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{{Year in India|2016}}
{{Year in India|2016}}
The following lists events that happened during '''2016 in India'''.
The following lists events that happened during '''2016 in [[India]]'''.
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==Events==
==Events==
* National income - {{INR}}153,916,690 million
=== January ===
* 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 exchanged 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=https://www.indiatoday.in/earthquake-today/story/6-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-myanmar-india-border-region-301893-2016-01-03|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>
*17 January – A [[PhD student]] from [[University of Hyderabad]] named [[Rohith Vemula]] died by suicide, reportedly 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>
* 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>
=== February ===
* 5 April - [[Bihar]] state imposed liquor ban.<ref name="Biharliq"/>
* 3 February - A twenty one year old [[Tanzanian]] girl was attacked by a mob and paraded naked in [[Bengaluru]] suspecting her of a vehicle accident.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2016-02-04 |title=Shame in Bengaluru Again: Tanzanian Woman Stripped and Paraded Naked |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2016/Feb/03/shame-in-bengaluru-again-tanzanian-woman-stripped-and-paraded-naked-888103.html |access-date=2025-10-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* 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]].
* 8 February – [[Facebook]]'s [[FreeBasics]] was declared illegal in India and ceased operations 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|last1=Goel|first1=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 magazine|title=India Bans Facebook's Basics App to Support Net Neutrality|language=en-US|magazine=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>
* 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>
* 9 February – A group of JNU students held a campus protest marking the third anniversary of the hanging of [[Afzal Guru|Muhammad Afzal Guru]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Delhi |first=Nikhil Kumar/New |date=2016-02-25 |title=The Arrest of a Student Leader Spotlights India's Battle for Free Speech |url=https://time.com/4237319/the-arrest-of-a-student-leader-spotlights-indias-battle-for-free-speech/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=TIME |language=en}}</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>
* 12 February – JNU student-union president [[Kanhaiya Kumar]] was arrested on charges of [[sedition]].<ref name=":1" />
* 13 February – Nationwide protests and rallies took place, with students and teachers from multiple universities demonstrating against the arrest of [[Kanhaiya Kumar]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Burke |first=Jason |date=2016-02-15 |title=Protests to continue at Indian university after student leader's arrest |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/15/jawaharlal-nehru-university-kanhaiya-kumar-student-arrest-india |access-date=2025-07-24 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
* 15 February –
** Lawyers assaulted journalists at the court where [[Kanhaiya Kumar]] was scheduled to appear, chanting nationalist slogans.<ref name=":1" />
** Protests against the arrest of Kanhaiya Kumar continued at JNU, with a [[Student protest|campus strike]] disrupting classes.<ref name=":2" />
* 17 February – [[Kanhaiya Kumar]] was assaulted inside the court premises, despite heavy police presence.<ref name=":1" />
* 20 February – Militants laid [[February 2016 Pulwama militant siege|siege]] to the Entrepreneurship Development Institute<ref>{{cite news |title=Stand-off in Kashmir as militants take over government building |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Militants-storm-training-institute-in-Kashmir/article60516022.ece |work=The Hindu |date=20 February 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
* 22 February – Five JNU students accused of [[sedition]] returned to campus after going into hiding.<ref name=":1" />
* 24 February – JNU students [[Umar Khalid]] and Anirban Bhattacharya surrendered to police around midnight.<ref name=":1" />
=== March ===
* 14 March – Police horse [[Shaktiman (horse)|Shaktiman]] was attacked with a stick by [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] politician and cabinet minister [[Ganesh Joshi]] during a protest organized by [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] against the [[Chief Minister of Uttarakhand]]. The attack and the horse's later death sparked worldwide outrage.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2016-04-20 |title='Attacked' India police horse dies |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-36093674 |access-date=2024-09-14 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 16 March – [[Right to Information Act, 2005|RTI activist]] Vinayak Baliga was murdered in [[Mangalore]] by contract killers allegedly linked to [[Hindutva|Hindutva group]] [[D. Vedavyas Kamath|NaMo Brigade]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mangaluru: Two years since Vinayak Baliga murder – family still waits for justice |url=https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=500824 |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=FIRA chief questions Kamath over Baliga murder |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/archives/fira-chief-questions-kamath-over-baliga-murder-669185.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</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>
* 31 March – [[2016 Kolkata flyover collapse]]: At least 27 people were killed and 80 others injured in a bridge collapse in [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]] in [[India]].
=== April ===
* 5 April – [[Bihar]] state imposed a liquor ban.<ref name="Biharliq" />
* 5 April – [[India]]'s fastest train, [[Gatimaan Express]], began operating between [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantonment]], run by [[Indian Railways]].
* 22 April – 21 May - The 2016 [[Ujjain Simhastha]] Kumbha Mela was held, attracting nearly 75 million visitors over one month.<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 – The [[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.
* 5 May - [[2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]] – [[Mamata Banerjee]]-led TMC won majority.
* 29 April – [[Jisha murder case]].
* 16 May - [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election]]- [[Jayalalithaa]]-led [[AIADMK]] won majority.
* 16 May - [[2016 Puducherry Legislative Assembly election]] – Congress won majority.
=== May ===
* 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>
* 2 May – A 17-year-old [[Joint Entrance Examination|JEE]] aspirant named, Kriti Tripathi, died by suicide in [[Kota, Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 May 2016 |title=A Day After Clearing Exam, IIT Aspirant Commits Suicide, Kota DC Writes to Parents Not to Burden the Children |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/May/02/a-day-after-clearing-exam-iit-aspirant-commits-suicide-kota-dc-writes-to-parents-not-to-burden-the-children-931821.html |access-date=9 January 2025 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 April 2016 |title=Kota suicide: 17-year-old wrote 5-page letter, wanted to do BSc |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/kota-suicide-17-yr-old-writes-5-page-letter-wanted-to-study-bsc/story-bKeRdVkFZ4Qo7pDDxM052K.html |access-date=9 January 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 May 2016 |title=Student suicides: Rajasthan Governor wants regulator for Kota coaching centres |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/student-suicides-rajasthan-governor-wants-regulator-for-kota-coaching-centres-2797698/ |access-date=9 January 2016 |work=The Indian Express}}</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>
* 5 May – [[2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]] – [[Mamata Banerjee]]-led TMC won the majority.
