_1_heart-attack-vivek-shauq-punjabi-films Actor dies of heart attack] [[The Times of India]]</ref> (born 1963)
* 17 January – [[Gita Dey]], 79, actress.
* 17 January – [[Gita Dey]], 79, Bengali actress (born 1931)
* 21 January – [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]], 54, film director.
* 21 January – [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]], 54, film director, screenwriter and producer (born 1956)
* 24 January – [[Bhimsen Joshi]], 88, musician.
* 24 January – [[Bhimsen Joshi]], 88, [[Hindustani Classical]] vocalist (born 1922)<ref>{{cite news |last=Fox |first=Margalit |date=5 February 2011 |title=Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Dies at 88; Indian Classical Singer |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/arts/music/06joshi.html |work=The New York Times}}</ref>
* 28 January – [[Sushil Kumar Dhara]], 99, revolutionary.
* 28 January – [[Sushil Kumar Dhara]], 99, revolutionary in British India and a political leader after Indian Independence in 1947 (born 1911)
* 3 February – [[Machan Varghese]], 50, Malayalam film actor.
* 3 February – [[Machan Varghese]], 50, Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist (born 1960)
* 12 February – [[Vipindas]], 72, cinematographer and director.
* 12 February – [[Vipindas]], 72, cinematographer and director (born 1938)
* 19 February – [[Suresh Babu]], 58, athlete.
* 19 February – [[Suresh Babu (long jumper)|Suresh Babu]], 58, long jumper (born 1953)
* 20 February – [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], 66, actor and playback singer.
* 20 February – [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], 66, actor and playback singer (born 1944)
* 21 February
* 21 February
**[[Aranmula Ponnamma]], 96, Malayalam film actress.
**[[Aranmula Ponnamma]], 96, Malayalam film actress (born 1914)
**[[Premananda]], 59, religious leader.
**[[Premananda]], 59, religious guru and monk who founded the Premananda ashram (born 1951)
* 23 February
* 23 February
**[[Mullapudi Venkata Ramana]], 79, screenwriter and film producer.
**[[Mullapudi Venkata Ramana]], 79, Telugu screenwriter and film producer (born 1931)
**[[Nirmala Srivastava]], 87, religious leader.
**[[Nirmala Srivastava]], 87, founder and guru of [[Sahaja Yoga]] (born 1923)
* 24 February – [[Anant Pai]] (Uncle Pai), 81, educationalist and comics writer.
