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== Events ==
== Events ==
* National income - {{INR}}188,869,569 million


=== January ===
=== January - March ===
* January 1 -
* January 1 -
**[[Delhi]] was engulfed in the worst [[fog]] of the season, with visibility dropping to zero. Flight and train services were disrupted.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/dense-fog-in-delhi-ncr-hits-flight-train-services-full-report-627135|title=Delhi wakes up to season's 'worst fog', trains, flights affected; visibility less than 50 metres|access-date=January 1, 2018|language=en|archive-date=December 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225050103/https://www.abplive.in/india-news/dense-fog-in-delhi-ncr-hits-flight-train-services-full-report-627135|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**[[Delhi]] was engulfed in the worst [[fog]] of the season, with visibility dropping to zero. Flight and train services were disrupted.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/dense-fog-in-delhi-ncr-hits-flight-train-services-full-report-627135|title=Delhi wakes up to season's 'worst fog', trains, flights affected; visibility less than 50 metres|access-date=January 1, 2018|language=en|archive-date=December 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225050103/https://www.abplive.in/india-news/dense-fog-in-delhi-ncr-hits-flight-train-services-full-report-627135|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**The state of [[Telangana]] started providing round-the-clock uninterrupted free [[power supply]] to 2.3&nbsp;million agricultural consumers, becoming the first state in the country to do so.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2018/jan/01/telangana-to-get-uninterrupted-power-from-today-1741343.html|title=Telangana to get uninterrupted power from today|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-01-01/Telangana-farmers-to-get-uninterrupted-power-supply-from-today/349192|title=Telangana farmers to get uninterrupted power supply from today|website=The Hans India|date=January 2018|language=en|access-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref>
**The state of [[Telangana]] started providing round-the-clock uninterrupted free [[power supply]] to 2.3&nbsp;million agricultural consumers, becoming the first state in the country to do so.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2018/jan/01/telangana-to-get-uninterrupted-power-from-today-1741343.html|title=Telangana to get uninterrupted power from today|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-01-01/Telangana-farmers-to-get-uninterrupted-power-supply-from-today/349192|title=Telangana farmers to get uninterrupted power supply from today|website=The Hans India|date=January 2018|language=en|access-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref>
**One dead after clashes brokeout between [[Dalit]]s and [[Maratha]]s in [[Maharashtra]] during the celebration of 1818 victory of [[British India]]n troops over [[Baji Rao II]] at [[Koregaon Bhima]] village.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Maharashtra caste clash: Several schools and colleges shut in Mumbai – Times of India|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-caste-clash-protesters-block-mumbais-harbour-line/articleshow/62335957.cms|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> Schools and colleges in [[Mumbai]] were shut after the violence spread to the city.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banerjee|first=Shoumojit|date=January 2, 2018|title=Maharashtra tense a day after clashes during bicentenary celebrations of Koregaon-Bhima battle|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/maharashtra-tense-a-day-after-clashes-during-bicentenary-celebrations-of-koregaon-bhima-battle/article22352367.ece|access-date=January 2, 2018|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[Riot police]] were called in to control the violence.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Pune's Dalit Violence Reaches Mumbai, Riot Police Called In: 10 Updates|work=NDTV.com|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/dalit-protesters-stop-traffic-near-mumbai-over-pune-rally-violence-1794803|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The flames of riots were spread all over [[Maharashtra]], people violating public property and stone pelting. Army, Police Force was called out. Article 144 was imposed in many regions of the state. ([[2018 Bhima Koregaon violence]])
**One dead after clashes broke out between [[Dalit]]s and [[Maratha]]s in [[Maharashtra]] during the celebration of 1818 victory of [[British India]]n troops over [[Baji Rao II]] at [[Koregaon Bhima]] village.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Maharashtra caste clash: Several schools and colleges shut in Mumbai – Times of India|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-caste-clash-protesters-block-mumbais-harbour-line/articleshow/62335957.cms|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> Schools and colleges in [[Mumbai]] were shut after the violence spread to the city.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Banerjee|first=Shoumojit|date=January 2, 2018|title=Maharashtra tense a day after clashes during bicentenary celebrations of Koregaon-Bhima battle|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/maharashtra-tense-a-day-after-clashes-during-bicentenary-celebrations-of-koregaon-bhima-battle/article22352367.ece|access-date=January 2, 2018|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[Riot police]] were called in to control the violence.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Pune's Dalit Violence Reaches Mumbai, Riot Police Called In: 10 Updates|work=NDTV.com|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/dalit-protesters-stop-traffic-near-mumbai-over-pune-rally-violence-1794803|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The flames of riots were spread all over [[Maharashtra]], people violating public property and stone pelting. Army, Police Force was called out. Article 144 was imposed in many regions of the state. ([[2018 Bhima Koregaon violence]])
* January 2 -
* January 2 -
**290,000 doctors across the country participated in a strike for 12 hours to protest against the National Medical Commission Bill, which seeks to replace the [[Medical Council of India]] with [[National Medical Commission]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ima-strike-call-may-hit-private-opds-today/articleshow/62330539.cms|title=IMA Strike|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/doctors-to-go-on-strike-on-january-2/article22347477.ece|title=Doctors to observe nation-wide strike on January 2 against the NMC Bill|date=January 1, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 2, 2018|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The Strike was called off mid-way as the government agrees to send the bill to [[Parliament of India|Parliamentary]] [[Standing committee (India)|standing committee]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/doctors-to-go-on-nationwide-strike-to-protest-national-medical-commission-bill/article22350886.ece|title=Doctors withdraw strike after govt. sends NMC Bill to Parliamentary Standing