* 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>
* 16 May – [[2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election]]- [[Jayalalithaa]]-led [[AIADMK]] won the majority.
* 16 May – [[2016 Puducherry Legislative Assembly election]] – Congress won the majority.
* 23 May – [[Hypersonic Flight Experiment]]: [[ISRO]]'s [[RLV-TD]] vehicle was launched from the first launchpad of [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]] aboard 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 people died following a fire at an army weapons 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>
* 31 May – [[2016 Bihar school examination scandal]]: A controversy broke out over the topper scam involving the [[Bihar School Examination Board]].
=== June ===
* 14 June – [[Murder of Anu Bansal|Anu Bansal]] suffered burns over 80% of her body after being set on fire by her husband for giving birth to a daughter. She died several days later. It would take her daughters eight years to get justice for her murder.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-29 |title=Bulandshahr: India girls who wrote letter with blood get justice |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62344788 |access-date=2025-04-22 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 22 June – [[ISRO]] launched 20 satellites into space using [[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 the [[7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and Defence Forces|7th Pay Commission]] recommendations, increasing 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>
*[[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>
=== July ===
* 2 July – At least 30 people died due to 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>
* 8 July – [[2016 Kashmir Unrest]]: Violent protests erupt in [[Kashmir]] over the killing of [[Burhan Wani]] by security forces.
* 11 July - A seven member Dalit family assaulted and flagged in [[2016 Una flogging incident|Una]] by [[Cow vigilante violence in India|Cow vigilante]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-07-13 |title=4 Dalits stripped, beaten up for skinning dead cow |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/4-Dalits-stripped-beaten-up-for-skinning-dead-cow/articleshow/53184266.cms |access-date=2025-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</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]] occurred.
* 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-year 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.
* 13 August – Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a Swaminarayan guru, died.
* 2 September - [[Indian general strike of 2016]].
* 14 August – Na. Muthukumar, an Indian Tamil poet, lyricist, and National Award-winning author, died.
* [[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>
=== September ===
* 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.
* 2 September – [[Indian general strike of 2016]] took place.
*28 September- India Surgical Strike on Pakistan.
* [[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>
Also, my Birthday
* 13 September – 43 out of 44 MLAs from the [[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>
* 30 September – Bihar liquor ban: [[Patna High Court]] struck down liquor ban law.<ref name="Biharliq"/>
* 18 September – [[2016 Uri attack]]: Four [[Jaish-e-Mohammed]] terrorists attacked an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri near the Line of Control, killing 19 soldiers in a pre-dawn ambush.
* 2 October – [[2016 Baramulla attack]].
* 22 September – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister [[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] was hospitalized at Apollo Hospital.
* 11 October – [[Jangaon district]] was formed in 2016 in [[Telangana]].
*29 September – [[2016 Indian Line of Control strike]]: The [[Indian Army]] conducted a surgical strike in response to the [[2016 Uri attack|Uri attack]].
* 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>
* 30 September – Bihar liquor ban: The [[Patna High Court]] struck down liquor ban law.<ref name="Biharliq" />
* 15 October – 24 died following stampede at religious meet in [[Varanasi]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Varanasi stampede victims followers of affluent 'godman' Jai Gurudev | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=15 October 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/varanasi-stampede-victims-followers-of-affluent-godman-jai-gurudev/story-vR3wvPhVJvI4pJPZqn7ZhP.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 17 October – Fire in SUM Hospital in [[Bhubaneshwar]]. 22 died.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bhubaneswar hospital fire: 22 dead, PM offers support to rescue ops | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=17 October 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eight-killed-several-injured-in-fire-at-bhubaneshwar-hospital/story-ufWqAUk0ftdugXkDvfUy2N.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
=== October ===
* 19 October -Qnet multi-level marketing: former World Billiards Champion [[Michael Ferreira]] arrested.<ref>{{cite web | author=PTI | title=Qnet scam: Padma Bhushan awardee and former World Billiards Champion Michael Ferreira arrested | website=The Economic Times | date=19 October 2016 | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/qnet-scam-padma-bhushan-awardee-and-former-world-billiards-champion-michael-ferreira-arrested/articleshow/54932288.cms | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 2 October – [[2016 Baramulla attack]] occurred.
* 24 October – [[Cyrus Mistry]] was sacked as the Chairman of the [[Tata Sons]]. Tata was one of India's biggest conglomerate.<ref>{{cite web | title=Cyrus Mistry-Tata Sons spat: Everything that has happened so far | website=The Indian Express | date=29 October 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/cyrus-mistry-tata-sons-ratan-tata-tata-group-shapoorji-pallonji-everything-that-has-happened-so-far-3728855/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 11 October – [[Jangaon district]] was formed in [[Telangana]].
* 27 October – Senari massacre case of Bihar: 15 convicted, 23 acquitted by court. 10 death sentence.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bihar: 15 convicted, 23 acquitted in Senari massacre case | website=The Indian Express | date=28 October 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/bihar-15-convicted-23-acquitted-in-senari-massacre-case/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 13 October – BJP joined People's Party of Arunachal- led 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>
* October – Bihar liquor ban: Supreme Court stays High Court order, liquor ban reimposed.<ref name="Biharliq">{{cite web | title=Liquor ban: 8 months on, state still struggles to plug holes | website=The Times of India | date=19 December 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Liquor-ban-8-months-on-state-still-struggles-to-plug-holes/articleshow/56052843.cms | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 15 October – 24 people died in a stampede at a religious gathering in [[Varanasi]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Varanasi stampede victims followers of affluent 'godman' Jai Gurudev | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=15 October 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/varanasi-stampede-victims-followers-of-affluent-godman-jai-gurudev/story-vR3wvPhVJvI4pJPZqn7ZhP.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>
* 17 October – A fire at SUM Hospital in [[Bhubaneshwar]] killed 22 died.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bhubaneswar hospital fire: 22 dead, PM offers support to rescue ops | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=17 October 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eight-killed-several-injured-in-fire-at-bhubaneshwar-hospital/story-ufWqAUk0ftdugXkDvfUy2N.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 31 October – [[October 2016 Bhopal encounter]].
