2021 in India

• 1 January – India begins its two-year tenure (2021–22) as a non-permanent member of the UNSC.{{Cite news|date=2021-01-01|title=India set to begin its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-set-to-begin-its-two-year-tenure-as-non-permanent-member-of-unsc/article33472336.ece|access-date=2021-01-03|issn=0971-751X}}
• 2 January – India approves two coronavirus vaccines, Bharat Biotech's "Covaxin" and the Oxford/AstraZeneca "Covishield", for emergency use.{{cite web|title=India's Vaccine Wait Over; Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech Get Approval|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/oxford-covid-19-vaccine-bharat-biotechs-covaxin-get-final-approval-by-drug-regulator-will-be-indias-first-vaccines-2347053|access-date=2021-01-03|website=NDTV.com}}{{Cite news|date=2021-01-03|title=Coronavirus: India approves vaccines from Bharat Biotech and Oxford/AstraZeneca|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55520658|access-date=2021-01-03}} Experts raised questions over the efficacy of Covaxin and a lack of transparency in trials.{{Cite news|last=Koshy|first=Jacob|date=2021-01-03|title=Coronavirus {{!}} Experts raise questions over 'hasty' approval for COVID-19 vaccines|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/coronavirus-experts-advise-against-covid-19-vaccine-covaxin-say-there-is-no-proof-of-efficacy/article33487722.ece|access-date=2021-06-28|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news|date=2021-01-03|title=Coronavirus {{!}} India approves COVID-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin for emergency use|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drug-controller-general-approves-covishield-and-covaxin-in-india-for-emergency-use/article33485539.ece|access-date=2021-06-28|issn=0971-751X}}
• 3 January - Former Indian national cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly suffered a mild cardiac arrest. Social media criticism rose against Adani Wilmar Group's Fortune Edible Oil brand's healthy heart advertisement campaign of which Ganguly is a brand ambassador. The company pulled down the advertisements featuring Ganguly following the criticism and trolls.{{cite web|title=Sourav Ganguly's advertisements for cooking oil pulled down after his heart issues|url=https://scroll.in/field/983199/sourav-gangulys-advertisements-for-cooking-oil-pulled-down-after-his-heart-issues|access-date=2021-07-04|website=Scroll.in|date=7 January 2021 |language=en-US}}{{cite web|last=Tewari|first=Saumya|date=2021-02-14|title=Sourav Ganguly returns in Fortune Oil ad to address health ailment concerns|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/advertising/sourav-ganguly-returns-in-fortune-oil-ad-to-address-health-ailment-concerns-11613281578912.html|access-date=2021-07-04|website=mint|language=en}}
• 4 January - Instant messaging app WhatsApp announced a new amendment in their privacy policies and data sharing norms. This led to massive outrage against the app and an exodus to alternative applications by users in India.{{Cite news|date=2021-01-15|title=WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/whatsapp-faces-first-legal-challenge-in-india-over-privacy/article33578775.ece|access-date=2021-02-03|issn=0971-751X}} The announcement that WhatsApp will share data with their parent company Facebook led to a surge in the user bases of applications like Signal.{{cite web|title=Signal downloads skyrocketed 4,200% after WhatsApp announced it would force users to share personal data with Facebook. It's top of both Google and Apple's app stores.|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/signals-downloads-skyrocketed-4200-after-whatsapp-announced-it-would-force-users-to-share-personal-data-with-facebook/articleshow/80232029.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Business Insider}}
• 12 January - The Supreme Court issues a stay order thereby suspending the implementation of the three new farm laws in the wake of the ongoing farmer protests.{{Cite news|last=Rajagopal|first=Krishnadas|date=2021-01-12|title=Farmers' protest {{!}} Supreme Court stays implementation of 3 controversial farm laws|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-suspends-implementation-of-three-farm-laws/article33557081.ece|access-date=2021-01-15|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|date=January 12, 2021|title=Supreme Court puts on hold 3 farm laws, sets up 4-member committee to hold talks|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/farmers-protest-supreme-court-verdict-farm-laws-live-updates-1758246-2021-01-12|access-date=2021-01-15|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 14 January - Former NDTV journalist Nidhi Razdan announced that she fell prey to a serious phishing attack in 2020 that came as a job offer for a teaching position at Harvard University.{{cite web|title=Blog: I Am Nidhi Razdan, Not A Harvard Professor, But...|url=https://www.ndtv.com/blog/how-i-fell-for-a-phishing-attack-my-story-by-nidhi-razdan-2353395|access-date=2021-07-01|website=NDTV.com}}
• 16 January -
• The Indian Government begins a mass vaccination campaign for COVID-19. The vaccine for preventing COVID-19 is prepared by Bharat Biotech.
