* 1 January – The Indian and Pakistani governments provided one another with a full list of nuclear sites, military and civilian, in accordance with the 1988 [[Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement]].<ref>{{cite news|title=India, Pakistan exchange list of nuke installations, prisoners|publisher=Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuke-installations-prisoners/articleshow/50408001.cms}}</ref>
* 1 January – The Indian and Pakistani governments provided one another with a full list of nuclear sites, military and civilian, in accordance with the 1988 [[Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement]].<ref>{{cite news|title=India, Pakistan exchange list of nuke installations, prisoners|publisher=Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuke-installations-prisoners/articleshow/50408001.cms}}</ref>
* 2 January – Heavily armed gunmen, reportedly members of [[Jaish-e-Mohammed]], [[2016 Pathankot attack|attacked]] an [[Indian Air Force]] base in [[Pathankot]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. Two of the gunmen were killed.<ref>{{cite news|date=1 January 2016|title=LIVE: Pathankot terror attack: Terrorists killed, 2 jawans dead at IAF base|publisher=DNA|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/live-terrorists-launch-attack-on-iaf-base-in-pathankot-fierce-gunbattle-on-2161442}}</ref>
* 2 January – Heavily armed gunmen, reportedly members of [[Jaish-e-Mohammed]], [[2016 Pathankot attack|attacked]] an [[Indian Air Force]] base in [[Pathankot]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. Two of the gunmen were killed.<ref>{{cite news|date=1 January 2016|title=LIVE: Pathankot terror attack: Terrorists killed, 2 jawans dead at IAF base|publisher=DNA|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/live-terrorists-launch-attack-on-iaf-base-in-pathankot-fierce-gunbattle-on-2161442}}</ref>
* 3 January – A magnitude [[2016 Imphal earthquake|6.7 earthquake struck India]] {{convert|29|km|abbr=on}} west of [[Imphal]] with a maximum [[Mercalli intensity scale|Mercalli intensity]] of VII (''Very strong'').<ref>{{cite web|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10004b2n#general_summary|title=M6.7 – 29km W of Imphal, India|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref> At least eight people were killed, 100 others were injured and some buildings were damaged.<ref>{{cite news|title=8 dead, 100 injured as 6.8 earthquake hits Northeast India|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/6-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-myanmar-india-border-region/1/561645.html|publisher=[[India Today]]|date=4 January 2016|access-date=4 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=7 dead, 50 injured as 6.7 magnitude quake hits northeast India|url=http://m.hindustantimes.com/india/strong-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-highly-vulnerable-area-in-northeast-india/story-3CRyYzFwjVdtQyj6STokbJ.html|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=4 January 2016|access-date=4 January 2016}}</ref>
* 3 January – A magnitude [[2016 Imphal earthquake|6.7 earthquake struck India]] {{convert|29|km|abbr=on}} west of [[Imphal]] with a maximum [[Mercalli intensity scale|Mercalli intensity]] of VII (''Very strong'').<ref>{{cite web|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10004b2n#general_summary|title=M6.7 – 29km W of Imphal, India|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref> At least eight people were killed, 100 others were injured and some buildings were damaged.<ref>{{cite news|title=8 dead, 100 injured as 6.8 earthquake hits Northeast India|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/6-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-myanmar-india-border-region/1/561645.html|publisher=[[India Today]]|date=4 January 2016|access-date=4 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=7 dead, 50 injured as 6.7 magnitude quake hits northeast India|url=http://m.hindustantimes.com/india/strong-6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-highly-vulnerable-area-in-northeast-india/story-3CRyYzFwjVdtQyj6STokbJ.html|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=4 January 2016|access-date=4 January 2016}}</ref>
*17 January - A [[PhD student]] from [[University of Hyderabad]] named [[Rohith Vemula]] committed suicide due to [[Casteism|Caste based discrimination.]] The event triggered a countrywide agitation against casteism in institutions of higher learning.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-17|title=Remembering Rohith Vemula: On his sixth death anniversary, a look at the PhD student's demise and its aftermath|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/remembering-rohith-vemula-a-look-back-at-what-happened-six-years-ago-10292711.html|access-date=2022-01-17|website=Firstpost|language=en}}</ref>
