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=== January ===
=== January ===
* [[January 1]]
* January 1
** [[Delhi]] was engulfed in the worst [[fog]] of the season, with visibility dropping to zero. Flight and train services are 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|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|access-date=2018-01-01|language=en}}</ref>
** Delhi was engulfed in the worst [[fog]] of the season, with visibility dropping to zero. Flight and train services are 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|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|access-date=January 1, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
** The state of [[Telangana]] starts providing round-the-clock uninterrupted free [[power supply]] to 2.3 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=2018-01-01}}</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|language=en|access-date=2018-01-01}}</ref>
** The state of [[Telangana]] starts 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|language=en|access-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref>
* [[January 2]]
* January 2
** 290,000 doctors across the country participate 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}}</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=2018-01-01|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-02|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 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|last=Desk|first=The Hindu Net|date=2018-01-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
** 290,000 doctors across the country participate 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}}</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 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|last=Desk|first=The Hindu Net|date=January 2, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
** One person was dead after clashes breakout 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|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-caste-clash-protesters-block-mumbais-harbour-line/articleshow/62335957.cms|title=Maharashtra caste clash: Several schools and colleges shut in Mumbai - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-01-02}}</ref> Schools and colleges in [[Mumbai]] are shut after the violence spreads to the city.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/maharashtra-tense-a-day-after-clashes-during-bicentenary-celebrations-of-koregaon-bhima-battle/article22352367.ece|title=Maharashtra tense a day after clashes during bicentenary celebrations of Koregaon-Bhima battle|last=Banerjee|first=Shoumojit|date=2018-01-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[Riot police]] are called in to control the violence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/dalit-protesters-stop-traffic-near-mumbai-over-pune-rally-violence-1794803|title=Pune's Dalit Violence Reaches Mumbai, Riot Police Called In: 10 Updates|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2018-01-02}}</ref> The flames of riots spread all over Maharashtra, people violating public property and stone pelting. Army, Police Force called out, Article 144 imposed in many regions of state.
** One person was dead after clashes breakout 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|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-caste-clash-protesters-block-mumbais-harbour-line/articleshow/62335957.cms|title=Maharashtra caste clash: Several schools and colleges shut in Mumbai – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> Schools and colleges in [[Mumbai]] are shut after the violence spreads to the city.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/maharashtra-tense-a-day-after-clashes-during-bicentenary-celebrations-of-koregaon-bhima-battle/article22352367.ece|title=Maharashtra tense a day after clashes during bicentenary celebrations of Koregaon-Bhima battle|last=Banerjee|first=Shoumojit|date=January 2, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[Riot police]] are called in to control the violence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/dalit-protesters-stop-traffic-near-mumbai-over-pune-rally-violence-1794803|title=Pune's Dalit Violence Reaches Mumbai, Riot Police Called In: 10 Updates|work=NDTV.com|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The flames of riots spread all over Maharashtra, people violating public property and stone pelting. Army, Police Force called out, Article 144 imposed in many regions of state.
** [[Finance minister of india|Finance minister]] [[Arun Jaitley]] informs 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=2018-01-02}}</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|last=Bureau|first=Our|date=2017-12-29|work=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=2018-01-02|language=en}}</ref>
** Finance minister [[Arun Jaitley]] informs 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|last=Bureau|first=Our|date=December 29, 2017|work=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=January 2, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
* [[January 5]]
* 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=2018-01-06}}</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=2018-01-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-06|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
** [[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 6]]
* January 6
** 4 policemen are 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=2018-01-06}}</ref>
** 4 policemen are 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|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=2018-01-06}}</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>
** 11 people are killed 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=2018-01-06|work=www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-01-06|language=en}}</ref>
** 11 people are killed 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]]
* 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=2018-01-08|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-09|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
** 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>
** The annual three-day Flamingo festival starts in [[Sullurpeta]] near [[Pulicat Lake]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/3-day-flamingo-festival-begins-at-pulicat-area/article22392724.ece|title=3-day Flamingo festival begins at Pulicat area|last=Correspondentnellore|first=Special|date=2018-01-08|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
** The annual three-day Flamingo festival starts in [[Sullurpeta]] near [[Pulicat Lake]], Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/3-day-flamingo-festival-begins-at-pulicat-area/article22392724.ece|title=3-day Flamingo festival begins at Pulicat area|last=Correspondentnellore|first=Special|date=January 8, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 9, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[January 9]]
* January 9
** [[Supreme Court of India]] makes 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=2018-01-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
** [[Supreme Court of India]] makes 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=2018-01-12}}</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]] express 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|last=Desk|first=The Hindu Net|date=2018-01-12|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
** In an unprecedented move, four senior-most judges of [[Supreme Court of India]] express 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|last=Desk|first=The Hindu Net|date=January 12, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=January 12, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[January 21]]
* January 21
** President suspended the membership of Vidhan Sabha of 20 MLAs of Delhi Government under the Office of Profit.
** President suspended the membership of Vidhan Sabha of 20 MLAs of Delhi Government under the Office of Profit.
* [[January 26]] - 10 [[Head of state|heads of state]] of [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] countries are expected to be present at the 69th [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] functions in [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/asean-leaders-republic-day-chief-guests|title=10 ASEAN Leaders to Attend 69th Republic Day as Chief Guests|work=The Quint|access-date=2017-12-26|language=en}}</ref>
* January 26–10 [[Head of state|heads of state]] of [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] countries are expected to be present at the 69th [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] functions in New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/asean-leaders-republic-day-chief-guests|title=10 ASEAN Leaders to Attend 69th Republic Day as Chief Guests|work=The Quint|access-date=December 26, 2017|language=en}}</ref>


