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== Incumbents ==
== Incumbents ==
 
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=== Government of India ===
=== Government of India ===
* [[File:Pranab Mukherjee Portrait.jpg|thumb|167x167px|[[Pranab Mukherjee|Dr. Pranab Mukherjee]], 13th President of India.]][[President of India]]: [[Pranab Mukherjee]] (until [[July 24]]), [[Ram Nath Kovind]] (since [[July 25]])
* [[File:Pranab Mukherjee Portrait.jpg|thumb|167x167px|[[Pranab Mukherjee|Dr. Pranab Mukherjee]], 13th President of India.]][[President of India]]: [[Pranab Mukherjee]] (until [[July 24]]), [[Ram Nath Kovind]] (since [[July 25]])
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* Presidential elections were held on 17 July 2017 and results were declared on 20 July. [[Ram Nath Kovind]] has been elected the [[President of India]]..
* Presidential elections were held on 17 July 2017 and results were declared on 20 July. [[Ram Nath Kovind]] has been elected the [[President of India]]..


=== Vice President ===
=== Vice president ===
{{see|Indian vice-presidential election, 2017}}
{{see|Indian vice-presidential election, 2017}}
* Vice Presidential elections were held on 5 August 2017. [[Venkaiah Naidu]] has been elected the [[Vice President of India]].
* Vice Presidential elections were held on 5 August 2017. [[Venkaiah Naidu]] has been elected the [[Vice President of India]].
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== Events ==
== Events ==
=== January ===
* National income - {{INR}}170,900,424 million
* [[January 2]] - In a landmark 4:3 judgement, the [[Supreme Court of India]] held that an appeal for votes during elections on the basis of [[religion]], caste, race, community or language, even that of the electorate, will amount to a ‘corrupt practice’ and call for disqualification of the candidate in any election<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Seeking-votes-on-religious-basis-a-corrupt-act-SC/article16977220.ece|title=Seeking votes on religious basis a corrupt act: SC|last=Rajagopal|first=Krishnadas|date=2017-01-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-12-26|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[January 2]] - In a landmark 4:3 judgement, the [[Supreme Court of India]] held that an appeal for votes during elections on the basis of [[religion]], caste, race, community or language, even that of the electorate, will amount to a ‘corrupt practice’ and call for disqualification of the candidate in any election<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Seeking-votes-on-religious-basis-a-corrupt-act-SC/article16977220.ece|title=Seeking votes on religious basis a corrupt act: SC|last=Rajagopal|first=Krishnadas|date=2017-01-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-12-26|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[January 2]] - Nuclear-capable [[intercontinental ballistic missile]] [[Agni-IV]] Missile tested successfully off the coast of [[Odisha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/article/india/agni-iv-missile-successfully-launched-from-odisha-coast-4455382/|title=Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired off Odisha coast|date=2 January 2017}}</ref>
* [[January 2]] - Nuclear-capable [[intercontinental ballistic missile]] [[Agni-IV]] Missile tested successfully off the coast of [[Odisha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/article/india/agni-iv-missile-successfully-launched-from-odisha-coast-4455382/|title=Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired off Odisha coast|date=2 January 2017}}</ref>
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* [[January 26]] – [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] is celebrated across the country. [[Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] attends the parade in [[New Delhi]] as the chief guest.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/beyond-the-news-why-uae-crown-prince-is-a-very-special-republic-day-guest-gulf-india-relations-4491697/|title=Why UAE Crown Prince is a very special Republic Day guest|date=2017-01-26|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-12-26|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[January 26]] – [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] is celebrated across the country. [[Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan]] attends the parade in [[New Delhi]] as the chief guest.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/beyond-the-news-why-uae-crown-prince-is-a-very-special-republic-day-guest-gulf-india-relations-4491697/|title=Why UAE Crown Prince is a very special Republic Day guest|date=2017-01-26|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-12-26|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[January]] – [[2017 pro-Jallikattu protests]] Hundreds joined and staged protest at Marina beach, Chennai and all over Tamil Nadu in support of conducting Jallikattu.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/jallikattu-supporters-organise-rally-in-chennai-for-seeking-permission-to-hold-bull-taming-sport-3194152.html|title=Jallikattu: Supporters organise rally in Chennai for seeking permission to hold bull-taming sport|date=8 January 2017|newspaper=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=1 October 2019}}</ref>
* [[January]] – [[2017 pro-Jallikattu protests]] Hundreds joined and staged protest at Marina beach, Chennai and all over Tamil Nadu in support of conducting Jallikattu.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/jallikattu-supporters-organise-rally-in-chennai-for-seeking-permission-to-hold-bull-taming-sport-3194152.html|title=Jallikattu: Supporters organise rally in Chennai for seeking permission to hold bull-taming sport|date=8 January 2017|newspaper=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=1 October 2019}}</ref>
=== February ===
* [[February 1]] –  The annual [[2017 Union budget of India|budget for the union government]] is presented in the [[Lok Sabha]] by [[Finance minister of india|finance minister]] [[Arun Jaitley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/union-budget-2017-18-to-be-presented-on-february-1-government-sources/articleshow/56309265.cms|title=Union Budget 2017–18 to be presented on February 1: Government sources|date=16 July 2017|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> The 92-year-old [[Railway Budget|railway budget]] is discontinued and merged into the general budget.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Railway-budget-to-be-merged-with-General-budget-from-2017/article14570182.ece1|title=Railway budget to be merged with General budget from 2017|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2016-08-14}}</ref>
* [[February 1]] –  The annual [[2017 Union budget of India|budget for the union government]] is presented in the [[Lok Sabha]] by [[Finance minister of india|finance minister]] [[Arun Jaitley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/union-budget-2017-18-to-be-presented-on-february-1-government-sources/articleshow/56309265.cms|title=Union Budget 2017–18 to be presented on February 1: Government sources|date=16 July 2017|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> The 92-year-old [[Railway Budget|railway budget]] is discontinued and merged into the general budget.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Railway-budget-to-be-merged-with-General-budget-from-2017/article14570182.ece1|title=Railway budget to be merged with General budget from 2017|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2016-08-14}}</ref>
* February 6 –  One person is dead after a 5.8 magnitude [[earthquake]] hit [[Uttarakhand|Uttrakhand]], [[North India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/earthquake-of-5-8-magnitude-hits-uttarakhand-northern-india-no-reports-of-damage-3269964.html|title=Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Uttarakhand, northern India; no reports of damage|date=2017-02-07|newspaper=Firstpost|access-date=2017-02-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
* February 6 –  One person is dead after a 5.8 magnitude [[earthquake]] hit [[Uttarakhand|Uttrakhand]], [[North India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/earthquake-of-5-8-magnitude-hits-uttarakhand-northern-india-no-reports-of-damage-3269964.html|title=Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Uttarakhand, northern India; no reports of damage|date=2017-02-07|newspaper=Firstpost|access-date=2017-02-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[February 15]] – [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] launches [[PSLV-C37]], sending104 satellites from seven countries into orbit, the highest ever in the history of space exploration.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/isro-satellite-rocket-launch-live-updates-video-cartostat-planet-4525639/|title=ISRO satellite launch: Proud moment for India, 104 satellites placed in orbit|date=2017-02-15|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-02-15|language=en}}</ref>
* [[February 15]] – [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] launches [[PSLV-C37]], sending104 satellites from seven countries into orbit, the highest ever in the history of space exploration.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/isro-satellite-rocket-launch-live-updates-video-cartostat-planet-4525639/|title=ISRO satellite launch: Proud moment for India, 104 satellites placed in orbit|date=2017-02-15|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-02-15|language=en}}</ref>
 
