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* 5 February: Special CBI court dismisses [[Subramanian Swamy]]'s petition to prosecute Home Minister [[P.Chidambaram]] in [[2G spectrum case]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2861838.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Jiby | last=Kattakayam | title=No Chidambaram role in 2G plot: court | date=5 February 2012}}</ref>
* 5 February: Special CBI court dismisses [[Subramanian Swamy]]'s petition to prosecute Home Minister [[P.Chidambaram]] in [[2G spectrum case]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2861838.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Jiby | last=Kattakayam | title=No Chidambaram role in 2G plot: court | date=5 February 2012}}</ref>
* 8 February: Three [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] ministers caught watching objectionable video clip in [[Karnataka]] Assembly, Resign.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2870464.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Minister caught watching porn in Karnataka Assembly | date=8 February 2012}}</ref>
* 8 February: Three [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] ministers caught watching objectionable video clip in [[Karnataka]] Assembly, Resign.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2870464.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Minister caught watching porn in Karnataka Assembly | date=8 February 2012}}</ref>
* 11 February: Army Chief [[Vijay Kumar Singh|V.K. Singh]] withdraws petition from [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] in age-controversy.;<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2881225.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=J. | last=Venkatesan | title=Army Chief loses age war | date=11 February 2012}}</ref> Advanced Interceptor missile is successfully test-fired.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-11/india/31049322_1_advanced-air-defence-interceptor-missile-aad-interceptor | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701123043/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-11/india/31049322_1_advanced-air-defence-interceptor-missile-aad-interceptor | url-status=dead | archive-date=1 July 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Advanced interceptor missile test-fired successfully | date=11 February 2012}}</ref>
* 11 February: Army Chief [[V. K. Singh|V.K. Singh]] withdraws petition from [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] in age-controversy.;<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2881225.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=J. | last=Venkatesan | title=Army Chief loses age war | date=11 February 2012}}</ref> Advanced Interceptor missile is successfully test-fired.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Advanced-interceptor-missile-test-fired-successfully/articleshow/11844676.cms | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701123043/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-11/india/31049322_1_advanced-air-defence-interceptor-missile-aad-interceptor | url-status=live | archive-date=1 July 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Advanced interceptor missile test-fired successfully | date=11 February 2012}}</ref>
* 14 February: [[2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats|Blast]] at an [[Israel]]i embassy car in [[New Delhi|Delhi]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2890802.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Devesh K. | last=Pandey | title=Blast rips through Israeli Embassy car in Delhi | date=14 February 2012}}</ref>
* 14 February: [[2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats|Blast]] at an [[Israel]]i embassy car in [[New Delhi|Delhi]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2890802.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Devesh K. | last=Pandey | title=Blast rips through Israeli Embassy car in Delhi | date=14 February 2012}}</ref>
* 16 February: Two fishermen, mistaken for pirates, shot dead off [[Kerala]] coast by Italian [[Enrica Lexie|ship]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article2898196.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Ignatius | last=Pereira | title=Fishermen, mistaken for pirates, shot dead off Kerala coast | date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 16 February: Two fishermen, mistaken for pirates, shot dead off [[Kerala]] coast by Italian [[Enrica Lexie|ship]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article2898196.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Ignatius | last=Pereira | title=Fishermen, mistaken for pirates, shot dead off Kerala coast | date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 20 February: Six killed in stampede at Bhavnath temple in [[Junagadh]] district, [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/stampede-at-temple-in-gujarat-five-killed-177772 |title=Stampede at Bhavnath temple in Gujarat; six killed |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=19 February 2012 |access-date=18 April 2012 |archive-date=16 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120416080320/http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/stampede-at-temple-in-gujarat-five-killed-177772 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 20 February: Six killed in stampede at Bhavnath temple in [[Junagadh]] district, [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/stampede-at-temple-in-gujarat-five-killed-177772 |title=Stampede at Bhavnath temple in Gujarat; six killed |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=19 February 2012 |access-date=18 April 2012 |archive-date=16 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120416080320/http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/stampede-at-temple-in-gujarat-five-killed-177772 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 3 March: State Assembly election process comes to an end in [[2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Uttar Pradesh]] and [[2012 Goa Legislative Assembly election|Goa]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article2956952.ece | location=Chennai, India | newspaper=The Hindu | first=Atiq | last=Khan | title=Voting records smashed in U.P | date=3 March 2012 | access-date=17 May 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719012129/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article2956952.ece | archive-date=19 July 2012 | url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 3 March: State Assembly election process comes to an end in [[2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Uttar Pradesh]] and [[2012 Goa Legislative Assembly election|Goa]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article2956952.ece | location=Chennai, India | newspaper=The Hindu | first=Atiq | last=Khan | title=Voting records smashed in U.P | date=3 March 2012 | access-date=17 May 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719012129/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article2956952.ece | archive-date=19 July 2012 | url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 6 March: Election results for five state assemblies are announced; [[Samajwadi Party]] ([[Uttar Pradesh]]), [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] ([[Goa]]), [[Indian National Congress]] ([[Manipur]] & [[Uttarakhand]]), [[Shiromani Akali Dal]]-BJP combine ([[Punjab, India|Punjab]]) emerge winners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/PartyWiseResult.htm|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|title=Assembly Elections March 2012 Results|date=6 March 2012|access-date=17 May 2012}}</ref>
* 6 March: Election results for five state assemblies are announced; [[Samajwadi Party]] ([[Uttar Pradesh]]), [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] ([[Goa]]), [[Indian National Congress]] ([[Manipur]] & [[Uttarakhand]]), [[Shiromani Akali Dal]]-BJP combine ([[Punjab, India|Punjab]]) emerge winners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/PartyWiseResult.htm|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|title=Assembly Elections March 2012 Results|date=6 March 2012|access-date=17 May 2012|archive-date=15 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215065208/http://eciresults.nic.in/PartyWiseResult.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 14 March: [[Irom Sharmila]] fast against [[AFSPA]] goes on for 11 years. Indian Rail Budget 2012–13 presented by Rail Minister [[Dinesh Trivedi]].
* 14 March: [[Irom Sharmila]] fast against [[AFSPA]] goes on for 11 years. Indian Rail Budget 2012–13 presented by Rail Minister [[Dinesh Trivedi]].