* 24 February – [[Anant Pai]] (Uncle Pai), 81, educationalist and comics writer (born 1929)
* 1 March – [[Fateh Singh Rathore]], 72, wildlife conservationist.
* 1 March – [[Fateh Singh Rathore]], 72, wildlife conservationist (born 1938)
* 3 March
* 3 March
**[[Goga Kapoor]], 70, film actor.
**[[Goga Kapoor]], 70, film actor (born 1940)
**[[Venkatraman Radhakrishnan]], 81, astrophysicist.
**[[Venkatraman Radhakrishnan]], 81, space scientist and member of the [[Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences]] (born 1929)
* 4 March – [[Arjun Singh (politician, born 1930)|Arjun Singh]], 80, politician.
* 4 March – [[Arjun Singh (politician, born 1930)|Arjun Singh]], 80, politician (born 1930)
* 10 March – [[Baliram Kashyap]], 74, politician.
* 10 March – [[Baliram Kashyap]], 74, politician (born 1936)
* 12 March – [[Indrajitsinhji|Kumar Indrajitsinhji]], 73, cricketer.
* 12 March – [[Indrajitsinhji|Kumar Indrajitsinhji]], 73, cricketer (born 1937)
* 19 March – [[Navin Nischol]], 65, actor.
* 19 March – [[Navin Nischol]], 65, actor (born 1946)
* 20 March – [[Bob Christo]], Indian actor of Australian origin.
* 20 March – [[Bob Christo]], Indian actor of Australian origin (born 1938)
* 1 April – [[Varkey Vithayathil]], 83, cardinal and religious leader.
* 1 April – [[Varkey Vithayathil]], 83, cardinal and religious leader (born 1927)
* 3 April – [[Rafique Alam]], 81, politician.
* 3 April – [[Rafique Alam]], 81, politician (born 1929)
* 5 April – [[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]], 58, actress.
* 5 April – [[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]], 58, actress (born 1952)
* 12 April – [[Sachin Bhowmick]], 80, screenwriter.
* 12 April – [[Sachin Bhowmick]], 80, Hindi film writer and director (born 1930)
* 17 April – [[Bhawani Singh]], 79, titular Maharaja of Jaipur.
* 17 April – [[Bhawani Singh]], 79, titular Maharaja of Jaipur (born 1931)
* 22 April – [[Madhava Gudi]], 72, Hindustani classical vocalist.
* 22 April – [[Madhava Gudi]], 72, Hindustani classical vocalist (born 1941)
* 24 April – [[Sathya Sai Baba]], 84, Guru, spiritual leader & educator.
* 24 April – [[Sathya Sai Baba]], 84, guru, spiritual leader & educator (born 1926)
* 30 April – [[Dorjee Khandu]], 56, politician, Chief Minister of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]
* 30 April – [[Dorjee Khandu]], 56, politician, Chief Minister of [[Arunachal Pradesh]] (born 1955)