• A 500-page transcript of WhatsApp chat between Arnab Goswami and former Broadcast Audience Research Council CEO Partho Dasgupta was leaked to media. The transcripts revealed that Arnab Goswami was privy to top secret information regarding 2019 Balakot airstrike and 2019 Pulwama attack. It also carried derogatory remarks made by Arnab Goswami on political activists, opposition leaders, media persons like Navika Kumar, celebrity like Kangana Ranaut etc.{{cite web|title=Arnab's WhatsApp chat shows leak of classified information, requires Parliamentary Committee probe, says NCP|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jan/17/arnabs-whatsapp-chat-shows-leak-of-classified-information-requires-parliamentary-committee-probe-2251373.html|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The New Indian Express|date=17 January 2021 }}{{cite web|last=Gautam|first=Nishtha|date=2021-01-26|title='Arnabgate' Explained: From PJ's Poetry for 'NM' to Quid Pro Quo|url=https://www.thequint.com/explainers/arnab-goswami-leaked-whatsapp-chats-partho-dasgupta-explainer|access-date=2021-07-22|website=TheQuint|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Bhushan|first=Bharat|date=2021-01-25|title='Arnabgate' undermines the Modi govt's national security narrative|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/arnabgate-undermines-the-modi-govt-s-national-security-narrative-121012500152_1.html|access-date=2021-07-22}}{{cite web|last=Singh|first=Navya|date=2021-01-15|title=Arnab Goswami's 500 Page Alleged WhatsApp Chat With Former BARC CEO Leaked On Social Media|url=https://thelogicalindian.com/trending/arnab-goswami-trp-scam-chat-26154|access-date=2021-07-22|website=thelogicalindian.com|language=en}}
• 21 January
• Five people are killed in a fire at the Serum Institute of India Building, Pune.{{cite web|url=https://science.thewire.in/health/serum-institute-of-india-fire-building-vaccine-covid-19-2/|title = Pune: Five People die in Massive Fire at Serum Institute of India Building|date = 22 January 2021}}
• 26 January - The 72nd Republic Day Parade took place in New Delhi. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, no foreign head of state served as the chief guest. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, cancelled his appearance due to the pandemic.{{cite web|title=Why we don't have a chief guest at today's Republic Day parade|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/why-we-don-t-have-a-chief-guest-at-today-s-republic-day-parade/711915|access-date=2021-02-03|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=26 January 2021 |language=en}} The event took place with a smaller spectator size than usual and there were an air show by Rafale jets.{{cite web|date=2021-01-26|title=Republic Day parade ends with Rafale fighter jets carrying out 'Vertical Charlie'|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/live-updates/indias-72nd-republic-day-republic-day-parade-2021-live-updates-2337761|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Zee News|language=en}} A massive tractor rally took place in Delhi as part of the farmers' protest against new farm bills.{{Cite news|date=2021-01-26|title=Farmers' protests {{!}} Tractor rally turns violent as farmers enter Capital|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tractor-rally-farmers-break-past-barricades-at-many-points-on-delhis-border/article33666087.ece|access-date=2021-02-03|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|last=Mehrotra|first=Vani|date=2021-02-02|title=Take action as per law in FIRs over Republic Day violence: Delhi HC tells Centre, police|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/republic-day-tractor-rally-violence-delhi-high-court-firs-farmers-protest-682158|access-date=2021-02-03|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}{{cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=In photos: As farmers begin tractor rally, India sees two parades on Republic day|url=https://scroll.in/latest/985115/in-photos-as-farmers-begin-tractor-rally-india-sees-two-parades-on-republic-day|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Scroll.in|date=26 January 2021 |language=en-US}} There was ensuing violence and a serious law and order situation that followed the rally, and the Delhi Police alleged that an illegal flag hoisting took place at Red Fort by Deep Sidhu.{{cite web|title=Delhi Police announce cash reward for info on Deep Sidhu, 3 more accused in R-Day violence|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/delhi-police-announce-cash-reward-for-info-on-deep-sidhu-3-more-accused-in-red-fort-violence-207333|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Here's What Really Happened During the Republic Day Tractor Rally|url=https://thewire.in/agriculture/farmers-republic-day-tractor-march-eyewitness-account|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Wire}} There were massive crack down by security agencies on farmers, journalists, etc.{{Cite news|last=Dutt|first=Barkha|title=Opinion {{!}} India is at war with itself — and even Rihanna is noticing|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/02/india-farmer-protests-polarization-rihanna/|access-date=2021-02-03|issn=0190-8286}} followed by internet shutdowns in Delhi.{{cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=Indian journalists face criminal charges over police shooting reports|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/01/indian-journalists-face-criminal-charges-over-police-shooting-reports|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Guardian|language=en}}{{cite web|first1=Esha|last1=Mitra|first2=Julia|last2=Hollingsworth|title=India cuts internet around New Delhi as protesting farmers clash with police|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/01/asia/india-internet-cut-farmers-intl-hnk/index.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=CNN|date=February 2021 }}

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• 7 February - 2021 Uttarakhand flood.