* 19 October – In the Qnet [[multi-level marketing]] case, former World Billiards Champion [[Michael Ferreira]] was arrested.<ref>{{cite web | author=PTI | title=Qnet scam: Padma Bhushan awardee and former World Billiards Champion Michael Ferreira arrested | website=The Economic Times | date=19 October 2016 | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/qnet-scam-padma-bhushan-awardee-and-former-world-billiards-champion-michael-ferreira-arrested/articleshow/54932288.cms | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 1 November – [[2016 Manipur unrest]] started.
* 24 October – [[Cyrus Mistry]] was removed as the Chairman of the [[Tata Sons]], one of India's largest conglomerates.<ref>{{cite web | title=Cyrus Mistry-Tata Sons spat: Everything that has happened so far | website=The Indian Express | date=29 October 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/cyrus-mistry-tata-sons-ratan-tata-tata-group-shapoorji-pallonji-everything-that-has-happened-so-far-3728855/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 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.
* 27 October – In the Senari massacre case in Bihar, 15 were convicted and 23 acquitted; 10 received death sentences.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bihar: 15 convicted, 23 acquitted in Senari massacre case | website=The Indian Express | date=28 October 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/bihar-15-convicted-23-acquitted-in-senari-massacre-case/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 11 November – 42 Congress MLAs submitted their resignations to [[Punjab Vidhan Sabha]] following the Supreme Court order related to the [[Sutlej Yamuna link canal]] project.
* October – Bihar liquor ban: The Supreme Court stayed the High Court order, reimposing the ban.<ref name="Biharliq">{{cite web | title=Liquor ban: 8 months on, state still struggles to plug holes | website=The Times of India | date=19 December 2016 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Liquor-ban-8-months-on-state-still-struggles-to-plug-holes/articleshow/56052843.cms | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 16 November- [[2016 winter session of Indian Parliament and debate on note ban|The winter session of Indian Parliament]] starts, with debate on note ban.<ref>{{cite web | title=Punjab: Speaker to meet Cong MLAs to ascertain they didn't quit under duress | website=The Indian Express | date=15 December 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/punjab-speaker-to-meet-cong-mlas-to-ascertain-they-didnt-quit-under-duress-4427297/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* October – [[Samajwadi Party]], ruling [[Uttar Pradesh]], was embroiled in a 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>
* 20 November – A [[Pukhrayan train derailment|train derails]] near [[Pukhrayan]] killing at least 150 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-derailment-Toll-touches-150-deadliest-rail-mishap-since-1999/articleshow/55565092.cms|title=Indore-Patna Express derailment: Toll touches 150; deadliest rail mishap since 1999 – Times of India ►}}</ref>
* 31 October – [[October 2016 Bhopal encounter]] occurred.
* 26 November – Nabha jailbreak in Punjab. 6 flee.<ref name="The Indian Express 2016">{{cite web | title=Nabha Jailbreak: Harminder Singh Mintoo promised men money to target Punjab assembly polls, says police | website=The Indian Express | date=1 December 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/harminder-singh-mintoo-interrogation-nabha-jailbreak-4404022/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 29 November – [[2016 Nagrota army base attack]].
=== November ===
* 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>
* 1 November – [[2016 Manipur unrest]] began.
* 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.
* 8 November – The Indian government [[2016 Indian banknote demonetisation|demonetized {{INR}}500 and {{INR}}1000 banknotes]] with immediate effect, causing political uproar.
* 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>
* 11 November – 42 Congress MLAs resigned from the [[Punjab Vidhan Sabha]] following a Supreme Court ruling on the [[Sutlej Yamuna link canal]] project.
* 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>
* 16 November – [[2016 winter session of Indian Parliament and debate on note ban|The winter session of Indian Parliament]] began, with debates on demonetization.<ref>{{cite web | title=Punjab: Speaker to meet Cong MLAs to ascertain they didn't quit under duress | website=The Indian Express | date=15 December 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/punjab-speaker-to-meet-cong-mlas-to-ascertain-they-didnt-quit-under-duress-4427297/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 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.<ref>{{cite web | title=Green tribunal bans manja for kites across the country till February | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=14 December 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/green-tribunal-bans-manja-for-kites-till-february/story-nirMEPgYBQTDb5WJbZQ9aP.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 20 November – A [[Pukhrayan train derailment|train derailsment]] near [[Pukhrayan]] killed at least 150 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-derailment-Toll-touches-150-deadliest-rail-mishap-since-1999/articleshow/55565092.cms|title=Indore-Patna Express derailment: Toll touches 150; deadliest rail mishap since 1999 – Times of India ►|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
* 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.<ref>{{cite web | title=Supreme Court bans sale of liquor on highways | website=Business Standard News | date=15 December 2016 | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/no-liquor-to-be-sold-on-highways-from-now-on-supreme-court-orders-116121500233_1.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 26 November – Nabha jailbreak in Punjab. Six inmates escaped.<ref name="The Indian Express 2016">{{cite web | title=Nabha Jailbreak: Harminder Singh Mintoo promised men money to target Punjab assembly polls, says police | website=The Indian Express | date=1 December 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/harminder-singh-mintoo-interrogation-nabha-jailbreak-4404022/ | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 24 December – [[Narendra Modi|Prime Minister Narendra Modi]] laid the foundation the [[Pune Metro Project]]. Metro work starts off.<ref>Modi inaugurates Pune Metro</ref>
* 29 November – [[2016 Nagrota army base attack]] occurred.