=== June ===
=== June ===
*[[June 20]] &ndash; Indian government report warns that in 21 cities groundwater will run out by the year 2020.<ref>https://scroll.in/video/883445/video-21-indian-cities-will-run-out-of-groundwater-in-2-years-says-a-government-report</ref>
*June 20 – Indian government report warns that in 21 cities groundwater will run out by the year 2020.<ref>https://scroll.in/video/883445/video-21-indian-cities-will-run-out-of-groundwater-in-2-years-says-a-government-report</ref>


===August===
===August===
*[[August 10]] &ndash; [[August 20]] &ndash; 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]] &ndash; 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.
*August 7 Muthuvel Karunanidhi (born Dakshinamurthy, 3 June 1924 – 7 August 2018) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was a long-standing leader of the Dravidian movement and ten-time president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party. Before entering politics he worked in the Tamil film industry as a screenwriter. He has also made contributions to Tamil literature, having written stories, plays, novels, and a multiple-volume memoir. He was popularly referred to as Kalaigar, meaning artist in Tamil.
*August 7 Muthuvel Karunanidhi (born Dakshinamurthy, June 3, 1924 – August 7, 2018) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was a long-standing leader of the Dravidian movement and ten-time president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party. Before entering politics he worked in the Tamil film industry as a screenwriter. He has also made contributions to Tamil literature, having written stories, plays, novels, and a multiple-volume memoir. He was popularly referred to as Kalaigar, meaning artist in Tamil.


===October===
===October===


* 10 October - 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 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>
*25 October - [[India Mobile Congress 2018]] 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|url=https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/day-one-indian-mobile-congress-2018/|title=Day One-Indian Mobile Congress 2018, IMC 2018 Began On A Grand-Scale At Aero City, New Delhi. A Report|website=Communications Today|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-11}}</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|url=http://www.smartgovernance.in/india-mobile-congress-2018-concludes/|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 concludes {{!}} Smart Governance|last=admin|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|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|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 kicks off October 25: 5G to be the next big thing for India|website=www.msn.com|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> The three-day event concluded on 27 October.
*October 25 – [[India Mobile Congress 2018]] 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|url=https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/day-one-indian-mobile-congress-2018/|title=Day One-Indian Mobile Congress 2018, IMC 2018 Began On A Grand-Scale At Aero City, New Delhi. A Report|website=Communications Today|language=en-US|access-date=March 11, 2019}}</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|url=http://www.smartgovernance.in/india-mobile-congress-2018-concludes/|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 concludes {{!}} Smart Governance|last=admin|language=en-US|access-date=March 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|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|title=India Mobile Congress 2018 kicks off October 25: 5G to be the next big thing for India|website=www.msn.com|access-date=March 11, 2019}}</ref> The three-day event concluded on October 27.