• 13 February - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Tajikistan. Tremors were felt in parts of North India, including Delhi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/earthquake-tremors-felt-in-delhi-neighbouring-areas-for-many-seconds-2369488|title=6.3 Earthquake In Tajikistan, Tremors Felt In Delhi, Parts Of North India|website=NDTV.com}}
• 14 February - A 22 year old Indian environmentalist from Bangalore, Disha Ravi, was arrested by the Delhi Police on sedition charges. The police alleged that Ravi edited and circulated a document (toolkit) tweeted by Greta Thunberg relating to the 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest.{{cite web|date=2021-02-15|title=India: activist arrested over protest 'toolkit' shared by Greta Thunberg|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/15/india-activist-arrested-over-protest-toolkit-shared-by-greta-thunberg|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Guardian|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=Explained: Why is Delhi Police probing a farmers' protest 'toolkit' tweeted by Greta Thunberg?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/greta-thunberg-toolkit-farmers-protest-fir-delhi-police-7176187/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|date=February 17, 2021|title=What is toolkit case and how it is related to farmers protests|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/explained-what-is-toolkit-controversy-and-how-it-is-related-to-farmers-protests/articleshow/81046302.cms|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Trivedi|first=Saurabh|date=2021-02-14|title=Farmers' protests {{!}} 22-year-old activist Disha Ravi arrested, sent to Delhi Police custody|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/22-year-old-activist-disha-ravi-arrested-for-sharing-farmers-protests-toolkit-with-greta-thunberg/article33834325.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}}
• 23 February - A Delhi court granted bail to Disha Ravi, citing the toolkit she shared as 'innocuous'.{{cite web|last=Krishnan|first=Murali|title="Citizens cannot be put behind bars for disagreeing with State Policies:" Ten reasons why Disha Ravi was granted bail|url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/ten-reasons-why-disha-ravi-was-granted-bail|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Bar and Bench|date=23 February 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Singh|first=Soibam Rocky|date=2021-02-23|title='Toolkit' case: Delhi court grants bail to Disha Ravi|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/disha-ravi-gets-bail/article33912743.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|date=2021-02-24|title=Disha Ravi gets bail in toolkit case: What the court said|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/disha-ravi-gets-bail-in-toolkit-case-what-the-court-said-101614139070425.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• 24 February - The Motera cricket stadium in Ahmedabad was renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium. It is the world largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 132,000.{{cite web|date=February 24, 2021|title=Largest cricket stadium in Motera, with seating capacity for over 1 lakh fans, renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/world-s-largest-cricket-stadium-in-motera-named-narendra-modi-stadium-1772484-2021-02-24|access-date=2021-07-22|website=India Today|language=en}}{{Cite news|date=2021-02-24|title=Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel stadium renamed to Narendra Modi stadium|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/ahmedabad-s-sardar-patel-stadium-renamed-to-narendra-modi-stadium-121022400620_1.html|access-date=2021-07-22}}

• 4 March - Heavily polluted Bellandur Lake in Bangalore catches fire.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-05|title=Fire breaks out at Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake, officials blame it on a burning garbage pile|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/fire-bellandur-lake-officials-blame-burning-garbage-pile-7215694/|access-date=2022-01-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 20 March - Dattatreya Hosabale is elected as the General Secretary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.{{cite web|date=2021-03-24|title=Explained: Who is Dattatreya Hosabale, the new RSS sarkaryawah?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-who-is-dattatreya-hosabale-the-new-rss-sarkaryawah-7237234/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 26 March - 2021 Mumbai hospital fire.

• 1 April - The Gujarat Assembly amends the Freedom of Religion Act, 2003, bringing in stringent provisions against forcible conversion through marriage or allurement, with the intention of targeting "love jihad". Gujarat became the 3rd state to do so, after Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh passed similar bills in 2020.{{Cite news|last=Langa|first=Mahesh|date=2021-04-01|title=Gujarat Assembly passes 'love jihad' law|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/gujarat-assembly-passes-love-jihad-law/article34217780.ece|access-date=2021-06-06|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606060929/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/gujarat-assembly-passes-love-jihad-law/article34217780.ece|url-status=live}}{{cite web|date=2021-04-02|title=Gujarat passes Bill to stop 'love jihad'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat-passes-bill-to-stop-love-jihad-7255067/|access-date=2021-06-06|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606060929/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat-passes-bill-to-stop-love-jihad-7255067/|url-status=live}}
• 3 April - 2021 Sukma-Bijapur attack.