* December – [[2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal]]: arrests made including former [[Indian Air Force]] chief.<ref name="Firstpost 2016">{{cite web | title=AgustaWestland scam: Ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi, two others remanded to three days' CBI custody | website=Firstpost | date=14 December 2016 | url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/agustawestland-scam-cbi-seeks-custody-of-ex-iaf-chief-sp-tyagi-for-seven-more-days-3155896.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 30 November – The 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>
=== December ===
* 5 December – Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister [[J Jayalalithaa]] died after 72 days of hospitalization at Apollo Hospital.
* 10 December – Industrialist [[Pawan Ruia]] was arrested following a 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 the [[Tamil Nadu]] coast. 18 people 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>
* 14 December – The [[National Green Tribunal]] banned kite-flying with manja, a glass-coated thread, due to safety concerns.<ref>{{cite web | title=Green tribunal bans manja for kites across the country till February | website=hindustantimes.com/ | date=14 December 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/green-tribunal-bans-manja-for-kites-till-february/story-nirMEPgYBQTDb5WJbZQ9aP.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 15 December – Supreme Court banned liquor sales on national and state highways to reduce road accidents caused by drunk driving.<ref>{{cite web | title=Supreme Court bans sale of liquor on highways | website=Business Standard News | date=15 December 2016 | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/no-liquor-to-be-sold-on-highways-from-now-on-supreme-court-orders-116121500233_1.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 24 December – [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]], [[Narendra Modi]] laid the foundation for the [[Pune Metro|Pune Metro Project]]; construction began.<ref>Modi inaugurates Pune Metro</ref>
* 25 December – In the [[2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal]]: arrests were made, including a former [[Indian Air Force]] chief.<ref name="Firstpost 2016">{{cite web | title=AgustaWestland scam: Ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi, two others remanded to three days' CBI custody | website=Firstpost | date=14 December 2016 | url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/agustawestland-scam-cbi-seeks-custody-of-ex-iaf-chief-sp-tyagi-for-seven-more-days-3155896.html | access-date=25 December 2016}}</ref>
* 29 December – [[2016 Ariyalur gang rape case]] occurred.
==Public holidays==
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==Publications==
==Publications==
* “Devlok” by [[Devdutt Pattanaik]]
* "Devlok" by [[Devdutt Pattanaik]]
* "One Indian Girl" by [[Chetan Bhagat]]
* “One Indian Girl” by [[Chetan Bhagat]]
==Deaths==
==Deaths==
===January===
===January===
* 2 January
* 2 January
** [[Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan]], Indian politician (b. 1924)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/veteran-cpi-leader-a-b-bardhan-passes-away/ Veteran CPI leader A B Bardhan passes away], indianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan]], Indian politician (b. 1924)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/veteran-cpi-leader-a-b-bardhan-passes-away/ Veteran CPI leader A B Bardhan passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104130531/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/veteran-cpi-leader-a-b-bardhan-passes-away/ |date=4 January 2016 }}, indianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Fateh Singh (shooter)|Fateh Singh]], shooter and army officer (b. 1964)<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pathankot-attack-Commonwealth-gold-medalist-Fateh-Singh-martyred/articleshow/50423057.cms Pathankot attack: Commonwealth gold medalist Fateh Singh martyred], indiatimes.com</ref>
** [[Fateh Singh (shooter)|Fateh Singh]], shooter and army officer (b. 1964)<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pathankot-attack-Commonwealth-gold-medalist-Fateh-Singh-martyred/articleshow/50423057.cms Pathankot attack: Commonwealth gold medalist Fateh Singh martyred] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103123424/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pathankot-attack-Commonwealth-gold-medalist-Fateh-Singh-martyred/articleshow/50423057.cms |date=3 January 2016 }}, indiatimes.com</ref>
* 3 January
* 3 January
** [[Shankar Prasad Jaiswal]], Indian politician (b. 1932)<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Ex-MP-and-BJP-leader-Shankar-Prasad-Jaiswal-passes-away/articleshow/50440038.cms Ex-MP and BJP leader Shankar Prasad Jaiswal passes away], indiatimes.com</ref>
** [[Shankar Prasad Jaiswal]], Indian politician (b. 1932)<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Ex-MP-and-BJP-leader-Shankar-Prasad-Jaiswal-passes-away/articleshow/50440038.cms Ex-MP and BJP leader Shankar Prasad Jaiswal passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127114647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Ex-MP-and-BJP-leader-Shankar-Prasad-Jaiswal-passes-away/articleshow/50440038.cms |date=27 November 2017 }}, indiatimes.com</ref>
** [[Raghu Nandan Mandal]], Indian politician (b. 1952)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/bjp-mla-dies-in-jharkhand/article8064890.ece BJP MLA dies in Jharkhand], thehindu.com</ref>
** [[Raghu Nandan Mandal]], Indian politician (b. 1952)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/bjp-mla-dies-in-jharkhand/article8064890.ece BJP MLA dies in Jharkhand] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114201432/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/BJP-MLA-dies-in-Jharkhand/article13980937.ece |date=14 November 2022 }}, thehindu.com</ref>
* 4 January – [[S. H. Kapadia]], Indian judge (b. 1947)<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/former-chief-justice-of-india-sh-kapadia-passes-away/articleshow/50450344.cms Former chief justice of India SH Kapadia passes away], indiatimes.com</ref>
* 4 January – [[S. H. Kapadia]], Indian judge (b. 1947)<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/former-chief-justice-of-india-sh-kapadia-passes-away/articleshow/50450344.cms Former chief justice of India SH Kapadia passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225104604/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/former-chief-justice-of-india-sh-kapadia-passes-away/articleshow/50450344.cms |date=25 February 2019 }}, indiatimes.com</ref>