== Sports ==
== Sports ==


=== January ===
=== January ===
* [[Vidarbha cricket team|Vidarbha]] beat [[Delhi]] by 9 wickets to win their maiden [[Ranji Trophy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/19140/delhi-vs-vidarbha-final-ranji-trophy-2017-18|title=Delhi vs Vidarbha, Final, Ranji Trophy, 2017-18|website=Cricbuzz|language=en|access-date=2018-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8050/report/1118703/day/4/|title=Final, Ranji Trophy at Indore, Dec 29 2017 - Jan 1 2018 {{!}} Match Report {{!}} ESPNCricinfo|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2018-01-01}}</ref>
* [[Vidarbha cricket team|Vidarbha]] beat Delhi by 9 wickets to win their maiden [[Ranji Trophy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/19140/delhi-vs-vidarbha-final-ranji-trophy-2017-18|title=Delhi vs Vidarbha, Final, Ranji Trophy, 2017–18|website=Cricbuzz|language=en|access-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8050/report/1118703/day/4/|title=Final, Ranji Trophy at Indore, Dec 29 2017 – Jan 1 2018 {{!}} Match Report {{!}} ESPNCricinfo|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=January 1, 2018}}</ref>
* Hyderabad Hunters defeat Bengaluru Blasters 4-3 to claim their maiden [[Premier Badminton League]] title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badminton/premier-badminton-league-final-live-hyderabad-hunters-bengaluru-blasters-caroline-marin-viktor-axelsen-5024272/|title=PBL Final: Hyderabad Hunters beat Bengaluru Blasters 4-3 to lift title, key updates|date=2018-01-14|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-01-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Hyderabad Hunters defeat Bengaluru Blasters 4–3 to claim their maiden [[Premier Badminton League]] title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badminton/premier-badminton-league-final-live-hyderabad-hunters-bengaluru-blasters-caroline-marin-viktor-axelsen-5024272/|title=PBL Final: Hyderabad Hunters beat Bengaluru Blasters 4–3 to lift title, key updates|date=January 14, 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=January 15, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[India national blind cricket team]] claimed the [[2018 Blind Cricket World Cup]] title by defeating Pakistan in the finals by 2 wickets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/blind-cricket-world-cup-india-beat-pakistan-by-2-wickets-to-lift-title-1637519.html|title=Blind Cricket World Cup: India Beat Pakistan by 2 Wickets to Lift Title|date=2018-01-20|work=News18|access-date=2018-01-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/177751-india-beat-pakistan-to-win-blind-cricket-world-cup|title=India beat Pakistan to win Blind Cricket World Cup|website=www.geo.tv|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-20}}</ref>
* [[India national blind cricket team]] claimed the [[2018 Blind Cricket World Cup]] title by defeating Pakistan in the finals by 2 wickets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/blind-cricket-world-cup-india-beat-pakistan-by-2-wickets-to-lift-title-1637519.html|title=Blind Cricket World Cup: India Beat Pakistan by 2 Wickets to Lift Title|date=January 20, 2018|work=News18|access-date=January 20, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/177751-india-beat-pakistan-to-win-blind-cricket-world-cup|title=India beat Pakistan to win Blind Cricket World Cup|website=www.geo.tv|language=en-US|access-date=January 20, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Indian national cricket team]] won the [[One Day International|ODI]] Series against [[South Africa]] in South Africa in first in History.
* [[Indian national cricket team]] won the [[One Day International|ODI]] Series against South Africa in South Africa in first in History.


=== February ===
=== February ===
* [[India national under-19 cricket team]] won the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]] held in [[New Zealand]] beating Australia in the Final.
* [[India national under-19 cricket team]] won the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]] held in New Zealand beating Australia in the Final.


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=== June ===
=== June ===
* [[India national cricket team|India]] hosts [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] for their first-ever [[Test cricket|Test]]. India won by an innings and 62 runs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India beat Afghanistan - India won by an innings and 262 runs - India vs Afghanistan Afghanistan tour of India Only Test Match Summary, Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18544/game/1133983/india-vs-afghanistan-only-test-afg-in-india-2018|access-date=2020-07-28|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[India national cricket team|India]] hosts [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]] for their first-ever [[Test cricket|Test]]. India won by an innings and 62 runs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=India beat Afghanistan – India won by an innings and 262 runs – India vs Afghanistan Afghanistan tour of India Only Test Match Summary, Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18544/game/1133983/india-vs-afghanistan-only-test-afg-in-india-2018|access-date=July 28, 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en}}</ref>