*February  17 – [[South India|South Indian]] actress [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] assaulted by a group of criminals at [[Kochi]] allegedly under the instruction of [[Malayalam cinema]] actor [[Dileep]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhavana Menon- Dileep sexual assault case: A timeline of events|url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bhavana-menon-dileep-sexual-assault-case-a-timeline-of-events-444194|access-date=2022-01-13|website=WION|language=en}}</ref>
=== March ===
* 6 March – [[Indian Navy]]'s oldest serving aircraft carrier, [[INS Viraat]] is decommissioned after 30 years of service.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/oldest-serving-aircraft-carrier-ins-viraat-to-be-decommissioned-today/articleshow/57488149.cms|title=Oldest serving aircraft carrier INS Viraat to be decommissioned today – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-03-07}}</ref>
* 6 March – [[Indian Navy]]'s oldest serving aircraft carrier, [[INS Viraat]] is decommissioned after 30 years of service.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/oldest-serving-aircraft-carrier-ins-viraat-to-be-decommissioned-today/articleshow/57488149.cms|title=Oldest serving aircraft carrier INS Viraat to be decommissioned today – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-03-07}}</ref>
* 7 March – Nine people are injured after a planned low intensity explosion in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train by [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|ISIS]]. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad neutralises one terrorist in Lucknow, 8 suspects arrested from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/article/india/6-from-up-held-after-train-blast-2-holed-up-4559509/|title=Lucknow encounter: 6 from UP held after train blast, 2 holed up|date=2017-03-08|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-03-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
* 7 March – Nine people are injured after a planned low intensity explosion in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train by [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|ISIS]]. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad neutralises one terrorist in Lucknow, 8 suspects arrested from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/article/india/6-from-up-held-after-train-blast-2-holed-up-4559509/|title=Lucknow encounter: 6 from UP held after train blast, 2 holed up|date=2017-03-08|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-03-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
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* 18 March – [[Yogi Adityanath]] took oath as the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
* 18 March – [[Yogi Adityanath]] took oath as the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
* 26 March – [[Lucknow Metro]] [[North-South Corridor (Lucknow Metro)|North–south line]] is expected to be opened.
* 26 March – [[Lucknow Metro]] [[North-South Corridor (Lucknow Metro)|North–south line]] is expected to be opened.
 
