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  • India-EU Strategic & Economic Integration (2025-2026)
    Following the TTC meeting, India and the EU accelerate FTA negotiations through multiple specific rounds and strategic dialogues, culminating in a summit to finalize the agreement.
    12 events · 2025-03-01 to 2026-02-22
  • India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations
    India and the US agree to negotiate a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), progressing through specific negotiation rounds to a broader structural evolution in trade relations.
    4 events · 2025-03-11 to 2026-02-10
  • Supreme Court Review of Gubernatorial Assent Timelines
    A constitutional dispute arises regarding the time limits for Governors to assent to bills, leading the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion, which results in a verdict clarifying that no fixed timeline can be judicially imposed.
    3 events · 2025-05-16 to 2025-11-21
  • Indigenous Quantum Communication Maturation
    A clear developmental chain where an Indian startup (QNu Labs) launches a cybersecurity platform, scales it to a 500km network trial, and ultimately enables the inauguration of a national quantum-secured defense network.
    4 events · 2025-04-15 to 2026-02-15
  • 2025 Indo-Pak Conflict: Operation Sindoor
    Tensions escalate following the Pahalgam terror attack, leading to India's military response 'Operation Sindoor', followed by a ceasefire and subsequent strategic analysis.
    4 events · 2025-04-30 to 2025-07-26
  • Google's Quantum Advantage and Hardware Evolution
    Google's 'Willow' processor achieves verifiable quantum advantage using the Quantum Echoes algorithm, leading to detailed experimental data on information spreading, which culminates in the release of the next-generation 'Quasar 3.0' chip.
    3 events · 2025-10-24 to 2026-01-01
  • Indian Pharma Quality Crisis and Regulatory Overhaul
    A sequence of events where initial industry pressure for deregulation is followed by a major quality scandal (WHO alert), triggering a strict government crackdown on manufacturing standards.
    5 events · 2025-03-03 to 2025-12-30
  • Manipur Transport Normalization and Civil Disobedience
    Following Amit Shah's directive to ensure free movement, attempts to resume transport services lead to immediate friction, escalating into a specific 'civil disobedience' campaign over bus markings, necessitating a high-level visit by the Union Home Secretary.
    4 events · 2025-03-01 to 2025-05-31
  • Strategic Push to Eliminate Naxalism by 2026
    The Home Minister announces a hard deadline to eradicate Naxalism, shifting from appeals for surrender to a 'no talks' hardline stance, supported by intensified security infrastructure and development data.
    5 events · 2025-03-21 to 2025-10-12
  • The Final Push: Eradicating Left Wing Extremism by 2026
    The Indian government implements a coordinated strategy to eliminate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by a March 2026 deadline, utilizing rehabilitation policies and intensified kinetic operations that result in the killing of top leadership and mass surrenders, culminating in international human rights bodies raising alarms over the intensity of the crackdown.
    9 events · 2025-03-13 to 2026-02-03
  • Road to MILAN 2026: From Vision to Execution
    The planning and execution of India's largest multilateral naval exercise, MILAN 2026, tracking the event from its strategic announcement and scheduling to its hosting in Visakhapatnam.
    7 events · 2025-11-01 to 2026-02-22
  • The April 2025 Naval Commanders' Conference and Strategic Releases
    The bi-annual Naval Commanders' Conference begins in Karwar, moves to New Delhi for its second phase, and culminates in the release of the Navy's 'Space Vision 2025-40' and operational data frameworks.
    3 events · 2025-04-05 to 2025-04-10
  • Evolution and Codification of the MAHASAGAR Strategy
    India launches the MAHASAGAR vision in early 2025, debates its execution at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, and finally formally incorporates it into the new Indian Maritime Doctrine by year's end.
    6 events · 2025-05-01 to 2026-02-23
  • The Push for Scientific Supremacy: Ambition vs. Reform
    The government sets an ambitious target to surpass the U.S. in scientific output, prompting critical media analysis of current quality gaps, followed by expert calls for talent retention and eventual government policy reforms to streamline the research ecosystem.
    4 events · 2025-03-01 to 2025-07-13
  • Mid-2025 COVID-19 Resurgence and Response
    A new wave of COVID-19 variants leads to a surge in cases and deaths, prompting central government intervention and preparedness directives.
    4 events · 2025-05-25 to 2025-06-06
  • 2025-26 Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Crisis & Regulatory Response
    As Delhi's air quality deteriorates ahead of winter, authorities invoke GRAP stages, leading to Supreme Court intervention empowering the CAQM, followed by judicial criticism of the body's failure to identify pollution sources as AQI hits severe peaks.
    7 events · 2025-09-22 to 2026-02-21
  • Operation Sindoor: The 2025 Indo-Pak Conflict
    Following a failed push for dialogue, a terror attack in Pahalgam triggers 'Operation Sindoor' and air strikes, leading to a ceasefire, rejection of US mediation, and a long-term diplomatic freeze affecting SAARC and the Indus Waters Treaty.
    12 events · 2025-03-01 to 2025-12-31
  • India's Textile Sector Revitalization: Ambition to Reform
    India identifies an opportunity to replace competitors (Seed) and launches infrastructure initiatives like PM MITRA (Item 21). However, the sector faces stagnation and structural hurdles (Item 1, Item 2), prompting a government cost roadmap (Item 3). This leads to an export rebound (Item 9) and is solidified by a comprehensive policy shift in Budget 2026 (Item 6) to ensure future growth (Item 4).
    8 events · 2025-03-01 to 2026-02-09
  • Supreme Court Intervention on Himachal's Ecological Crisis
    Following severe monsoon disasters in Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of the environmental degradation, leading to a scheduled order on the state's ecology.
    3 events · 2025-07-03 to 2025-09-23
  • Rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture
    The government initiates a broad tech-integration scheme, establishes the core digital identity infrastructure (Agri Stack), and subsequently integrates the land record layer (Land Stack) to modernize farm management.
    4 events · 2025-05-02 to 2026-02-17
  • Enactment of Maritime Legislative Reforms (2025)
    A clear legislative progression where the Coastal Shipping Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha, followed by the broader passage of maritime bills by Parliament, culminating in the formal enactment of the Acts replacing colonial laws.
    3 events · 2025-04-08 to 2025-12-25
  • Operationalization of Private Investment in Inland Waterways
    The government introduces regulations for private jetties, launches a digital portal to facilitate these specific regulations, and subsequently signs MoUs and agreements with private and regional entities to execute the mandate.
    5 events · 2025-03-01 to 2026-02-23
  • Evolution of Disaster Victim Identification Guidelines
    A series of mass-casualty incidents, specifically a chemical factory explosion in Telangana and a blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, created challenges in identifying victims, directly prompting the NDMA to issue new identification guidelines.
    3 events · 2025-07-02 to 2026-02-06
  • Resumption of India-China Direct Flights
    Following a five-year suspension, India and China progress from an initial agreement to resume flights, through diplomatic confirmation during Special Representative talks, to the final operational resumption in October 2025.
    4 events · 2025-03-02 to 2025-10-27
  • Restarting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
    Diplomatic mechanisms facilitate the reinstatement of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, moving from agenda discussions at the WMCC to advanced logistical talks, culminating in the pilgrimage's resumption.
    3 events · 2025-03-26 to 2025-07-21
  • Implementation and Enforcement of Delhi's End-of-Life Vehicle Ban
    Following the initial announcement in March, the ban on older vehicles was formalized in Delhi's June mitigation plan and implemented at fuel stations in July. The policy faced legal scrutiny in August, resulting in Supreme Court clarifications protecting BS-IV vehicles, before being rigorously enforced during the December pollution crisis.
    5 events · 2025-03-02 to 2025-12-19
  • Operationalization of the Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line
    The construction of the Bairabi-Sairang line reaches completion, connecting Mizoram's capital to the national network, followed by its commissioning and formal inauguration by the Prime Minister.
    3 events · 2025-05-30 to 2025-09-13
  • Tamil Nadu vs Centre: The Samagra Shiksha Funding Dispute
    A conflict escalates over the Centre withholding education funds due to Tamil Nadu's refusal to implement the NEP, leading to a legal battle. The sequence moves from the initial demand for funds to the total withholding of allocations, followed by High Court intervention and an eventual Supreme Court hearing.
    4 events · 2025-03-03 to 2025-09-03
  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Electoral Roll Purification Saga
    Following an acknowledgment of duplicate voter IDs, the ECI launches a massive purification drive (SIR) centered in Bihar, triggering a legal standoff with the Supreme Court over citizenship proof, mass deletions, and a subsequent national rollout.
    15 events · 2025-03-03 to 2026-02-24
  • State Welfare Expansions vs. Fiscal Prudence
    In March 2025, multiple state governments (Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra) presented FY26 budgets heavily focused on populist welfare and cash transfer schemes; nearly a year later, the 16th Finance Commission explicitly cautioned against the fiscal sustainability of these specific subsidy expansions.