* 7 January – [[Mufti Mohammad Sayeed]], Indian politician (b. 1936)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/jk-chief-minister-mufti-mohammad-sayeed-passes-away/article8075774.ece J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies], thehindu.com</ref>
* 7 January – [[Mufti Mohammad Sayeed]], Indian politician (b. 1936)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/jk-chief-minister-mufti-mohammad-sayeed-passes-away/article8075774.ece J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114201432/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/JampK-Chief-Minister-Mufti-Mohammad-Sayeed-passes-away/article60536624.ece |date=14 November 2022 }}, thehindu.com</ref>
* 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|archive-date=1 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301140141/http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/film-producer-manjilas-joseph-passes-away-english-news-1.784769|url-status=dead}}</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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117235438/http://www.thedailystar.net/country/1971-war-hero-lt-gen-jacob-no-more-201208 |date=17 January 2016 }}. thedailystar.net</ref>
** [[G A Vadivelu]], independence activist and politician (b. 1923)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/former-jds-state-president-vadivelu-dead/article8104366.ece Former JD(S) State president Vadivelu dead]. thehindu.com</ref>
** [[G A Vadivelu]], independence activist and politician (b. 1923)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/former-jds-state-president-vadivelu-dead/article8104366.ece Former JD(S) State president Vadivelu dead] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114034902/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/former-jds-state-president-vadivelu-dead/article8104366.ece |date=14 January 2016 }}. thehindu.com</ref>
* [[File:RajeshVivek.jpg|thumb|195x195px|[[Rajesh Vivek]]]]14 January – [[Rajesh Vivek]], actor (b. 1949)<ref>[http://www.ignarchives.com/rajesh-vivek-dead-lagaan-actor-dies-of-heart-attack-at-66/ Rajesh Vivek Dead – Lagaan actor Dies Of Heart Attack At 66] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217103057/http://www.ignarchives.com/rajesh-vivek-dead-lagaan-actor-dies-of-heart-attack-at-66/ |date=17 February 2016 }}, ignarchives.com</ref>
* [[File:RajeshVivek.jpg|thumb|195x195px|[[Rajesh Vivek]]]]14 January – [[Rajesh Vivek]], actor (b. 1949)<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160217103057/http://www.ignarchives.com/rajesh-vivek-dead-lagaan-actor-dies-of-heart-attack-at-66/ Rajesh Vivek Dead – Lagaan actor Dies Of Heart Attack At 66]}}, ignarchives.com</ref>
* 15 January – [[Anil Ganguly]], film director (b. 1933)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/filmmaker-anil-ganguly-no-more/ Filmmaker Anil Ganguly no more], indianexpress.com</ref>
* 15 January – [[Anil Ganguly]], film director (b. 1933)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/filmmaker-anil-ganguly-no-more/ Filmmaker Anil Ganguly no more] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117194011/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/filmmaker-anil-ganguly-no-more/ |date=17 January 2016 }}, indianexpress.com</ref>
* 16 January – [[Ananda Chandra Dutta]], botanist (b. 1923)<ref>[http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=254339&dtP=2016-01-18&ppr=1 Demise of acclaimed botanist Ananda Chandra Dutta mourned] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127144400/http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=254339&dtP=2016-01-18&ppr=1 |date=27 January 2016 }}, sentinelassam.com</ref>
* 16 January – [[Ananda Chandra Dutta]], botanist (b. 1923)<ref>[http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=254339&dtP=2016-01-18&ppr=1 Demise of acclaimed botanist Ananda Chandra Dutta mourned] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127144400/http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=254339&dtP=2016-01-18&ppr=1 |date=27 January 2016 }}, sentinelassam.com</ref>
* 17 January
* 17 January
** [[Geethapriya]], film director (b. 1932)<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Movie-Director-Geethapriya-Dies/2016/01/18/article3232222.ece Movie Director Geethapriya Dies], newindianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Geethapriya]], film director (b. 1932)<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Movie-Director-Geethapriya-Dies/2016/01/18/article3232222.ece Movie Director Geethapriya Dies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126031920/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Movie-Director-Geethapriya-Dies/2016/01/18/article3232222.ece |date=26 January 2016 }}, newindianexpress.com</ref>
* 18 January – [[Asha Patil]], actress (b. 1936)<ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/kolhapur/asha-patil-passed-away/articleshow/50631905.cms Actress Asha Patil passed away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126173656/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/kolhapur/asha-patil-passed-away/articleshow/50631905.cms |date=26 January 2016 }}, maharashtratimes.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>
* 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>
* 21 January – [[Mrinalini Sarabhai]], classical dancer, choreographer and instructor (b. 1918)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/noted-danseuse-mrinalini-sarabhai-passed-away/article8133753.ece/ Mrinalini Sarabhai passes away], thehindu.com</ref>
* 21 January – [[Mrinalini Sarabhai]], classical dancer, choreographer and instructor (b. 1918)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/noted-danseuse-mrinalini-sarabhai-passed-away/article8133753.ece/ Mrinalini Sarabhai passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128204303/http://www.thehindu.com/news/noted-danseuse-mrinalini-sarabhai-passed-away/article8133753.ece |date=28 January 2016 }}, thehindu.com</ref>
* 22 January – [[Shankar Ghosh]], [[tabla]] player (b. 1935)<ref>[http://www.newsx.com/national/18523-tabla-maestro-shankar-ghosh-dies-at-80 Tabla maestro Shankar Ghosh dies at 80], newsx.com</ref>
* 22 January – [[Shankar Ghosh (musician)|Shankar Ghosh]], [[tabla]] player (b. 1935)<ref>[http://www.newsx.com/national/18523-tabla-maestro-shankar-ghosh-dies-at-80 Tabla maestro Shankar Ghosh dies at 80], newsx.com</ref>
* 23 January – [[A. C. Jose]], politician (b. 1937)<ref>[http://www.thestatesman.com/news/latest-headlines/senior-congress-leader-ac-jose-dies/118438.html Senior Congress leader AC Jose dies], thestatesman.com</ref>