* 1 April – the Gujarat Assembly amended a bill further extending the punishment and fine for [[Cattle slaughter in India]]. The punishment was increased to a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 'life term of a 14 years', and the fine was enhanced to the range of ₹1 lakh – ₹5 lakh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/gujarat-to-punish-cow-slaughter-with-14-year-jail/articleshow/57952691.cms |title=Gujarat to punish cow slaughter with 14-year jail – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39454607|title=Gujarat: India state approves life term for killing cows|date=31 March 2017|work=BBC News |access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/gujarat-to-tighten-cow-slaughter-law/article17754329.ece |title=Gujarat to tighten cow slaughter law|last=Langa|first=Mahesh|work=The Hindu|access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/life-term-for-killing-cows-cm-vijay-rupani-says-want-vegetarian-gujarat-slaughterhouses-cow-protection-4594523/|title=Life term for killing cows, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani says want 'vegetarian' Gujarat|date=1 April 2017|work=The Indian Express |access-date=2 April 2017}}</ref>
=== June ===
* 6 June - Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister [[Yogi Adityanath]] directed the state police to take action against [[Cattle slaughter in India|cow slaughter]] and cattle smuggling under the [[National Security Act (India)|National Security Act]] and the Gangster Act.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/cattle-smuggling-slaughter-to-be-punishable-under-nsa-gangsters-act-in-up/story-y7yzwXPWtMvu8aj0UzPArJ.html|title=Cattle smuggling, slaughter in UP now punishable under National Security Act|date=6 June 2017|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref>
* 9 June – India became full member of [[Shanghai Cooperation Organisation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rbth.com/news/2017/01/20/india-pakistan-to-become-full-sco-members-in-june-2017-lavrov_685086|title=India, Pakistan to become full SCO members in June 2017 – Lavrov|first=Alexander|last=Korablinov|date=20 January 2017}}</ref>
* 9 June – India became full member of [[Shanghai Cooperation Organisation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rbth.com/news/2017/01/20/india-pakistan-to-become-full-sco-members-in-june-2017-lavrov_685086|title=India, Pakistan to become full SCO members in June 2017 – Lavrov|first=Alexander|last=Korablinov|date=20 January 2017}}</ref>
* 16 June – [[Gorkhaland movement#2017 agitation|Gorkhaland agitations]] in [[Darjeeling]], West Bengal.
* 16 June – [[Gorkhaland movement#2017 agitation|Gorkhaland agitations]] in [[Darjeeling]], West Bengal.
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Kovind is a two-time Rajya Sabha member and former national spokesperson of the BJP.</ref>
Kovind is a two-time Rajya Sabha member and former national spokesperson of the BJP.</ref>
* 23 June – ISRO puts 31 satellites including 29 satellites from others countries through [[PSLV-C38|PSLV C-38]] successfully.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/isro-puts-31-satellites-in-space/article19137898.ece|title=ISRO puts 31 satellites in space|last=Rohit|first=T.K.|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en}}</ref>
* 23 June – ISRO puts 31 satellites including 29 satellites from others countries through [[PSLV-C38|PSLV C-38]] successfully.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/isro-puts-31-satellites-in-space/article19137898.ece|title=ISRO puts 31 satellites in space|last=Rohit|first=T.K.|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en}}</ref>
=== July ===
* 1 July – [[Goods and Services Tax (India)]] Act came into force in India. The India's biggest tax reform in 70 years of independence, was launched at midnight of 30 June 2017. It replaced many Indirect taxes.
* 1 July – [[Goods and Services Tax (India)]] Act came into force in India. The India's biggest tax reform in 70 years of independence, was launched at midnight of 30 June 2017. It replaced many Indirect taxes.
* 10 July – 7 pilgrims killed, 16 injured during Amarnath Yatra in terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/2-amarnath-yatra-pilgrims-killed-in-terror-attack-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-anantnag-1723037|title=Terror attack on Amaranth Yatra in Kashmir}}</ref>
* 10 July – 7 pilgrims killed, 16 injured during Amarnath Yatra in terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/2-amarnath-yatra-pilgrims-killed-in-terror-attack-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-anantnag-1723037|title=Terror attack on Amaranth Yatra in Kashmir}}</ref>
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* 27 July – [[National Democratic Alliance (India)|NDA]] (JDU + BJP) led government comes in Bihar. [[Nitish Kumar]] and [[Sushil Kumar Modi|Sushil Modi]] took oath as chief minister and vice chief minister of Bihar respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bihar-political-crisis-live-nitish-kumar-to-take-oath-as-cm-today-sushil-kumar-modi-likely-to-be-deputy-cm/story-RhXfJXja7Bmu82ltsX5xSO.html|title=Nitish Kumar became chief minister of bihar again}}</ref>
* 27 July – [[National Democratic Alliance (India)|NDA]] (JDU + BJP) led government comes in Bihar. [[Nitish Kumar]] and [[Sushil Kumar Modi|Sushil Modi]] took oath as chief minister and vice chief minister of Bihar respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bihar-political-crisis-live-nitish-kumar-to-take-oath-as-cm-today-sushil-kumar-modi-likely-to-be-deputy-cm/story-RhXfJXja7Bmu82ltsX5xSO.html|title=Nitish Kumar became chief minister of bihar again}}</ref>
* July – [[2017 Gujarat flood]] resulting in more than 250 deaths.<ref name=":12">{{Cite news|url=http://gujaratsamacharepaper.com/epaper.php?edition=Ahmedabad&date=2017-08-02&pageno=2|title=અતિવૃષ્ટિનો કેર: ગુજરાતમાં ૨૨૪નાં મૃત્યુ, બનાસકાંઠામાં સૌથી વધુ ૬૧|date=2017-08-02|work=[[Gujarat Samachar]]|access-date=2017-08-02|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170802053822/http://gujaratsamacharepaper.com/epaper.php?edition=Ahmedabad&date=2017-08-02&pageno=2|archive-date=2017-08-02|edition=Ahmedabad|page=2|language=gu|trans-title=Flood terror: 224 died in Gujarat, highest in Banaskantha at 61}}</ref>
* July – [[2017 Gujarat flood]] resulting in more than 250 deaths.<ref name=":12">{{Cite news|url=http://gujaratsamacharepaper.com/epaper.php?edition=Ahmedabad&date=2017-08-02&pageno=2|title=અતિવૃષ્ટિનો કેર: ગુજરાતમાં ૨૨૪નાં મૃત્યુ, બનાસકાંઠામાં સૌથી વધુ ૬૧|date=2017-08-02|work=[[Gujarat Samachar]]|access-date=2017-08-02|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170802053822/http://gujaratsamacharepaper.com/epaper.php?edition=Ahmedabad&date=2017-08-02&pageno=2|archive-date=2017-08-02|edition=Ahmedabad|page=2|language=gu|trans-title=Flood terror: 224 died in Gujarat, highest in Banaskantha at 61}}</ref>
* July – [[2017 West Bengal floods]]; 70 died.
* July – [[2017 West Bengal floods]]; 70 died.
 