    5 events · 2025-03-03 to 2026-02-18
  • The SESEL Pact and Seychelles' Strategic Integration
    Following the election of President Herminie, India and Seychelles systematically deepened ties through security dialogues and economic planning, culminating in the adoption of the SESEL vision and Seychelles' full membership in the Colombo Security Conclave.
    6 events · 2025-10-10 to 2026-02-10
  • India-Sri Lanka Diplomatic Reciprocity (2025)
    A sequence of high-level diplomatic exchanges beginning with the announcement of PM Modi's visit to Colombo to finalize agreements, followed by the execution of that visit, and concluding with a reciprocal state visit by the Sri Lankan PM to India.
    4 events · 2025-03-15 to 2025-10-18
  • SCALP Missile: From Battlefield Success to New Procurement
    Following the successful operational use of SCALP missiles in Operation Sindoor, India moves to capitalize on the capability by negotiating and finalizing a major new procurement deal with France.
    4 events · 2025-05-10 to 2026-02-10
  • Operation Sindoor: Escalation and Hostilities
    A terror attack triggers a military escalation involving specific tactical engagements, including drone swarms and air defence deployments, leading to diplomatic fallout regarding weapon suppliers.
    5 events · 2025-04-25 to 2025-08-25
  • Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Reintroduction Program
    A phased conservation project initiated by the Maharashtra Forest Department and NTCA to repopulate the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR). The arc tracks the project from its official initiation and translocation planning to the release of the first tigress, Chanda, and subsequently the release of a third tigress to establish a viable population.
    3 events · 2025-09-13 to 2026-02-10
  • Realizing the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
    Technical success in docking technology and government approval for heavy-lift vehicles in 2025 provided the necessary foundation for ISRO to formulate and officially announce the concrete roadmap for the Indian Space Station in early 2026.
    3 events · 2025-06-11 to 2026-01-02
  • UPSC CSE 2026: From Policy Reforms to Notification
    A sequence of structural reforms and infrastructure updates by the UPSC culminates in the official 2026 exam notification and the immediate commencement of the preparation cycle.
    5 events · 2025-05-28 to 2026-02-10
  • 6th BIMSTEC Summit Cycle (2025)
    A chronological chain detailing the preparation, execution, and outcomes of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, highlighting India's specific initiatives and the subsequent adoption of the Bangkok Declaration.
    3 events · 2025-03-18 to 2025-05-17
  • Road to India's Quad Summit Hosting 2025
    The diplomatic progression regarding the leadership of the Quad, moving from the US summit where the transition was discussed to the formal confirmation and detailing of India's presidency.
    4 events · 2025-07-28 to 2026-02-12
  • QS Education and Student City Rankings Cycle 2026
    The release of university rankings provides the data foundation for subsequent student city rankings, culminating in a specific joint report analyzing Delhi's top position for affordability.
    3 events · 2025-06-20 to 2026-02-10
  • India's 2026 Kimberley Process Chairmanship
    India is selected to chair the Kimberley Process for 2026, prepares its agenda throughout 2025, and assumes the role in early 2026 with a specific focus on reforms and redefining conflict diamonds.
    5 events · 2025-05-08 to 2026-02-10
  • Evolution of IT Rules for AI Content (2025-2026)
    The government initiated amendments to IT rules to regulate AI content, followed by proposals to restrict takedown authority, culminating in tightened enforcement rules just before the implementation deadline.
    2 events · 2025-03-20 to 2025-10-23
  • Formulation of Shram Shakti Niti 2025
    The Ministry of Labour released the draft policy, which was followed by public analysis of its gaps, leading to further release details focusing on the Universal Social Security Account.
    5 events · 2025-10-09 to 2026-02-14
  • Geopolitical Pivot: From Russian to Venezuelan Oil
    Following a surge in Russian oil imports, the US exerts diplomatic pressure, leading Indian refiners to halt Russian deals and pivot to Venezuelan crude facilitated by a sanctions thaw.
    7 events · 2025-09-07 to 2026-02-10
  • FY2025-26 Monetary Policy Cycle: From Easing to Neutral
    A clear causal chain tracking the RBI's monetary policy decisions through the 2025-26 fiscal year. The arc begins with predictions of cuts, moves through a 100bps reduction cycle (April and June cuts) driven by easing inflation, transitions to a pause in August/October due to global uncertainty, resumes with a cut in December, and concludes with a hold in February 2026.
    16 events · 2025-03-17 to 2026-02-10
  • Union Budget 2026-27: From Consultation to Parliamentary Debate
    The cycle of the 2026-27 Union Budget unfolds, starting with the Prime Minister's consultations with economists and the formation of expectations, proceeding to the commencement of the Budget Session and the presentation of the budget, and concluding with specific sector allocations and parliamentary discussions.
    8 events · 2025-12-30 to 2026-02-12
  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Legal Challenge
    The Election Commission initiated the second phase of electoral roll revisions, which triggered a legal challenge from the Kerala government seeking deferment. This culminated in a Supreme Court observation clarifying the EC's discretionary powers under Article 324 regarding the Special Intensive Revision process.
    3 events · 2025-10-28 to 2026-01-22
  • Legislative Path to AI Content Regulation
    A clear legislative progression where parliamentary recommendations led to draft rules, culminating in the notification of legal amendments regulating synthetic content.
    4 events · 2025-09-15 to 2026-02-17
  • India's Agricultural Adaptation Policy Response
    Following severe heat impacts on wheat and scientific warnings in early 2025, India's legislative bodies demanded systemic changes, leading to an acceleration of Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) initiatives by early 2026.
    8 events · 2025-03-10 to 2026-02-23
  • Rollout of the Gyan Bharatam Mission
    The Ministry of Culture announces a new mission for manuscript preservation, hosts a global conference to ratify the agenda, signs institutional MoUs, and finally launches the digital portal and budget.
    5 events · 2025-07-11 to 2026-02-10
  • AI Integration in Panchayati Raj Governance
    A specific administrative push to digitize rural governance begins with a literacy campaign, formalizes via a partnership between MoPR and Bhashini, and culminates in the deployment of the SabhaSaar tool.
    3 events · 2025-04-27 to 2025-12-19
  • India's Energy Transition: From Capacity Milestones to Policy Overhaul
    India achieves a landmark 50% non-fossil capacity in mid-2025, which leads to the first-ever decline in coal generation by early 2026; this structural shift prompts the government to release the Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to formalize the sector's overhaul.
    3 events · 2025-07-17 to 2026-01-23
  • India's 2025 Direct Tax Legislative Overhaul
    Following the exposure of significant undeclared foreign assets via data audits, the Indian government proposed intrusive digital access powers in the 2025 Income Tax Bill, culminating in the passage of the structural Income Tax Act 2025.
    3 events · 2025-06-21 to 2025-09-03
  • Escalation of Institutional Response to Cybercrime
    The Ministry of Home Affairs progressively strengthens the legal and technological framework against cyber fraud, moving from legal empowerment to strategic review, tactical intervention, and finally a comprehensive national platform launch.
    5 events · 2025-04-28 to 2026-02-21
  • Escalation of West Bank Annexation Measures (Feb 2026)
    Following a strategic decision to tighten control over the West Bank in late 2025, the Israeli cabinet authorizes specific administrative measures in Feb 2026, triggering immediate rejection from the Palestinian Authority, opposition from the US, and rebukes from the UN.
    4 events · 2025-10-14 to 2026-02-10
  • 2025 India-China Diplomatic Thaw
    A sequence of escalating diplomatic engagements in 2025, beginning with NSA-level agreements on border peace, leading to a Foreign Minister visit, and culminating in a Prime Ministerial summit and future invitations.
    5 events · 2025-06-24 to 2025-08-31
  • From Trade War to Trade Deal (2025-2026)
    A cycle of escalation and resolution where US tariff hikes in early 2025 led to Indian retaliation and WTO challenges, followed by intense negotiations that ultimately produced the 2026 Interim Agreement reducing duties.
    13 events · 2025-04-02 to 2026-02-21
  • The Aravalli Green Wall and Landscape Restoration Drive
    Following the announcement of the Aravalli Green Wall initiative, the government aligned the Green India Mission to support it, while simultaneously addressing ongoing degradation through NGT interventions and new Eco-Sensitive Zone notifications, culminating in the project's recognition as a key Nature-based Solution.
    6 events · 2025-06-04 to 2026-02-09
  • NISAR Mission Launch and Commissioning
    The joint NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite mission progresses through scheduling adjustments, launch preparations, and eventual operational status.
    5 events · 2025-05-06 to 2025-11-07
  • Failure of PSLV-C62 Mission
    The PSLV-C62 mission is scheduled, launched, and subsequently reported as a failure due to a third-stage issue.