Committee|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=January 2, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
**290,000 doctors across the country participated in a strike for 12 hours to protest against the National Medical Commission Bill, which seeks to replace the [[Medical Council of India]] with [[National Medical Commission]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ima-strike-call-may-hit-private-opds-today/articleshow/62330539.cms|title=IMA Strike|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/doctors-to-go-on-strike-on-january-2/article22347477.ece|title=Doctors to observe nation-wide strike on January 2 against the NMC Bill|date=January 1, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The Strike was called off mid-way as the government agrees to send the bill to [[Parliament of India|Parliamentary]] [[Standing committee (India)|standing committee]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/doctors-to-go-on-nationwide-strike-to-protest-national-medical-commission-bill/article22350886.ece|title=Doctors withdraw strike after govt. sends NMC Bill to Parliamentary Standing Committee|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=January 2, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
**[[Finance Minister of India|Finance Minister]] [[Arun Jaitley]] informed the [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] that [[Cryptocurrency|crypto-currencies]] like [[Bitcoin]] are not [[legal tender]] in the country, as they are not backed by the sovereign.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bitcoin-not-a-legal-tender-in-india-says-arun-jaitley/articleshow/62335181.cms|title=Bitcoin not a legal tender in India, says Arun Jaitley|date=2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The government has earlier cautioned people not to invest in crypto-currencies, terming them [[ponzi scheme]]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/government-puts-bitcoin-in-ponzi-scheme-basket/article10005234.ece|title=Cryptocurrencies are a Ponzi scheme, warns FinMin|date=December 29, 2017|work=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
**[[Finance Minister of India|Finance Minister]] [[Arun Jaitley]] informed the [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] that [[Cryptocurrency|crypto-currencies]] like [[Bitcoin]] are not [[legal tender]] in the country, as they are not backed by the sovereign.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bitcoin-not-a-legal-tender-in-india-says-arun-jaitley/articleshow/62335181.cms|title=Bitcoin not a legal tender in India, says Arun Jaitley|date=2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The government has earlier cautioned people not to invest in crypto-currencies, terming them [[ponzi scheme]]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/government-puts-bitcoin-in-ponzi-scheme-basket/article10005234.ece|title=Cryptocurrencies are a Ponzi scheme, warns FinMin|date=December 29, 2017|work=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
* January 5 - [[Central Statistics Office (India)|Central Statistics Office]] estimates [[GDP Growth]] at 6.5% for the 2017–18 financial year, compared to 7.1% for the previous year. The estimates quote the effects of [[Goods and Services Tax (India)|GST]] transition and agrarian distress for the slowest growth in four years and forecast growth to pick up in the next year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/gdp-growth-rate-at-xxx-for-fy18-first-advance-estimates-show/articleshow/62380680.cms|title=GDP growth may slow down to 6.5% in FY18|date=2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/gdp-growth-seen-slowing-to-4-year-low-of-65-in-2017-18/article22378942.ece|title=GDP growth seen slowing to 4-year low of 6.5% in 2017–18|date=January 5, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 6, 2018|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* January 5 - [[Central Statistics Office (India)|Central Statistics Office]] estimates [[GDP Growth]] at 6.5% for the 2017–18 financial year, compared to 7.1% for the previous year. The estimates quote the effects of [[Goods and Services Tax (India)|GST]] transition and [[agrarian distress]] for the slowest growth in four years and forecast growth to pick up in the next year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/gdp-growth-rate-at-xxx-for-fy18-first-advance-estimates-show/articleshow/62380680.cms|title=GDP growth may slow down to 6.5% in FY18|date=2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/gdp-growth-seen-slowing-to-4-year-low-of-65-in-2017-18/article22378942.ece|title=GDP growth seen slowing to 4-year low of 6.5% in 2017–18|date=January 5, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 6, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* January 6 -
* January 6 -
**4 policemen killed in an [[Improvised explosive device|IED]] blast aimed at a patrol unit in [[Sopore]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/4-cops-killed-in-kashmirs-sopore-in-improvised-explosive-device-blast-1796555?pfrom=home-topscroll|title=Blast In Jammu And Kashmir's Sopore, 4 Policemen Killed|work=NDTV.com|access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref>
**4 policemen killed in an [[Improvised explosive device|IED]] blast aimed at a patrol unit in [[Sopore]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/4-cops-killed-in-kashmirs-sopore-in-improvised-explosive-device-blast-1796555?pfrom=home-topscroll|title=Blast In Jammu And Kashmir's Sopore, 4 Policemen Killed|work=NDTV.com|access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref>
**A [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] court sentenced [[RJD]] chief [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]] to three and half-year jail term, convicting 7 others in the [[Fodder Scam]] case in [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/fodder-scam-cbi-court-gives-3-5-years-of-jail-to-lalu-prasad/articleshow/62392676.cms|title=Lalu Prasad gets 3.5 years in jail, fined Rs 10 lakh in fodder scam case|date=2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref>
**A [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] court sentenced [[RJD]] chief [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]] to three and half-year jail term, convicting 7 others in the [[Fodder Scam]] case in [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/fodder-scam-cbi-court-gives-3-5-years-of-jail-to-lalu-prasad/articleshow/62392676.cms|title=Lalu Prasad gets 3.5 years in jail, fined Rs 10 lakh in fodder scam case|date=2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=January 6, 2018}}</ref>
* January 6–11 people died in an [[avalanche]] in [[Kupwara district]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/11-killed-in-avalanche-in-north-kashmir-s-kupwara-district/story-5tB22a93eFYROwyMPN7UtN.html|title=11 killed in avalanche in north Kashmir's Kupwara district|date=January 6, 2018|work=www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=January 6, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
* January 6–11 people died in an [[avalanche]] in [[Kupwara district]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/11-killed-in-avalanche-in-north-kashmir-s-kupwara-district/story-5tB22a93eFYROwyMPN7UtN.html|title=11 killed in avalanche in north Kashmir's Kupwara district|date=January 6, 2018|work=www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=January 6, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