=== August ===
* 1 August – Lashkar-E-Taiba militant [[Abu Dujana (Lashkar-e-Taiba)|Abu Dujana]] Shot dead by Indian Army In [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
* 1 August – Lashkar-E-Taiba militant [[Abu Dujana (Lashkar-e-Taiba)|Abu Dujana]] Shot dead by Indian Army In [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
* 4 August – [[Indian National Congress]] [[Vice-President]] [[Rahul Gandhi]]'s car attacked by mob in [[Banaskantha district|Banaskatha]] in [[Gujarat]]
* 4 August – [[Indian National Congress]] [[Vice-President]] [[Rahul Gandhi]]'s car attacked by mob in [[Banaskantha district|Banaskatha]] in [[Gujarat]]
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* 19 August – [[Kalinga Utkal Express]] from Puri to Haridwar derailed in [[Muzaffarnagar]], Uttar Pradesh. 23 died, more than 100 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/puri-haridwar-kalinga-utkal-express-derails-in-ups-muzaffarnagar-1739507|title=Train derailed in Muzaffarnagar.}}</ref>
* 19 August – [[Kalinga Utkal Express]] from Puri to Haridwar derailed in [[Muzaffarnagar]], Uttar Pradesh. 23 died, more than 100 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/puri-haridwar-kalinga-utkal-express-derails-in-ups-muzaffarnagar-1739507|title=Train derailed in Muzaffarnagar.}}</ref>
* 22 August – Supreme Court bans instant [[Triple talaq in India|triple talaq]] calling it unconstitutional. Instructed central government to pass law in parliament for triple talaq.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-41008802|title=SC bans triple talaq inIindia}}</ref>
* 22 August – Supreme Court bans instant [[Triple talaq in India|triple talaq]] calling it unconstitutional. Instructed central government to pass law in parliament for triple talaq.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-41008802|title=SC bans triple talaq inIindia}}</ref>
* 24 August - [[Reserve Bank of India]] introduces Rs. 200 bank notes in India to plug the gap in currency system by abiding to [[Renard series]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=₹200 banknotes in circulation from today |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/200-banknotes-in-circulation-from-today/article64276567.ece |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref>
* 25 August – [[Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh]] conviction in rape case leads to violence by [[Dera Sacha Sauda]]'s followers in Punjab, Haryana. 38 died, 300 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/gurmeet-ram-rahim-rape-verdict-live-dera-sacha-sauda-chief-to-appear-in-panchkula-court-punjab-haryana-on-high-alert/story-YO4q3FLriRRV8zpaL0ZfAO.html|title=Ram Rahim convicted in a rape case.}}</ref> Army out, curfew clamped in Punjab, Panchkula, Chandigarh.
* 25 August – [[Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh]] conviction in rape case leads to violence by [[Dera Sacha Sauda]]'s followers in Punjab, Haryana. 38 died, 300 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/gurmeet-ram-rahim-rape-verdict-live-dera-sacha-sauda-chief-to-appear-in-panchkula-court-punjab-haryana-on-high-alert/story-YO4q3FLriRRV8zpaL0ZfAO.html|title=Ram Rahim convicted in a rape case.}}</ref> Army out, curfew clamped in Punjab, Panchkula, Chandigarh.
* 28 August – CBI special court sentenced Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh 20 years jail in a verdict of a rape case.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/ram-rahim-singh-sentencing-live-updates-gurmeet-ram-rahim-singh-gets-10-years-in-jail-for-rape-case-says-cbi-special-court-3980859.html|title=Baba Ram Rahim gets 10-year jail in rape case}}</ref>
* 28 August – CBI special court sentenced Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh 20 years jail in a verdict of a rape case.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/ram-rahim-singh-sentencing-live-updates-gurmeet-ram-rahim-singh-gets-10-years-in-jail-for-rape-case-says-cbi-special-court-3980859.html|title=Baba Ram Rahim gets 10-year jail in rape case}}</ref>
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* 31 August - Switzerland president [[Doris Leuthard]] visited India for a bilateral talk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-swiss-president-hold-talks-on-bilateral-regional-global-issues-1744472|title=Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Swiss President Hold Talks On Bilateral, Regional, Global Issues}}</ref>
* 31 August - Switzerland president [[Doris Leuthard]] visited India for a bilateral talk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-swiss-president-hold-talks-on-bilateral-regional-global-issues-1744472|title=Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Swiss President Hold Talks On Bilateral, Regional, Global Issues}}</ref>
* 31 August - ISRO launch of navigation satellite IRNSS 1H failed after heat shield does not detach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/isro-launch-fails-irnss-1h-spacecraft-launch-fail-after-heat-shield-doesnt-detach-4823229/|title=ISRO launch fails after heat shield does not detach|date=1 September 2017|website=IndianExpress.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
* 31 August - ISRO launch of navigation satellite IRNSS 1H failed after heat shield does not detach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/isro-launch-fails-irnss-1h-spacecraft-launch-fail-after-heat-shield-doesnt-detach-4823229/|title=ISRO launch fails after heat shield does not detach|date=1 September 2017|website=IndianExpress.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
=== September ===
* 1 September – Union Skill Development Minister [[Rajiv Pratap Rudy]] and Minister of State for Human Resource Development [[Mahendra Nath Pandey]] resigned ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.
* 1 September – Union Skill Development Minister [[Rajiv Pratap Rudy]] and Minister of State for Human Resource Development [[Mahendra Nath Pandey]] resigned ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.
* 3 September - Cabinet expansion conducted in [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]], 9 new ministers took the oath. [[Nirmala Sitaraman]] and [[Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi]] got promoted to Cabinet Ministers.
* 3 September -  
* 3 September - [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] became defense minister of India.
** Cabinet expansion conducted in [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]], 9 new ministers took the oath. [[Nirmala Sitaraman]] and [[Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi]] got promoted to Cabinet Ministers.
* 5 September - Narendra Modi on visit of China for [[9th BRICS summit|9th BRICS Summit]] and [[Myanmar]] for bilateral talk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/five-reasons-why-narendra-modi-s-visit-to-myanmar-is-important/story-nRB2ljRqwvdcMcUtkdeHsK.html|title=PM Narendra Modi reaches Myanmar: Five reasons why his visit is important|date=5 September 2017|website=HindustanTimes.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
** [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] became defense minister of India.
* 5 September - [[Lucknow Metro]] inaugurated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/lucknow-metro-develops-snag-on-day-1-passengers-evacuated/1/1041740.html|title=Lucknow Metro develops technical snag on Day 1, passengers evacuated|website=Intoday.in|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
* 5 September -  
* 5 September - [[Gauri Lankesh]], senior journalist shot dead in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/gauri-lankesh-journalist-who-spoke-her-mind-shot-dead-in-bengaluru-4830656/|title=Gauri Lankesh murder: Journalist who spoke her mind shot dead in Bengaluru|date=6 September 2017|website=IndianExpress.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
** Narendra Modi on visit of China for [[9th BRICS summit|9th BRICS Summit]] and [[Myanmar]] for bilateral talk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/five-reasons-why-narendra-modi-s-visit-to-myanmar-is-important/story-nRB2ljRqwvdcMcUtkdeHsK.html|title=PM Narendra Modi reaches Myanmar: Five reasons why his visit is important|date=5 September 2017|website=HindustanTimes.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
** [[Lucknow Metro]] inaugurated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/lucknow-metro-develops-snag-on-day-1-passengers-evacuated/1/1041740.html|title=Lucknow Metro develops technical snag on Day 1, passengers evacuated|website=Intoday.in|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
** [[Gauri Lankesh]], senior journalist shot dead in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/gauri-lankesh-journalist-who-spoke-her-mind-shot-dead-in-bengaluru-4830656/|title=Gauri Lankesh murder: Journalist who spoke her mind shot dead in Bengaluru|date=6 September 2017|website=IndianExpress.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
* 7 September – A goods train derailed near [[Khandala]] in [[Maharashtra]].
* 7 September – A goods train derailed near [[Khandala]] in [[Maharashtra]].
* 11–12 September – [[Belarus]] President [[Alexander Lukashenko]] visited India for bilateral talk, signed 10 agreement including defense.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/india-belarus-sign-10-pacts-to-expand-bilateral-cooperation-in-defence-economy-and-education-4036695.html|title=India Belarus signed 10 agreement}}</ref>
* 11–12 September – [[Belarus]] President [[Alexander Lukashenko]] visited India for bilateral talk, signed 10 agreement including defense.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/india-belarus-sign-10-pacts-to-expand-bilateral-cooperation-in-defence-economy-and-education-4036695.html|title=India Belarus signed 10 agreement}}</ref>
* 13–14 September – [[Japan]] prime minister [[Shinzō Abe|Shinzo Abe]] visited Ahmadabad for bilateral talk, signed many agreement including [[Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor|Bullet Train project in India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/on-a-visit-of-many-firsts-japanese-pm-abe-to-land-in-gujarat-today-10-points-1749549|title=Sinzo Abe visit to India}}</ref>
* 13–14 September – [[Japan]] prime minister [[Shinzō Abe|Shinzo Abe]] visited Ahmadabad for bilateral talk, signed many agreement including [[Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor|Bullet Train project in India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/on-a-visit-of-many-firsts-japanese-pm-abe-to-land-in-gujarat-today-10-points-1749549|title=Sinzo Abe visit to India}}</ref>
* 29 September – 22 killed, many injured when a stampede occurred on the [[Lower Parel]] and [[Prabhadevi]] stations in [[Mumbai]]<ref name="Elphinstone">{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/elphinstone-railway-station-stampede-at-overbridge-several-injured-1756677|title=22 killed in stampede in Elphinstone Railway Station|access-date=29 September 2017|website=NDTV}}</ref>
* 29 September – 22 killed, many injured when a stampede occurred on the [[Lower Parel]] and [[Prabhadevi]] stations in [[Mumbai]]<ref name="Elphinstone">{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/elphinstone-railway-station-stampede-at-overbridge-several-injured-1756677|title=22 killed in stampede in Elphinstone Railway Station|access-date=29 September 2017|website=NDTV}}</ref>
 
