Popular Incidents in India (1947-2023)
1962 Sino-Indian War
A war between China and India that lasted for three weeks. The war ended with India's defeat and the loss of control of some territory in the Himalayas.
1971 Bangladesh Liberation War:
A war between Pakistan and India that resulted in the independence of Bangladesh. The war was fought in the eastern part of Pakistan, which was predominantly Bengali-speaking. The Indian government supported the Bengali independence movement, and eventually intervened militarily to end the war.
1984 Operation Blue Star:
An Indian military operation in the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab. The operation was launched to flush out Sikh militants who had taken control of the temple. The operation resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, including many civilians.
1984 Anti-Sikh riots:
A series of riots that broke out in India following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The riots were targeted against Sikhs, and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.
2001 Gujarat riots:
A series of riots that broke out in Gujarat, India following the Godhra train burning incident. The riots were targeted against Muslims, and resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 people.
2008 Mumbai attacks:
A series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in Mumbai, India. The attacks were carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistani militant group. The attacks resulted in the deaths of over 160 people.
2013 Uttarakhand floods:
A series of floods that struck the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The floods were caused by heavy rains, and resulted in the deaths of over 5,700 people.
2016 Pathankot attack:
An attack by militants on an Indian Air Force base in Pathankot, Punjab. The attack resulted in the deaths of seven Indian soldiers.
2019 Pulwama attack:
A suicide bombing by a Kashmiri militant on an Indian convoy in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack resulted in the deaths of 40 Indian soldiers.
These are just a few of the most popular incidents in India from 1947 to 2023. There are many other incidents that could be considered, and the popularity of an incident can vary depending on factors such as the scale of the incident, the impact it had on people's lives, and the media coverage it received.