* 16 March: Union Budget for 2012–13 is presented by Finance Minister [[Pranab Mukherjee]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-16/news/31201362_1_budget-presentation-railway-budget-7th-budget|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=16 March 2012|title=Union Budget 2012–13: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee starts presenting his 7th budget|author=IANS|access-date=17 May 2012}}</ref>
* 16 March: Union Budget for 2012–13 is presented by Finance Minister [[Pranab Mukherjee]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-16/news/31201362_1_budget-presentation-railway-budget-7th-budget| archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707084407/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-16/news/31201362_1_budget-presentation-railway-budget-7th-budget| url-status=dead| archive-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=16 March 2012|title=Union Budget 2012–13: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee starts presenting his 7th budget|author=IANS|access-date=17 May 2012}}</ref>
* 18 March: Dinesh Trivedi steps down as Railways Minister after pressure from [[Trinamool Congress|TMC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dinesh-trivedi-to-resign-as-railway-minister/240381-37-64.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321011131/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dinesh-trivedi-to-resign-as-railway-minister/240381-37-64.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 March 2012 |title=Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi resigns |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=18 March 2012 |access-date=18 April 2012|first=Pallavi|last=Ghosh|location=New Delhi}}</ref>
* 18 March: Dinesh Trivedi steps down as Railways Minister after pressure from [[Trinamool Congress|TMC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dinesh-trivedi-to-resign-as-railway-minister/240381-37-64.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321011131/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dinesh-trivedi-to-resign-as-railway-minister/240381-37-64.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 March 2012 |title=Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi resigns |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=18 March 2012 |access-date=18 April 2012|first=Pallavi|last=Ghosh|location=New Delhi}}</ref>
* 21 March: [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] selected for [[Dadasaheb Phalke Award|Dadasaheb Phalke award]] for 2011.
* 21 March: [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] selected for [[Dadasaheb Phalke Award|Dadasaheb Phalke award]] for 2011.
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=== April - June ===
=== April - June ===
* 8 April: Pakistan President [[Asif Ali Zardari]] visits India on a personal visit to [[Ajmer Sharif]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17650512|title=Pakistan's President Zardari visits India|publisher=BBC|date=8 April 2012|access-date=19 April 2012}}</ref>
* 8 April: Pakistan President [[Asif Ali Zardari]] visits India on a personal visit to [[Ajmer Sharif]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-17650512|title=Pakistan's President Zardari visits India|publisher=BBC|date=8 April 2012|access-date=19 April 2012}}</ref>
*11 April: A pair of great [[2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes|earthquakes]] occur in the [[Wharton Basin]] west of [[Sumatra]] in [[Indonesia]]. The maximum [[Mercalli intensity scale|Mercalli intensity]] of this [[Fault (geology)#Strike-slip faults|strike-slip]] [[doublet earthquake]] was VII (''Very strong''). Ten were killed, twelve were injured, and a non-destructive [[tsunami]] was observed on the island of [[Nias]].
*11 April: A pair of great [[2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes|earthquakes]] occur in the [[Wharton Basin]] west of [[Sumatra]] in [[Indonesia]]. The maximum [[Mercalli intensity scale|Mercalli intensity]] of this [[Fault (geology)#Strike-slip faults|strike-slip]] [[doublet earthquake]] was VII (''Very strong''). Ten were killed, twelve were injured, and a non-destructive [[tsunami]] was observed on the island of [[Nias]].
* 12 April: 18 get life term for Ode village massacre during [[2002 Gujarat violence|2002 Gujarat riots]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/gujarat-riots-18-get-life-term-for-ode-village-massacre-196598|title=Gujarat riots: 18 get life term for Ode village massacre|newspaper=[[NDTV]]|date=12 April 2012|access-date=19 April 2012|author=NTDV correspondent with PTI inputs|place=Ahmedabad|archive-date=29 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729001351/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/gujarat-riots-18-get-life-term-for-ode-village-massacre-196598|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 12 April: 18 get life term for Ode village massacre during [[2002 Gujarat violence|2002 Gujarat riots]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/gujarat-riots-18-get-life-term-for-ode-village-massacre-196598|title=Gujarat riots: 18 get life term for Ode village massacre|newspaper=[[NDTV]]|date=12 April 2012|access-date=19 April 2012|author=|place=Ahmedabad|archive-date=29 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729001351/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/gujarat-riots-18-get-life-term-for-ode-village-massacre-196598|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 17 April: [[Reserve Bank of India|RBI]] cuts [[repo rate]] by 50 [[basis points]] for the first time in three years.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://in.reuters.com/article/rbi-repo-rate-policy-review-idINDEE83G03920120417|title=Expert Views: RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps, CRR unchanged|publisher=Reuters|date=17 April 2012|access-date=19 April 2012|location=Mumbai}}</ref>
* 17 April: [[Reserve Bank of India|RBI]] cuts [[repo rate]] by 50 [[basis points]] for the first time in three years.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://in.reuters.com/article/rbi-repo-rate-policy-review-idINDEE83G03920120417| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203031550/http://in.reuters.com/article/rbi-repo-rate-policy-review-idINDEE83G03920120417| url-status=dead| archive-date=3 February 2016|title=Expert Views: RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps, CRR unchanged|publisher=Reuters|date=17 April 2012|access-date=19 April 2012|location=Mumbai}}</ref>
*18 April: Major fire in the signalling system at [[Kurla]] brings [[Central Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Central line]] and [[Harbour Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]] of [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]] to a standstill and two commuters lose their lives after falling off an overcrowded local train.<ref>{{cite news|title=Two killed after falling from overcrowded Mumbai train|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Two-killed-after-falling-from-overcrowded-Mumbai-train/articleshow/12729297.cms|access-date=19 April 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=19 April 2012|author=IANS|place=Mumbai}}</ref> The loss was expected to be {{INRConvert|170|m|nolink=yes}} to the [[Central Railway Zone|Central Railway]].<ref>{{cite news|last=[[Times News Network]]|first=Manthan K Mehta|title=Disruption in services may cause Central Railway a loss of Rs 17 crore|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/mumbai/31378731_1_kurla-ticket-sales-minor-fire|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729060418/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/mumbai/31378731_1_kurla-ticket-sales-minor-fire|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 July 2012|access-date=21 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 April 2012}}</ref>
*18 April: Major fire in the signalling system at [[Kurla]] brings [[Central Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Central line]] and [[Harbour Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]] of [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]] to a standstill and two commuters lose their lives after falling off an overcrowded local train.<ref>{{cite news|title=Two killed after falling from overcrowded Mumbai train|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Two-killed-after-falling-from-overcrowded-Mumbai-train/articleshow/12729297.cms|access-date=19 April 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=19 April 2012|author=IANS|place=Mumbai}}</ref> The loss was expected to be {{INRConvert|170|m|nolink=yes}} to the [[Central Railway Zone|Central Railway]].<ref>{{cite news|last=[[Times News Network]]|first=Manthan K Mehta|title=Disruption in services may cause Central Railway a loss of Rs 17 crore|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Disruption-in-services-may-cause-Central-Railway-a-loss-of-Rs-17-crore/articleshow/12773481.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729060418/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/mumbai/31378731_1_kurla-ticket-sales-minor-fire|url-status=live|archive-date=29 July 2012|access-date=21 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 April 2012}}</ref>