* 6 October –
=== October ===
** [[2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup|FIFA U-17 World Cup]] kickoff.
* 6 October – [[2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup|FIFA U-17 World Cup]] kickoff.
** Air force chopper crashed near [[Tawang]], Arunachal Pradesh during training sortie.7 died.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/indian-airforce-helicopter-mi-17-v5-crashed-in-arunachal-pradesh/344873|title=Aircraft crashed in Arunachal Pradesh}}</ref>
* 6 October – Air force chopper crashed near [[Tawang]], Arunachal Pradesh during training sortie.7 died.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/indian-airforce-helicopter-mi-17-v5-crashed-in-arunachal-pradesh/344873|title=Aircraft crashed in Arunachal Pradesh}}</ref>
* 10 October – [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] emerged as largest party in the [[Gram Panchayat]] Elections in [[Maharashtra]] for the first time followed by [[Indian National Congress|Congress]].<ref name="Maharashtra">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-shines-at-gram-panchayat-polls/articleshow/61016805.cms|title=BJP shines in Gram Panchayat election polls in Maharashtra|access-date=10 October 2017|website=Times Of India}}</ref>
* 10 October – [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] emerged as largest party in the [[Gram Panchayat]] Elections in [[Maharashtra]] for the first time followed by [[Indian National Congress|Congress]].<ref name="Maharashtra">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-shines-at-gram-panchayat-polls/articleshow/61016805.cms|title=BJP shines in Gram Panchayat election polls in Maharashtra|access-date=10 October 2017|website=Times Of India}}</ref>
* 11 October – [[Australia national cricket team|Australia cricket team]] bus attacked by mob in [[Guwahati]] after the [[T20I]] match played between [[India]] and [[Australia]]. Two Arrested.<ref name="Guwahati">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-vs-australia-2017/australia-cricket-team-bus-attacked-with-rock-while-returning-after-win-vs-india/story-RuozQa7OfWn54wGrfGqLvN.html|title=Australia cricket team bus attacked by rock in Guwahati|access-date=11 October 2017|website=Hindustan Times|date=2017-10-11}}</ref>
* 11 October – [[Australia national cricket team|Australia cricket team]] bus attacked by mob in [[Guwahati]] after the [[T20I]] match played between [[India]] and [[Australia]]. Two Arrested.<ref name="Guwahati">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-vs-australia-2017/australia-cricket-team-bus-attacked-with-rock-while-returning-after-win-vs-india/story-RuozQa7OfWn54wGrfGqLvN.html|title=Australia cricket team bus attacked by rock in Guwahati|access-date=11 October 2017|website=Hindustan Times|date=2017-10-11}}</ref>
* 16 October – 6 Corporaters in [[Mumbai]] joined [[Shivsena]] leaving Raj's [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena|MNS]].<ref name="Shivsena">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlokmat.tv/mumbai/for-the-six-mns-corporators-shivsena-money-laundering-somaiya-allegations-272109.html|title=मनसेच्या 6 नगरसेवकांसाठी सेनेकडून मनी लाँड्रिंग, सोमय्यांचा आरोप|access-date=16 October 2017|website=IBN Lokmat}}</ref>
* 16 October – 6 Corporaters in [[Mumbai]] joined [[Shivsena]] leaving Raj's [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena|MNS]].<ref name="Shivsena">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlokmat.tv/mumbai/for-the-six-mns-corporators-shivsena-money-laundering-somaiya-allegations-272109.html|title=मनसेच्या 6 नगरसेवकांसाठी सेनेकडून मनी लाँड्रिंग, सोमय्यांचा आरोप|access-date=16 October 2017|website=IBN Lokmat}}</ref>
 