=== February ===
* 8 February - [[Facebook]]'s [[FreeBasics]] declared illegal in India and stopped services in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-05-12|title=The inside story of Facebook's biggest setback {{!}} Rahul Bhatia|url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/12/facebook-free-basics-india-zuckerberg|access-date=2021-06-27|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Goel|first=Vindu|last2=Isaac|first2=Mike|date=2016-02-08|title=Facebook Loses a Battle in India Over Its Free Basics Program|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/09/business/facebook-loses-a-battle-in-india-over-its-free-basics-program.html|access-date=2021-06-27|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=India Bans Facebook's Basics App to Support Net Neutrality|language=en-US|work=Wired|url=https://www.wired.com/2016/02/facebooks-free-basics-app-is-now-banned-in-india/|access-date=2021-06-27|issn=1059-1028}}</ref>
* 18 March - Ahead of polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, [[Supreme Court of India]] allows pictures of Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, Governors and State Ministers to appear in government advertisements.<ref>{{Cite news|last=PTI|date=2016-03-18|title=SC allows photos of CMs, Governors, ministers in government advertisements|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/SC-allows-photos-of-CMs-Governors-ministers-in-government-advertisements/article14162376.ece|access-date=2022-01-13|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* 8 February - [[Facebook]]'s [[FreeBasics]] declared illegal in India and stopped services in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-05-12|title=The inside story of Facebook’s biggest setback {{!}} Rahul Bhatia|url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/12/facebook-free-basics-india-zuckerberg|access-date=2021-06-27|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Goel|first=Vindu|last2=Isaac|first2=Mike|date=2016-02-08|title=Facebook Loses a Battle in India Over Its Free Basics Program|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/09/business/facebook-loses-a-battle-in-india-over-its-free-basics-program.html|access-date=2021-06-27|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=India Bans Facebook's Basics App to Support Net Neutrality|language=en-US|work=Wired|url=https://www.wired.com/2016/02/facebooks-free-basics-app-is-now-banned-in-india/|access-date=2021-06-27|issn=1059-1028}}</ref>
===April===
* 5 April - [[Bihar]] state imposed liquor ban.<ref name="Biharliq"/>
* 5 April - [[Bihar]] state imposed liquor ban.<ref name="Biharliq"/>
* 5 April - [[India]]'s fastest train [[Gatimaan Express]] started Operating between [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantonment]] by [[Indian Railways]].
* 5 April - [[India]]'s fastest train [[Gatimaan Express]] started Operating between [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantonment]] by [[Indian Railways]].
* 2016 [[Ujjain Simhastha]] Kumbha Fair organized between 22 April and 21 May. Nearly 75 million people visited the fair during this one-month period.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/ujjain-simhastha-humbh-mela-ends-kshipra-river-2812330/ |title=Ujjain: As Kumbh draws to a close, devotees throng Kshipra for ‘shahi snan’ |date=21 May 2016 |publisher=Indian Express }}</ref>
* 2016 [[Ujjain Simhastha]] Kumbha Fair organized between 22 April and 21 May. Nearly 75 million people visited the fair during this one-month period.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/ujjain-simhastha-humbh-mela-ends-kshipra-river-2812330/ |title=Ujjain: As Kumbh draws to a close, devotees throng Kshipra for 'shahi snan' |date=21 May 2016 |publisher=Indian Express }}</ref>
* 10 April – [[Puttingal temple fire]] caused 107 deaths.<ref name="Pereira 2016">{{cite web | last=Pereira | first=Ignatius | title=Fireworks show in Kerala goes awry, kills 107 | website=The Hindu | date=10 April 2016 | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Fireworks-show-in-Kerala-goes-awry-kills-107/article14231744.ece | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 10 April – [[Puttingal temple fire]] caused 107 deaths.<ref name="Pereira 2016">{{cite web | last=Pereira | first=Ignatius | title=Fireworks show in Kerala goes awry, kills 107 | website=The Hindu | date=10 April 2016 | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Fireworks-show-in-Kerala-goes-awry-kills-107/article14231744.ece | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 11 April – [[2016 Assam Legislative Assembly election]] – BJP won the majority.