* January 8 - Law minister [[Ravi Shankar Prasad]] states that the government was committed to [[freedom of the press]], amid criticism of [[press censorship]] after [[UIDAI]] filed an [[First Information Report|FIR]] against a journalist of [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] for exposing illegal data access to [[Aadhaar]] database.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aadhaar-data-breach-govt-committed-to-freedom-of-press-says-prasad/article22397030.ece|title=Aadhaar 'data breach': govt. committed to freedom of press, says Ravi Shankar Prasad|date=January 8, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 9, 2018|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* January 8 - Law minister [[Ravi Shankar Prasad]] states that the government was committed to [[freedom of the press]], amid criticism of [[press censorship]] after [[UIDAI]] filed an [[First Information Report|FIR]] against a journalist of [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] for exposing illegal data access to [[Aadhaar]] database.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aadhaar-data-breach-govt-committed-to-freedom-of-press-says-prasad/article22397030.ece|title=Aadhaar 'data breach': govt. committed to freedom of press, says Ravi Shankar Prasad|date=January 8, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 9, 2018|agency=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* January 9 - [[Supreme Court of India]] made playing the [[National Anthem of India]] in movie halls not mandatory, reversing its earlier order after the [[Indian Central Government]] opposed the move and formed a committee to form guidelines about the issue.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-modifies-order-says-national-anthem-not-mandatory/article22403095.ece|title=SC modifies order, says playing of national anthem in cinema halls was not mandatory|last=Rajagopal|first=Krishnadas|date=January 9, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 9, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* January 9 - [[Supreme Court of India]] made playing the [[National Anthem of India]] in movie halls not mandatory, reversing its earlier order after the [[Indian Central Government]] opposed the move and formed a committee to form guidelines about the issue.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-modifies-order-says-national-anthem-not-mandatory/article22403095.ece|title=SC modifies order, says playing of national anthem in cinema halls was not mandatory|last=Rajagopal|first=Krishnadas|date=January 9, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 9, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* January 12 -
* January 12 -
**[[Indian Space Research Organisation]] places 31 satellites in orbit through its launch vehicle [[Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle]] including a [[Cartosat-2]] series satellite. The launch comes four months after the failure of a PSLV launch.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isros-pslv-c40-places-cartosat-2-series-30-other-satellites-in-two-different-orbits/articleshow/62470101.cms|title=Isro's PSLV-C40 places Cartosat-2 Series, 30 other satellites in two different orbits – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=January 12, 2018}}</ref>
**[[Indian Space Research Organisation]] places 31 satellites in orbit through its launch vehicle [[Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle]] including a [[Cartosat-2]] series satellite. The launch comes four months after the failure of a PSLV launch.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isros-pslv-c40-places-cartosat-2-series-30-other-satellites-in-two-different-orbits/articleshow/62470101.cms|title=Isro's PSLV-C40 places Cartosat-2 Series, 30 other satellites in two different orbits – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=January 12, 2018}}</ref>
**In an unprecedented move, four senior-most judges of [[Supreme Court of India]] expressed public displeasure over the functioning of the [[Chief Justice of India]] [[Dipak Misra]] and call for his impeachment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/live-four-supreme-court-judges-to-release-letter-detailing-complaint-over-judicial-procedure/article22427561.ece|title=Live {{!}} Four Supreme Court judges complain against 'selective assignment of cases' by CJI|date=January 12, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 12, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
**In an unprecedented move, four senior-most judges of [[Supreme Court of India]] expressed public displeasure over the functioning of the [[Chief Justice of India]] [[Dipak Misra]] and call for his impeachment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/live-four-supreme-court-judges-to-release-letter-detailing-complaint-over-judicial-procedure/article22427561.ece|title=Live {{!}} Four Supreme Court judges complain against 'selective assignment of cases' by CJI|date=January 12, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 12, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*January 19 - [[Bellandur Lake]], a heavily polluted lake in [[Bangalore]] city caught fire and burned for nearly 30 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-19|title=Bengaluru’s Bellandur lake catches fire, causing worry among residents|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/I7WvypxScAaCOqhxyMlFNL/Bengalurus-Bellandur-lake-catches-fire-causing-worry-among.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>
*January 15 - [[Government of India]] abolishes [[Haj subsidy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-16 |title=Haj subsidy cancelled: All you need to know about the 85-year-old policy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/haj-subsidy-withdrawn-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-haj-muslims-islam/ |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
*January 19 - [[Bellandur Lake]], a heavily polluted lake in [[Bangalore]] city caught fire and burned for nearly 30 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-19|title=Bengaluru's Bellandur lake catches fire, causing worry among residents|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/I7WvypxScAaCOqhxyMlFNL/Bengalurus-Bellandur-lake-catches-fire-causing-worry-among.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>
*January 20 - India won [[2018 Blind Cricket World Cup]].
*January 20 - India won [[2018 Blind Cricket World Cup]].
* January 21 - President suspended the membership of [[Vidhan Sabha]] of 20 MLAs of [[Delhi Government]] under the Office of Profit.
* January 21 - President suspended the membership of [[Vidhan Sabha]] of 20 MLAs of [[Delhi Government]] under the Office of Profit.
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**[[Kasganj violence]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]]
**[[Kasganj violence]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]]
**[[Pakki encounter]] by [[Punjab Police (India)|Punjab Police]]
**[[Pakki encounter]] by [[Punjab Police (India)|Punjab Police]]