    3 events · 2025-12-18 to 2026-01-28
  • Myanmar's Post-Coup Military Elections (2025-2026)
    The Myanmar military junta initiated a controversial election process amidst civil conflict, executing it in phases across limited townships, ultimately resulting in a victory for the military-backed USDP.
    3 events · 2025-12-28 to 2026-02-09
  • Operational Dismantling of Maoist Insurgency
    Following the launch of Operation Kagar, Indian security forces systematically reduced the Maoist insurgency's footprint through targeted actions and surrenders, shrinking the affected area to just 11 districts by early 2026.
    5 events · 2025-05-02 to 2026-02-19
  • Operationalizing Private Participation in Forestry
    Following the Supreme Court's validation of the Forest Conservation Amendment Act, the government amended rules to identify degraded lands and subsequently authorized private entities to undertake forestry activities on them.
    3 events · 2025-03-06 to 2026-01-01
  • India-US Trade: From Tariff Threats to Tech Partnership
    Tensions over potential US tariffs trigger an immediate rush by Indian exporters and diplomatic negotiations, culminating in a finalized trade deal that paves the way for high-tech cooperation.
    8 events · 2025-05-14 to 2026-02-21
  • Project Cheetah Expansion to Gandhi Sagar
    The government announces the expansion of Project Cheetah to Gandhi Sagar, followed by the Steering Committee's approval, and finally the execution of the relocation of a cheetah to the new habitat.
    3 events · 2025-03-06 to 2025-09-18
  • Establishment of UN Global AI and Digital Governance Architecture
    The UN initiates a sequence of institutional mechanisms starting with the launch of scientific panels in 2025, leading to the nomination of experts and the formulation of governance frameworks, culminating in the formal adoption of the Global Framework for Digital Equity and Inclusion in February 2026.
    4 events · 2025-08-28 to 2026-02-09
  • Establishment of Networked Joint Defence Architecture
    The legal notification of the ISO Rules in May 2025 provided the statutory framework for joint commands, followed by the CDS outlining the 'Ops Sindoor' networked architecture in Nov 2025. This strategic shift was adopted by the Army declaring 2026 the 'Year of Networking', directly leading to the operationalization of the Cyber Defence Command Centre in Feb 2026.
    5 events · 2025-05-30 to 2026-02-09
  • The 2025 Global Coral Crisis and Technological Response
    A devastating global coral bleaching event in 2025 leads to severe localized declines, prompting the launch of a high-tech genetic engineering initiative in 2026 to build climate resilience.
    3 events · 2025-04-24 to 2026-02-09
  • India-Malaysia Relations: From Unease to Restoration
    A diplomatic trajectory starting with hesitation and unease in late 2025, leading to preparatory agreements in early 2026, and culminating in a Prime Ministerial visit that fully restored ties and established new frameworks.
    3 events · 2025-10-02 to 2026-02-09
  • India-Canada Diplomatic Normalization (2025-2026)
    Following a two-year diplomatic freeze, India and Canada executed a structured roadmap to restore relations, starting with the reinstatement of High Commissioners, followed by the resumption of trade and energy dialogues, and culminating in high-level security cooperation.
    13 events · 2025-03-11 to 2026-02-14
  • The Siege and Fall of El Fasher
    A clear causal chain documenting the escalation in North Darfur, from initial displacement to a prolonged 500-day siege of El Fasher, its eventual capture by RSF forces, and the subsequent UN condemnation of atrocities committed during the occupation.
    5 events · 2025-06-03 to 2026-02-09
  • India's Maritime Shipbuilding & Infrastructure Mission
    Following a $3 billion budget allocation to the Maritime Development Fund, the government unveiled a roadmap to become a top 5 shipbuilding nation and introduced credit guarantees, leading to the accelerated indigenous shipbuilding drive observed in 2026.
    4 events · 2025-04-23 to 2026-02-09
  • India-Greece Defence Partnership Formalization
    Following an inaugural maritime security dialogue in late 2025, the Greek Defence Minister visited New Delhi for the India-EU Forum, utilized the visit to hold a bilateral meeting, and subsequently signed a 5-year defence industrial cooperation roadmap.
    3 events · 2025-12-11 to 2026-02-09
  • The Rollout and Legal Contestation of India's Student Identity System (APAAR)
    The government introduced the APAAR ID to unify student records, subsequently making it mandatory for board exams. This triggered legal intervention requiring an opt-out mechanism, followed by a massive logistical campaign to update biometrics for schoolchildren to ensure the system's viability.
    4 events · 2025-03-20 to 2026-02-09
  • Assumption of Office by CJI Surya Kant
    Justice Surya Kant outlines his priorities as the incoming Chief Justice, takes the oath of office, and settles into his tenure with a defined term.
    3 events · 2025-11-23 to 2026-01-10
  • Overhaul of Indian Sports Governance (2025)
    In 2025, India enacted a major structural reform of its sports ecosystem, beginning with the Cabinet's approval of a new policy, followed by the legislative passing of the Governance Act, and culminating in a government-led strategic focus on these achievements.
    3 events · 2025-07-02 to 2025-12-02
  • Establishment of the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation (2026)
    India proposed designating 2026 as the Year of Maritime Cooperation, leading to a formal renewal of commitments, the adoption of a specific five-year Plan of Action, and immediate bilateral implementation with Malaysia.
    6 events · 2025-10-09 to 2026-02-19
  • India's 2025-2026 Sports Governance and Policy Overhaul
    A legislative and policy reform arc where the introduction and passage of the National Sports Governance Bill led to the drafting of a new National Sports Policy, the launch of aligned internship schemes, and finally the partial enforcement of the Act.
    5 events · 2025-07-25 to 2026-01-09
  • Canada's Industrial Response to Trade Pressures
    Facing US tariffs on softwood lumber, the Canadian government launches a suite of protective measures for strategic industries and fast-tracks major infrastructure projects, leading to federal-provincial coordination on trade negotiations.
    4 events · 2025-08-05 to 2025-12-18
  • Road to IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026
    A chronological sequence of planning announcements, precursor summits, and regional pre-events leading up to the major IndiaAI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
    23 events · 2025-09-19 to 2026-02-22
  • Operationalization of IndiaAI Mission Compute Capacity
    The Indian government launches a platform and inaugurates a national compute facility, followed by specific budget allocations for subsidies, culminating in a targeted tripling of sovereign GPU capacity.
    12 events · 2025-03-08 to 2026-02-24
  • Escalation of Canadian Defence Commitments (2025-2026)
    Following the establishment of the Carney administration, the government outlined new defence priorities, engaged directly with the Armed Forces, and culminated this trajectory with a major international commitment to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP.
    3 events · 2025-06-10 to 2026-02-10
  • India's Strategic Response to Global Trade Protectionism
    Facing rising global trade protectionism and high tariffs, India formally registers concerns at the WTO and subsequently refines and approves a massive Export Promotion Mission to support domestic industries.
    3 events · 2025-06-01 to 2025-12-08
  • Advancement of India's Deep Ocean Mission (2025)
    The arc traces the progress of India's Deep Ocean Mission throughout 2025, starting with the scheduling of the Samudrayaan launch, moving through international engagement on seabed mining rights, and culminating in successful deep-sea mining trials.
    3 events · 2025-05-16 to 2025-12-24
  • Finalization of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority
    Following sustained pressure from the Nagaland government to conclude peace talks, the Centre finalizes the historic tripartite agreement for Eastern Nagaland.
    3 events · 2025-12-16 to 2026-02-09
  • Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla's Journey
    The mission progression of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, from launch preparation and docking at the ISS to his return to Earth, subsequent recognition by the Prime Minister, and eventual awarding of the Ashok Chakra.
    6 events · 2025-06-10 to 2026-01-27
  • Gaganyaan Mission Technical Validation
    A sequence of technical milestones for India's human spaceflight program, progressing from component delivery (parachutes) to launch vehicle certification, integrated testing, and overall development completion status.
    6 events · 2025-05-06 to 2026-02-20
  • Regulatory Overhaul and Liberalization of Urban Co-operative Banks
    A clear policy evolution where the RBI first oversees consolidation and enforces stricter regulatory frameworks on Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) to ensure stability, which subsequently creates the confidence to propose reopening the licensing window for new entrants after a 20-year freeze.
    3 events · 2025-08-04 to 2026-01-14
  • The Collapse of the New START Framework
    Reports on the global nuclear arsenal foreshadow the expiration of the New START treaty; upon its expiration, the UN warns of a lack of binding limits, leading the U.S. to demand China's inclusion in future frameworks.
    2 events · 2025-06-18 to 2026-02-05
  • US-India Tariff Dispute Shifts Defense Alignment
    India's initial diversification away from Russian arms is derailed when the U.S. imposes punitive tariffs; India retaliates by pausing U.S. arms purchases and subsequently institutionalizes deeper military logistics with Russia.