=== July ===
=== July ===
* [[Indian national cricket team]] won [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] series against [[England]] in England for the first time in History
* [[Indian national cricket team]] won [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] series against England in England for the first time in History


=== November ===
=== November ===
* [[2018 Men's Hockey World Cup]] was scheduled to be held from November 28 to December 16 at [[Kalinga Stadium]], [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/hockey/fih-allocates-4-major-events-to-india-including-2018-world-cup-1527612|title=FIH allocates 4 major events to India including 2018 World Cup – NDTV Sports|last=NDTVSports.com|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=2017-12-26|language=en}}</ref>
* [[2018 Men's Hockey World Cup]] was scheduled to be held from November 28 to December 16 at [[Kalinga Stadium]], [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/hockey/fih-allocates-4-major-events-to-india-including-2018-world-cup-1527612|title=FIH allocates 4 major events to India including 2018 World Cup – NDTV Sports|last=NDTVSports.com|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=December 26, 2017|language=en}}</ref>


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== Deaths ==
== Deaths ==
===January===
===January===
*2 January - [[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>[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>
*4 January - [[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>[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>
*6 January - [[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>[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>
*6 January - [[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>[https://www.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/atomic-scientist-professor-baldev-raj-passes-away/articleshow/62394018.cms Atomic scientist professor Baldev Raj passes away]</ref>
*7 January - [[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>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/lagaan-actor-shrivallabh-vyas-dies-60-756055 Lagaan actor Shrivallabh Vyas dies at 60]</ref>
*7 January - [[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>[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>
*12 January - [[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>[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>
*14 January - [[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>[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>
*15 January – [[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=2018-01-17 |access-date=2018-02-11 |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=2018-02-02 |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>
*15 January - [[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>[https://scroll.in/latest/865135/sarod-player-buddhadev-dasgupta-dies-in-kolkata Sarod player Buddhadev Dasgupta dies in Kolkata]</ref>
*15 January - [[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>[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>
*15 January - [[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>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/veteran-journalist-and-writer-gnani-sankaran-passes-away-5025003/ Veteran journalist and writer Gnani Sankaran passes away]</ref>
*16 January - [[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>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/botta.html Bishop Geevarghese Divannasios Ottathengil]</ref>
*18 January - [[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>[https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-kannada-actor-kashinath-passes-away-bengaluru-74925 Veteran Kannada actor Kashinath passes away in Bengaluru]</ref>
*18 January - [[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>[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/180118/legendary-cartoonist-chandi-lahiri-passes-away.html Legendary cartoonist Chandi Lahiri passes away]</ref>
*19 January - [[Sriniwas Tiwari]], freedom fighter, Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1993–2003), 91<ref>{{cite web|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|first=Press Trust of|last=India|date=19 January 2018|via=Business Standard}}</ref>
*January 19 – [[Sriniwas Tiwari]], freedom fighter, Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1993–2003), 91<ref>{{cite web|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|first=Press Trust of|last=India|date=January 19, 2018|via=Business Standard}}</ref>
*20 January - [[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>[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/architect-hasmukh-patel-dies-at-84/ Architect Hasmukh Patel dies at 84]</ref>
*26 January - [[Supriya Devi]], Bengali actress, 85
*January 26 – [[Supriya Devi]], Bengali actress, 85
*30 January - [[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


=== February ===
=== February ===
* 11 February- [[Parbati Ghose]], 85, Oriya film director
* February 11- [[Parbati Ghose]], 85, Oriya film director
*24 February- [[Sridevi]], Bollywood Actress, 54
*February 24- [[Sridevi]], Bollywood Actress, 54
* 28 February - [[Jayendra Saraswathi|Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya]], 82, 69th Shankaracharya guru
* February 28 – [[Jayendra Saraswathi|Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya]], 82, 69th Shankaracharya guru