=== February ===

* February 3 - [[2008 attacks on Uttar Pradeshi and Bihari migrants in Maharashtra|Attacks on Uttar Pradeshi and Bihari migrants in Maharashtra]] following clashes between workers of [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]] and [[Samajwadi Party]] at [[Dadar]].
* February 3 - [[2008 attacks on Uttar Pradeshi and Bihari migrants in Maharashtra|Attacks on Uttar Pradeshi and Bihari migrants in Maharashtra]] following clashes between workers of [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]] and [[Samajwadi Party]] at [[Dadar]].
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* March 5 - A statue of [[Vladimir Lenin]] knocked down in [[Belonia, India|Belonia, Tripura]] following end of 25 year long [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] rule in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=Tripura: Lenin statue knocked down in Belonia town, Left blames BJP workers|url=https://scroll.in/latest/870940/tripura-alleged-bjp-workers-vandalise-lenin-statue-in-belonia-town|access-date=2022-01-23|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== March ===

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* March 5 - A statue of [[Vladimir Lenin]] knocked down in [[Belonia, India|Belonia,Tripura]] following end of 25 year long [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] rule in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Scroll|title=Tripura: Lenin statue knocked down in Belonia town, Left blames BJP workers|url=https://scroll.in/latest/870940/tripura-alleged-bjp-workers-vandalise-lenin-statue-in-belonia-town|access-date=2022-01-23|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref>
* March 12 - [[Kisan Long March, Maharashtra]] reached Mumbai. Nearly 30,000 farmers under the aegis of [[All India Kisan Sabha]] marched to Mumbai for loan waiver and implementation of [[M. S. Swaminathan]] Commission recommendations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Farmers' long march to Mumbai: 5 things to know about the protest|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/farm-crisis-agricultural-sector-cpm-farmers-long-march-loan-waiver-maharashtra/story/1/22781.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref>
* March 12 - [[Kisan Long March, Maharashtra]] reached Mumbai. Nearly 30,000 farmers under the aegis of [[All India Kisan Sabha]] marched to Mumbai for loan waiver and implementation of [[M. S. Swaminathan]] Commission recommendations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Farmers' long march to Mumbai: 5 things to know about the protest|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/farm-crisis-agricultural-sector-cpm-farmers-long-march-loan-waiver-maharashtra/story/1/22781.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=www.dailyo.in}}</ref>


=== April ===
=== April - June ===

* April 2 - [[April 2018 caste protests in India]]
* April 2 - [[April 2018 caste protests in India]]
* April 7 - [[2018 Tamil Nadu protests for Kaveri water sharing]]
* April 7 - [[2018 Tamil Nadu protests for Kaveri water sharing]]
* April 11 - [[IRNSS-1I]] successfully launched from [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]].
* April 11 - [[IRNSS-1I]] successfully launched from [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]].
* May 22 - [[Thoothukudi violence]]

=== May ===

* [[Indian WhatsApp lynchings]]
* [[Indian WhatsApp lynchings]]

=== June ===
*June 8 - [[2018 Karbi Anglong lynching]] taken place due to [[Fake news]] spread through [[WhatsApp]].
*June 8 - [[2018 Karbi Anglong lynching]] taken place due to [[Fake news]] spread through [[WhatsApp]].
*June 20 – [[Government of India|Government]] report warns that in 21 cities groundwater will run out by the year 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/video/883445/video-21-indian-cities-will-run-out-of-groundwater-in-2-years-says-a-government-report|title=Video: 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater in 2 years, says a government report}}</ref>
*June 20 – [[Government of India|Government]] report warns that in 21 cities groundwater will run out by the year 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/video/883445/video-21-indian-cities-will-run-out-of-groundwater-in-2-years-says-a-government-report|title=Video: 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater in 2 years, says a government report|author=Scroll Staff|website=Scroll.in}}</ref>

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===July===


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=== July - September ===
* July 1 - [[Burari deaths]] in [[Delhi]].
* July 1 - [[Burari deaths]] in [[Delhi]].
* July 13 - [[Enforcement Directorate]] files its first charge sheet in 2013 [[Vyapam scam]] against alleged master mind Dr. Jagadish Sagar.

===August===
*August 10–20 – Heavy rainfall causes the [[2018 Kerala floods]]. It was the worst flood to hit the state in a century.
*August 10–20 – Heavy rainfall causes the [[2018 Kerala floods]]. It was the worst flood to hit the state in a century.
*August 16 – Former prime minister [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] dies at 93. He was the first Indian prime minister who was not a member of the [[Indian National Congress]] party to have served a full five-year term in office.
*August 16 – Former prime minister [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] dies at 93. He was the first Indian prime minister who was not a member of the [[Indian National Congress]] party to have served a full five-year term in office.

===September===

* Sept 6 - A five judge bench of [[Supreme Court of India]] unanimously decriminalized [[Section 377]] of [[Indian Penal Code]] which criminalize [[Homosexuality]] in [[Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India]] case.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Section 377 verdict: Section 377: Here's everything you need to know {{!}} Whats is Section 377?|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sc-delivers-historic-verdict-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-section-377/articleshow/65698429.cms|access-date=2022-01-19}}</ref>
* Sept 6 - A five judge bench of [[Supreme Court of India]] unanimously decriminalized [[Section 377]] of [[Indian Penal Code]] which criminalize [[Homosexuality]] in [[Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India]] case.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Section 377 verdict: Section 377: Here's everything you need to know {{!}} Whats is Section 377?|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sc-delivers-historic-verdict-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-section-377/articleshow/65698429.cms|access-date=2022-01-19}}</ref>
* Sept 14 - Infrastructure finance company [[Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services|IL&FS]] defaulted on payment obligations to lenders and failed to meet the commercial paper redemption obligations thereby triggering panic and [[liquidity crisis]] in the markets.<ref>{{Cite news|title=IL&FS: The crisis that has India in panic mode {{!}} What is Infrastructure Leasing & Finance Services?|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/everything-about-the-ilfs-crisis-that-has-india-in-panic-mode/articleshow/66026024.cms|access-date=2022-01-22}}</ref>
* Sept 14 - Infrastructure finance company [[Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services|IL&FS]] defaulted on payment obligations to lenders and failed to meet the commercial paper redemption obligations thereby triggering panic and [[liquidity crisis]] in the markets.<ref>{{Cite news|title=IL&FS: The crisis that has India in panic mode {{!}} What is Infrastructure Leasing & Finance Services?|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/everything-about-the-ilfs-crisis-that-has-india-in-panic-mode/articleshow/66026024.cms|access-date=2022-01-22}}</ref>
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**[[2018 attacks on Hindi-speaking migrants in Gujarat|Attacks on Hindi-speaking migrants in Gujarat]] began following a rape at [[Himatnagar]].
**[[2018 attacks on Hindi-speaking migrants in Gujarat|Attacks on Hindi-speaking migrants in Gujarat]] began following a rape at [[Himatnagar]].