* 11 April – [[2016 Assam Legislative Assembly election]] – BJP won the majority.
===May===
* 5 May - [[2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]] – [[Mamata Banerjee]]-led TMC won majority.
* 5 May - [[2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]] – [[Mamata Banerjee]]-led TMC won majority.
* 16 May - [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election]]- [[Jayalalithaa]]-led [[AIADMK]] won majority.
* 16 May - [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election]]- [[Jayalalithaa]]-led [[AIADMK]] won majority.
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* 23 May - [[Hypersonic Flight Experiment]]: The [[ISRO]]'s [[RLV-TD]] vehicle was launched from the first launchpad of [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]] on board an HS9 rocket booster.<ref name="HEX launch">{{cite news |last=Bagla |first=Pallava |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-all-set-to-launch-its-own-space-shuttle-today-1408943 |title=Swadeshi Space Shuttle Tests, ISRO's 'Mission Accomplished': 10 Facts |work=DDTV |location=India |date=2 May 2016 |access-date=25 May 2016 }}</ref>
* 23 May - [[Hypersonic Flight Experiment]]: The [[ISRO]]'s [[RLV-TD]] vehicle was launched from the first launchpad of [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]] on board an HS9 rocket booster.<ref name="HEX launch">{{cite news |last=Bagla |first=Pallava |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-all-set-to-launch-its-own-space-shuttle-today-1408943 |title=Swadeshi Space Shuttle Tests, ISRO's 'Mission Accomplished': 10 Facts |work=DDTV |location=India |date=2 May 2016 |access-date=25 May 2016 }}</ref>
* 30 May - 30 died following fire in army weapon depot in [[Pulgaon]], [[Wardha district]], Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web | title=Fire in Pulgaon army depot, which killed 16, completely doused, says military official | website=The Indian Express | date=31 May 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/live-central-ammuntion-depot-pulgaon-wardha-maharashtra-2826707/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 30 May - 30 died following fire in army weapon depot in [[Pulgaon]], [[Wardha district]], Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web | title=Fire in Pulgaon army depot, which killed 16, completely doused, says military official | website=The Indian Express | date=31 May 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/live-central-ammuntion-depot-pulgaon-wardha-maharashtra-2826707/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
===June===
* 22 June – [[ISRO]] send 20 satellites in space on [[PSLV-XL]].<ref name="Choudhury 2016">{{cite web | last=Choudhury | first=Santanu | title=India's Space Agency Sends 20 Satellites Into Orbit | website=WSJ | date=22 June 2016 | url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2016/06/22/indias-space-agency-sends-20-satellites-into-orbit/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 22 June – [[ISRO]] send 20 satellites in space on [[PSLV-XL]].<ref name="Choudhury 2016">{{cite web | last=Choudhury | first=Santanu | title=India's Space Agency Sends 20 Satellites Into Orbit | website=WSJ | date=22 June 2016 | url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2016/06/22/indias-space-agency-sends-20-satellites-into-orbit/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 25 June – [[2016 Pampore attack]].
* 25 June – [[2016 Pampore attack]].