=== March ===
=== March ===
* 1 March - [[Arabinda Muduli]], 56, Indian musician and Bhajan singer
* March 1 – [[Arabinda Muduli]], 56, Indian musician and Bhajan singer
* 2 March - [[Khagendra Jamatia]], 64, Indian politician
* March 2 – [[Khagendra Jamatia]], 64, Indian politician
* 4 March - [[Javed Abidi]], 53, Indian disability rights activist
* March 4 – [[Javed Abidi]], 53, Indian disability rights activist
* 6 March - [[Shammi (actress)|Shammi]], 87, actress
* March 6 – [[Shammi (actress)|Shammi]], 87, actress
* 6 March - [[Indra Bahadur Rai]], 91, Indian writer
* March 6 – [[Indra Bahadur Rai]], 91, Indian writer
* 9 March - [[Patangrao Kadam]], 74, politician from [[Maharashtra]], former Forest Minister in Maharashtra Government
* March 9 – [[Patangrao Kadam]], 74, politician from [[Maharashtra]], former Forest Minister in Maharashtra Government
* 9 March - [[Pyarelal Wadali]], 75, Indian Sufi singer
* March 9 – [[Pyarelal Wadali]], 75, Indian Sufi singer
* 13 March - [[Hamida Habibullah]], 101, politician
* March 13 – [[Hamida Habibullah]], 101, politician
* 14 March - [[Narendra Jha]], 55, actor and singer
* March 14 – [[Narendra Jha]], 55, actor and singer
* 19 March - [[Kedarnath Singh]], 83, poet
* March 19 – [[Kedarnath Singh]], 83, poet
* 27 March - [[Gangadhar Pantawne]], 81, writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/aurangabad-marathwada-news/aurangabad/veteran-marathi-literature-gangadhar-pantawane-passes-away/articleshow/63475035.cms|title=veteran marathi literature gangadhar pantawane passes away- Maharashtra Times|work=Maharashtra Times|access-date=2018-03-27}}</ref>
* March 27 – [[Gangadhar Pantawne]], 81, writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/aurangabad-marathwada-news/aurangabad/veteran-marathi-literature-gangadhar-pantawane-passes-away/articleshow/63475035.cms|title=veteran marathi literature gangadhar pantawane passes away- Maharashtra Times|work=Maharashtra Times|access-date=March 27, 2018}}</ref>


=== April ===
=== April ===
* 2 April - [[Bhai Vaidya]], 89, veteran Socialist leader, former Home Minister of [[Maharashtra]] state
* April 2 – [[Bhai Vaidya]], 89, veteran Socialist leader, former Home Minister of [[Maharashtra]] state
* 3 April - [[S. Madhavan]], 84, politician
* April 3 – [[S. Madhavan]], 84, politician
* 4 April - [[Raobail]], 80, Indian cartoonist
* April 4 – [[Raobail]], 80, Indian cartoonist
* 6 April - [[Raj Kishore]], 85, Indian actor
* April 6 – [[Raj Kishore]], 85, Indian actor
* 7 April - [[Munin Barua]], 72, Indian film director
* April 7 – [[Munin Barua]], 72, Indian film director
* 12 April - [[Naseem Mirza Changezi]], 108, Indian independence activist<ref>[http://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2018/04/12/city-obituary-old-delhis-living-encyclopedia-naseem-mirza-changezi-dies-at-108-1910-2018/]</ref>
* April 12 – [[Naseem Mirza Changezi]], 108, Indian independence activist<ref>[http://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2018/04/12/city-obituary-old-delhis-living-encyclopedia-naseem-mirza-changezi-dies-at-108-1910-2018/]</ref>
* 14 April - [[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>[http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/noted-artist-ram-kumar-passes-away/article23535597.ece Noted artist Ram Kumar passes away]</ref>
* 15 April - [[Waqar Ahmad Shah]], 74, Indian politician
* April 15 – [[Waqar Ahmad Shah]], 74, Indian politician


=== May ===
=== May ===
* 4 May - [[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
* 6 May - [[Arun Date]], 84, Marathi singer
* May 6 – [[Arun Date]], 84, Marathi singer
* 11 May - [[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=27 May 2018}}</ref>
* 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>
* 14 May - [[E. C. George Sudarshan]], 86, Indian theoretical physicist
* May 14 – [[E. C. George Sudarshan]], 86, Indian theoretical physicist
* 19 May - [[Jivya Soma Mashe]], 84, Indian Warli tribal artist
* May 19 – [[Jivya Soma Mashe]], 84, Indian Warli tribal artist
* 31 May - [[Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar]], 67, Minister of Agriculture in [[Maharashtra]] government
* May 31 – [[Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar]], 67, Minister of Agriculture in [[Maharashtra]] government