* 19 April: India successfully test fires 5000 km range [[Agni-V]] [[ICBM]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3330921.ece|title=Agni-V propels India into elite ICBM club|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 April 2012|access-date=17 May 2012|last1=Y. Mallikarjun|last2=Sunramanian|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* 19 April: India successfully test fires 5000 km range [[Agni-V]] [[ICBM]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3330921.ece|title=Agni-V propels India into elite ICBM club|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 April 2012|access-date=17 May 2012|last1=Y. Mallikarjun|last2=Sunramanian|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* 21 April: Sukma [[district collector]] Alex Paul Menon kidnapped by Maoists in [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.odishatoday.com/viewnews.php?news_id=3369 |title=Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon kidnapped by Maoists in Chhattisgarh |publisher=Odishatoday.com |date=21 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808005121/http://odishatoday.com/viewnews.php?news_id=3369 |archive-date=8 August 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 21 April: Sukma [[district collector]] Alex Paul Menon kidnapped by Maoists in [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.odishatoday.com/viewnews.php?news_id=3369 |title=Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon kidnapped by Maoists in Chhattisgarh |publisher=Odishatoday.com |date=21 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808005121/http://odishatoday.com/viewnews.php?news_id=3369 |archive-date=8 August 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 24 April: Two NRI kids return to [[Kolkata]] after long legal struggle with [[Child Welfare Services (Norway)|CWS Norway]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/nri-children-return-home-norway-133355654.html |title=NRI children return home from Norway – Yahoo! News India |publisher=In.news.yahoo.com |date=24 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428044705/http://in.news.yahoo.com/nri-children-return-home-norway-133355654.html |archive-date=28 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 24 April: Two NRI kids return to [[Kolkata]] after long legal struggle with [[Child Welfare Services (Norway)|CWS Norway]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/nri-children-return-home-norway-133355654.html |title=NRI children return home from Norway – Yahoo! News India |publisher=In.news.yahoo.com |date=24 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428044705/http://in.news.yahoo.com/nri-children-return-home-norway-133355654.html |archive-date=28 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 26 April: [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Rekha]] and [[Anu Aga]] nominated to [[Rajya Sabha]] by the [[President of India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/35063/Indian-Express/27-April-2012#page/1/2 |title=Delhi, 27 April 2012 :DigitalEdition |publisher=Epaper.indianexpress.com |date=27 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430004016/http://epaper.indianexpress.com/35063/Indian-Express/27-April-2012#page/1/2 |archive-date=30 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Abducted [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]] MLA Jhina Hikaka released by maoists after 33 days of captivity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhubaneshwar/Maoists-to-free-Jhina-Hikaka-today/Article1-846302.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426192831/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhubaneshwar/Maoists-to-free-Jhina-Hikaka-today/Article1-846302.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 April 2012 |title=Hikaka released by Maoists after he promises to quit |work=Hindustan Times|date=26 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012}}</ref>
* 26 April: [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Rekha]] and [[Anu Aga]] nominated to [[Rajya Sabha]] by the [[President of India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/35063/Indian-Express/27-April-2012#page/1/2 |title=Delhi, 27 April 2012 :DigitalEdition |publisher=Epaper.indianexpress.com |date=27 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430004016/http://epaper.indianexpress.com/35063/Indian-Express/27-April-2012#page/1/2 |archive-date=30 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Abducted [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]] MLA Jhina Hikaka released by maoists after 33 days of captivity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhubaneshwar/Maoists-to-free-Jhina-Hikaka-today/Article1-846302.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426192831/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhubaneshwar/Maoists-to-free-Jhina-Hikaka-today/Article1-846302.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 April 2012 |title=Hikaka released by Maoists after he promises to quit |work=Hindustan Times|date=26 April 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012}}</ref>
* 1 May: More than 100 feared dead after a [[Assam ferry sinking|ferry capsizes]] in [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra river]], [[Assam]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Our Bureau |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120501/jsp/frontpage/story_15439209.jsp#.T6Dj7rMzCXE |title=150 missing as boat capsizes in Assam |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=1 May 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>
* 1 May: More than 100 feared dead after a [[Assam ferry sinking|ferry capsizes]] in [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra river]], [[Assam]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Our Bureau |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120501/jsp/frontpage/story_15439209.jsp#.T6Dj7rMzCXE |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503160217/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120501/jsp/frontpage/story_15439209.jsp#.T6Dj7rMzCXE |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 May 2012 |title=150 missing as boat capsizes in Assam |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=1 May 2012 |access-date=5 May 2012 |location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>
* 3 May: Maoists released the Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon after 12 days of hostage.<ref>{{cite news|author=K. Srinivas Reddy |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3380258.ece |title=News / National : Collector freed in Bastar forests |work=The Hindu|date= 3 May 2012|access-date=5 May 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* 3 May: Maoists released the Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon after 12 days of hostage.<ref>{{cite news|author=K. Srinivas Reddy |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3380258.ece |title=News / National : Collector freed in Bastar forests |work=The Hindu|date= 3 May 2012|access-date=5 May 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* 7 May: [[Pranab Mukherjee|Finance Minister]] postpones GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rules) implementation till 2013.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/General%20Anti-Avoidance%20Rules | work=The Times of India | title=General Anti Avoidance Rules: Latest News & Videos, Photos about General Anti Avoidance Rules}}</ref>
* 7 May: [[Pranab Mukherjee|Finance Minister]] postpones GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rules) implementation till 2013.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/General%20Anti-Avoidance%20Rules | work=The Times of India | title=General Anti Avoidance Rules: Latest News & Videos, Photos about General Anti Avoidance Rules}}</ref>
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* 15 May: [[A. Raja]], the prime accused in [[2G spectrum case|2G scam]], gets bail.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/a-raja-gets-bail-in-2g-case-210992 |title=A Raja gets bail; likely to leave Tihar Jail today |publisher=NDTV.com |date=2012-05-15 |access-date=2013-09-28 |archive-date=29 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529123156/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/a-raja-gets-bail-in-2g-case-210992 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 15 May: [[A. Raja]], the prime accused in [[2G spectrum case|2G scam]], gets bail.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/a-raja-gets-bail-in-2g-case-210992 |title=A Raja gets bail; likely to leave Tihar Jail today |publisher=NDTV.com |date=2012-05-15 |access-date=2013-09-28 |archive-date=29 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529123156/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/a-raja-gets-bail-in-2g-case-210992 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 23 May: [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] led UPA-II government completes 3 years in office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3447492.ece |location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu |title=Manmohan speaks of difficult decisions to boost investment |date=23 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526001150/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3447492.ece |archive-date=26 May 2012 }}</ref>
* 23 May: [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] led UPA-II government completes 3 years in office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3447492.ece |location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu |title=Manmohan speaks of difficult decisions to boost investment |date=23 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526001150/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3447492.ece |archive-date=26 May 2012 }}</ref>
* 27 May: [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] (KKR) win the [[Indian Premier League#Fifth season|fifth edition]] of the Indian Premier League<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3463163.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Arun | last=Venugopal | title=Kolkata Knight Riders ends Chennai Super Kings' reign | date=28 May 2012}}</ref>
* 27 May: [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] (KKR) win the [[Indian Premier League#Editions and results|fifth edition]] of the Indian Premier League<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3463163.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Arun | last=Venugopal | title=Kolkata Knight Riders ends Chennai Super Kings' reign | date=28 May 2012}}</ref>
* 31 May: [[Bikram Singh (General)|Bikram Singh]] takes over as Indian Army Chief.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/general-bikram-singh-takes-over-as-army-chief_778813.html |title=General Bikram Singh takes over as Army Chief |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref> [[11th Indian Telly Awards]] were held.