* 28 June – [[Government of India]] accepted [[7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and Defence Forces|7th Pay Commission]] recommendations to increase salaries of employees.<ref>{{cite web | last=Shaikh | first=Zeeshan | title=7th Pay Commission: Central Govt employee union calls nationwide strike on February 15, demand settlement of 21-points-charter demand | website=India.com | date=17 December 2016 | url=http://www.india.com/news/india/7th-pay-commission-central-govt-employee-union-calls-nationwide-strike-on-february-15-demand-settlement-of-21-points-charter-demand-1710719/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 28 June – [[Government of India]] accepted [[7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and Defence Forces|7th Pay Commission]] recommendations to increase salaries of employees.<ref>{{cite web | last=Shaikh | first=Zeeshan | title=7th Pay Commission: Central Govt employee union calls nationwide strike on February 15, demand settlement of 21-points-charter demand | website=India.com | date=17 December 2016 | url=http://www.india.com/news/india/7th-pay-commission-central-govt-employee-union-calls-nationwide-strike-on-february-15-demand-settlement-of-21-points-charter-demand-1710719/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
=== July ===
*[[2016–17 Kashmir unrest|2016 Kashmir unrest.]]
*[[2016–17 Kashmir unrest|2016 Kashmir unrest.]]
* [[2016 Indian Air Force An-32 disappearance]].
* [[2016 Indian Air Force An-32 disappearance]].
* 2 July - At least 30 died in heavy rains in [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Uttarakhand cloudburst: At least 30 killed as heavy rains lash Pithoragarh, Chamoli districts | website=Firstpost | date=2 July 2016 | url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/uttarakhand-cloudburst-22-killed-as-heavy-rains-lashed-chamoli-district-2868232.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 2 July - At least 30 died in heavy rains in [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Uttarakhand cloudburst: At least 30 killed as heavy rains lash Pithoragarh, Chamoli districts | website=Firstpost | date=2 July 2016 | url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/uttarakhand-cloudburst-22-killed-as-heavy-rains-lashed-chamoli-district-2868232.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
=== August ===
* 3 August – [[Goods and Services Tax (India)]] Bill passed in Parliament.<ref name="Tiwari 2016">{{cite web | last=Tiwari | first=Santosh | title=GST success a big boost for PM Modi and pending reforms | website=The Financial Express | date=29 July 2016 | url=http://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/gst-success-a-big-boost-for-pm-narendra-modi-and-pending-reforms/332999/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=Internet Archive |date=25 December 2016 |url=http://ddinews.gov.in/Home%20-%20Top%20Story/Pages/GSTlaw.aspx|title=GST Council clears drafts of 3 enabling bills including compensation for states |access-date=25 December 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225061906/http://ddinews.gov.in/Home%20-%20Top%20Story/Pages/GSTlaw.aspx |archive-date=25 December 2016 }}</ref>
* 3 August – [[Goods and Services Tax (India)]] Bill passed in Parliament.<ref name="Tiwari 2016">{{cite web | last=Tiwari | first=Santosh | title=GST success a big boost for PM Modi and pending reforms | website=The Financial Express | date=29 July 2016 | url=http://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/gst-success-a-big-boost-for-pm-narendra-modi-and-pending-reforms/332999/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=Internet Archive |date=25 December 2016 |url=http://ddinews.gov.in/Home%20-%20Top%20Story/Pages/GSTlaw.aspx|title=GST Council clears drafts of 3 enabling bills including compensation for states |access-date=25 December 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225061906/http://ddinews.gov.in/Home%20-%20Top%20Story/Pages/GSTlaw.aspx |archive-date=25 December 2016 }}</ref>
* 5 August – [[2016 Kokrajhar shooting]].
* 5 August – [[2016 Kokrajhar shooting]].
* 9 August – [[Manipur]] activist [[Irom Sharmila]] ended her 16 years of hunger strike.<ref name="Singh 2016">{{cite web | last=Singh | first=Shiv Sahay | title=Irom Sharmila ends 16-year fast | website=The Hindu | date=9 August 2016 | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Irom-Sharmila-ends-16-year-fast/article14562315.ece | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 9 August – [[Manipur]] activist [[Irom Sharmila]] ended her 16 years of hunger strike.<ref name="Singh 2016">{{cite web | last=Singh | first=Shiv Sahay | title=Irom Sharmila ends 16-year fast | website=The Hindu | date=9 August 2016 | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Irom-Sharmila-ends-16-year-fast/article14562315.ece | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 14 August – Na. Muthukumar – died he was an Indian / Tamil poet, lyricist, and author National award winner.