=== June ===
=== June ===
* 9 June – [[Shantaram Naik]], 72, politician, member of the Rajya Sabha (2005–2017)
* June 9 – [[Shantaram Naik]], 72, politician, member of the Rajya Sabha (2005–2017)
* 12 June
* June 12
** [[Ram Chander Bainda]], 72, politician, member of the [[Lok Sabha]]
** [[Ram Chander Bainda]], 72, politician, member of the [[Lok Sabha]]
** [[Bhaiyyu Maharaj]], 50, spiritual guru
** [[Bhaiyyu Maharaj]], 50, spiritual guru
* 14 June - [[Shujaat Bukhari]], 63, journalist (assassinated)
* June 14 – [[Shujaat Bukhari]], 63, journalist (assassinated)


=== July ===
=== July ===
* 9 July - [[Kavi Kumar Azad]], Actor in [[Tarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah]]
* July 9 – [[Kavi Kumar Azad]], Actor in [[Tarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah]]
* 17 July - [[Rita Bhaduri]], 62, actress
* July 17 – [[Rita Bhaduri]], 62, actress
* 20 July - [[Akhtar Raza Khan]], 77, Indian Sunni Muslim scholar and mufti.
* July 20 – [[Akhtar Raza Khan]], 77, Indian Sunni Muslim scholar and mufti.
* 19 July - [[Gopal das neeraj]] ,93, Hindi poet
* July 19 – [[Gopal das neeraj]] ,93, Hindi poet


=== August ===
=== August ===
* 7 August - [[M. Karunanidhi]], 94, former DMK chief and former chief minister of Tamil Nadu<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kalaignar-bids-goodbye-one-tn-s-last-tall-leaders-m-karunanidhi-passes-away-86138|title=Kalaignar bids goodbye: One of TN’s last tall leaders, M Karunanidhi passes away|date=2018-08-07|work=The News Minute|access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/dmk-chief-karunanidhi-dies-of-multi-organ-failure-at-94-live-updates-1836131.html|title=DMK Chief M Karunanidhi, 5-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, No More{{!}} Live Updates|date=2018-08-07|work=News18|access-date=7 August 2018}}</ref>
* August 7 – [[M. Karunanidhi]], 94, former DMK chief and former chief minister of Tamil Nadu<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kalaignar-bids-goodbye-one-tn-s-last-tall-leaders-m-karunanidhi-passes-away-86138|title=Kalaignar bids goodbye: One of TN’s last tall leaders, M Karunanidhi passes away|date=August 7, 2018|work=The News Minute|access-date=August 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/dmk-chief-karunanidhi-dies-of-multi-organ-failure-at-94-live-updates-1836131.html|title=DMK Chief M Karunanidhi, 5-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, No More{{!}} Live Updates|date=August 7, 2018|work=News18|access-date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>
* 13 August - [[Somnath Chatterjee]], former MP and Speaker of Lok Sabha<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/veteran-parliamentarian-somnath-chatterjee-passes-away-10-things-to-know-about-him/articleshow/65383466.cms|title=Veteran parliamentarian Somnath Chatterjee dies at 89:10 things to know|date=2018-08-13|work=The Times of India|access-date=13 August 2018}}</ref>
* August 13 – [[Somnath Chatterjee]], former MP and Speaker of Lok Sabha<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/veteran-parliamentarian-somnath-chatterjee-passes-away-10-things-to-know-about-him/articleshow/65383466.cms|title=Veteran parliamentarian Somnath Chatterjee dies at 89:10 things to know|date=August 13, 2018|work=The Times of India|access-date=August 13, 2018}}</ref>
* 14 August - [[Balram Das Tandon]], [[Governor of Chhattisgarh]], former Deputy Chief Minister of [[Punjab]] and former Member of the [[Bharatiya Jana Sangh]]
* August 14 – [[Balram Das Tandon]], [[Governor of Chhattisgarh]], former Deputy Chief Minister of [[Punjab]] and former Member of the [[Bharatiya Jana Sangh]]
* 14 August - [[Chemmanam Chacko]], 92, Malayalam poet<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chemmanam-chacko-dead/article24694006.ece|title=Chemmanam Chacko dead|last=Bureau|first=Kochi|date=2018-08-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 August 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* August 14 – [[Chemmanam Chacko]], 92, Malayalam poet<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chemmanam-chacko-dead/article24694006.ece|title=Chemmanam Chacko dead|last=Bureau|first=Kochi|date=August 15, 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=August 15, 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* 15 August - [[Ajit Wadekar]], 77, cricketer
* August 15 – [[Ajit Wadekar]], 77, cricketer
* 16 August - [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], 93, former Prime Minister of India.
* August 16 – [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], 93, former Prime Minister of India.
* 22 August - [[Gurudas Kamat]], 63, politician, [[Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India)|Minister of Communications and Information Technology]] in Government of India
* August 22 – [[Gurudas Kamat]], 63, politician, [[Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India)|Minister of Communications and Information Technology]] in Government of India
* 23 August - [[Kuldip Nayar]], 95, journalist, ex-High Commissioner of India to United Kingdom
* August 23 – [[Kuldip Nayar]], 95, journalist, ex-High Commissioner of India to United Kingdom
* 24 August - [[Vijay Chavan]], Marathi film and play actor
* August 24 – [[Vijay Chavan]], Marathi film and play actor