* 31 May: [[Bikram Singh (general, born 1952)|Bikram Singh]] takes over as Indian Army Chief.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/general-bikram-singh-takes-over-as-army-chief_778813.html |title=General Bikram Singh takes over as Army Chief |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref> [[11th Indian Telly Awards]] were held.
* 1 June: [[Brahmeshwar Singh]], chief of banned [[Ranvir Sena]], is killed by unidentified assailants.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-01/patna/31958124_1_ranvir-sena-khopira-brahmeshwar-singh | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104022639/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-01/patna/31958124_1_ranvir-sena-khopira-brahmeshwar-singh | url-status=dead | archive-date=4 January 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Ranvir Sena founder Brahmeshwar Singh shot dead in Bihar | date=1 June 2012}}</ref>
* 1 June: [[Brahmeshwar Singh]], chief of banned [[Ranvir Sena]], is killed by unidentified assailants.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-01/patna/31958124_1_ranvir-sena-khopira-brahmeshwar-singh | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104022639/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-01/patna/31958124_1_ranvir-sena-khopira-brahmeshwar-singh | url-status=dead | archive-date=4 January 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Ranvir Sena founder Brahmeshwar Singh shot dead in Bihar | date=1 June 2012}}</ref>
* 5 June: [[Sachin Tendulkar]] takes oath as member of [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3491592.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Gargi | last=Parsai | title=Sachin charms Parliament too | date=5 June 2012}}</ref>
* 5 June: [[Sachin Tendulkar]] takes oath as member of [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3491592.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Gargi | last=Parsai | title=Sachin charms Parliament too | date=5 June 2012}}</ref>
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* 22 June: [[Calcutta High Court]] strikes down Singur Land Act of [[Mamata Banerjee]] government.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article3558305.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Ananya | last=Dutta | title=Calcutta High Court strikes down Singur Land Act | date=22 June 2012}}</ref>
* 22 June: [[Calcutta High Court]] strikes down Singur Land Act of [[Mamata Banerjee]] government.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article3558305.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Ananya | last=Dutta | title=Calcutta High Court strikes down Singur Land Act | date=22 June 2012}}</ref>
* 26 June: [[26/11 Mumbai|26/11]] handler [[Abu Jundal]] is arrested by [[Delhi Police]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/26-11-handler-abu-jundal-arrested/966842/ |title=26/11 handler 'Abu Jundal' arrested |work=The Indian Express|date=2012-06-27 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 26 June: [[26/11 Mumbai|26/11]] handler [[Abu Jundal]] is arrested by [[Delhi Police]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/26-11-handler-abu-jundal-arrested/966842/ |title=26/11 handler 'Abu Jundal' arrested |work=The Indian Express|date=2012-06-27 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 28 June: Surjeet Singh returns home after 30 years in Pakistan jail.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/surjeet-singh-released-from-pakistan-jail/1/202737.html |title=Surjeet Singh returns home after 30 yrs in Pak jail, gets rousing welcome at Wagah border : North, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-06-28 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 28 June: Surjeet Singh returns home after 30 years in Pakistan jail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/surjeet-singh-released-from-pakistan-jail-107262-2012-06-28 |title=Surjeet Singh returns home after 30 yrs in Pak jail, gets rousing welcome at Wagah border : North, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-06-28 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 30 June: 19 Maoists killed in an encounter in [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/19-maoists-killed-in-biggest-encounter-cops/968536/ |title=19 Maoists killed in biggest encounter: cops |work=The Indian Express|date=2012-06-30 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 30 June: 19 Maoists killed in an encounter in [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/19-maoists-killed-in-biggest-encounter-cops/968536/ |title=19 Maoists killed in biggest encounter: cops |work=The Indian Express|date=2012-06-30 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
=== July - September ===
=== July - September ===
* 4 July: [[Ashok Chavan]] named in [[Adarsh Scam|Adarsh]] chargesheet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/ashok-chavan-named-in-adarsh-chargesheet_785368.html |title=Ashok Chavan named in Adarsh chargesheet |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 4 July: [[Ashok Chavan]] named in [[Adarsh Scam|Adarsh]] chargesheet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/ashok-chavan-named-in-adarsh-chargesheet_785368.html |title=Ashok Chavan named in Adarsh chargesheet |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 6 July: Disproportionate assets case against [[Mayawati]] quashed by [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mayawati-disproportionate-assets-case-supreme-court/1/203980.html |title=Relief for Mayawati in disproportionate assets case, SC dismisses CBI probe against her : North, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-07-06 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 6 July: Disproportionate assets case against [[Mayawati]] quashed by [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/mayawati-disproportionate-assets-case-supreme-court-108214-2012-07-06 |title=Relief for Mayawati in disproportionate assets case, SC dismisses CBI probe against her : North, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-07-06 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 7 July: Popular [[Time magazine]] dubs [[Manmohan Singh]] as 'underachiever'.
* 7 July: Popular [[Time magazine]] dubs [[Manmohan Singh]] as 'underachiever'.
* 12 July: [[Jagadish Shettar]] sworn in as new [[Karnataka]] Chief Minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/jagadish-shettar-sworn-in-karnataka-chief-minister/1/207700.html |title=Jagadish Shettar sworn in as Karnataka chief minister : North, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-07-12 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 12 July: [[Jagadish Shettar]] sworn in as new [[Karnataka]] Chief Minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/jagadish-shettar-sworn-in-karnataka-chief-minister-109055-2012-07-11 |title=Jagadish Shettar sworn in as Karnataka chief minister : North, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-07-12 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 13 July: Panel set up by PM to review [[General Anti-Avoidance Rule|GAAR]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pm-manmohan-panel-norms-gaar-tax-evasion/1/208145.html |title=PM Manmohan Singh sets up panel for final norms on GAAR : India, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-07-14 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 13 July: Panel set up by PM to review [[General Anti-Avoidance Rule|GAAR]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/india/story/pm-manmohan-panel-norms-gaar-tax-evasion-109385-2012-07-13 |title=PM Manmohan Singh sets up panel for final norms on GAAR : India, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-07-14 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 14 July: [[Hamid Ansari]] chosen as UPA nominee for vice-president.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3639741.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Smita | last=Gupta | title=Ansari set to get a second term | date=14 July 2012}}</ref>
* 14 July: [[Hamid Ansari]] chosen as UPA nominee for vice-president.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3639741.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Smita | last=Gupta | title=Ansari set to get a second term | date=14 July 2012}}</ref>
* 20 July: [[2012 Assam violence|Assam Violence]] breaks out in [[Kokrajhar]] district and adjoining areas.