* 23 January – [[A. C. Jose]], politician (b. 1937)<ref>[http://www.thestatesman.com/news/latest-headlines/senior-congress-leader-ac-jose-dies/118438.html Senior Congress leader AC Jose dies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309185444/http://www.thestatesman.com/news/latest-headlines/senior-congress-leader-ac-jose-dies/118438.html |date=9 March 2016 }}, thestatesman.com</ref>
** [[Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad]], politician (b. 1955)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/congress-mla-jashubhai-barad-dies-at-60/ Congress MLA Jashubhai Barad dies at 60] indianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad]], politician (b. 1955)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/congress-mla-jashubhai-barad-dies-at-60/ Congress MLA Jashubhai Barad dies at 60] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126094421/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/congress-mla-jashubhai-barad-dies-at-60/ |date=26 January 2016 }} indianexpress.com</ref>
* 28 January – [[Maheswar Baug]], politician and independence activist (b. 1930)<ref>[http://www.thestatesman.com/news/odisha/former-minister-maheswar-baug-passes-away/119667.html Former minister Maheswar Baug passes away], thestatesman.com</ref>
* 28 January – [[Maheswar Baug]], politician and independence activist (b. 1930)<ref>[http://www.thestatesman.com/news/odisha/former-minister-maheswar-baug-passes-away/119667.html Former minister Maheswar Baug passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128163404/http://www.thestatesman.com/news/odisha/former-minister-maheswar-baug-passes-away/119667.html |date=28 January 2016 }}, thestatesman.com</ref>
* 29 January – [[Nayani Krishnakumari]], writer and folklorist (b. 1930)<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/south/noted-writer-educationist-nayani-krishnakumari-passes-away-at-86-1271855 Noted Writer, Educationist Nayani Krishnakumari Dies At 86], ndtv.com</ref>
* 29 January – [[Nayani Krishnakumari]], writer and folklorist (b. 1930)<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/south/noted-writer-educationist-nayani-krishnakumari-passes-away-at-86-1271855 Noted Writer, Educationist Nayani Krishnakumari Dies At 86] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201062350/http://www.ndtv.com/south/noted-writer-educationist-nayani-krishnakumari-passes-away-at-86-1271855 |date=1 February 2016 }}, ndtv.com</ref>
** [[T. N. Gopakumar]], journalist (b. 1957)<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/senior-journalist-tn-gopakumar-passes-away/article8171653.ece Senior journalist T.N. Gopakumar passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130101620/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/senior-journalist-tn-gopakumar-passes-away/article8171653.ece |date=30 January 2016 }}, thehindu.com</ref>
** [[K. V. Krishna Rao]], military officer (b. 1923)<ref>[http://bdnews24.com/neighbours/2016/01/30/former-indian-army-chief-gen-kv-krishna-rao-dies Former Indian Army chief Gen KV Krishna Rao dies], bdnews24.com</ref>
** [[K. V. Krishna Rao]], military officer (b. 1923)<ref>[http://bdnews24.com/neighbours/2016/01/30/former-indian-army-chief-gen-kv-krishna-rao-dies Former Indian Army chief Gen KV Krishna Rao dies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130191807/http://bdnews24.com/neighbours/2016/01/30/former-indian-army-chief-gen-kv-krishna-rao-dies |date=30 January 2016 }}, bdnews24.com</ref>
** [[Kollam G. K. Pillai]], actor (b. 1933)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actor-kollam-g-k-pillai-passes-away/ Malayalam actor Kollam G K Pillai passes away], indianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Kollam G. K. Pillai]], actor (b. 1933)<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actor-kollam-g-k-pillai-passes-away/ Malayalam actor Kollam G K Pillai passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201095626/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actor-kollam-g-k-pillai-passes-away/ |date=1 February 2016 }}, indianexpress.com</ref>
* 31 January – [[Randhir Singh (academic)|Randhir Singh]], political scientist (b. 1921)<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/prof-randhir-singh-passes-away/190816.html Prof Randhir Singh passes away], tribuneindia.com</ref>
* 31 January – [[Randhir Singh (academic)|Randhir Singh]], political scientist (b. 1921)<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/prof-randhir-singh-passes-away/190816.html Prof Randhir Singh passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204190803/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/prof-randhir-singh-passes-away/190816.html |date=4 February 2016 }}, tribuneindia.com</ref>
===February===
===February===
* 1 February – [[Kunigal Ramanath]], 83, Kannada actor.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/actor-kunigal-ramnath-passes-away/article8179695.ece Actor Kunigal Ramnath passes away], thehindu.com</ref>
* 1 February – [[Kunigal Ramanath]], 83, Kannada actor.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/actor-kunigal-ramnath-passes-away/article8179695.ece Actor Kunigal Ramnath passes away], thehindu.com</ref>
* 3 February –
* 3 February –
** [[Balram Jakhar]], 92, politician, [[Speaker of the Lok Sabha]] (1980–1989).<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/former-lok-sabha-speaker-balram-jakhar-passes-away/1/586264.html Former Lok Sabha speaker Balram Jakhar passes away], intoday.in</ref>
** [[Balram Jakhar]], 92, politician, [[Speaker of the Lok Sabha]] (1980–1989).<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/former-lok-sabha-speaker-balram-jakhar-passes-away-306823-2016-02-03 Former Lok Sabha speaker Balram Jakhar passes away] , intoday.in</ref>
** [[K. S. Paripoornan]], 83, Supreme Court judge<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Justice-KS-Paripoornan-passes-away/articleshow/50840982.cms Justice KS Paripoornan passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205091840/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Justice-KS-Paripoornan-passes-away/articleshow/50840982.cms |date=5 February 2016 }}, timesofindia.indiatimes.com</ref>
* 5 February – [[Markand Bhatt]], 87, theatre director and actor.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/Veteran-Gujarati-theatre-artist-Markand-Bhatt-dies/articleshow/50874883.cms Veteran Gujarati theatre artist Markand Bhatt dies], indiatimes.com</ref>
* 5 February – [[Markand Bhatt]], 87, theatre director and actor.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/Veteran-Gujarati-theatre-artist-Markand-Bhatt-dies/articleshow/50874883.cms Veteran Gujarati theatre artist Markand Bhatt dies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210022823/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/Veteran-Gujarati-theatre-artist-Markand-Bhatt-dies/articleshow/50874883.cms |date=10 February 2016 }}, indiatimes.com</ref>