=== September ===
=== September ===
* 17 September - [[Captain Raju]], 68, military officer and actor
* September 17 – [[Captain Raju]], 68, military officer and actor


=== October ===
=== October ===
* 20 October - [[N. D. Tiwari]], 93, politician
* October 20 – [[N. D. Tiwari]], 93, politician
* 28 October - [[Madan Lal Khurana]], former [[Chief Minister of Delhi]], [[Governor of Rajasthan]]
* October 28 – [[Madan Lal Khurana]], former [[Chief Minister of Delhi]], [[Governor of Rajasthan]]


=== November ===
=== November ===
*12 November - [[Ananth Kumar]], 59, politician and minister
*November 12 – [[Ananth Kumar]], 59, politician and minister
*27 November - [[Mohammed Aziz]], 64, playback singer
*November 27 – [[Mohammed Aziz]], 64, playback singer


=== December ===
=== December ===
17 December - Brigadier Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, 78, leader in Battle of Longewala, Maha Veer Chakra awardee.
December 17 – Brigadier Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, 78, leader in Battle of Longewala, Maha Veer Chakra awardee.
*22 December- [[Danish Zehen]], 24 contestant of [[ace of space]] Died in car accident
*December 22- [[Danish Zehen]], 24 contestant of [[ace of space]] Died in car accident
*24 December - [[Dwijen Mukhopadhyay]], 91, Bengali composer
*December 24 – [[Dwijen Mukhopadhyay]], 91, Bengali composer
*30 December - [[Mrinal Sen]], 95, Bengali filmmaker
*December 30 – [[Mrinal Sen]], 95, Bengali filmmaker
*31 December -[[Kader Khan]], 81, Indian actor
*December 31 -[[Kader Khan]], 81, Indian actor


== References ==
== References ==

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Events in the year 2018 in the Republic of India.

Government of India

Central government

Photo Post Name
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 Om Birla
Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora

State governments

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 Udhhav Thackeray 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)

Elections

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

Events

January

June

  • June 20 – Indian government report warns that in 21 cities groundwater will run out by the year 2020.[23]

August

  • 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 7 Muthuvel Karunanidhi (born Dakshinamurthy, June 3, 1924 – August 7, 2018) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was a long-standing leader of the Dravidian movement and ten-time president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party. Before entering politics he worked in the Tamil film industry as a screenwriter. He has also made contributions to Tamil literature, having written stories, plays, novels, and a multiple-volume memoir. He was popularly referred to as Kalaigar, meaning artist in Tamil.

October

  • October 10 – At least five people died and 30 were injured when a passenger train derailed in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[24]
  • October 25 – India Mobile Congress 2018 was inaugurated by the Minister of State (independent charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, Manoj Sinha, at Aerocity, New Delhi.[25] 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.[26][27] The three-day event concluded on October 27.

Sports

January

February

March

May

June

July

November

December

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]

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

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

October

November

December

December 17 – Brigadier Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, 78, leader in Battle of Longewala, Maha Veer Chakra awardee.

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