* 14 August – Na. Muthukumar – died he was an Indian / Tamil poet, lyricist, and author National award winner.
=== September ===
* 2 September - [[Indian general strike of 2016]].
* 2 September - [[Indian general strike of 2016]].
* [[Kaveri River water dispute#2016|Kaveri River water dispute]]: violence broke out in [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cauvery Water Management Board: Only Parliament Can Form it, Govt tells SC | website=News18 | date=3 October 2016 | url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/cauvery-water-management-board-can-only-be-formed-by-parliament-centre-tells-sc-1298103.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* [[Kaveri River water dispute#2016|Kaveri River water dispute]]: violence broke out in [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Cauvery Water Management Board: Only Parliament Can Form it, Govt tells SC | website=News18 | date=3 October 2016 | url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/cauvery-water-management-board-can-only-be-formed-by-parliament-centre-tells-sc-1298103.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 13 September – 43 out of 44 MLAs of [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] left Congress and joined People's Party of Arunachal.<ref name="NDTV.com 2016">{{cite web | title=BJP To Join Government In Arunachal Pradesh, Month After Congress Exit | website=NDTV.com | date=14 October 2016 | url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-to-join-government-in-arunachal-pradesh-month-after-congress-exit-1474005 | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 13 September – 43 out of 44 MLAs of [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] left Congress and joined People's Party of Arunachal.<ref name="NDTV.com 2016">{{cite web | title=BJP To Join Government In Arunachal Pradesh, Month After Congress Exit | website=NDTV.com | date=14 October 2016 | url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-to-join-government-in-arunachal-pradesh-month-after-congress-exit-1474005 | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 18 September – Four terrorists attacked an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri, near the Line of Control in a pre-dawn ambush. September 22- Tamil Nadu cm Jayalalithaa hospitalized at Apollo Hospital.
* 18 September – Four terrorists attacked an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri, near the Line of Control in a pre-dawn ambush. September 22- Tamil Nadu cm Jayalalithaa hospitalized at Apollo Hospital.
*28th September- India Surgical Strike on Pakistan.
*28 September- India Surgical Strike on Pakistan.
Also, my Birthday
Also, my Birthday
* 30 September – Bihar liquor ban: [[Patna High Court]] struck down liquor ban law.<ref name="Biharliq"/>
* 30 September – Bihar liquor ban: [[Patna High Court]] struck down liquor ban law.<ref name="Biharliq"/>
===October===
* 2 October – [[2016 Baramulla attack]].
* 2 October – [[2016 Baramulla attack]].
* 8 October - I fell in love with Nivetha
* 11 October – [[Jangaon district]] was formed in 2016 in [[Telangana]].
* 11 October – [[Jangaon district]] was formed in 2016 in [[Telangana]].