    4 events · 2025-03-11 to 2025-12-19
  • 2025 India-Pakistan Escalation Cycle
    A terror attack in Pahalgam triggers an Indian military response (Operation Sindoor) and subsequent Pakistani retaliation along the LoC. Amid these heightened tensions, Pakistan accuses India of orchestrating a school bus bombing, while the Quad later issues a formal condemnation of the initial Pahalgam attack.
    3 events · 2025-05-07 to 2025-07-19
  • Bangladesh 2026 General Election & Referendum
    Following diplomatic calls for inclusive polls, the return of exiled opposition leaders sets the stage for Bangladesh's scheduled parliamentary election and constitutional referendum.
    2 events · 2025-07-18 to 2025-12-26
  • Bihar Assembly Election 2025
    Opposition campaigning focused on electoral rights influences seat negotiations and the finalization of voter rolls, culminating in the assembly election vote counting.
    4 events · 2025-08-16 to 2025-11-14
  • Repatriation and Exposition of the Sacred Piprahwa Relics
    Following a legal intervention by the Indian government to halt an auction of Buddhist relics in May 2025, the sacred Piprahwa relics were successfully repatriated in August 2025, leading to plans for a theme park and a grand international exposition in January 2026.
    5 events · 2025-05-05 to 2026-01-04
  • Sarnath UNESCO World Heritage Nomination Process
    India initiated the official nomination of Sarnath for the UNESCO World Heritage List in March 2025, followed by specific site management updates in May, and the formal submission of the dossier in August 2025.
    3 events · 2025-03-15 to 2025-08-19
  • India-Pakistan Airspace Standoff (2025)
    Following a terror attack in Pahalgam, India initiates a ban on Pakistan airlines using its airspace, leading to airport closures, subsequent partial resumptions, and repeated extensions of the ban throughout the year.
    4 events · 2025-05-01 to 2025-09-23
  • Evolution of India's Deep Tech Policy Framework
    Following ministerial criticism regarding the Indian startup ecosystem's lack of deep-tech focus, the government initiated specific policy shifts, starting with easing funding norms and culminating in the official definition and categorization of 'Deep Tech Startups' to enable targeted support.
    4 events · 2025-04-11 to 2026-02-07
  • The Collapse of the 1.5°C Target
    A chronological progression of scientific assessments confirming the failure to limit global warming, moving from forecasts of a breach to definitive reports of record emissions and the realization that the 1.5°C goal is unrealistic.
    4 events · 2025-05-30 to 2026-02-07
  • Establishment of Digital Fraud Compensation Framework
    The government initially linked a specific compensation scheme to the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator in 2025, which culminated in the RBI formally announcing and detailing a regulatory framework in February 2026 to compensate victims up to ₹25,000.
    3 events · 2025-05-22 to 2026-02-07
  • FY2025-26 Priority Sector Lending (PSL) Regulatory Overhaul
    The Reserve Bank of India initiated a comprehensive update to Priority Sector Lending norms, announcing new guidelines and certificate rules in March 2025. These changes came into effect in April 2025 alongside liquidity amendments, followed by a specific relaxation of targets for Small Finance Banks in June to balance regulatory compliance with profitability.
    4 events · 2025-03-10 to 2025-06-26
  • India's 2025 Peacekeeping Leadership Campaign
    India executed a deliberate diplomatic campaign to reform UN peacekeeping, moving from policy articulation to coalition building and finally operational leadership.
    3 events · 2025-03-27 to 2025-10-13
  • US Tariff Pressure and India's Oil Trade Adjustments
    A sequence of escalating US economic pressure leads to Indian trade deficits and temporary reductions in Russian oil imports, culminating in a severe new sanctions bill.
    6 events · 2025-06-02 to 2026-01-10
  • Deepening India-Russia Strategic Economic Partnership
    Diplomatic engagements and target-setting between India and Russia directly result in agreements and record-breaking bilateral trade figures despite external pressure.
    6 events · 2025-08-20 to 2026-02-19
  • Digital Transformation of the Indian Livestock Sector
    The government first secures funding and revises the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, which paves the way for the official launch of the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM), culminating in the operational rollout of digital IDs (Pashu Aadhaar) and data systems by the NDDB.
    3 events · 2025-03-20 to 2026-01-10
  • India's National AI Education & Skilling Rollout (Winter 2025-26)
    Following the Vice President's strategic call for AI integration in curricula at the AI Mahakumbh, the government executed a phased rollout of AI initiatives, moving from school-level teacher empowerment and student skilling (SOAR) to university-level pilots.
    6 events · 2025-12-25 to 2026-02-19
  • Overhaul of India's Export & Trade Finance Ecosystem
    Recognizing the fragility of the trade finance system in mid-2025, the government approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) in November, culminating in the launch of specific credit support schemes in January 2026.
    4 events · 2025-05-12 to 2026-02-22
  • India's Strategic Engagement in Global Social Development (2025-2026)
    India secures a seat on ECOSOC, participates in the pivotal World Summit for Social Development, and subsequently leads a delegation to the CSocD to present its national agenda.
    4 events · 2025-06-07 to 2026-02-03
  • US-India Trade Relations Volatility (2025)
    A fluctuating saga of trade relations where initial fears and threats led to a temporary deal, followed by the actual imposition of tariffs impacting specific sectors, and subsequent renewed negotiations.
    5 events · 2025-03-13 to 2025-09-17
  • India's Fiscal Trajectory FY25-FY26: Discipline Amidst Headwinds
    Following a successful FY25, India's fiscal consolidation faced headwinds from low nominal GDP growth and high capital expenditure, prompting a strategic reaffirmation of fiscal discipline over populism in the 2025-26 Economic Survey.
    7 events · 2025-05-31 to 2026-02-17
  • MoSPI's Comprehensive Base Year Revision (2025-2026)
    MoSPI initiates a major overhaul of economic indicators by releasing methodology papers and holding workshops in late 2025, culminating in the official scheduling and release of new GDP, CPI, and IIP series in early 2026, which immediately impacts economic forecasting.
    10 events · 2025-11-25 to 2026-02-23
  • Implementation of India's National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
    Following the approval of the NCMM, India systematically executes the strategy through auctions, legislative amendments, and specific funding schemes, culminating in diplomatic recalibration and environmental regulation.
    9 events · 2025-03-14 to 2026-02-01
  • Operationalizing India's Offshore Mineral Sector
    Despite initial state-level opposition, the central government establishes a legal framework for offshore mining, leading to the notification of specific operating rules and the subsequent securing of international exploration contracts.
    5 events · 2025-03-05 to 2025-09-15
  • Evolution and Expansion of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
    The government proposed a subsidy scheme which was officially notified as the ECMS, followed by the approval of initial projects, and finally a significant expansion of the budget due to investment momentum.
    4 events · 2025-03-17 to 2026-02-02
  • Evolution of the Income Tax Act, 2025
    The legislative journey of India's new income tax law, starting with provisions discussed in an early 2025 bill, followed by that bill's withdrawal for revision, and culminating in the final enactment of the Income Tax Act, 2025.
    3 events · 2025-03-04 to 2026-02-02
  • Policy Evolution toward Notified Disaster Status
    Rising fatalities and extreme weather data drive human rights bodies and experts to demand legal recognition, culminating in the Finance Commission's recommendation to classify heatwaves and lightning as national disasters.
    6 events · 2025-03-13 to 2026-02-19
  • 2025 India-Pakistan Standoff and Operation Sindoor
    Following a terror attack in April, India conducts 'Operation Sindoor', leading to Pakistani claims of damage, mutual airspace closures, and subsequent military commemorations.
    4 events · 2025-05-10 to 2025-10-24
  • US-India Pharmaceutical Trade War (2025-2026)
    Tensions regarding US reliance on Indian generics escalate from threats of sector-specific duties to the imposition of a 100% tariff by the Trump administration, followed by an assessment of the economic impact on India's pharma sector.
    5 events · 2025-09-08 to 2026-02-21
  • 2025-2026 ENSO Cycle and Monsoon Progression
    Forecasts of neutral ENSO conditions in early 2025 led to predictions of an above-normal monsoon, which arrived early due to MJO activity. Conditions subsequently shifted to La Niña in late 2025, persisting through the winter, before forecasts in early 2026 indicated a potential return to El Niño.
    9 events · 2025-04-01 to 2026-02-02
  • India's Decline in Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
    India is initially ranked as a high performer (10th) in the 2025 index, but the release of the 2026 index at COP30 sees India drop to 23rd due to continued coal reliance, sparking analysis of the downgrade.
    8 events · 2025-06-07 to 2026-02-17
  • US-India Tariff Cycle: Escalation, Impact, and Resolution
    In August 2025, the US imposed severe tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil disputes, leading to confirmed economic headwinds and trade deficits by late 2025. This escalated tension was resolved in February 2026 when the US slashed tariffs, immediately prompting upgrades to India's GDP forecasts.