=== October ===
=== October - December ===
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* October 10 – At least five people died and 30 were injured when a passenger train derailed in the north Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/10/10/world/asia/10reuters-india-rail-accident.html |title=Archived copy |website=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=October 13, 2018 |archive-date=October 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014010207/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/10/10/world/asia/10reuters-india-rail-accident.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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* October 10 – At least five people died and 30 were injured when a passenger train derailed in the north Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/10/10/world/asia/10reuters-india-rail-accident.html</ref>
*October 19 - [[Amritsar train disaster]]
*October 19 - [[Amritsar train disaster]]
* October 25 to 27 – [[India Mobile Congress 2018]], a 3 days event, was inaugurated by the Minister of State (independent charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, [[Manoj Sinha]], at [[Aerocity]], [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Day One-Indian Mobile Congress 2018, IMC 2018 Began On A Grand-Scale At Aero City, New Delhi. A Report|url=https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/day-one-indian-mobile-congress-2018/|access-date=March 11, 2019|website=Communications Today|language=en-US}}</ref> The second edition of the iconic [[India Mobile Congress]] event saw the participation of 20 countries, 65000 visitors, 10000 delegates, 150 exhibitors, 300 international speakers and was supported by several ministries from the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 concludes {{!}} Smart Governance|url=http://www.smartgovernance.in/india-mobile-congress-2018-concludes/|access-date=March 11, 2019|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 kicks off October 25: 5G to be the next big thing for India|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/gadgets/india-mobile-congress-2018-kicks-off-october-25-5g-to-be-the-next-big-thing-for-india/ar-BBOQoHw|access-date=March 11, 2019|website=www.msn.com}}</ref>
* October 25 to 27 – [[India Mobile Congress 2018]], a 3 days event, was inaugurated by the Minister of State (independent charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, [[Manoj Sinha]], at [[Aerocity]], [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Day One-Indian Mobile Congress 2018, IMC 2018 Began On A Grand-Scale At Aero City, New Delhi. A Report|url=https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/day-one-indian-mobile-congress-2018/|access-date=March 11, 2019|website=Communications Today|language=en-US|archive-date=September 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911014328/https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/day-one-indian-mobile-congress-2018/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The second edition of the iconic [[India Mobile Congress]] event saw the participation of 20 countries, 65000 visitors, 10000 delegates, 150 exhibitors, 300 international speakers and was supported by several ministries from the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 concludes {{!}} Smart Governance|url=http://www.smartgovernance.in/india-mobile-congress-2018-concludes/|access-date=March 11, 2019|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 kicks off October 25: 5G to be the next big thing for India|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/gadgets/india-mobile-congress-2018-kicks-off-october-25-5g-to-be-the-next-big-thing-for-india/ar-BBOQoHw|access-date=March 11, 2019|website=www.msn.com}}</ref>
*October 31 - [[Prime Minister of India]] inaugurates world tallest statue, [[Statue of Unity]] at [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Agarwal|first=Nikhil|date=2018-10-29|title=PM Modi inaugurates Sardar Patel statue: World’s tallest statue in 10 points|url=https://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/m8hB1BLkb6QUZIlMkwmESO/Sardar-Patel-statue-inauguration-on-Wednesday-Worlds-talle.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>
*October 31 - [[Prime Minister of India]] inaugurates world tallest statue, [[Statue of Unity]] at [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Agarwal|first=Nikhil|date=2018-10-29|title=PM Modi inaugurates Sardar Patel statue: World's tallest statue in 10 points|url=https://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/m8hB1BLkb6QUZIlMkwmESO/Sardar-Patel-statue-inauguration-on-Wednesday-Worlds-talle.html|access-date=2022-01-19|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>

=== November ===

* Nov 16 - [[Cyclone Gaja]] makes landfall near [[Nagapattinam]].
* Nov 16 - [[Cyclone Gaja]] makes landfall near [[Nagapattinam]].
*Nov 29 - Thousands of farmers under the leadership of [[All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee]] gather at [[Ramlila Maidan]] [[Delhi]] demanding [[Government of India]] debt relief and fair prices for their farm produce.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 30, 2018|title=Farmers brave chilly night at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Mission Parliament today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/farmers-brave-chilly-night-at-ramlila-maidan-in-delhi-mission-parliament-today-1399329-2018-11-30|access-date=2022-01-19|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
*Nov 29 - Thousands of farmers under the leadership of [[All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee]] gather at [[Ramlila Maidan]] [[Delhi]] demanding [[Government of India]] debt relief and fair prices for their farm produce.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 30, 2018|title=Farmers brave chilly night at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Mission Parliament today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/farmers-brave-chilly-night-at-ramlila-maidan-in-delhi-mission-parliament-today-1399329-2018-11-30|access-date=2022-01-19|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

=== December ===
*Dec 9 - [[Kannur International Airport]] dedicated to the nation. It becomes the fourth [[International airport]] in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-09|title=Kannur Airport inaugurated, Kerala gets its fourth international airport|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kannur-airport-inaugurated-kerala-gets-its-fourth-international-airport-93019|access-date=2022-01-17|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
*Dec 9 - [[Kannur International Airport]] dedicated to the nation. It becomes the fourth [[International airport]] in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-09|title=Kannur Airport inaugurated, Kerala gets its fourth international airport|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kannur-airport-inaugurated-kerala-gets-its-fourth-international-airport-93019|access-date=2022-01-17|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
*Dec 13 - 15 miners got trapped in a rat hole mine at [[East Jaintia Hills district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meghalaya trapped miners: Navy divers re-enter main pit of mine on Day 18 of rescue operations|url=https://scroll.in/latest/907719/meghalaya-trapped-miners-navy-divers-re-enter-main-pit-of-mine-on-day-18-of-rescue-operations|access-date=2022-01-15|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Dec 13 - 15 miners got trapped in a rat hole mine at [[East Jaintia Hills district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meghalaya trapped miners: Navy divers re-enter main pit of mine on Day 18 of rescue operations|url=https://scroll.in/latest/907719/meghalaya-trapped-miners-navy-divers-re-enter-main-pit-of-mine-on-day-18-of-rescue-operations|access-date=2022-01-15|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref>
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In Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 Belgium won the tournament for the first time after defeating the Netherlands 3–2 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw. Defending champions Australia won the third place match by defeating England 8–1.[4]
In Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 Belgium won the tournament for the first time after defeating the Netherlands 3–2 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw. Defending champions Australia won the third place match by defeating England 8–1.[4]

== Publications ==
* “Republic of Caste” by [[Anand Teltumbde]]
* “The Billionnaire Raj” by [[James Crabtree]]