* 13 October – BJP joined People's Party of Arunachal- lead Government in [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref name="The Quint 2016">{{cite web | title=After Jayalalithaa's Death, BJP May Do an Arunachal in Tamil Nadu | website=The Quint | date=6 December 2016 | url=https://www.thequint.com/jayalalithaa/2016/12/06/jayas-demise-will-bjp-be-able-do-a-arunachal-in-tamil-nadu-aiadmk-narendra-modi-m-thambidurai-vajpayee-jayalalithaa | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 13 October – BJP joined People's Party of Arunachal- lead Government in [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref name="The Quint 2016">{{cite web | title=After Jayalalithaa's Death, BJP May Do an Arunachal in Tamil Nadu | website=The Quint | date=6 December 2016 | url=https://www.thequint.com/jayalalithaa/2016/12/06/jayas-demise-will-bjp-be-able-do-a-arunachal-in-tamil-nadu-aiadmk-narendra-modi-m-thambidurai-vajpayee-jayalalithaa | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
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* October – [[Samajwadi Party]], ruling [[Uttar Pradesh]], caught in family feud.<ref>{{cite web | title=SP feud, Kanpur train tragedy: Highlights of UP's political scene in 2016 | website=Business Standard News | date=18 December 2016 | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/sp-feud-kanpur-train-tragedy-highlights-of-up-s-political-scene-in-2016-116121800117_1.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* October – [[Samajwadi Party]], ruling [[Uttar Pradesh]], caught in family feud.<ref>{{cite web | title=SP feud, Kanpur train tragedy: Highlights of UP's political scene in 2016 | website=Business Standard News | date=18 December 2016 | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/sp-feud-kanpur-train-tragedy-highlights-of-up-s-political-scene-in-2016-116121800117_1.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 31 October – [[October 2016 Bhopal encounter]].
* 31 October – [[October 2016 Bhopal encounter]].
=== November ===
* 1 November – [[2016 Manipur unrest]] started.
* 1 November – [[2016 Manipur unrest]] started.
* 8 November – The Indian government [[2016 Indian banknote demonetisation|withdraws {{INR}}500 and {{INR}}1000 banknotes]] with immediate effect. New notes will be issued to the nation. Caused political uproar.
* 8 November – The Indian government [[2016 Indian banknote demonetisation|withdraws {{INR}}500 and {{INR}}1000 banknotes]] with immediate effect. New notes will be issued to the nation. Caused political uproar.
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* 29 November – [[2016 Nagrota army base attack]].
* 29 November – [[2016 Nagrota army base attack]].
* 30 November – Supreme Court of India ordered cinemas to play [[Jana Gana Mana|national anthem]] before films.<ref name="Safi 2016">{{cite web | last=Safi | first=Michael | title=Indian court orders cinemas to play national anthem before films | website=the Guardian | date=30 November 2016 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/30/indian-court-orders-cinemas-to-play-national-anthem-before-films | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 30 November – Supreme Court of India ordered cinemas to play [[Jana Gana Mana|national anthem]] before films.<ref name="Safi 2016">{{cite web | last=Safi | first=Michael | title=Indian court orders cinemas to play national anthem before films | website=the Guardian | date=30 November 2016 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/30/indian-court-orders-cinemas-to-play-national-anthem-before-films | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 5 December – Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister [[J Jayalalithaa]] who has been hospitalized for 72 days in Apollo Hospital was officially announced as dead after having a heart attack.
===December===
* 5 December – Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister [[J Jayalalithaa]] who has been hospitalized for 72 days in Apollo Hospital was officially announced as dead after suffering Cardiac attack.