* 6 February – [[Sudhir Tailang]], 55, cartoonist.<ref>[http://www.india.com/news/india/renowned-cartoonist-sudhir-tailang-dies-of-brain-cancer-in-gurgaon-924313/ Renowned cartoonist Sudhir Tailang dies of brain cancer in Gurgaon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306102324/http://www.india.com/news/india/renowned-cartoonist-sudhir-tailang-dies-of-brain-cancer-in-gurgaon-924313/ |date=6 March 2016 }}, india.com</ref>
* 6 February – [[Sudhir Tailang]], 55, cartoonist.<ref>[http://www.india.com/news/india/renowned-cartoonist-sudhir-tailang-dies-of-brain-cancer-in-gurgaon-924313/ Renowned cartoonist Sudhir Tailang dies of brain cancer in Gurgaon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306102324/http://www.india.com/news/india/renowned-cartoonist-sudhir-tailang-dies-of-brain-cancer-in-gurgaon-924313/ |date=6 March 2016 }}, india.com</ref>
* 8 February – [[Nida Fazli]], 77, poet.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/acclaimed-poet-lyricist-nida-fazli-dies-in-mumbai-1275075 Acclaimed Poet-Lyricist Nida Fazli Dies In Mumbai] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215132706/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/acclaimed-poet-lyricist-nida-fazli-dies-in-mumbai-1275075 |date=15 February 2016 }}, ndtv.com</ref>
* 8 February – [[Nida Fazli]], 77, poet.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/acclaimed-poet-lyricist-nida-fazli-dies-in-mumbai-1275075 Acclaimed Poet-Lyricist Nida Fazli Dies In Mumbai] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215132706/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/acclaimed-poet-lyricist-nida-fazli-dies-in-mumbai-1275075 |date=15 February 2016 }}, ndtv.com</ref>
* 13 February – [[O. N. V. Kurup]], 84, poet, recipient of the [[Jnanpith Award]] (2007).<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/jnanpithwinning-poet-onv-kurup-no-more/article8233631.ece Jnanpith-winning poet O.N.V Kurup no more], thehindu.com</ref>
* 13 February – [[O. N. V. Kurup]], 84, poet, recipient of the [[Jnanpith Award]] (2007).<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/jnanpithwinning-poet-onv-kurup-no-more/article8233631.ece Jnanpith-winning poet O.N.V Kurup no more] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216085348/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/jnanpithwinning-poet-onv-kurup-no-more/article8233631.ece |date=16 February 2016 }}, thehindu.com</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>
* 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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224141551/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/malayalam-writer-akbar-kakkattil-dies-62-667245 |date=24 February 2016 }}, ibtimes.co.in</ref>
** [[Abdul Rashid Khan]], 107, Hindustani musician.<ref>[http://ibtn9.com/2016/02/ustad-abdul-rashid-khans-tragic-demise/ Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan's Tragic Demise] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301063907/http://ibtn9.com/2016/02/ustad-abdul-rashid-khans-tragic-demise/ |date=1 March 2016 }}, ibtn9.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>
** [[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225143312/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Cherussery-Zainudheen-Musliyar-Passes-Away/2016/02/19/article3284902.ece |date=25 February 2016 }}, 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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303040320/http://www.telugucinema.com/news/Actor-Pradeep-Shakti-passes-away |date=3 March 2016 }}, telugucinema.com</ref>
* 21 February –
* 21 February –
** [[Akbar Ali (poet)|Akbar Ali]], 90, [[Kannada]] poet.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Poet-Akbar-Ali-Known-for-Limericks-Dies-at-91/2016/02/22/article3290386.ece Poet Akbar Ali, Known for Limericks, Dies at 91], newindianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Akbar Ali (poet)|Akbar Ali]], 90, [[Kannada]] poet.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Poet-Akbar-Ali-Known-for-Limericks-Dies-at-91/2016/02/22/article3290386.ece Poet Akbar Ali, Known for Limericks, Dies at 91] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302053845/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Poet-Akbar-Ali-Known-for-Limericks-Dies-at-91/2016/02/22/article3290386.ece |date=2 March 2016 }}, newindianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Mirza Mohammed Athar]], 79, Muslim cleric.<ref>[http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/shia-leader-athar-passes-away-79-657 Shia leader Athar passes away at 79], asianage.com</ref>
** [[Mirza Mohammed Athar]], 79, Muslim cleric.<ref>[http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/shia-leader-athar-passes-away-79-657 Shia leader Athar passes away at 79] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310052823/http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/shia-leader-athar-passes-away-79-657 |date=10 March 2016 }}, asianage.com</ref>
** [[B. K. Garudachar]], 99, cricket player.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/india-s-oldest-first-class-cricketer-bk-garudachar-dies-aged-99-2025630.html|title=India's oldest first-class cricketer BK Garudachar dies aged 99|date=26 February 2016|website=OneIndia.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
** [[B. K. Garudachar]], 99, cricket player.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/india-s-oldest-first-class-cricketer-bk-garudachar-dies-aged-99-2025630.html|title=India's oldest first-class cricketer BK Garudachar dies aged 99|date=26 February 2016|website=OneIndia.com|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
* 27 February
* 27 February
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** [[Rajesh Pillai]], 41, film director (''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'').<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajesh-pillai-malayalam-filmmaker-traffic-director-director-dies-passes-away-41/ Rajesh Pillai, Malayalam filmmaker passes away at 41] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305125442/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajesh-pillai-malayalam-filmmaker-traffic-director-director-dies-passes-away-41/ |date=5 March 2016 }}, indianexpress.com</ref>
** [[Rajesh Pillai]], 41, film director (''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'').<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajesh-pillai-malayalam-filmmaker-traffic-director-director-dies-passes-away-41/ Rajesh Pillai, Malayalam filmmaker passes away at 41] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305125442/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajesh-pillai-malayalam-filmmaker-traffic-director-director-dies-passes-away-41/ |date=5 March 2016 }}, indianexpress.com</ref>
* 28 February –