== Deaths ==
== Deaths ==
===January===
===January===
*January 2 – [[Radha Viswanathan]], vocalist and classical dancer, daughter of [[M. S. Subbulakshmi]], 83<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/radha-vishwanathan-daughter-of-ms-subbulakshmi-dead-at-83/article22357741.ece Radha Vishwanathan, daughter of M.S. Subbulakshmi, dies at 83]</ref>
*January 2 – [[Radha Viswanathan]], vocalist and classical dancer, daughter of [[M. S. Subbulakshmi]], 83<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/radha-vishwanathan-daughter-of-ms-subbulakshmi-dead-at-83/article22357741.ece|title=Radha Vishwanathan, daughter of M.S. Subbulakshmi, dies at 83|first=Ranjani|last=Govind|newspaper=The Hindu |date=January 3, 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
*January 4 – [[Ulhas Bapat]], santoor player, 67<ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/living/pandit-ulhas-bapat-santoor-maestro-and-close-associate-of-rd-burman-dies-at-67-4289967.html Pandit Ulhas Bapat, santoor maestro and close associate of RD Burman, dies at 67]</ref>
*January 4 – [[Ulhas Bapat]], santoor player, 67<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/pandit-ulhas-bapat-santoor-maestro-and-close-associate-of-rd-burman-dies-at-67-4289967.html |title=Pandit Ulhas Bapat, santoor maestro and close associate of RD Burman, dies at 67 |date=January 6, 2018 |access-date=May 3, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114193034/https://www.firstpost.com/living/pandit-ulhas-bapat-santoor-maestro-and-close-associate-of-rd-burman-dies-at-67-4289967.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 6 – [[Kapil Mohan]], entrepreneur, chairman and managing director of Mohan Meakin, 88<ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/india/kapil-mohan-creator-of-the-iconic-old-monk-rum-passes-away-at-88-2072761.html Kapil Mohan, creator of the iconic Old Monk rum, passes away at 88]</ref>
*January 6 – [[Kapil Mohan]], entrepreneur, chairman and managing director of Mohan Meakin, 88<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/india/kapil-mohan-creator-of-the-iconic-old-monk-rum-passes-away-at-88-2072761.html |title=Kapil Mohan, creator of the iconic Old Monk rum, passes away at 88 |access-date=May 3, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114193029/https://zeenews.india.com/india/kapil-mohan-creator-of-the-iconic-old-monk-rum-passes-away-at-88-2072761.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 6 – [[Baldev Raj]], nuclear physicist, director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, 70<ref>[https://www.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/atomic-scientist-professor-baldev-raj-passes-away/articleshow/62394018.cms Atomic scientist professor Baldev Raj passes away]</ref>
*January 6 – [[Baldev Raj]], nuclear physicist, director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, 70<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/atomic-scientist-professor-baldev-raj-passes-away/articleshow/62394018.cms |title=Atomic scientist professor Baldev Raj passes away |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=May 3, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114193038/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/atomic-scientist-professor-baldev-raj-passes-away/articleshow/62394018.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 7 – [[Shrivallabh Vyas]], Hindi film and television actor, 60<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/lagaan-actor-shrivallabh-vyas-dies-60-756055 Lagaan actor Shrivallabh Vyas dies at 60]</ref>
*January 7 – [[Shrivallabh Vyas]], Hindi film and television actor, 60<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/lagaan-actor-shrivallabh-vyas-dies-60-756055 |title=Lagaan actor Shrivallabh Vyas dies at 60 |website=[[International Business Times]] |date=January 7, 2018 |access-date=May 3, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114193032/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/lagaan-actor-shrivallabh-vyas-dies-60-756055 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 7 – [[Saksham Yadav]], former powerlifting world champion, 28<ref>[http://www.india.com/news/india/saksham-yadav-national-level-powerlifter-four-other-dead-in-delhi-accident-2832508/ Five Powerlifters Including World Champion Saksham Yadav Killed In Car Accident in Delhi]</ref>
*January 7 – [[Saksham Yadav]], former powerlifting world champion, 28<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.india.com/news/india/saksham-yadav-national-level-powerlifter-four-other-dead-in-delhi-accident-2832508/ |title=Five Powerlifters Including World Champion Saksham Yadav Killed In Car Accident in Delhi |date=January 7, 2018 |access-date=May 3, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114193045/https://www.india.com/news/india/saksham-yadav-national-level-powerlifter-four-other-dead-in-delhi-accident-2832508/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 12 – [[Doodhnath Singh]], Hindi writer, critic and poet, 81<ref>[https://www.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/veteran-hindi-writer-doodhnath-singh-passes-away-at-81/articleshow/62473062.cms Veteran Hindi writer Doodhnath Singh passes away at 81]{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*January 12 – [[Doodhnath Singh]], Hindi writer, critic and poet, 81<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/veteran-hindi-writer-doodhnath-singh-passes-away-at-81/articleshow/62473062.cms|title=Veteran Hindi writer Doodhnath Singh passes away at 81}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
*January 14 – [[Satnam Singh Kainth]], politician, former MLA from Banga Assembly Constituency, former MP from Phillaur, 56<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/satnam-kainth-now-punjab-congress-vp-and-bsps-lop-in-1992-passed-away/articleshow/62499874.cms Satnam Kainth, now Punjab Congress VP and BSP’s LoP in 1992, passes away]</ref>
*January 14 – [[Satnam Singh Kainth]], politician, former MLA from Banga Assembly Constituency, former MP from Phillaur, 56<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/satnam-kainth-now-punjab-congress-vp-and-bsps-lop-in-1992-passed-away/articleshow/62499874.cms|title=Satnam Kainth, now Punjab Congress VP and BSP's LoP in 1992, passes away &#124; Chandigarh News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*January 15 – [[Ava Mukherjee]], film and television actress (''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'', ''[[Detective Naani]]''), 88<ref name=ht>{{cite news|title=Veteran actor Ava Mukherjee, who played Shah Rukh Khan's grandmother in Devdas, dies at 88 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/veteran-actor-ava-mukherjee-who-played-shah-rukh-khan-s-grandmother-in-devdas-dies-at-88/story-QrSz9IkawmjCUI2fwW5eeO.html |work=[[Hinudstan Times]] |date=January 17, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202234333/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/veteran-actor-ava-mukherjee-who-played-shah-rukh-khan-s-grandmother-in-devdas-dies-at-88/story-QrSz9IkawmjCUI2fwW5eeO.html |archive-date=February 2, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*January 15 – [[Ava Mukherjee]], film and television actress (''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'', ''[[Detective Naani]]''), 88<ref name=ht>{{cite news|title=Veteran actor Ava Mukherjee, who played Shah Rukh Khan's grandmother in Devdas, dies at 88 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/veteran-actor-ava-mukherjee-who-played-shah-rukh-khan-s-grandmother-in-devdas-dies-at-88/story-QrSz9IkawmjCUI2fwW5eeO.html |work=[[Hinudstan Times]] |date=January 17, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202234333/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/veteran-actor-ava-mukherjee-who-played-shah-rukh-khan-s-grandmother-in-devdas-dies-at-88/story-QrSz9IkawmjCUI2fwW5eeO.html |archive-date=February 2, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*January 15 – [[Buddhadev Das Gupta]], sarod player, 84<ref>[https://scroll.in/latest/865135/sarod-player-buddhadev-dasgupta-dies-in-kolkata Sarod player Buddhadev Dasgupta dies in Kolkata]</ref>