* 1 November –  
===November===
** [[Ashish Nehra]] retired from International Cricket.
* 1 November – [[Ashish Nehra]] retired from International Cricket.
** [[Shreyas Iyer]] made his [[T20I]] debut against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[Feroz Shah Kotla Ground|New Delhi]]
* 1 November – [[Shreyas Iyer]] made his [[T20I]] debut against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[Feroz Shah Kotla Ground|New Delhi]]
** 32 died in [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]] boiler explosion. More than 100 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/uttar-pradesh-ntpc-blast-20-killed-100-injured-yogi-adityanath-announces-rs-2-lakh-ex-gratia-for-kin-of-dead-4188563.html|title=Blast in NTPC boiler|last=firstpost.com|date=1 November 2017|work=First Post|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
* 1 November – 32 died in [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]] boiler explosion. More than 100 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/uttar-pradesh-ntpc-blast-20-killed-100-injured-yogi-adityanath-announces-rs-2-lakh-ex-gratia-for-kin-of-dead-4188563.html|title=Blast in NTPC boiler|last=firstpost.com|date=1 November 2017|work=First Post|access-date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
* 4 November – [[Mohammed Siraj]] made his [[T20I]] Debut against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[Rajkot]]
* 4 November – [[Mohammed Siraj]] made his [[T20I]] Debut against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] at [[Rajkot]]
* 9 November – Legislative election will take place in [[2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Himachal Pradesh]]
* 9 November – Legislative election will take place in [[2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Himachal Pradesh]]
* 18 November – Manushi [[Manushi Chhillar|Chhillar]] won the 6th Miss World crown for India in Sanya, China.
* 18 November – Manushi [[Manushi Chhillar|Chhillar]] won the 6th Miss World crown for India in Sanya, China.
* 29 November – Inauguration of [[Hyderabad Metro]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/301117/hyderabad-metro-gets-rousing-welcome-100000-people-travelled-on-the-first-day.html|title=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
* 29 November – Inauguration of [[Hyderabad Metro]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/301117/hyderabad-metro-gets-rousing-welcome-100000-people-travelled-on-the-first-day.html|title=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
=== December ===
* 1 December – Uttar Pradesh municipal corporation result declared by state election commission.
* 1 December – Uttar Pradesh municipal corporation result declared by state election commission.
* 2 December – [[Cyclone Ockhi]] hits [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]] causing many deaths.<ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/as-cyclone-ockhi-wanes-kanyakumari-remains-in-knee-deep-water-powerless-1782641 NDTV As Cyclone Ockhi wanes Kanyakumari remains in knee deep water'']</ref>
* 2 December – [[Cyclone Ockhi]] hits [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]] causing many deaths.<ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/as-cyclone-ockhi-wanes-kanyakumari-remains-in-knee-deep-water-powerless-1782641 NDTV As Cyclone Ockhi wanes Kanyakumari remains in knee deep water'']</ref>
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=== February ===
* 1 February – [[E. Ahamed]], 78, former Minister of State, MP from Kerala (born 1938)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/former-minister-e-ahamed-dies-after-suffering-cardiac-arrest-1654771|title=Former Minister E Ahamed Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest}}</ref>
* 1 February – [[E. Ahamed]], 78, former Minister of State, MP from Kerala (born 1938)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/former-minister-e-ahamed-dies-after-suffering-cardiac-arrest-1654771|title=Former Minister E Ahamed Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest}}</ref>
* 1 February – [[Asim Basu]], 81, theatre artiste, film art director (born 1935)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pragativadi.com/eminent-theatre-personality-asim-basu-passes-away/|title=Eminent theatre personality Asim Basu passes away|website=Pragativadi|date=1 February 2017|access-date=3 February 2017}}</ref>
* 1 February – [[Asim Basu]], 81, theatre artiste, film art director (born 1935)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pragativadi.com/eminent-theatre-personality-asim-basu-passes-away/|title=Eminent theatre personality Asim Basu passes away|website=Pragativadi|date=1 February 2017|access-date=3 February 2017|archive-date=4 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204220002/http://pragativadi.com/eminent-theatre-personality-asim-basu-passes-away/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 13 February – [[Salma Siddiqui]], 85, novelist in Urdu (born 1931)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/urdu-writer-salma-siddiqui-breathes-her-last/india/news/780655.html|publisher=United News of India|title=Urdu writer Salma Siddiqui breathes her last|date=13 February 2017|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref>
* 13 February – [[Salma Siddiqui]], 85, novelist in Urdu (born 1931)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/urdu-writer-salma-siddiqui-breathes-her-last/india/news/780655.html|publisher=United News of India|title=Urdu writer Salma Siddiqui breathes her last|date=13 February 2017|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref>
* 16 February – [[Krishnaraj Sriram]], 43, first-class cricketer for Karnataka (born 1973)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1083141.html |title=Former Karnataka batsman K Sriram dies aged 43 |access-date=18 February 2017 |website=ESPN Cricinfo|date=2017-02-18 }}</ref>
* 16 February – [[Krishnaraj Sriram]], 43, first-class cricketer for Karnataka (born 1973)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1083141.html |title=Former Karnataka batsman K Sriram dies aged 43 |access-date=18 February 2017 |website=ESPN Cricinfo|date=2017-02-18 }}</ref>
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===December===
===December===
* [[File:Shashi Kapoor young.png|thumb|158x158px|[[Shashi Kapoor]]]]4 December – [[Shashi Kapoor]], 79, Indian actor.<ref name="Shashi">{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shashi-kapoor-dies-at-79/1/1102938.html|title=Shashi Kapoor passes at 79|access-date=4 December 2017|website=India Today}}</ref>
* 4 December – [[Shashi Kapoor]], 79, Indian actor.<ref name="Shashi">{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shashi-kapoor-dies-at-79/1/1102938.html|title=Shashi Kapoor passes at 79|access-date=4 December 2017|website=India Today}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