* 28 February –
** [[Honey Chhaya]], 85, film director and actor (''[[The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel]]'').<ref>[http://daily.bhaskar.com/news-ht/ENT-BOW-veteran-actor-honey-chhaya-passes-away-5261444-PHO.html Veteran Actor Honey Chhaya of 'OMG', 'Being Cyrus' Fame Passes Away], bhaskar.com</ref>
** [[Honey Chhaya]], 85, film director and actor (''[[The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel]]'').<ref>[http://daily.bhaskar.com/news-ht/ENT-BOW-veteran-actor-honey-chhaya-passes-away-5261444-PHO.html Veteran Actor Honey Chhaya of 'OMG', 'Being Cyrus' Fame Passes Away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307042217/http://daily.bhaskar.com/news-ht/ENT-BOW-veteran-actor-honey-chhaya-passes-away-5261444-PHO.html |date=7 March 2016 }}, bhaskar.com</ref>
** [[Kumarimuthu]], 76, comedian and film actor.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tamil-actor-comedian-kumarimuthu-dies-at-77/story-BgbfsT3v6iuQazZGLdTgqI.html Tamil actor-comedian Kumarimuthu dies at 77], hindustantimes.com</ref>
** [[Kumarimuthu]], 76, comedian and film actor.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tamil-actor-comedian-kumarimuthu-dies-at-77/story-BgbfsT3v6iuQazZGLdTgqI.html Tamil actor-comedian Kumarimuthu dies at 77] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315060622/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tamil-actor-comedian-kumarimuthu-dies-at-77/story-BgbfsT3v6iuQazZGLdTgqI.html |date=15 March 2016 }}, hindustantimes.com</ref>
* 29 February – [[Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman]], 90, politician, [[Maharashtra]] [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1960{{ndash}}1999), mayor of [[Malegaon]].<ref>[http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/former-maharashtra-minister-nihal-ahmed-maulavi-mohammed-usman-died-1456740703-1 Former Maharashtra Minister Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman died], jagranjosh.com</ref>
* 29 February – [[Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman]], 90, politician, [[Maharashtra]] [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1960{{ndash}}1999), mayor of [[Malegaon]].<ref>[http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/former-maharashtra-minister-nihal-ahmed-maulavi-mohammed-usman-died-1456740703-1 Former Maharashtra Minister Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman died] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306003239/http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/former-maharashtra-minister-nihal-ahmed-maulavi-mohammed-usman-died-1456740703-1 |date=6 March 2016 }}, jagranjosh.com</ref>
* 9 August – [[Kalikho Pul]], 47, former [[List of Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh|Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh]]<ref name="Violent">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/crowd-turns-violent-outside-puls-residence/article8964097.ece |title=Crowd turns violent outside deceased Kalikho Pul's house |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=10 August 2016 |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |last=Dodum |first=Ranju}}</ref>
* 9 August – [[Kalikho Pul]], 47, former [[List of Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh|Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh]]<ref name="Violent">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/crowd-turns-violent-outside-puls-residence/article8964097.ece |title=Crowd turns violent outside deceased Kalikho Pul's house |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=10 August 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]] |last=Dodum |first=Ranju}}</ref>
===October===
===October===
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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.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>
==See also==
==See also==
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* [[2016 attacks on India]]
* [[2016 attacks on India]]
* [[Timeline of Indian history]]
* [[Timeline of Indian history]]
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This article needs to be updated. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.(August 2016)
1 January – The Indian and Pakistani governments exchanged a full list of nuclear sites, military and civilian, in accordance with the 1988 Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement.[1]
3 January – A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck India, 29 km (18 mi) west of Imphal, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong).[3] At least eight people were killed, 100 others were injured, and some buildings were damaged.[4][5]
13 February – Nationwide protests and rallies took place, with students and teachers from multiple universities demonstrating against the arrest of Kanhaiya Kumar.[12]
15 February –
Lawyers assaulted journalists at the court where Kanhaiya Kumar was scheduled to appear, chanting nationalist slogans.[11]
Protests against the arrest of Kanhaiya Kumar continued at JNU, with a campus strike disrupting classes.[12]
17 February – Kanhaiya Kumar was assaulted inside the court premises, despite heavy police presence.[11]
20 February – Militants laid siege to the Entrepreneurship Development Institute[13]
22 February – Five JNU students accused of sedition returned to campus after going into hiding.[11]
24 February – JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya surrendered to police around midnight.[11]
14 March – Police horse Shaktiman was attacked with a stick by BJPMLA politician and cabinet minister Ganesh Joshi during a protest organized by BJP against the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. The attack and the horse's later death sparked worldwide outrage.[14]
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.[17]
14 June – Anu Bansal suffered burns over 80% of her body after being set on fire by her husband for giving birth to a daughter. She died several days later. It would take her daughters eight years to get justice for her murder.[26]
22 June – ISRO launched 20 satellites into space using PSLV-XL.[27]
18 September – 2016 Uri attack: Four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists attacked an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri near the Line of Control, killing 19 soldiers in a pre-dawn ambush.
22 September – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was hospitalized at Apollo Hospital.
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