* 10 December – Industrialist [[Pawan Ruia]] arrested following railway complaint.<ref>{{cite web | title=Industrialist Pawan Ruia Arrested In Delhi By Bengal CID | website=NDTV.com | date=10 December 2016 | url=http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/industrialist-pawan-ruia-arrested-in-delhi-by-bengal-cid-1636325 | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 10 December – Industrialist [[Pawan Ruia]] arrested following railway complaint.<ref>{{cite web | title=Industrialist Pawan Ruia Arrested In Delhi By Bengal CID | website=NDTV.com | date=10 December 2016 | url=http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/industrialist-pawan-ruia-arrested-in-delhi-by-bengal-cid-1636325 | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 12 December – [[Cyclone Vardah]] makes landfall on [[Tamil Nadu]] coast. 18 died.<ref name="Gori 2016">{{cite web | last=Gori | first=Chintan | title=Cyclone Vardah: 18 people killed in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains, cyclonic winds | website=India.com | date=13 December 2016 | url=http://www.india.com/news/india/cyclone-vardah-18-people-killed-in-tamil-nadu-due-to-heavy-rains-cyclonic-winds-1704691/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 12 December – [[Cyclone Vardah]] makes landfall on [[Tamil Nadu]] coast. 18 died.<ref name="Gori 2016">{{cite web | last=Gori | first=Chintan | title=Cyclone Vardah: 18 people killed in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains, cyclonic winds | website=India.com | date=13 December 2016 | url=http://www.india.com/news/india/cyclone-vardah-18-people-killed-in-tamil-nadu-due-to-heavy-rains-cyclonic-winds-1704691/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
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==Public holidays==
==Public holidays==
{{Main|Public holidays in India}}
{{Main|Public holidays in India}}
==Publications==
* “Devlok” by [[Devdutt Pattanaik]]
* “One Indian Girl” by [[Chetan Bhagat]]
==Deaths==
==Deaths==
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* 8 January
* 8 January
** [[M. O. Joseph]], Malayalam film producer (b. 1929)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/film-producer-manjilas-joseph-passes-away-english-news-1.784769|title=Film producer Manjilas Joseph passes away|website=Mathrubhumi.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
** [[M. O. Joseph]], Malayalam film producer (b. 1929)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/film-producer-manjilas-joseph-passes-away-english-news-1.784769|title=Film producer Manjilas Joseph passes away|website=Mathrubhumi.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
** [[Gunaram Khanikar]], herbalist (b. 1949)<ref>[http://www.northeasttoday.in/bheshaj-ratna-dr-gunaram-khanikar-passes-away/ ‘Bheshaj Ratna’ Dr Gunaram Khanikar Passes Away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113031538/http://www.northeasttoday.in/bheshaj-ratna-dr-gunaram-khanikar-passes-away/ |date=13 January 2016 }}, northeasttoday.in</ref>
** [[Gunaram Khanikar]], herbalist (b. 1949)<ref>[http://www.northeasttoday.in/bheshaj-ratna-dr-gunaram-khanikar-passes-away/ 'Bheshaj Ratna' Dr Gunaram Khanikar Passes Away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113031538/http://www.northeasttoday.in/bheshaj-ratna-dr-gunaram-khanikar-passes-away/ |date=13 January 2016 }}, northeasttoday.in</ref>
* 13 January
* 13 January
** [[J. F. R. Jacob]], army general (b. 1923)<ref>[http://www.thedailystar.net/country/1971-war-hero-lt-gen-jacob-no-more-201208 1971 War hero Lt Gen Jacob no more]. thedailystar.net</ref>
** [[J. F. R. Jacob]], army general (b. 1923)<ref>[http://www.thedailystar.net/country/1971-war-hero-lt-gen-jacob-no-more-201208 1971 War hero Lt Gen Jacob no more]. thedailystar.net</ref>
* 20 January – [[Subrata Bose]], politician (b. 1932)<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ex-forward-bloc-mp-and-nephew-of-subhas-bose-passes-away/articleshow/50668143.cms Ex-Forward Bloc MP and nephew of Subhas Bose passes away], economictimes.indiatimes.com</ref>
* 20 January – [[Subrata Bose]], politician (b. 1932)<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ex-forward-bloc-mp-and-nephew-of-subhas-bose-passes-away/articleshow/50668143.cms Ex-Forward Bloc MP and nephew of Subhas Bose passes away], economictimes.indiatimes.com</ref>
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* 17 February – [[Akbar Kakkattil]], 62, writer.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/malayalam-writer-akbar-kakkattil-dies-62-667245 Malayalam writer Akbar Kakkattil dies at 62], ibtimes.co.in</ref>
* 17 February – [[Akbar Kakkattil]], 62, writer.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/malayalam-writer-akbar-kakkattil-dies-62-667245 Malayalam writer Akbar Kakkattil dies at 62], ibtimes.co.in</ref>
** [[Cherussery Zainuddeen Musliyar]], 78, Indian religious scholar.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Cherussery-Zainudheen-Musliyar-Passes-Away/2016/02/19/article3284902.ece Cherussery Zainudheen Musliyar Passes Away], newindianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Cherussery Zainuddeen Musliyar]], 78, Indian religious scholar.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Cherussery-Zainudheen-Musliyar-Passes-Away/2016/02/19/article3284902.ece Cherussery Zainudheen Musliyar Passes Away], newindianexpress.com</ref>
* 20 February – [[Pradeep Shakti]], 60, actor and restaurateur.<ref>[http://www.telugucinema.com/news/Actor-Pradeep-Shakti-passes-away Actor Pradeep Shakti passes away], telugucinema.com</ref>