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2017 in India highlights the national/Daily level events during the year. Template:Toclimit

Incumbents

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Government of India

State Governments

State Governor Chief Minister Chief Justice
Andhra Pradesh E. S. L. Narasimhan N. Chandrababu Naidu Ramesh Ranganathan (Hyderabad High Court)
Arunachal Pradesh V. Shanmuganathan (until January 27)

Padmanabha Acharya (January 27 to October 3)

B. D. Mishra (since October 4)

Pema Khandu Ajit Singh (Gauhati High Court)
Assam Banwarilal Purohit (until October 10)

Jagdish Mukhi (since October 11)

Sarbananda Sonowal Ajit Singh (Gauhati High Court)
Bihar Ram Nath Kovind (until June 20)

Keshari Nath Tripathi (June 21 to October 3)

Satya Pal Malik (since October 4)

Nitish Kumar Rajendra Menon (Patna High Court)
Chhattisgarh Balram Das Tandon Raman Singh Deepak Gupta (until February 16)

T. B Radhakrishnan (since March 18)

Goa Mridula Sinha Manohar Parrikar Manjula Chellur
Gujarat Om Prakash Kohli Vijay Rupani R. Subhash Reddy
Haryana Kaptan Singh Solanki Manohar Lal Khattar Shiavax Jal Vazifdar
Himachal Pradesh Acharya Dev Vrat Jai Ram Thakur Sanjay Karol

(Acting)

Jammu and Kashmir Narinder Nath Vohra Mehbooba Mufti Badar Durrez Ahmed
Jharkhand Draupadi Murmu Raghubar Das Dhirubhai N. Patel

(Acting)

Karnataka Vajubhai Vala H. D. Kumaraswamy H. G. Ramesh (Acting)
Kerala P. Sathasivam Pinarayi Vijayan Antony Dominic (Acting)
Madhya Pradesh Om Prakash Kohli(Additional charge) Shivraj Singh Chouhan Hemant Gupta
Maharashtra C. Vidyasagar Rao Devendra Fadnavis Manjula Chellur
Manipur Najma Heptulla N. Biren Singh N. Kotiswar Singh

(Acting)

Meghalaya Ganga Prasad Mukul Sangma Dinesh Maheshwari
Mizoram Nirbhay Sharma Lal Thanhawla Ajit Singh
Nagaland Padmanabha Acharya T. R. Zeliang Ajit Singh
Odisha S. C. Jamir Naveen Patnaik Vineet Saran
Punjab V. P. Singh Badnore Amarinder Singh Shiavax Jal Vazifdar
Rajasthan Kalyan Singh Vasundhara Raje Pradeep Nandrajog
Sikkim Shriniwas Patil Pawan Kumar Chamling Satish K. Agnihotri
Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit Edappadi K. Palaniswami Indira Banerjee
Telangana E. S. L. Narasimhan(Additional charge) K. Chandrashekar Rao Ramesh Ranganathan

(Acting)

Tripura Tathagata Roy Biplap kumar dev Tinlianthang Vaiphei
Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik Yogi Adityanath Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
Uttarakhand Krishan Kant Paul Trivendra Singh Rawat K. M. Joseph
West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi Mamata Banerjee Jyotirmay Bhattacharya(Acting)

Elections

President

Further information: Indian presidential election, 2017

Vice president

Further information: Indian vice-presidential election, 2017

Rajya Sabha Elections

Further information: Indian Rajya Sabha elections, 2017

Rajya Sabha elections were held in India on 21 July and 8 August 2017 to elect ten members of the Rajya Sabha, replacing those who retired in July and August 2017. In addition to scheduled elections, unforeseen vacancies, caused by members' retirement or death, may also be filled via By-elections.