* 20 July: [[2012 Assam violence|Assam Violence]] breaks out in [[Kokrajhar]] district and adjoining areas.
* 22 July: [[Pranab Mukherjee]] is elected as India's 13th president.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/india/32787938_1_vote-value-mukherjee-and-sangma-india-s-13th-president | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130316043938/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/india/32787938_1_vote-value-mukherjee-and-sangma-india-s-13th-president | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 March 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Pranab Mukherjee elected India's 13th President | date=22 July 2012}}</ref>
* 22 July: [[Pranab Mukherjee]] is elected as India's 13th president.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pranab-Mukherjee-elected-Indias-13th-President/articleshow/15092749.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130316043938/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/india/32787938_1_vote-value-mukherjee-and-sangma-india-s-13th-president | url-status=live | archive-date=16 March 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Pranab Mukherjee elected India's 13th President | date=22 July 2012}}</ref>
*25 July: Pranab Mukherjee takes over the post of [[President of India]].
*25 July: Pranab Mukherjee takes over the post of [[President of India]].
* 27 July: [[2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympics]] 2012 from 27 July to 12 Aug.
* 27 July: [[2012 Summer Olympics|London Olympics]] 2012 from 27 July to 12 Aug.
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* 17 August: Bulk SMS & MMS banned in India for 15 days to prevent a rumour of ensuing violence against NE people by [[Islamic fundamentalism|Muslim fundamentalists]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=Aug 18, 2012 |agency=PTI |title=exodus of northeastern people: 5 SMS per day limit comes into effect - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech-news/5-sms-per-day-limit-comes-into-effect/articleshow/15544381.cms |access-date=2022-05-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
* 17 August: Bulk SMS & MMS banned in India for 15 days to prevent a rumour of ensuing violence against NE people by [[Islamic fundamentalism|Muslim fundamentalists]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=Aug 18, 2012 |agency=PTI |title=exodus of northeastern people: 5 SMS per day limit comes into effect - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech-news/5-sms-per-day-limit-comes-into-effect/articleshow/15544381.cms |access-date=2022-05-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
* 23 August: [[Government of India]] increases daily [[SMS]] limits from five to twenty per day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SMS limit increased from 5 to 20 per day with immediate effect |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sms-limit-increased-from-5-to-20-per-day-with-immediate-effect-497588 |access-date=2022-05-04 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
* 23 August: [[Government of India]] increases daily [[SMS]] limits from five to twenty per day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SMS limit increased from 5 to 20 per day with immediate effect |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sms-limit-increased-from-5-to-20-per-day-with-immediate-effect-497588 |access-date=2022-05-04 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
* 19 September: [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] makes first arrests in [[2012 Assam violence|Assam Violence]] cases.<ref>{{cite news|title=CBI makes first arrests in Assam violence cases|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-19/news/33952598_1_cbi-today-cbi-spokesperson-assam-police|access-date=2 December 2012 | work=The Times of India|date=19 September 2012}}</ref> Mohammed Hashem Ali, Mohammed Adom Ali Sheikh, Mohammed Hashim Ali Rehman, Mohammed Qurban Ali Sheikh, Mohammed Imran Hussain were arrested after detailed questioning by agency sleuths.
* 19 September: [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] makes first arrests in [[2012 Assam violence|Assam Violence]] cases.<ref>{{cite news|title=CBI makes first arrests in Assam violence cases|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-19/news/33952598_1_cbi-today-cbi-spokesperson-assam-police|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126224002/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-19/news/33952598_1_cbi-today-cbi-spokesperson-assam-police|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|access-date=2 December 2012 | work=The Times of India|date=19 September 2012}}</ref> Mohammed Hashem Ali, Mohammed Adom Ali Sheikh, Mohammed Hashim Ali Rehman, Mohammed Qurban Ali Sheikh, Mohammed Imran Hussain were arrested after detailed questioning by agency sleuths.
* 1st: International [[Bio-diversity]] conference held at [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].
* 1st: International [[Bio-diversity]] conference held at [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].
=== October - December ===
=== October - December ===
* 20 October: A [[Low-cost carrier|low-cost airlines]], [[Kingfisher Airlines]] was suspend by all without license operation.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
* 20 October: A [[Low-cost carrier|low-cost airlines]], [[Kingfisher Airlines]] was suspend by all without license operation.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
*21 November: [[Ajmal Kasab]] hanged on account of the [[2008 Mumbai Attacks]].
*21 November: [[Ajmal Kasab]], the lone surviving terrorist of the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]] is [[executed]] in [[Yerawada Central Jail]].
* 12 December: The first edition of [[Kochi-Muziris Biennale]] began.
* 12 December: The first edition of [[Kochi-Muziris Biennale]] began.
*16 December: A female physiotherapy student was [[2012 Delhi gang rape case|beaten and gang raped in Delhi]], when the victim and a male companion boarded a bus in South Delhi in the evening, after watching a movie. The incident created huge outrage across the country and forced the [[Government of India]] to react and work on safety for women. Public protests took place in Delhi, where thousands of protesters clashed with police, and other force units.
*16 December: [[2012 Delhi gang rape and murder]] - A female physiotherapy student was beaten and gang raped in Delhi, when the victim and a male companion boarded a bus in South Delhi in the evening, after watching a movie. The incident triggered huge outrage and protests across the country and forced the [[Government of India]] to react and work on safety for women. Public protests took place in Delhi, where thousands of protesters clashed with police, and other force units.