*January 15 – [[Buddhadev Das Gupta]], sarod player, 84<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://scroll.in/latest/865135/sarod-player-buddhadev-dasgupta-dies-in-kolkata |title=Sarod player Buddhadev Dasgupta dies in Kolkata |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114193049/https://scroll.in/latest/865135/sarod-player-buddhadev-dasgupta-dies-in-kolkata |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 15 – [[Raghunath Jha]], former Union minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise in the [[First Manmohan Singh ministry]], 78<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/former-union-minister-raghunath-jha-passes-away-in-delhi/article22441912.ece Former Union Minister Raghunath Jha passes away in Delhi]</ref>
*January 15 – [[Raghunath Jha]], former Union minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise in the [[First Manmohan Singh ministry]], 78<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/former-union-minister-raghunath-jha-passes-away-in-delhi/article22441912.ece |title=Former Union Minister Raghunath Jha passes away in Delhi |newspaper=The Hindu |date=January 15, 2018 |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=February 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208120250/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/former-union-minister-raghunath-jha-passes-away-in-delhi/article22441912.ece |url-status=live |last1=Tewary |first1=Amarnath }}</ref>
*January 15 – [[Gnani Sankaran]], journalist and writer in Tamil, 64<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/veteran-journalist-and-writer-gnani-sankaran-passes-away-5025003/ Veteran journalist and writer Gnani Sankaran passes away]</ref>
*January 15 – [[Gnani Sankaran]], journalist and writer in Tamil, 64<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/veteran-journalist-and-writer-gnani-sankaran-passes-away-5025003/ |title=Veteran journalist and writer Gnani Sankaran passes away |date=January 16, 2018 |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=June 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602173430/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/veteran-journalist-and-writer-gnani-sankaran-passes-away-5025003/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 16 – [[Geevarghese Divannasios Ottathengil]], Indian Syro-Malankala Catholic prelate, Bishop of Bathery (1996–2010) and Puthur (2010–2017), 67<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/botta.html Bishop Geevarghese Divannasios Ottathengil]</ref>
*January 16 – [[Geevarghese Divannasios Ottathengil]], Indian Syro-Malankala Catholic prelate, Bishop of Bathery (1996–2010) and Puthur (2010–2017), 67<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/botta.html |title=Bishop Geevarghese Divannasios Ottathengil |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=June 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180601055344/http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/botta.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 18 – [[Kashinath (actor)|Kashinatha Hathwar]], actor and director primarily in Kannada, 67<ref>[https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-kannada-actor-kashinath-passes-away-bengaluru-74925 Veteran Kannada actor Kashinath passes away in Bengaluru]</ref>
*January 18 – [[Kashinath (actor)|Kashinatha Hathwar]], actor and director primarily in Kannada, 67<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-kannada-actor-kashinath-passes-away-bengaluru-74925 |title=Veteran Kannada actor Kashinath passes away in Bengaluru |date=January 18, 2018 |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=February 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214174348/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-kannada-actor-kashinath-passes-away-bengaluru-74925 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 18 – [[Chandi Lahiri]], journalist, cartoonist at [[Anandabazar Patrika]], 88<ref>[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/180118/legendary-cartoonist-chandi-lahiri-passes-away.html Legendary cartoonist Chandi Lahiri passes away]</ref>
*January 18 – [[Chandi Lahiri]], journalist, cartoonist at [[Anandabazar Patrika]], 88<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/180118/legendary-cartoonist-chandi-lahiri-passes-away.html |title=Legendary cartoonist Chandi Lahiri passes away |date=January 18, 2018 |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130193047/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/180118/legendary-cartoonist-chandi-lahiri-passes-away.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 19 – [[Sriniwas Tiwari]], freedom fighter, Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1993–2003), 91<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/former-mp-assembly-speaker-sriniwas-tiwari-no-more-118011900939_1.html|title=Former MP Assembly Speaker Sriniwas Tiwari no more|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=January 19, 2018|via=Business Standard|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>
*January 19 – [[Sriniwas Tiwari]], freedom fighter, Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1993–2003), 91<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/former-mp-assembly-speaker-sriniwas-tiwari-no-more-118011900939_1.html|title=Former MP Assembly Speaker Sriniwas Tiwari no more|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=January 19, 2018|via=Business Standard|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>
*January 20 – [[Hasmukh Patel (architect)|Hasmukh Patel]], architect, 84<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/architect-hasmukh-patel-dies-at-84/ Architect Hasmukh Patel dies at 84]</ref>
*January 20 – [[Hasmukh Patel (architect)|Hasmukh Patel]], architect, 84<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/architect-hasmukh-patel-dies-at-84/ |title=Architect Hasmukh Patel dies at 84 |date=January 21, 2018 |access-date=May 6, 2018 |archive-date=May 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512051022/http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/architect-hasmukh-patel-dies-at-84/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*January 26 – [[Supriya Devi]], Bengali actress, 85
*January 26 – [[Supriya Devi]], Bengali actress, 85
*January 30 – [[Chintaman Vanaga]], politician and Member of Parliament from [[Palghar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Palghar]], 61
*January 30 – [[Chintaman Vanaga]], politician and Member of Parliament from [[Palghar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Palghar]], 61
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* April 7 – [[Munin Barua]], 72, Indian film director
* April 7 – [[Munin Barua]], 72, Indian film director
* April 12 – [[Naseem Mirza Changezi]], 108, Indian independence activist<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2018/04/12/city-obituary-old-delhis-living-encyclopedia-naseem-mirza-changezi-dies-at-108-1910-2018/|title = City Obituary – Old Delhi's Living Encyclopedia, Naseem Mirza Changezi, Dies at 108, 1910-2018|date = April 12, 2018}}</ref>
* April 12 – [[Naseem Mirza Changezi]], 108, Indian independence activist<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2018/04/12/city-obituary-old-delhis-living-encyclopedia-naseem-mirza-changezi-dies-at-108-1910-2018/|title = City Obituary – Old Delhi's Living Encyclopedia, Naseem Mirza Changezi, Dies at 108, 1910-2018|date = April 12, 2018}}</ref>
* April 14 – [[Ram Kumar (artist)|Ram Kumar]], 94, Indian artist<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/noted-artist-ram-kumar-passes-away/article23535597.ece Noted artist Ram Kumar passes away]</ref>
* April 14 – [[Ram Kumar (artist)|Ram Kumar]], 94, Indian artist<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/noted-artist-ram-kumar-passes-away/article23535597.ece |title=Noted artist Ram Kumar passes away |newspaper=The Hindu |date=April 14, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114193051/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/noted-artist-ram-kumar-passes-away/article23535597.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
* April 15 – [[Waqar Ahmad Shah]], 74, Indian politician
* April 15 – [[Waqar Ahmad Shah]], 74, Indian politician