===May – December===
===May – December===
* 13 May – [[Badal Sarkar]], 85, dramatist
* 13 May – [[Badal Sarkar]], 85, dramatist and theatre director (born 1925)
* 15 May – [[Mahendra Singh Tikait]], 76, leader of farmers, President of the Bharatiya Kisan Union
* 15 May – [[Mahendra Singh Tikait]], 76, farmer leader and President of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (born 1935)
* 3 June – [[Bhajan Lal]], 80, two-time [[List of Chief Ministers of Haryana|Chief Minister of Haryana]]
* 3 June – [[Bhajan Lal Bishnoi|Bhajan Lal]], 80, politician and three-time [[List of Chief Ministers of Haryana|Chief Minister of Haryana]] (born 1930)
* 7 June – [[Nataraja Ramakrishna]], 88, dance guru.
* 7 June – [[Nataraja Ramakrishna]], 88, dance guru (born 1923)
* [[File:MFHussain2.jpg|thumb|140x140px|[[M. F. Husain|M.F. Hussain]]]]9 June – [[M. F. Husain]], 95, painter
* [[File:MFHussain2.jpg|thumb|140x140px|[[M. F. Husain|M.F. Hussain]]]]9 June – [[M. F. Husain]], 95, painter (born 1915)<ref>{{cite web |date=11 June 2011 |title=India's most famous painter M F Husain dies in London : SOCIETY & THE ARTS News – India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/story/20110620-painter-m-f-husain-dies-in-london-746472-2011-06-10 |access-date=16 February 2012 |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in}}</ref>
* 11 June – [[Jyotirmoy Dey]], 55, journalist
* 11 June – [[Jyotirmoy Dey]], 55, journalist, crime and investigations editor for Mid-Day, and an expert on the [[Mumbai underworld]] (born 1955)
* 14 June – [[Asad Ali Khan]], 74, musician
* 14 June – [[Asad Ali Khan]], 74, musician (born 1937)
* 18 June – [[John Perumattam]], 89, Catholic hierarch
* 18 June – [[John Perumattam]], 89, Catholic hierarch (born 1921)
* 21 June
* 21 June
**[[Kothapalli Jayashankar]], 76, educator and politician
**[[Kothapalli Jayashankar]], 76, educator and politician (born 1934)
**[[Suresh Tendulkar]], 72, economist
**[[Suresh Tendulkar]], 72, economist and former chief of the National Statistical Commission (born 1939)
* 29 June – [[K. D. Sethna]], 106, scholar and writer
* 29 June – [[K. D. Sethna]], 106, poet, scholar, writer, philosopher, and cultural critic (born 1904)
* 2 July – [[Chaturanan Mishra]], 86, politician and union leader.
* 2 July – [[Chaturanan Mishra]], 86, politician and trade unionist (born 1925)
* 6 July – [[Mani Kaul]], 66, film director
* 6 July – [[Mani Kaul]], 66, film director (born 1944)
* [[File:Shammi Kapoor still19.jpg|thumb|127x127px|[[Shammi Kapoor]]]]14 August – [[Shammi Kapoor]], 79, actor
* [[File:Shammi Kapoor still19.jpg|thumb|127x127px|[[Shammi Kapoor]]]]14 August – [[Shammi Kapoor]], 79, actor (born 1931)
* 18 August – [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson Master]], 58, musician
* 18 August – [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson Master]], 58, film score composer and music director (born 1953)
* 22 September – [[Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi]], 70, cricketer
* 22 September – [[Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi]], 70, cricketer (born 1941)
* [[File:Jagjit Singh (Ghazal Maestro).jpg|thumb|156x156px|[[Jagjit Singh]]]]10 October – [[Jagjit Singh]], 70, singer
* [[File:Jagjit Singh (Ghazal Maestro).jpg|thumb|156x156px|[[Jagjit Singh]]]]10 October – [[Jagjit Singh]], 70, ghazal singer, composer, musician (born 1941)
* 5 November – [[Bhupen Hazarika]], 85, singer
* 5 November – [[Bhupen Hazarika]], 85, playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet, actor, filmmaker, and politician from [[Assam]] (born 1926)
* 9 November – [[Har Gobind Khorana]], Indian-born American Nobel biochemist (born 1922)
* 9 November – [[Har Gobind Khorana]], Indian-born American Nobel biochemist (born 1922)
* 27 November – [[Ustad Sultan Khan]], 71, musician
* 27 November – [[Ustad Sultan Khan]], 71, sarangi player and classical vocalist (born 1940)
* [[File:Dev Anand still5.jpg|thumb|170x170px|[[Dev Anand]]]]4 December – [[Dev Anand]], 88, actor and director (born 1923)
* [[File:Dev Anand still5.jpg|thumb|170x170px|[[Dev Anand]]]]4 December – [[Dev Anand]], 88, actor, writer, director, and producer (born 1923)
* 25 December – [[Satyadev Dubey]], 75, actor, playwright and director
* 25 December – [[Satyadev Dubey]], 75, actor, playwright, screenwriter, and director (born 1936)
* 26 December – [[S. Bangarappa]], 79, former Chief Minister of Karnataka (born 1932)
* 26 December – [[S. Bangarappa]], 79, former Chief Minister of Karnataka (born 1933)