* 20 December: [[Narendra Modi]] (Chief Minister of Gujarat) wins third consecutive [[2012 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election|assembly election]]. [[Virbhadra Singh|Virbahdra Singh]] wins election in [[2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Himachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Narendra Modi wins, but five BJP ministers lose|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/narendra-modi-wins-but-five-bjp-ministers-lose/311500-3-238.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729164335/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/narendra-modi-wins-but-five-bjp-ministers-lose/311500-3-238.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 July 2014|publisher=[[CNN IBN]]|access-date=29 December 2012|author=[[Press Trust of India]]|location=Ahmedabad, Gujarat|date=20 December 2012}}</ref>
* 20 December: [[Narendra Modi]] (Chief Minister of Gujarat) wins third consecutive [[2012 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election|assembly election]]. [[Virbhadra Singh|Virbahdra Singh]] wins election in [[2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Himachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Narendra Modi wins, but five BJP ministers lose|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/narendra-modi-wins-but-five-bjp-ministers-lose/311500-3-238.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729164335/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/narendra-modi-wins-but-five-bjp-ministers-lose/311500-3-238.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 July 2014|publisher=[[CNN IBN]]|access-date=29 December 2012|author=[[Press Trust of India]]|location=Ahmedabad, Gujarat|date=20 December 2012}}</ref>
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{{Main|Bengali films of 2012}}
{{Main|List of Indian Bengali films of 2012}}
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* 10 May: [[Viswanathan Anand]] plays against [[Boris Gelfand]] to defend his [[World Chess Championship 2012|world chess championship]] title from 10–31 may.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://moscow2012.fide.com/en/ |title=Home – Official site of the match for the title of World Chess Champion |publisher=Moscow2012.fide.com |date=2012-05-31 |access-date=2013-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928013643/http://moscow2012.fide.com/en |archive-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 10 May: [[Viswanathan Anand]] plays against [[Boris Gelfand]] to defend his [[World Chess Championship 2012|world chess championship]] title from 10–31 may.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://moscow2012.fide.com/en/ |title=Home – Official site of the match for the title of World Chess Champion |publisher=Moscow2012.fide.com |date=2012-05-31 |access-date=2013-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928013643/http://moscow2012.fide.com/en |archive-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 18 May: [[Mary Kom]] qualifies for London Olympics.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/london-olympics/31764359_1_london-olympics-mc-mary-kom-l-sarita-devi | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711211000/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/london-olympics/31764359_1_london-olympics-mc-mary-kom-l-sarita-devi | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 July 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Mary Kom qualifies for London Olympics | date=18 May 2012}}</ref>
* 18 May: [[Mary Kom]] qualifies for London Olympics.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/london-olympics/31764359_1_london-olympics-mc-mary-kom-l-sarita-devi | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711211000/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/london-olympics/31764359_1_london-olympics-mc-mary-kom-l-sarita-devi | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 July 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Mary Kom qualifies for London Olympics | date=18 May 2012}}</ref>
* 27 May: [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] wins [[2012 Indian Premier League]] by defeating two-time champions and host [[Chennai Super Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kolkata-knight-riders-wins-ipl-title/1/197922.html |title=Kolkata Knight Riders wins IPL title, B-town cheers SRK : Celebrities, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-05-28 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
* 27 May: [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] wins [[2012 Indian Premier League]] by defeating two-time champions and host [[Chennai Super Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/kolkata-knight-riders-wins-ipl-title-103621-2012-05-27 |title=Kolkata Knight Riders wins IPL title, B-town cheers SRK : Celebrities, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-05-28 |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
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* 16 January – [[Homai Vyarawalla]], 98, India's first woman photojournalist.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-16/india/30631588_1_first-woman-photojournalist-homai-vyarawalla-lal-bahadur-shastri |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108201314/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-16/india/30631588_1_first-woman-photojournalist-homai-vyarawalla-lal-bahadur-shastri |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 November 2013 |title=India's first woman photojournalist dead |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 January 2012 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 16 January – [[Homai Vyarawalla]], 98, India's first woman photojournalist<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-16/india/30631588_1_first-woman-photojournalist-homai-vyarawalla-lal-bahadur-shastri |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108201314/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-16/india/30631588_1_first-woman-photojournalist-homai-vyarawalla-lal-bahadur-shastri |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 November 2013 |title=India's first woman photojournalist dead |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 January 2012 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref> (born 1913)
* 19 January – [[Anthony Gonsalves]], 84, [[Bollywood]] music composer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120192669&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=168421 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714074754/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120192669&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=168421 |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2012 |title=Big B mourns the death of real 'Anthony Gonsalves' |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=19 January 2012 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref>
* 19 January – [[Anthony Gonsalves]], 84, [[Bollywood]] music composer, music arranger and teacher<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120192669&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=168421 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714074754/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120192669&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=168421 |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2012 |title=Big B mourns the death of real 'Anthony Gonsalves' |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=19 January 2012 |access-date=16 February 2012 }}</ref> (born 1927)
* [[File:Dara Singh 1.jpg|thumb|187x187px|[[Dara Singh]]]]3 February – [[Raj Kanwar]], 50, [[Bollywood]] film director, producer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_filmmaker-raj-kanwar-passes-away_1645570 |title=Filmmaker Raj Kanwar passes away – Entertainment – DNA |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=3 February 2012 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref>
* 7 March – [[Ravi (music director)]], 86, music director in Hindi and Malayalam films
*3 February – [[Raj Kanwar]], 50, [[Bollywood]] film director, producer<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_filmmaker-raj-kanwar-passes-away_1645570 |title=Filmmaker Raj Kanwar passes away – Entertainment – DNA |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=3 February 2012 |access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref> (born 1961)
* 9 March – [[Joy Mukherjee]], 73, actor and director in Hindi films
* 7 March – [[Ravi (music director)|Ravi]], 86, music director in Hindi and Malayalam films (born 1926)
* 9 March – [[Joy Mukherjee]], 73, actor and director (born 1939)
* 15 March – [[Baby Falak|Falak]], 2, baby murder victim (born 2010)
* 15 March – [[Baby Falak|Falak]], 2, baby murder victim (born 2010)
* 28 March – [[T. Damodaran]], 77, screenwriter in Malayalam cinema
* 28 March – [[T. Damodaran]], 77, screenwriter in Malayalam cinema (born c. 1935)
* 1 April – [[N. K. P. Salve]], 91, accountant and politician
* 1 April – [[N. K. P. Salve]], 91, politician, parliamentarian, and a cricket administrator (born 1921)