    5 events · 2025-08-09 to 2026-02-05
  • India's FY26 Growth Acceleration and Global Ranking Ascent
    A chronological progression of India's economic performance in FY26, where strong quarterly growth figures accumulated to push the nation past Japan in global rankings, prompting new government targets.
    4 events · 2025-09-01 to 2026-01-12
  • US Pressure on India's Russian Oil Imports
    A sequence of escalating diplomatic pressure where US and NATO warnings regarding Russian oil culminate in specific claims by President Trump, prompting repeated rebuttals from Indian officials emphasizing national interest and diversification.
    4 events · 2025-07-17 to 2026-02-02
  • The Reversal of Ex Post Facto Bans and Jurisprudential Dilution
    A legal saga beginning with a Supreme Court ban on retrospective environmental clearances in May 2025, which was subsequently challenged and recalled in November 2025, directly leading to the broader dilution of environmental jurisprudence and procedural easing observed in the Seed item (February 2026).
    7 events · 2025-05-16 to 2026-02-19
  • MGNREGA: Scrutiny, Funding, and Fiscal Control
    Operational challenges and wage delays in the rural employment scheme led to a Parliamentary recommendation for a review, followed by the Ministry seeking a new five-year outlay and the subsequent imposition of a spending cap for the new fiscal year.
    4 events · 2025-03-15 to 2025-06-11
  • Establishment of India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
    The Indian government announces the framework for a carbon market, introduces draft rules to operationalize it, and subsequently notifies the final legally binding targets for specific sectors.
    4 events · 2025-03-19 to 2025-10-11
  • India's Strategic Pivot to Domestic Rare Earth Manufacturing
    Triggered by Chinese export restrictions on critical magnets, India shifted its policy stance by first suspending raw material exports to prioritize domestic needs, then approving a major financial incentive scheme, and finally launching dedicated industrial corridors to execute the manufacturing strategy.
    4 events · 2025-05-18 to 2026-02-03
  • Operation Synindhu: The June 2025 Iran Evacuation
    Escalating airstrikes and attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran triggered an urgent advisory, leading to the launch of 'Operation Synindhu' to evacuate students, followed by high-level diplomatic de-escalation efforts.
    5 events · 2025-06-19 to 2025-06-25
  • Iran Instability and 2026 Evacuation Crisis
    Internal unrest and economic collapse in Iran prompted India to prepare contingency plans, culminating in an urgent evacuation advisory as security conditions deteriorated.
    4 events · 2026-01-03 to 2026-02-03
  • India-US Trade Relations: From Tariff War to Deal (2025-2026)
    Negotiations for an India-US trade agreement faced a crisis in mid-2025 due to US-imposed tariffs and visa hikes, triggering diplomatic interventions and a 'balancing act' via BRICS, which ultimately led to a finalized trade deal and deepened Quad cooperation by February 2026.
    12 events · 2025-04-08 to 2026-02-04
  • India-Singapore Space Security Corridor
    A government-level pact establishes the framework for space cooperation, enabling an Indian startup to raise capital and subsequently sign a specific security partnership with Singapore.
    4 events · 2025-09-29 to 2026-02-15
  • Legislative Progression of Ease of Doing Business Reforms (2025-2026)
    The arc traces the identification of regulatory burdens, the announcement and introduction of the Jan Vishwas 2.0 legislation, and the subsequent cumulative reduction in compliances reported in the 2026 Budget.
    4 events · 2025-03-12 to 2026-02-03
  • Operationalization of the Forest Conservation Amendment Framework (2025-2026)
    Following the notification of the Forest Conservation Amendment Rules in late 2025, the MoEFCC moved to standardize enforcement through panel recommendations on penalties, culminating in the issuance of specific guidelines for penal compensatory afforestation and land lease assignments in early 2026.
    4 events · 2025-09-05 to 2026-01-22
  • The 2026 Global Biodiversity Assessment Cycle
    In January 2026, media coverage and official reports highlight catastrophic biodiversity loss statistics, setting the immediate context and urgency for the IPBES 12 global meeting that convenes weeks later.
    4 events · 2026-01-12 to 2026-02-18
  • Post-Sindoor Defence Policy and Budgetary Response
    Following the Operation Sindoor conflict, the government announced a strategic shift to reserve 75% of procurement for domestic industry, formalized this in the 15-Year Modernisation Plan, and finally executed it with a record budget allocation to address specific tactical gaps.
    7 events · 2025-08-22 to 2026-02-22
  • Judicial Push for Social Media Regulation
    The Supreme Court initiates a regulatory push by issuing notices on OTT/social media content, subsequently suggesting an autonomous regulator and guidelines, and finally debating the balance between regulation and free speech in a specific case ruling.
    5 events · 2025-04-29 to 2026-02-18
  • The Capital Punishment Impasse (2025-2026)
    State-level aggressive prosecution policies led to a surge in lower court death sentences, creating a record death row backlog, while the Supreme Court consistently commuted sentences or acquitted, resulting in zero confirmations over three years.
    4 events · 2025-07-03 to 2026-02-04
  • Operationalization of the NAMASTE Scheme
    The government first defined the NAMASTE scheme's targets to replace older rehabilitation programs, then launched a specific enumeration app to identify beneficiaries, and finally released the comprehensive demographic data collected through that process.
    3 events · 2025-05-02 to 2026-02-04
  • India Energy Week 2026 and SCO Engagement
    The SCO Secretariat announced its delegation would attend India Energy Week 2026, followed by the event's commencement in Goa, where the delegation actively participated in discussions on energy cooperation.
    3 events · 2026-01-02 to 2026-01-27
  • Operationalizing Vernacular Innovation in AIM 2.0
    NITI Aayog signed a strategic pact with Bhashini to enable vernacular innovation, which was immediately operationalized as the 'LIPI' program during Mega Tinkering Day and subsequently cemented as a core pillar of the AIM 2.0 framework.
    3 events · 2025-08-09 to 2026-02-04
  • India's Assumption and Activation of the 2026 BRICS Chairmanship
    The arc traces India's journey from being designated the future host in 2025, to formulating its strategy and priorities, formally assuming the chairmanship in January 2026, and securing international support for its agenda.
    12 events · 2025-04-21 to 2026-02-19
  • Passage of the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill
    The legislative journey of the insurance amendment bill, moving from scheduled parliamentary debate to passage in the Lok Sabha, and subsequent Cabinet approval.
    3 events · 2025-12-16 to 2026-02-04
  • Operational Rollout of Census 2027
    The administrative process for India's delayed Census 2027 commences with official notifications and methodology announcements, progressing to field preparations and trial runs.
    6 events · 2025-06-17 to 2025-11-01
  • Inception to Launch of Bharat Taxi
    The initiative began with the government's announcement of a cooperative taxi model ('Sahkar'), followed by the formal establishment of the platform, a soft launch in late 2025, and culminating in the official national launch in 2026.
    8 events · 2025-03-29 to 2026-02-05
  • LVM3-M6 Commercial Mission Timeline
    ISRO progresses from preparation to the successful execution of the commercial LVM3-M6 mission launching the US Bluebird satellite.
    3 events · 2025-11-12 to 2025-12-24
  • Evolution of India's Crypto Regulatory Architecture
    Following tax revenue losses and offshore shifting of crypto trading, India moves from fiscal discouragement to active regulation, implementing strict domestic KYC norms and eventually joining global reporting frameworks to close compliance gaps.
    4 events · 2025-06-02 to 2026-02-05
  • Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses
    Following a budget announcement to enhance pulse productivity, the government faces rising import costs, prompting seed distribution drives and the formal launch of a self-reliance mission, culminating in a national conference to review progress.
    5 events · 2025-03-06 to 2026-02-05
  • Commissioning and Maiden Voyage of INSV Kaundinya
    The ancient-style sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya is prepared for its mission, formally inducted into the Indian Navy, embarks on its maiden voyage to Oman, and successfully completes the expedition.
    4 events · 2025-05-22 to 2026-01-15
  • Realization of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
    After a decade-long pause, India and New Zealand resumed negotiations, quickly formalized the intent alongside defence cooperation, and successfully signed the agreement by the end of 2025.
    6 events · 2025-03-16 to 2026-02-14
  • US-Iran Escalation Cycle (2025-2026)
    Following US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and subsequent UN condemnation, the US escalates economic pressure through sanctions and tariffs, eventually leading to a return to diplomatic talks in Oman.
    6 events · 2025-06-22 to 2026-02-18
  • India's EV Boom and Supply Chain Strain
    Government initiatives to localize EV manufacturing and subsidies drove a rapid surge in sales and adoption throughout 2025, which by early 2026 resulted in a resource crunch for copper.