State

Further information: 2017 elections in India
Schedule Result
Start date End date Election Jurisdiction Winning Party Result date
4 February 2017 2017 Punjab Legislative Assembly election Punjab Indian National Congress 11 March 2017[1]
4 February 2017 2017 Goa Legislative Assembly election Goa Bharatiya Janata Party
15 February 2017 2017 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election Uttarakhand Bharatiya Janata Party
11 February 2017 8 March 2017 2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party
4 March 2017 8 March 2017 2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election Manipur Bharatiya Janata Party
9 November 2017 2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party 18 December
9 December 2017 14 December 2017 2017 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party

Events

In the news

  • Indian Economy is expected to surpass United Kingdom Economy in 2017 according to new International Monitory Fund report due to 20% drop in pound and Brexit. Thus India will become world's sixth strongest economy.[70][71]
  • GSAT-7A military communication, GSAT-9 multi brand communication, GSAT-11 geostationary communications satellites launched by ISRO.
  • ISRO launched GSAT-17 and GSAT-19E communications satellites.
  • Indian Air Force may get S-400 Triumph Missile System by 2017.[citation needed]
  • Disputed detention of Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistan.[72]
  • Dangal become the first Indian film to gross over 2000 crore rupees in all languages worldwide.[73]
  • India China military stand off in Doklam over border dispute.
  • India Military operation All Out in Kashmir. 205 militants shot down.
  • Manushi Chhillar wins miss world 2017 and becomes the 6th Miss World from India.

Sports

International events

Domestic leagues

League Duration Participation Seasons Winner/s
Premier Badminton League 1 January – 14 January 6 Clubs Season 3 Chennai Smashers
Pro Wrestling League 2 January – 19 January 6 Clubs Season 2 Punjab Royals
Error creating thumbnail: File missing I League 7 January – 29 April 10 Clubs Season 10 Aizawl FC
Hockey India League 21 January – 26 February 6 Clubs Season 5 Kalinga Lancers
Super Fight League 20 January – 25 February 8 Clubs Season 1 Sher e Punjab
Error creating thumbnail: File missingUBA Pro Basketball League 16 February – 16 March 8 Clubs Season 4 Mumbai Challengers
Indian Premier League 5 April – 21 May 8 Clubs Season 10 Mumbai Indians
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Federation Cup 7 May – 21 May 8 Clubs Season 38 Bengaluru FC
Tamil Nadu Premier League July 22 – August 20, 2017 8 Clubs Season 2 Chepauk Super Gillies
Karnataka Premier League September 1–23, 2017 7 Clubs Season 6 Belagavi Panthers
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pro Kabaddi League 28 July – 28 October 12 Clubs Season 5 Patna Pirates
Duleep Trophy 3 September- 29 September 3 Clubs Season 56 India Red
Super Boxing League 7 July – 12 August 8 Clubs Season 1 Maratha Yodha
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Premier Futsal League 15 September – 8 Clubs Season 2 Mumbai Warriors
Ranji Trophy October 6, 2017 – January 2, 2018 28 Clubs Season 84 Vidharbha
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Indian Super League 17 November – 4 March 10 clubs Season 4 Chennayin FC
Premier Badminton League 23 December – 14 January 8 Clubs Season 4 Hyderabad Hunters

Deaths

January

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Om Puri

February

  • 1 February – E. Ahamed, 78, former Minister of State, MP from Kerala (born 1938)[88]
  • 1 February – Asim Basu, 81, theatre artiste, film art director (born 1935)[89]
  • 13 February – Salma Siddiqui, 85, novelist in Urdu (born 1931)[90]
  • 16 February – Krishnaraj Sriram, 43, first-class cricketer for Karnataka (born 1973)[91]
  • 17 February – Ved Prakash Sharma, 61, writer of novels and screenplays in Hindi (born 1955)[92]
  • 18 February – Jambuwantrao Dhote, 77, former MP and MLA from Maharashtra (born 1939)[93]
  • 20 February – Antony Mitradas, 103, film director in Tamil, Malayalam and Sinhalese (born 1913)[94]
  • 26 February – Mushi Santappa, 93, polymer chemist, leather technologist, former vice chancellor of Sri Venkateswara University and the University of Madras (born 1923)[95]
  • 28 February – Haji Abdul Salam, 68, Rajya Sabha MP from Manipur (born 1948)[96]

March

April

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Vinod Khanna

May

June

July

August

Punathil Kunjabdulla

September

October

November

December

See also

List of Bollywood films of 2017

2017 in Indian Football

References

  1. ↑ Election Commission of India
  2. ↑ Rajagopal, Krishnadas (2017-01-02). "Seeking votes on religious basis a corrupt act: SC". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
  3. ↑ "Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired off Odisha coast". 2 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "शिमला में 48 घंटे में 3 फीट बर्फबारी, 26 साल का रिकॉर्ड टूटा, कश्मीर-हिमाचल में कई जगहों पर हिमस्खलन की वार्निंग". 8 January 2017.
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