* 23 April – [[Navodaya Appachan]], 86, producer, director and entrepreneur in films
* 23 April – [[Navodaya Appachan]], 86, film producer, director, and entrepreneur (born 1924)
* 24 April – [[Sheena Bora murder case|Sheena Bora]], 25, daughter of media executive [[Indrani Mukerjea]]
* 24 April – [[Sheena Bora murder case|Sheena Bora]], 25, daughter of media executive [[Indrani Mukerjea]] (born 1987)
* 14 May – [[Taruni Sachdev]], 14, actress in films and television advertisements (b. 1998)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/child-actor-taruni-sachdev-paa-nepal-crash-victims/1/188789.html|title=Child actor Taruni Sachdev of 'Paa' fame, among Nepal crash victims |date=15 May 2012|publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=15 May 2012}}</ref>
* 14 May – [[Taruni Sachdev]], 14, actress in films and television advertisements<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/child-actor-taruni-sachdev-paa-nepal-crash-victims-102187-2012-05-14|title=Child actor Taruni Sachdev of 'Paa' fame, among Nepal crash victims |date=15 May 2012|publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=15 May 2012}}</ref> (born 1998)
* 12 July – [[Dara Singh]], 83, wrestler and film actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_dara-singh-passes-away_1713868 |title=Dara Singh passes away – India – DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>[[File:Rajesh Khanna Profile.jpg|thumb|176x176px|[[Rajesh Khanna]]]]
* 12 July – [[Dara Singh]], 83, professional wrestler, actor, director, and politician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_dara-singh-passes-away_1713868 |title=Dara Singh passes away – India – DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref> (born 1928)
* 18 July – [[Rajesh Khanna]], 69, film actor, politician<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Rajesh-Khanna-Bollywood-s-first-superstar-dies-in-Mumbai/Article1-891123.aspx |title=Superstar Rajesh Khanna breaks millions of hearts, says goodbye |url-status=dead |access-date=13 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122062002/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Rajesh-Khanna-Bollywood-s-first-superstar-dies-in-Mumbai/Article1-891123.aspx |archive-date=22 November 2012 }}</ref>
* 14 August – [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]], 67, politician
* 18 July – [[Rajesh Khanna]], 69, actor, film producer, and politician<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Rajesh-Khanna-Bollywood-s-first-superstar-dies-in-Mumbai/Article1-891123.aspx |title=Superstar Rajesh Khanna breaks millions of hearts, says goodbye |url-status=dead |access-date=13 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122062002/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Rajesh-Khanna-Bollywood-s-first-superstar-dies-in-Mumbai/Article1-891123.aspx |archive-date=22 November 2012 }}</ref> (born 1942)
* 26 August – [[A. K. Hangal]], 98, character actor in Hindi films<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-26/mumbai/33401470_1_veteran-actor-kidney-disease-and-hypertension-history-of-pulmonary-tuberculosis|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121206010548/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-26/mumbai/33401470_1_veteran-actor-kidney-disease-and-hypertension-history-of-pulmonary-tuberculosis|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 December 2012|title=AK Hangal passes away in Mumbai|date=26 August 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 August 2012}}</ref>
* 14 August – [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]], 67, politician (born 1945)
* 26 August – [[A. K. Hangal]], 98, freedom fighter, stage and character actor in Hindi films<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/AK-Hangal-passes-away-in-Mumbai/articleshow/15736176.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121206010548/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-26/mumbai/33401470_1_veteran-actor-kidney-disease-and-hypertension-history-of-pulmonary-tuberculosis|url-status=live|archive-date=6 December 2012|title=AK Hangal passes away in Mumbai|date=26 August 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 August 2012}}</ref> (born 1914)
===September – December===
===September – December===
* 9 September – [[Verghese Kurien]], 90, engineer and renowned social entrepreneur, [[Operation Flood|"Father of the White Revolution"]]<ref name="Times">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-09/india/33713090_1_verghese-kurien-father-of-white-revolution-milk-powder |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602042628/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-09/india/33713090_1_verghese-kurien-father-of-white-revolution-milk-powder |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 June 2013 |title=Father of white revolution Verghese Kurien dies |date= 9 September 2012|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=9 September 2012}}</ref>
* 9 September – [[Verghese Kurien]], 90, engineer and renowned social entrepreneur, [[Operation Flood|"Father of the White Revolution"]]<ref name="Times">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Father-of-white-revolution-Verghese-Kurien-dies/articleshow/16318973.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602042628/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-09/india/33713090_1_verghese-kurien-father-of-white-revolution-milk-powder |url-status=live |archive-date=2 June 2013 |title=Father of white revolution Verghese Kurien dies |date= 9 September 2012|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=9 September 2012}}</ref> (born 1921)
* [[File:Inder Kumar Gujral 071.jpg|alt=13th prime minister of India|thumb|171x171px|[[Inder Kumar Gujral|Inder kumar Gujral]]]]24 September – [[Thilakan]], 77, Malayalam film and stage actor<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/malayalam-thespian-thilakan-dead/article3931223.ece |location=Chennai, India |title=Malayalam thespian Thilakan dead |access-date=13 May 2013 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>
[[File:Inder Kumar Gujral 071.jpg|alt=13th prime minister of India|thumb|171x171px|[[Inder Kumar Gujral|Inder kumar Gujral]]]]
* 8 October – [[Varsha Bhosle]], 56, journalist, singer<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-08/mumbai/34321873_1_singer-asha-bhosle-prabhu-kunj-anand-bhosle |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010182257/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-08/mumbai/34321873_1_singer-asha-bhosle-prabhu-kunj-anand-bhosle |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 October 2012 | title=Varsha Bhosle, daughter of Asha Bhosle, commits suicide |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=8 October 2012 |access-date=8 October 2012}}</ref>
* 24 September – [[Thilakan]], 77, Malayalam film and stage actor<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/malayalam-thespian-thilakan-dead/article3931223.ece |location=Chennai, India |title=Malayalam thespian Thilakan dead |access-date=13 May 2013 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> (born 1935)
* 21 October – [[Yash Chopra]], 80, Hindi film producer, director, script writer<ref>{{cite web|title=Director Yash Chopra cremated in Mumbai |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=282893&subcatg=&keyword=Bollywood&nid=282893 |publisher=NDTV Movies |access-date=28 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025000545/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=282893&subcatg=&keyword=Bollywood&nid=282893 |archive-date=25 October 2012 }}</ref>
* 8 October – [[Varsha Bhosle]], 56, journalist, singer<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Asha-Bhosles-daughter-shoots-herself-in-head/articleshow/16722226.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010182257/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-08/mumbai/34321873_1_singer-asha-bhosle-prabhu-kunj-anand-bhosle |url-status=live |archive-date=10 October 2012 | title=Varsha Bhosle, daughter of Asha Bhosle, commits suicide |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=8 October 2012 |access-date=8 October 2012}}</ref> (born 1956)
* 22 October – [[Shubha Phutela]], 21, model and Tamil film actress<ref>{{cite news|title=Tamil actress Shubha Phutela dead|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Tamil-actress-Shubha-Phutela-dead/articleshow/16927865.cms|access-date=23 October 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=23 October 2012}}</ref>
* 21 October – [[Yash Chopra]], 80, Hindi film producer, director, script writer<ref>{{cite web|title=Director Yash Chopra cremated in Mumbai |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=282893&subcatg=&keyword=Bollywood&nid=282893 |publisher=NDTV Movies |access-date=28 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025000545/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=282893&subcatg=&keyword=Bollywood&nid=282893 |archive-date=25 October 2012 }}</ref> (born 1932)
* 23 October – [[Sunil Gangopadhyay]], 78, poet, novelist<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121214/jsp/howrah/story_16314132.jsp#.UZEw47XFWSo |location=Calcutta, India |work=The Telegraph |title=Sunil remembered |access-date=13 May 2013 |date=14 December 2012}}</ref>