    4 events · 2025-06-09 to 2026-01-21
  • Kerala's Institutional Response to Demographic Aging
    Facing a rapidly aging population, Kerala establishes a dedicated commission, acknowledges the demographic crisis in reports, and subsequently introduces a specialized Elderly Budget to consolidate welfare spending.
    3 events · 2025-03-21 to 2026-02-06
  • Development of India's Deep Ocean Mission and Samudrayaan
    Preparatory deep-sea dives by Indian aquanauts in mid-2025 facilitated the advancement of the Samudrayaan manned mission, culminating in significant progress for the broader Deep Ocean Mission by early 2026.
    3 events · 2025-08-16 to 2026-02-06
  • Evolution and Review of PMKSY Implementation (2025-2026)
    The arc begins with the Cabinet approval of the M-CADWM sub-scheme under PMKSY in April 2025, followed by the introduction of operational flexibility in the PDMC component in October 2025. These implementation steps and component adjustments culminate in a comprehensive review of the PMKSY scheme for its next phase in February 2026.
    4 events · 2025-04-11 to 2026-02-06
  • Crackdown on International Oil Smuggling Networks
    Following the identification of sanctioned 'shadow fleet' vessels dealing with Iran, the Indian Coast Guard executes a series of coordinated interceptions in the Arabian Sea, dismantling a major smuggling ring.
    3 events · 2025-09-15 to 2026-02-06
  • Monsoon Session 2025: Deadlock over Electoral Rolls
    The government initially offered to discuss all issues raised by the Opposition, but the session quickly deadlocked over a specific demand to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, forcing the government to push other legislation like the Sports Bill amidst the stalemate.
    3 events · 2025-07-20 to 2025-08-04
  • Development and Integration of Indigenous Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
    DRDO successfully validated the Mk-II(A) Laser Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) in April 2025, which was subsequently integrated as a key component into the multi-layered IADWS for its maiden and follow-up flight tests in August 2025.
    3 events · 2025-04-15 to 2025-10-23
  • Implementation of Safeguard Duties on Indian Steel
    The Indian government initiates a safeguard duty on steel to protect domestic industry, moving from an initial announcement to a provisional imposition, and finally establishing a long-term definitive duty structure.
    3 events · 2025-03-20 to 2026-01-01
  • Escalation and Impact of US-India Trade Tensions
    A trade dispute escalates as India increases retaliatory tariffs in response to US actions, followed by the US targeting copper imports, eventually leading to reported export losses and order cancellations for Indian businesses.
    3 events · 2025-07-11 to 2026-01-03
  • Maharashtra's 2025-26 Industrial Investment Drive
    Following the announcement of a new industrial policy targeting ₹20 lakh crore in investments, the Maharashtra government systematically secures major commitments through successive global summits.
    3 events · 2025-03-10 to 2026-01-01
  • Escalation of Diplomatic Tensions (Dec 2025 - Jan 2026)
    A rapid deterioration in diplomatic relations begins with security threats at visa centers, escalating into formal summons, public protests, and official accusations regarding minority safety, culminating in a strategic assessment of the need to curb extremism.
    5 events · 2025-12-18 to 2026-02-19
  • The Pahalgam-Indus Treaty Escalation
    Following a terror attack in Pahalgam, India hardened its diplomatic stance at the SCO, leading to a water treaty standoff that culminated in India formally placing the treaty in abeyance at the UN.
    3 events · 2025-07-22 to 2026-01-27
  • Ratification and Implementation of the High Seas (BBNJ) Treaty
    The narrative tracks the final diplomatic stages of the UN High Seas Treaty, moving from diplomatic stances at the UN Ocean Conference to achieving the necessary ratification threshold, and finally entering into legal force.
    3 events · 2025-06-12 to 2026-01-17
  • Escalation over Operation Sindoor and Kirana Hills
    Following reports that a Pakistani nuclear site was hit during an Indian military operation, the IAEA confirms no leaks, leading to stern warnings from the Indian PM and a subsequent diplomatic demand for international supervision of Pakistan's arsenal.
    3 events · 2025-05-12 to 2025-05-16
  • Strategic Push for Extradition Reform
    Legal challenges regarding prison conditions raised by fugitives like Tahawwur Rana, combined with diplomatic pushes in the UK, led the Home Ministry to mandate special prisons meeting international standards.
    3 events · 2025-03-07 to 2025-10-17
  • Revival and Clearance of Sawalkote Hydropower Project
    The Indian government initiated the revival of the long-stalled Sawalkote project, leading to an appraisal by the Environment Ministry's expert panel, which subsequently resulted in the grant of fresh environmental clearance.
    3 events · 2025-08-04 to 2025-10-11
  • Judicial Scrutiny of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
    The Supreme Court addresses challenges to the new Waqf Act, moving from raising initial concerns and proposing interim orders to eventually pronouncing a judgment that imposes partial restrictions on the Act's implementation.
    3 events · 2025-04-17 to 2025-09-15
  • Operational Fallout of Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
    Following a terror attack, India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty, leading to threats from Pakistan and a policy shift by J&K administration to fully utilize river waters, culminating in specific orders to clear sediment at the Salal project to maximize capacity.
    4 events · 2025-04-25 to 2026-01-05
  • India's Diplomatic Campaign for WTO MC14
    India systematically builds its agenda for the 14th Ministerial Conference, starting with setting priorities at the General Council, strategizing amidst disputes, holding high-level talks with the WTO Director-General, and culminating in a formal proposal for technology transfer.
    6 events · 2025-10-07 to 2026-02-16
  • India-Pakistan Aerial Escalation (Operation Sindoor)
    Tensions rise in early May 2025, leading to an aerial engagement where the IAF thwarts Pakistani attempts, later revealed in August to be 'Operation Sindoor' where six enemy aircraft were downed.
    3 events · 2025-05-05 to 2025-08-09
  • Establishment and Operationalization of the Payments Regulatory Board (PRB)
    Following the legal notification to enforce the Payments Regulatory Board framework, the RBI constituted the board members, leading to its first meeting and official operationalization.
    3 events · 2025-05-09 to 2026-01-06
  • Supreme Court Proceedings on Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case Bail Pleas
    A chronological legal sequence tracking the bail petitions of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case. The Supreme Court scheduled the hearing, heard arguments over multiple days, reserved its judgment, and finally delivered the verdict granting bail to some while denying it to others.
    4 events · 2025-09-12 to 2026-01-06
  • The 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict (Operation Sindoor)
    Following a terror attack in April 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in May, utilizing air and missile strikes to target infrastructure. The conflict formally concluded in July, but the strategic fallout continued as Pakistan established a new Rocket Force in August in direct response to India's military actions.
    9 events · 2025-05-09 to 2026-02-23
  • India-EU FTA: From Negotiation Hurdles to Conclusion
    Negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement progress through 2025 with specific rounds and obstacles regarding food safety, miss the initial year-end deadline, but are expedited in early 2026 leading to a signed agreement.
    9 events · 2025-03-05 to 2026-02-14
  • India-China Border Normalization Process (2025-2026)
    High-level diplomatic engagement between Jaishankar and Xi Jinping flagged concerns that led to a breakthrough understanding on friction points, followed by a cautious implementation phase characterized by continued vigilance and adherence to the agreed roadmap.
    5 events · 2025-07-15 to 2026-02-13
  • Constitutional Standoff: TN Govt vs Governor & President
    A protracted legal and constitutional conflict where the Supreme Court intervenes to set timelines for the Tamil Nadu Governor's assent to bills, culminating in the State challenging the President's subsequent refusal of the NEET exemption bill.
    3 events · 2025-04-09 to 2025-11-16
  • US-India Tariff Escalation (2025)
    Anticipation of US tariffs leads India to consider economic adjustments, followed by the implementation of tariffs and India's subsequent retaliatory notification to the WTO.
    3 events · 2025-03-24 to 2025-05-14
  • Privatization of Monument Conservation
    Following successful pilot collaborations with private entities, the government formalized a policy to end the ASI's exclusive mandate and allow private agencies to undertake core conservation work.
    3 events · 2025-05-17 to 2026-01-09
  • Implementation of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign
    The campaign achieves a milestone with India's first child-marriage-free district, intensifies with a national 100-day drive marking its first year, and proceeds to specific engagement phases targeting faith leaders.
    3 events · 2025-10-02 to 2026-01-09
  • Operationalization of Rupee Internationalization
    The Reserve Bank of India progressively liberalized currency frameworks—proposing lending to neighbors and reference rates—which were formally permitted and expanded to SRVA accounts, enabling SBI to operationalize Rupee trade mechanisms with Israel.
    4 events · 2025-05-28 to 2026-01-09
  • India-China Economic Thaw and Visa Normalization
    A progressive relaxation of restrictions where India first eases general visa rules for Chinese nationals, then implements a specific e-business visa, leading to the consideration of lifting broader investment bans on Chinese firms.
