Part 1: Complete Date-wise Events (January – 5 November 2026)

January 2026

• 2 January: Contaminated water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh — at least 14 dead.
• 5 January: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Assam (3 injured).
• 9 January: Bus falls into gorge near Nahan (14 dead). Wild elephant attacks in Jharkhand (20+ dead).
• 19 January: Nitin Nabin elected BJP National President. Bus overturns in Latehar, Jharkhand (9 dead).
• 21 January: Nipah virus cases in West Bengal. IAF aircraft crash in Prayagraj (no injuries).
• 22 January: Army vehicle falls into gorge in Doda, J&K (10 soldiers killed).
• 26 January: Nationwide protests over UGC Bill 2026.
• 27 January: India–EU Free Trade Agreement signed.
• 28 January: Learjet 45 crashes at Baramati Airport, killing Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others.
• 29 January: Supreme Court stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026.
• 30 January: Fire at Wow! Momo restaurant in Kolkata (25 dead).

February 2026

• 2 February: US–India trade deal announced (tariffs to 18%; India to stop Russian oil purchases).
• 4 February: Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur CM.
• 5 February: Coal mine explosion in Meghalaya (18 dead).
• 7 February–8 March: 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.
• 16–20 February: AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
• 21 February: India–Brazil critical minerals agreement.
• 23 February: Air ambulance crashes near Ranchi (7 dead).
• 27 February: Kejriwal, Sisodia and others discharged in Delhi liquor scam case.
• 28 February: Fireworks explosion in Andhra Pradesh (21 dead).

March 2026

• 1 March: Explosives factory explosion in Nagpur (15+ dead).
• 2 March: India–Canada economic partnership announced.
• 5 March: Nitish Kumar announces resignation as Bihar CM. Su-30MKI crash in Assam (2 pilots killed).
• 7 March: Iranian naval vessel docks in Kochi.
• 8 March: India wins Men’s T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand.
• 11 March: Farooq Abdullah survives assassination attempt. Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for Harish Rana.
• 14 March: Sonam Wangchuk released after NSA quashed.
• 19 March: National Dental Commission constituted. President Murmu visits Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan.
• 23 March: Nine police convicted in Sathankulam custodial death case.
• 28 March: PM Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport.
• 30 March: Government declares Naxalite insurgency largely ended.

April 2026

• 6 April: Nine policemen in Sathankulam case sentenced to death.
• 8 April: Clashes over bauxite mining in Odisha (60 injured).
• 9 April: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry assembly elections.
• 14 April: Nitish Kumar resigns; Samrat Choudhary becomes Bihar CM.
• 17 April: Delimitation and constitutional amendment bills fail in Parliament.
• 23 April: Tamil Nadu election — TVK becomes largest party.
• 23–29 April: West Bengal election — BJP wins landslide.
• 28 April: New Zealand–India FTA signed.

May 2026

• 9 May: Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated as West Bengal Chief Minister.
• 10 May: Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
• 13 May: Rainstorms in Uttar Pradesh (at least 96 dead).
• 14 May: V. D. Satheesan becomes Kerala Chief Minister.
• 28 May: D. K. Shivakumar becomes Karnataka Chief Minister.

June 2026

• 3 June: Hotel fire in New Delhi (21 killed).
• 6 June: Protests at Jantar Mantar over NEET controversy.
• 13 June: IAF An-32 crash-lands in Assam (5 killed).
• 15 June: DRDO successfully tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile.
• 16 June: Telegram temporarily blocked in India.
• 22 June: Coaching centre fire in Lucknow (15 killed).

July–October 2026 (Selected)

• 4 July: India designates 23 Pakistan-backed JeM and LeT operatives as terrorists.
• 5 July: First instalment of ₹25,863 crore released under VB-G RAM-G scheme.
• 6 July: India hosts BRICS India 2026.
• 5 September: Special NIA court convicts 10 accused in 2013 Darbha valley Naxal attack (later sentenced to death).
• 28 October: Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh (3 killed).
• 30 October: Helicopter crash in Uttarakhand (6 missing). Shoe factory fire in Delhi (4 killed).

November 2026 (up to 5 November)

• 1 November: Four workers die of suffocation in food waste tank at hotel in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
• 2 November: Trailer-van collision in Uttar Pradesh (6 killed). Electrocution incident in Rajasthan (8 killed).
• 3 November: Himachal Pradesh MLA Nand Lal passes away.
• 4 November: US imposes new sanctions on Indian entities linked to Iranian regime.
• 5 November: Ongoing events include Diwali preparations, Delhi air pollution measures, and various local incidents.

Note: The Wikipedia “2026 in India” page is continuously updated. The list above includes all major dated events extracted up to 5 November 2026. Additional minor incidents and deaths continue to be added.

Part 2: Detailed Elaborations of Major Events

India–EU Free Trade Agreement (27 January 2026)

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement on 27 January 2026. The deal was finalised during a summit attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President António Costa. It covers goods, services, investment, and intellectual property, and is expected to substantially increase bilateral trade by reducing tariffs and improving market access. The agreement is widely regarded as one of the most significant economic achievements of the year for India.

Crash Killing Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (28 January 2026)

On 28 January 2026, a Learjet 45 crashed and exploded while landing at Baramati Airport in Maharashtra. Five people were killed, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The crash had major political implications in Maharashtra, where Pawar was a central figure in the ruling alliance. The incident triggered investigations into aviation safety and dominated national headlines for days.

India’s T20 World Cup Victory (8 March 2026)

India defeated New Zealand in the final of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup on 8 March to win the tournament for the third time. The victory was celebrated across the country and reinforced India’s status as a leading force in limited-overs cricket. The tournament had begun in February and culminated in a high-profile final.

Declaration of the End of the Naxalite Insurgency (30 March 2026)

On 30 March 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Naxalite-Maoist insurgency had been largely defeated. The government stated that most remaining fighters had been killed, arrested, or had surrendered following intensive security operations. The declaration was presented as a major internal security milestone, though residual challenges persist in some remote areas.

2026 Assembly Elections and Political Realignment (April–May 2026)

The assembly elections held in April 2026 produced significant political shifts:

• West Bengal: BJP secured a landslide victory, ending Trinamool Congress rule. Suvendu Adhikari became Chief Minister on 9 May.
• Tamil Nadu: Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the largest party. Vijay took oath as Chief Minister on 10 May.
• Kerala: UDF won a majority; V. D. Satheesan became Chief Minister.
• Bihar: Nitish Kumar stepped down; Samrat Choudhary became Chief Minister.
• Karnataka: D. K. Shivakumar replaced Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister in late May.
• Assam: BJP retained power.

Supreme Court’s Passive Euthanasia Ruling (11 March 2026)

On 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of removing life support from Harish Rana, who had been in a persistent vegetative state since 2013. This was the first time an Indian court permitted passive euthanasia in such circumstances. The judgment clarified the legal position on end-of-life decisions and was widely discussed in medical and legal circles.