* 22 October – [[Shubha Phutela]], 21, model and Tamil film actress<ref>{{cite news|title=Tamil actress Shubha Phutela dead|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Tamil-actress-Shubha-Phutela-dead/articleshow/16927865.cms|access-date=23 October 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=23 October 2012}}</ref> (born 1991)
* [[File:Jaspal Bhatti.jpg|thumb|118x118px|[[Jaspal Bhatti]]]]25 October – [[Jaspal Bhatti]], 57, satirist, television and film director, producer, actor<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130630132441/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-26/news-interviews/34749228_1_jaspal-bhatti-savita-bhatti-jasraj Jaspal Bhatti died a day before son's debut film release]</ref>
* 23 October – [[Sunil Gangopadhyay]], 78, poet, historian, and novelist<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121214/jsp/howrah/story_16314132.jsp#.UZEw47XFWSo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304142005/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121214/jsp/howrah/story_16314132.jsp#.UZEw47XFWSo |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 March 2016 |location=Calcutta, India |work=The Telegraph |title=Sunil remembered |access-date=13 May 2013 |date=14 December 2012}}</ref> (born 1934)
* 28 October – [[Death of Savita Halappanavar|Savita Halappanavar]], 31, nurse in Ireland who suffered a miscarriage at University Hospital Galway<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20321741|title=Woman dies after abortion request 'refused' at Galway hospital|work=BBC News|date=14 November 2012}}</ref>
* [[File:Jaspal Bhatti.jpg|thumb|118x118px|[[Jaspal Bhatti]]]]25 October – [[Jaspal Bhatti]], 57, satirist, television and film director, producer, actor<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130630132441/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-26/news-interviews/34749228_1_jaspal-bhatti-savita-bhatti-jasraj Jaspal Bhatti died a day before son's debut film release]</ref> (born 1955)
* 15 November – [[K. C. Pant]], 81, former cabinet minister in the Government of India<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/former-defence-minister-kc-pant-dead-292847 |title=Former Defence Minister KC Pant dead |publisher=NDTV.com |access-date=15 November 2012}}</ref>
* 28 October – [[Death of Savita Halappanavar|Savita Halappanavar]], 31, nurse in Ireland who suffered a miscarriage at University Hospital Galway<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20321741|title=Woman dies after abortion request 'refused' at Galway hospital|work=BBC News|date=14 November 2012}}</ref> (born 1981)
* 17 November – [[Bal Thackeray]], 86, politician, founder of Shiv Sena<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/bal-thackeray-passes-away/article4105003.ece Bal Thackeray passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116010611/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/bal-thackeray-passes-away/article4105003.ece |date=16 January 2013 }} ''thehindu.com''. Retrieved 17 November 2012</ref>
* 15 November – [[K. C. Pant]], 81, former cabinet minister in the Government of India<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/former-defence-minister-kc-pant-dead-292847 |title=Former Defence Minister KC Pant dead |publisher=NDTV.com |access-date=15 November 2012}}</ref> (born 1931)
* 30 November – [[I. K. Gujral]], 92, 12th Prime Minister of India<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/india/former-pm-i-k-gujral-passes-away-48871.html|title=Former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral Passes Away |publisher=Indiatimes|access-date=30 November 2012}}</ref>
* 17 November – [[Bal Thackeray]], 86, politician, founder of Shiv Sena<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/bal-thackeray-passes-away/article4105003.ece Bal Thackeray passes away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116010611/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/bal-thackeray-passes-away/article4105003.ece |date=16 January 2013 }} ''thehindu.com''. Retrieved 17 November 2012</ref> (born 1926)
* 11 December – [[B. B. Nimbalkar]], 92, first-class cricketer<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/596756.html?CMP=outlook_news Former India first-class player Nimbalkar dies] – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2012.</ref>
* 30 November – [[I. K. Gujral]], 92, 12th Prime Minister of India<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/india/former-pm-i-k-gujral-passes-away-48871.html|title=Former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral Passes Away |publisher=Indiatimes|access-date=30 November 2012}}</ref> (born 1919)
* 11 December – [[Ravi Shankar]], 92, sitarist, musician, composer<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/sitar-maestro-ravi-shankar-passes-away/article4190878.ece| title=Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away| work=[[The Hindu]]| date=12 December 2012| access-date=12 December 2012| author=Ganapathy, Lata| location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* 11 December – [[B. B. Nimbalkar]], 92, first-class cricketer<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/596756.html?CMP=outlook_news Former India first-class player Nimbalkar dies] – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2012.</ref> (born 1919)
* 23 December – [[Anand Abhyankar]], 49, Marathi theatre television and film actor, victim of a car accident on Mumbai Pune express highway
* 11 December – [[Ravi Shankar]], 92, sitarist, musician, composer<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/sitar-maestro-ravi-shankar-passes-away/article4190878.ece| title=Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away| work=[[The Hindu]]| date=12 December 2012| access-date=12 December 2012| author=Ganapathy, Lata| location=Chennai, India}}</ref> (born 1920)
* 23 December – [[Anand Abhyankar]], 49, Marathi theatre television and film actor, victim of a car accident on Mumbai Pune express highway (born 1963)
* 29 December – unnamed victim of [[2012 Delhi gang rape case]], female physiotherapy intern<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20860569 | title = Delhi gang-rape victim dies in hospital in Singapore | date = 28 December 2012 | access-date = 28 December 2012 | work = BBC News }}</ref>
* 29 December – unnamed victim of [[2012 Delhi gang rape case]], female physiotherapy intern<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-20860569 | title = Delhi gang-rape victim dies in hospital in Singapore | date = 28 December 2012 | access-date = 28 December 2012 | work = BBC News }}</ref>
26 January: Nation displays military might on 63rd Republic Day; Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, chief guest of India's 63rd Republic Day celebrations.
11 February: Army Chief V.K. Singh withdraws petition from Supreme Court in age-controversy.;[6] Advanced Interceptor missile is successfully test-fired.[7]
18 April: Major fire in the signalling system at Kurla brings Central line and Harbour line of Mumbai Suburban Railway to a standstill and two commuters lose their lives after falling off an overcrowded local train.[20] The loss was expected to be ₹170 million (US$2.4 million) to the Central Railway.[21]
19 April: India successfully test fires 5000 km range Agni-VICBM.[22]
8 August: Incident of violence against North-Eastern people in Pune as repercussion of Assam Violence following which exodus of thousands of North-Eastern people from Bangalore due to a rumour circulated among them through SMS & MMS that they would be attacked after Eid.
12 August: London Olympics, This was India's most successful Olympics in terms of total medal tally, having won a total of 6 medals (0 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze).
14 August: Union Minister for Science And Technology and Ex Chief Minister Of MaharashtraVilasrao Deshmukh passes away.
17 August: Bulk SMS & MMS banned in India for 15 days to prevent a rumour of ensuing violence against NE people by Muslim fundamentalists.[52]
19 September: CBI makes first arrests in Assam Violence cases.[54] Mohammed Hashem Ali, Mohammed Adom Ali Sheikh, Mohammed Hashim Ali Rehman, Mohammed Qurban Ali Sheikh, Mohammed Imran Hussain were arrested after detailed questioning by agency sleuths.
16 December: 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder - A female physiotherapy student was beaten and gang raped in Delhi, when the victim and a male companion boarded a bus in South Delhi in the evening, after watching a movie. The incident triggered huge outrage and protests across the country and forced the Government of India to react and work on safety for women. Public protests took place in Delhi, where thousands of protesters clashed with police, and other force units.
Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from ODIs on 23 December. He played 463 ODIs in all, scoring 18,426 runs, which includes 49 centuries and 96 half centuries.[79]
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