==Major Public Holidays==
==Major Public Holidays==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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{{Commons category}}
* [[2012 in India]]
* [[2012 in India]]
* [[2010 in India]]
* [[2010 in India]]
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Template:Year in region Events in the year 2011 in the Republic of India.

Incumbents[edit | edit source]

Photo Post Name
India President Pratibha Patil
India Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari
India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
India Chief Justice S. H. Kapadia

Governors[edit | edit source]

Post Name
Andhra Pradesh E. S. L. Narasimhan
Arunachal Pradesh Joginder Jaswant Singh
Assam Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
Bihar Devanand Konwar
Chhattisgarh Shekhar Dutt
Goa Shivinder Singh Sidhu (until 27 August)
Kateekal Sankaranarayanan (starting 27 August)
Gujarat Kamala Beniwal
Haryana Jagannath Pahadia
Himachal Pradesh Urmila Singh
Jammu and Kashmir Narinder Nath Vohra
Jharkhand M. O. H. Farook (until 3 September)
Syed Ahmed (starting 3 September)
Karnataka Hansraj Bhardwaj
Kerala R. S. Gavai (until 7 September)
M. O. H. Farook (starting 7 September)
Madhya Pradesh Rameshwar Thakur (until 7 September)
Ram Naresh Yadav (starting 7 September)
Maharashtra Kateekal Sankaranarayanan
Manipur Gurbachan Jagat
Meghalaya Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary
Mizoram M. M. Lakhera (until 2 September)
Vakkom Purushothaman (starting 2 September)
Nagaland Nikhil Kumar
Odisha Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare
Punjab Shivraj Vishwanath Patil
Rajasthan Shivraj Patil
Sikkim Balmiki Prasad Singh
Tamil Nadu Surjit Singh Barnala (until 30 August)
Konijeti Rosaiah (starting 30 August)
Tripura Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil
Uttar Pradesh Banwari Lal Joshi
Uttarakhand Margaret Alva
West Bengal M.K. Narayanan

Events[edit | edit source]

  • National income - ₹87,363,287 million

January - June[edit | edit source]

June - December[edit | edit source]

Date unknown[edit | edit source]

Sports[edit | edit source]

Main article: 2011 in Indian sports

Athletics[edit | edit source]

  • 3 January – National School Athletics Meet begin at Pune

Cricket[edit | edit source]

Domestic season[edit | edit source]

International[edit | edit source]

Test matches

  • India – South Africa 3 Test Series, December 2010 – January 2011 (Result Drawn 1-1).[68]
  • India – West Indies 3 Test Series, June – July 2011 (Result India 1-0).[69]
  • India – England 4 Test Series, July – August 2011 (Result England 4-0).[70]
  • West Indies – India 3 Test Series, November 2011 (Result India 2-0).[71]
  • India – Australia 4 Test Series, December 2011 – January 2012 (Result Australia 4-0).[72]

One Day matches

  • India – South Africa 5 match Series, January 2011 (Result South Africa 3-2).[73]
  • Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousuf Raza Gilani interacting with the Indian Cricket Team before the World Cup semi-final match, at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium, in Mohali on March 30, 2011.
    India wins ICC world cup 2011 defeating Sri Lanka in finals.[74]
  • India – West Indies 5 match Series, June 2011 (Result India 3-2).[75]
  • India – England 5 match Series, September 2011 (Result England 3-0).
  • England – India 5 match Series, October 2011 (Result India 5-0).[76]
  • West Indies – India 5 match Series, November – December 2011 (Result India 4-1).[77]

T-20 matches

  • West Indies v India at Port of Spain – 4 June 2011.[78]
  • England v India at Manchester – 31 August 2011.[79]
  • India v England at Kolkata – 29 October 2011.[80]

Football[edit | edit source]

Senior[edit | edit source]

Youth[edit | edit source]

Deaths[edit | edit source]

January – April[edit | edit source]

May – December[edit | edit source]

Major Public Holidays[edit | edit source]

  • 26 January – Republic Day (National holiday)
  • 20 February – Maha Shivaratri (Hindu Holiday)
  • 8 March – Holi (Hindu Holiday)
  • 4 April – Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year)
  • 15 August – Independence Day (National holiday)
  • 19 August – Pateti (Parsi New Year)
  • 21 August – Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu Holiday)
  • 31 August – Eid ul-Fitr (Islam Holiday)
  • 1 September – Ganesh Chaturthi (First day of 10 days long Ganesh Festival)
  • 11 September – Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visharjan/Last Day of 10 days long Ganesh Festival)
  • 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti (National holiday)
  • 6 October – Dassera (Hindu Holiday)
  • 26 October – Diwali (Hindu Holiday)
  • 7 November – Bakrid (Islam Holiday)
  • 10 November – Guru Nanak Jayanti (Sikh Holiday)
  • 25 December – Christmas (Christian Holiday)

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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