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* May 4 – [[BN Vijaya Kumar]], 60, politician and [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Jayanagar, Karnataka
* May 4 – [[BN Vijaya Kumar]], 60, politician and [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Jayanagar, Karnataka
* May 6 – [[Arun Date]], 84, Marathi singer
* May 6 – [[Arun Date]], 84, Marathi singer
* May 11 – [[Anita Das]], 66, Odia actress<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2018/may/12/veteran-actor-anita-das-passes-away-1813646.html|title=Veteran actor Anita Das passes away|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* May 11 – [[Anita Das]], 66, Odia actress<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2018/may/12/veteran-actor-anita-das-passes-away-1813646.html|title=Veteran actor Anita Das passes away|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=May 27, 2018}}</ref>
* May 14 – [[E. C. George Sudarshan]], 86, Indian theoretical physicist
* May 14 – [[E. C. George Sudarshan]], 86, Indian theoretical physicist
* May 19 – [[Jivya Soma Mashe]], 84, Indian Warli tribal artist
* May 19 – [[Jivya Soma Mashe]], 84, Indian Warli tribal artist

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Government of India

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Central government

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President of India Ram Nath Kovind
Vice-President of India

Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Venkaiah Naidu
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi
Speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan
Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora

State governments

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State Governor Chief Minister Chief Justice
Andhra Pradesh E.S.L Narasimhan Nara Chandra Babu Naidu Ranganathan(Hyderabad High Court)
Arunachal Pradesh B. D. Mishra Pema Khandu Ajit Singh (Gauhati High Court)
Assam Jagdish Mukhi Sarbananda Sonowal Ajit Singh (Gauhati High Court)
Bihar Lalji Tandon Nitish Kumar Rajendra Menon (Patna High Court)
Chhattisgarh Anandiben Patel Bhupesh Baghel T. B Radhakrishnan
Goa Mridula Sinha Manohar Parrikar Manjula Chellur
Gujarat Om Prakash Kohli Vijay Rupani R. Subhash Reddy
Haryana Kaptan Singh Solanki Manohar Lal Khattar Shiavax Jal Vazifdar
Himachal Pradesh Acharya Dev Vrat Jai Ram Thakur Sanjay Karol (Acting)
Jammu and Kashmir Satyapal Malik president's rule Badar Durrez Ahmed
Jharkhand Draupadi Murmu Raghubar Das Dhirubhai N. Patel (Acting)
Karnataka Vajubhai Vala H.D.Kumaraswamy H. G. Ramesh (Acting)
Kerala P. Sathasivam Pinarayi Vijayan Antony Dominic (Acting)
Madhya Pradesh Om Prakash Kohli (Additional charge) Kamal Nath Hemant Gupta
Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Devendra Fadnavis Manjula Chellur
Manipur Najma Heptulla N. Biren Singh N. Kotiswar Singh (Acting)
Meghalaya Ganga Prasad Mukul Sangma Dinesh Maheshwari
Mizoram Nirbhay Sharma Zoramthanga Ajit Singh
Nagaland Padmanabha Acharya Neiphiu Rio Ajit Singh
Odisha Ganeshi Lal Naveen Patnaik Vineet Saran
Punjab V. P. Singh Badnore Amarinder Singh Shiavax Jal Vazifdar
Rajasthan Kalyan Singh Vasundhara Raje Pradeep Nandrajog
Sikkim Shriniwas Patil Pawan Kumar Chamling Satish K. Agnihotri
Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit Edappadi K. Palaniswami Indira Banerjee
Telangana E. S. L. Narasimhan (Additional charge) K. Chandrashekar Rao Ramesh Ranganathan (Acting)
Tripura Tathagata Roy Biplab Kumar Deb Tinlianthang Vaiphei
Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik Yogi Adityanath Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
Uttarakhand Krishan Kant Paul Trivendra Singh Rawat K. M. Joseph
West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi Mamata Banerjee Jyotirmay Bhattacharya (Acting)

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Following elections were scheduled to take place in various states of the country

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  • National income - ₹188,869,569 million

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India vs Australia test series 2018

In Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 Belgium won the tournament for the first time after defeating the Netherlands 3–2 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw. Defending champions Australia won the third place match by defeating England 8–1.[4]

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September

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  • September 17 – Captain Raju, 68, military officer and actor

October

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