* 20 February – [[Pradeep Shakti]], 60, actor and restaurateur.<ref>[http://www.telugucinema.com/news/Actor-Pradeep-Shakti-passes-away Actor Pradeep Shakti passes away], telugucinema.com</ref>
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===December===
===December===
* [[File:J. Jayalalithaa (cropped).jpg|thumb|140x140px|[[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]]]]5 December – [[Jayalalithaa]], 68, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Jayalalithaa-passes-away/article16760190.ece |title=Jayalalithaa's health: AIADMK MLAs’ meeting postponed |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=1 October 2009 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref>
* [[File:J. Jayalalithaa (cropped).jpg|thumb|140x140px|[[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]]]]5 December – [[Jayalalithaa]], 68, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Jayalalithaa-passes-away/article16760190.ece |title=Jayalalithaa's health: AIADMK MLAs' meeting postponed |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=1 October 2009 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref>
* 7 December – [[Cho Ramaswamy]], 82, actor, political satirist, journalist, lawyer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Cho-Ramaswamy-passes-away/article16771236.ece|title=Cho Ramaswamy passes away|date=7 December 2016|publisher=The Hindu India|access-date=7 December 2016}}</ref>
* 7 December – [[Cho Ramaswamy]], 82, actor, political satirist, journalist, lawyer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Cho-Ramaswamy-passes-away/article16771236.ece|title=Cho Ramaswamy passes away|date=7 December 2016|publisher=The Hindu India|access-date=7 December 2016}}</ref>
* 24 December – [[Chetan Ramarao]], 76, Kannada film actor<ref name="The Hindu 2016">{{cite web | title=Veteran actor Chetan Ramarao passes away | website=The Hindu | date=24 December 2016 | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Veteran-actor-Chetan-Ramarao-passes-away/article16937195.ece | access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref>
* 24 December – [[Chetan Ramarao]], 76, Kannada film actor<ref name="The Hindu 2016">{{cite web | title=Veteran actor Chetan Ramarao passes away | website=The Hindu | date=24 December 2016 | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Veteran-actor-Chetan-Ramarao-passes-away/article16937195.ece | access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref>
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1 January – The Indian and Pakistani governments provided one another with a full list of nuclear sites, military and civilian, in accordance with the 1988 Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement.[1]
18 March - Ahead of polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court of India allows pictures of Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, Governors and State Ministers to appear in government advertisements.[10]
18 September – Four terrorists attacked an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri, near the Line of Control in a pre-dawn ambush. September 22- Tamil Nadu cm Jayalalithaa hospitalized at Apollo Hospital.
28 September- India Surgical Strike on Pakistan.
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30 September – Bihar liquor ban: Patna High Court struck down liquor ban law.[11]
8 November – The Indian government withdraws ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes with immediate effect. New notes will be issued to the nation. Caused political uproar.
30 November – Supreme Court of India ordered cinemas to play national anthem before films.[34]
5 December – Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who has been hospitalized for 72 days in Apollo Hospital was officially announced as dead after having a heart attack.
10 December – Industrialist Pawan Ruia arrested following railway complaint.[35]
14 December – The National Green Tribunal banned kite-flying with manja, a thread coated in a sticky paste of ground-up glass, following outcry over deaths and injury caused by it.[37]
15 December – Supreme Court bans sale of liquor on national and state highways due to large number of road accidents caused by drunks every year.[38]
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