    3 events · 2025-12-13 to 2026-01-17
  • Tejas Mk-1A Fleet Expansion and Supply Chain
    The Indian Air Force's modernization program progresses from strategic planning to major procurement and supply chain consolidation. Following reports of an imminent major order, the Ministry of Defence signs a contract for 97 jets, which subsequently triggers HAL to secure the necessary engines from GE Aerospace.
    4 events · 2025-07-17 to 2026-02-14
  • Pahalgam Terror Attack and Political Fallout
    A terror attack in Pahalgam triggers a government vow of retribution and accusations against Pakistan, which later culminates in political controversy where the opposition cites the victims to oppose an India-Pakistan cricket match.
    3 events · 2025-05-02 to 2025-09-15
  • Judicial Review of POCSO and Consensual Adolescent Relationships
    The Supreme Court progressively addresses the conflict between the POCSO Act and consensual adolescent relationships, moving from individual relief in specific cases to broader policy review, and finally urging the government to consider legislative reforms.
    4 events · 2025-07-16 to 2026-01-12
  • Operationalization of Next-Gen Combat Units
    The Indian Army initiated a structural transformation by forming Rudra Brigades, validated these and the new Bhairav Battalions in field exercises, and finally unveiled them publicly.
    3 events · 2025-08-04 to 2026-01-12
  • ISRO SpaDeX Mission Progression
    A clear operational sequence of ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), moving from initial undocking to a successful re-docking maneuver, and concluding with the mission's completion.
    3 events · 2025-03-15 to 2025-10-23
  • India's Digital Sovereignty and Smartphone Security Framework
    A progression of events where international IP friction and domestic sovereignty concerns drive the Indian government to assert increasing control over the smartphone ecosystem, evolving from specific app mandates to comprehensive security norms requiring source code access.
    4 events · 2025-05-01 to 2026-01-12
  • 2026 Iran Protests and International Censure
    Initial reports of unrest and casualties in Iran escalate into verified accounts of mass fatalities, prompting a UNHRC resolution addressing the crackdown.
    3 events · 2026-01-12 to 2026-01-25
  • May 2025 India-Pakistan Border Escalation
    A ceasefire violation by Pakistan escalates into a military confrontation involving missile strikes and infiltration attempts, concluding with post-conflict clearance operations.
    4 events · 2025-05-02 to 2025-05-18
  • Operationalization of India's Carbon Market Framework
    India establishes its domestic carbon market regulations and designated authority, enabling the operationalization of international carbon credits with Japan, followed by deepened strategic cooperation.
    4 events · 2025-05-15 to 2026-01-17
  • Impact of GST Rate Reductions on Economy
    GST rate cuts implemented in late 2025 created a direct causal chain, first stabilizing inflation expectations, then fueling record festive consumption, and finally driving CPI to historic lows.
    3 events · 2025-09-15 to 2025-11-14
  • Operationalizing India's Gas-Based Economy
    Regulatory reforms unifying gas tariffs in mid-2025 created the structural foundation for infrastructure growth, culminating in the launch of National PNG Drive 2.0 in 2026 to accelerate the transition to a gas-based economy.
    3 events · 2025-07-05 to 2026-01-13
  • Delhi's Failed Artificial Rain Initiative
    The Delhi government launches a funded pilot project for artificial rain to combat pollution, plans its execution for the winter season, but the specific trial is eventually halted due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions.
    3 events · 2025-06-20 to 2025-10-29
  • La Niña Induced Winter Crisis 2025-26
    Forecasts predict La Niña will intensify winter cold spells; this materializes as a severe cold wave in January 2026, forcing authorities to shut down schools across North India.
    3 events · 2025-11-21 to 2026-01-14
  • Judicial and Policy Evolution on Stray Dog Management
    Following a fatal incident and rising concerns, the Supreme Court ordered strict containment of stray dogs, prompting local policy shifts like microchipping in Delhi, followed by a nationwide removal order and subsequent deliberations on state liability.
    4 events · 2025-08-13 to 2026-01-14
  • Delhi Red Fort Blast and Republic Day Security Escalation
    A terror attack near the Red Fort triggers immediate regulatory changes and a heightened security posture, culminating in a crackdown and high-tech surveillance for the subsequent Republic Day.
    4 events · 2025-11-13 to 2026-01-31
  • Structural Reform and Rebranding of Regional Rural Banks
    Following a fiscal year where Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) demonstrated financial viability with record profits, the government moved to structurally consolidate them under the 'One State, One RRB' policy, culminating in the launch of a unified brand identity to modernize the sector.
    3 events · 2025-03-26 to 2025-12-19
  • Legislative Evolution of the Seed Act 2026
    The process of modernizing India's seed regulatory framework moved from the release of a draft bill to public debate over farmer rights and corporate influence, concluding with the Union Minister's briefing on the finalized Seed Act 2026.
    4 events · 2025-11-14 to 2026-01-17
  • The 2025 India-US Tariff Crisis and Resolution
    A period of intense trade friction initiated by punitive US tariffs over India's Russian oil imports led to a diplomatic standoff, followed by a softening of US demands and a mutual agreement to resume negotiations.
    5 events · 2025-08-12 to 2025-09-11
  • Implementation and Evaluation of India's Vibrant Villages Programme
    This arc tracks the progression of the Vibrant Villages Programme from its formal approval and budgetary allocation to the subsequent reports of implementation failures and corruption on the ground.
    7 events · 2025-04-10 to 2026-02-22
  • Evolution of Cooperative Financing under the 2025 Policy Framework
    The launch of the National Cooperation Policy in July 2025 established a roadmap for increasing the sector's GDP contribution, which was followed by a strategic ₹2,000 crore government grant to the NCDC to leverage market capital, ultimately resulting in record-high disbursements to cooperatives by early 2026.
    3 events · 2025-07-06 to 2026-01-20
  • India's Nuclear Sector Liberalization and Policy Evolution
    India's transition from a state-monopoly nuclear sector to a private-inclusive model began with the announcement of the 100 GW Nuclear Energy Mission, followed by legislative preparations to amend atomic energy laws, the introduction of the Atomic Energy Bill 2025, and the subsequent prioritization of indigenous Light Water Reactors for the newly opened market.
    7 events · 2025-03-04 to 2026-02-17
  • India's RCEP Policy Re-evaluation Cycle
    A diplomatic engagement with China led to a temporary reassessment of India's stance on the RCEP trade bloc, which ultimately concluded with a reaffirmed decision to remain outside the agreement to protect domestic interests.
    3 events · 2025-07-17 to 2026-01-25
  • Administrative Progression of the Namami Gange-WII Partnership
    The establishment of the Namami Gange flagship mission provided the institutional framework and funding for river rejuvenation, which led to a strategic partnership with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) that was reviewed by the Ministry and culminated in the rollout of the JALAJ livelihood centres.
    3 events · 2025-03-08 to 2026-01-29
  • Administrative and Financial Rollout of Census 2027
    The preparation for India's first digital census involves a sequence of establishing technical methodologies, securing central funding, and subsequent state-level statutory notifications for field execution.
    3 events · 2025-09-02 to 2026-01-29
  • Evolution and Impact of Cyclone Ditwah
    The formation of Cyclone Ditwah in late November 2025 triggered an immediate humanitarian response from India, followed by severe casualties in Sri Lanka and subsequent climate attribution studies.
    5 events · 2025-11-28 to 2025-12-17
  • Development of India's Stratospheric Surveillance Ecosystem
    India is systematically advancing its high-altitude surveillance capabilities through a sequence of collaborative development, rigorous stratospheric testing, and the establishment of dedicated manufacturing infrastructure.
    4 events · 2025-03-11 to 2026-02-14
  • Implementation of GST 2.0
    The Indian government proposed and executed a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax system, transitioning to a simplified two-slab regime while navigating political demands and state-level coordination.
    6 events · 2025-08-16 to 2025-09-23
  • Judicial Scrutiny of CAA Extensions and the Assam Accord
    The Ministry of Home Affairs' extension of the CAA cut-off date to 2024 prompted the Supreme Court to examine its compatibility with the 1971 Assam Accord, resulting in judicial clarifications on the naturalization process.
    4 events · 2025-09-04 to 2026-02-19
  • Formalization of India's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandates
    India progressed from setting preliminary targets under the international CORSIA framework to securing supply agreements and drafting a national policy, culminating in the formal government approval of blending mandates for international flights.
    4 events · 2025-08-18 to 2025-12-05
  • Accelerated Implementation of the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
    Through a combination of financial incentives and strategic raw material allocation, India successfully achieved its 20% ethanol blending target five years ahead of schedule and initiated plans for an expanded 30% target.
    6 events · 2025-03-08 to 2025-08-18
  • Evolution of the DHRUVA Digital Addressing System
    The Department of Posts initiated the DHRUVA framework to modernize India's addressing system, progressing from an initial launch to a formal draft policy and specific implementation plans for a UPI-style infrastructure.
    4 events · 2025-05-31 to 2026-02-17
  • Legislative Journey and Digital Implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
    The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, triggered significant social unrest and legal challenges, while simultaneously initiating a government-led digital transformation of property management through the UMEED portal and new unified registration rules.
    9 events · 2025-04-02 to 2025-12-09
  • Evolution of AI Copyright and Royalty Regulation in India
    Legal disputes initiated by Indian media and music industries against AI training practices prompted government-led policy recommendations for creator royalties to ensure algorithmic fairness and intellectual property protection.
    3 events · 2025-07-03 to 2025-12-11
  • India's Strategic Pivot from Russian to US Defense
    Russia's decision to supply engines to Pakistan strained its defense relationship with India, prompting India to finalize drone acquisitions from the US and subsequently reject major Russian military hardware offers.
    3 events · 2025-10-05 to 2025-12-11
  • Implementation of India's 2025 Immigration and Demographic Policy
    A chronological progression of the Indian government's systematic overhaul of immigration policy, moving from legislative recommendations to executive missions and regulatory updates, culminating in enforcement declarations.
    4 events · 2025-03-11 to 2025-12-11
  • Rollout of India's Comprehensive Anti-Terror Framework
    India transitioned from an informal strategic shift to a formal national policy through a sequence of doctrinal outlining, international diplomatic promotion, and final institutionalization.
    3 events · 2025-05-14 to 2025-12-24
  • Judicial and Public Conflict over Aravali Redefinition
    A Supreme Court decision to redefine the Aravali hills triggered widespread protests and exposed technical failures in government criteria, leading the Court to stay its own judgment within weeks.
    3 events · 2025-12-24 to 2025-12-30
  • 2025 Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict and Resolution
    A series of armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in mid-2025 led to international concern and damage to cultural heritage sites, eventually resulting in a formal diplomatic resolution in December.
    4 events · 2025-07-27 to 2025-12-27
  • The 2025 Nepal Gen-Z Uprising and Political Transition
    A youth-led protest movement against corruption and digital censorship in Nepal escalated into a national uprising, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the historic appointment of Sushila Karki as the nation's first female Prime Minister.
    4 events · 2025-09-08 to 2025-12-27
  • 2025 Indian Vice-Presidential Transition
    The unexpected resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar necessitated a new election, leading to the nomination of a successor and legal proceedings regarding the eligibility of electors.
    3 events · 2025-07-22 to 2025-09-06
  • Implementation of India's 2025 Shipbuilding Policy Framework
    Following the Union Cabinet's approval of a comprehensive maritime revitalization package, the government progressively rolled out financial incentives, infrastructure status for vessels, and specialized research institutions to modernize the shipbuilding sector.
    3 events · 2025-09-25 to 2025-12-28
  • Legislative and Financial Overhaul of India's Disaster Management
    The passage of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill in early 2025 established a new legal framework that shifted India's strategy from reactive relief to proactive, community-centric risk reduction, culminating in the formal enactment of the 2025 Act and the immediate release of dedicated funds for grassroots implementation.
    5 events · 2025-03-26 to 2026-02-22
  • Implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)
    The India-EFTA TEPA progressed through its final legal and procedural stages in 2025, moving from ratification to the formal commencement of trade and investment commitments.
    3 events · 2025-07-14 to 2025-10-01
  • Legislative Progression and Adoption of Jan Vishwas Decriminalization
    The Central Government's initiative to improve ease of doing business through the Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 progressed through Parliament, establishing a framework that the Delhi Government subsequently adopted to simplify local compliance.
    4 events · 2025-08-19 to 2025-12-31
  • Normalization of India-Afghanistan Diplomatic Relations
    Following the first high-level visit by the Taliban's Foreign Minister to New Delhi, India formalized its diplomatic presence by upgrading its mission to an embassy and subsequently expanded its humanitarian and developmental assistance to the country.
    6 events · 2025-10-11 to 2026-02-16
  • Starlink's Regulatory and Commercial Entry into India
    Starlink's progression in the Indian market moved from obtaining legal clearance to defining its commercial launch parameters and finally securing its first major government implementation contract.
    3 events · 2025-06-07 to 2025-11-06
  • Investigation and Regulatory Aftermath of Air India Flight 171 Crash
    The June 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad triggered a sequence of forensic identification and relief efforts, followed by a technical investigation that resulted in mandatory fleet inspections and a Supreme Court ruling to clarify the probe's non-punitive focus.
    6 events · 2025-06-16 to 2026-02-12
  • IndusInd Bank's 2025 Accounting and Regulatory Crisis
    A major discrepancy in IndusInd Bank's derivatives portfolio triggered intense regulatory scrutiny by the RBI, which exposed systemic internal audit failures and eventually forced the bank to seek capital via a QIP to stabilize its financial position.
    3 events · 2025-03-14 to 2025-11-21
  • Israeli Military Escalation Against Iranian Nuclear Infrastructure
    A formal IAEA declaration of Iranian non-compliance triggered a large-scale Israeli military strike on nuclear facilities, necessitating immediate international monitoring of radiological risks and subsequent diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.
    4 events · 2025-06-14 to 2025-06-18
  • Escalation and Negotiation in India-US Trade Tensions
    Following US-imposed tariffs, India implemented retaliatory measures including pausing defense procurement and suspending postal services, which were subsequently used as leverage to restart bilateral trade negotiations.
    3 events · 2025-08-08 to 2025-09-24
  • Delhi-NCR Seismic Resilience and Response Cycle
    A moderate earthquake in July 2025 served as a catalyst for assessing urban seismic vulnerabilities in the Delhi-NCR region, eventually leading to the execution of the first integrated multi-agency earthquake drill to address identified gaps.
    3 events · 2025-07-10 to 2025-08-11
  • June 2025 Nifty Breakout and Support Consolidation
    A technical breakout in the Nifty 50 on June 10 triggered a period of volatility and the snapping of a winning streak, leading analysts to establish new support levels to gauge the trend's sustainability.
    3 events · 2025-06-10 to 2025-06-12
  • Decommissioning of the IAF MiG-21 Fleet
    The Indian Air Force executed a planned phase-out of its MiG-21 fleet, involving a formal announcement, ceremonial farewell flights by leadership, and the final decommissioning of the remaining squadrons.
    3 events · 2025-07-23 to 2025-09-26
  • Implementation and Impact of GST 2.0 Rate Overhaul
    Following a unanimous GST Council decision to overhaul tax rates, the government articulated specific policy goals for 'GST 2.0' and healthcare, while administrative bodies issued mandatory protocols for manufacturers to adjust retail prices on existing stock.
    4 events · 2025-09-06 to 2025-09-12
  • Manipur Peace Negotiations and Highway Reopening Standoff
    The Union Home Ministry's efforts to stabilize Manipur through the renegotiation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement and the reopening of vital supply lines faced a significant setback when Kuki-Zo leadership refused to open National Highway-2.
    3 events · 2025-06-10 to 2025-09-16
  • Operation Sindoor and India's 2025 Pakistan Strategy
    Following the repulsion of Pakistani attacks in May 2025 and the subsequent 'Operation Sindoor', India's defense leadership transitioned from active combat to a policy of zero-tolerance and strategic warnings, culminating in a specific alert regarding the Sir Creek region in October.
    5 events · 2025-05-09 to 2025-10-04
  • FATF Scrutiny of State-Sponsored Terror Financing (2025)
    Following a terror attack in April 2025 and subsequent diplomatic pressure, the FATF moved from condemning specific incidents to publishing a comprehensive risk report, eventually leading to formal plenary deliberations on state-sponsored financing.
    3 events · 2025-06-17 to 2025-10-23
  • India's Axiom-4 Mission: Biological Research in Microgravity
    This arc tracks the progression of India's biological research program aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, from the initial selection of tardigrades to the execution of experiments by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
    3 events · 2025-04-23 to 2025-06-30
  • PM Modi's 2025 Diplomatic Visit to Trinidad and Tobago
    The historic visit of Prime Minister Modi to Trinidad and Tobago in July 2025 involved a sequence of diplomatic actions, including the expansion of OCI eligibility for the local diaspora, a high-level parliamentary address, and the formalization of development cooperation through MoUs.
    4 events · 2025-07-04 to 2025-07-07
  • Evolution of the India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
    The signing of the Terms of Reference in May 2025 established the formal framework for the India-Chile CEPA, directly leading to a sequence of negotiation rounds throughout the year to expand bilateral trade.
    4 events · 2025-05-08 to 2026-02-15
  • India-China Border Infrastructure Development and Security Concerns
    Increased infrastructure development along the India-China border aims to improve connectivity and military readiness. This is coupled with ongoing border disputes and the need for enhanced surveillance, leading to the deployment of advanced technologies and increased security measures.
    3 events · 2026-01-17 to 2026-02-16

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