• 8 April - A French online journal Mediapart came out with an investigative journalism piece on the Rafale deal controversy, based on an investigation by the French anti-corruption agency Agence Francaise Anticorruption (AFA). In the report, Mediapart alleged that the jet manufacturer had paid nearly one million Euros to an Indian middleman.{{cite web|title=French Plane-Maker Dassault Aviation Denies Fresh Allegations of Corruption in Rafale Deal|url=https://thewire.in/business/dassault-aviation-rafale-deal-corruption-mediapart|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Wire}}{{cite web|last=Singh|first=Sushant|title=Despite damning new revelations, the Rafale deal is more likely to be investigated in France than in India|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/commentary/rafale-deal-mediapart-revelations|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Caravan|language=en}}{{cite web|last=Philippin|first=Yann|title='Rafale Papers': the explosive documents in France-India jets deal|url=https://www.mediapart.fr/en/journal/international/080421/rafale-papers-explosive-documents-france-india-jets-deal|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Mediapart|date=8 April 2021|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Indian authorities sat on evidence that millions of euros were paid to Rafale middleman: Mediapart|url=https://scroll.in/latest/991751/indian-authorities-sat-on-evidence-that-millions-of-euros-were-paid-to-rafale-middleman-mediapart|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Scroll.in|date=8 April 2021 |language=en-US}}
• 15 April - Adani Ports & SEZ removed from S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices due to links and shared financial interests that group have with Tatmadaw that carried out 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.{{cite web|date=2021-04-13|title=Adani Ports removed from S&P index due to links with Myanmar military|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/adani-ports-removed-from-s-p-index-due-to-links-with-myanmar-military-11618279679127.html|access-date=2021-07-23|website=mint|language=en}}{{cite web|title=S&P Dow Jones to remove Adani Ports from sustainability index for Myanmar 'military links'|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/adani-ports-to-be-removed-from-sp-dow-jones-index-over-myanmar-box-terminal/article34308424.ece|access-date=2021-07-23|website=@businessline|date=13 April 2021 |language=en}}
• 23 April -
• Virar hospital fire.
• A viral video emerged from Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha, showing a dead body falling off a running ambulance draws criticism.{{cite web|date=2021-04-24|title=Madhya Pradesh: Body falls out of ambulance in Vidisha district|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bhopal/covid-19-patients-body-falls-off-ambulance-families-panic-in-mps-vidisha-7286147/|access-date=2021-07-23|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 24 April - 25 COVID-19 patients die in Jaipur Golden Hospital, Delhi after the hospital runs out of their oxygen supply.{{cite web|date=2021-04-24|title=Oxygen Crisis: 25 Patients Die in Delhi's Jaipur Golden Hospital|url=https://science.thewire.in/health/oxygen-crisis-25-patients-die-in-delhis-jaipur-golden-hospital/|access-date=2021-05-20|website=The Wire Science|language=en-GB}}
• 27 April - The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the country cross 2 lakh.{{Cite news|date=2021-04-27|title=Coronavirus {{!}} COVID-19 death toll crosses 2 lakh; case tally almost 1.8 crore on April 27, 2021|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-indias-covid-19-death-toll-crosses-200000-case-tally-almost-18000000-on-april-27-2021/article34424864.ece|access-date=2021-05-20|issn=0971-751X}} However, this is the official figure, with gross amounts of under-reporting suspected.{{cite web|date=May 3, 2021|title=Explained: Why India's Covid-19 data is vastly undercounted |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/explained-why-indias-covid-19-data-is-vastly-undercounted/articleshow/82366707.cms|access-date=2021-05-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{cite web|last=Banaji|first=Murad|date=2021-05-09|title=The Importance of Knowing How Many Have Died of COVID-19 in India|url=https://science.thewire.in/health/how-many-died-covid-19-india-undercounting-underreporting-prevent-next-surge/|access-date=2021-05-20|website=The Wire Science|language=en-GB}}{{cite web|first1=Aashish|last1=Gupta|first2=Dhanya|last2=Rajendran|first3=Rukmini|last3= S.|title=India is undercounting Covid-19 deaths. Here's how to work around the problem|url=https://scroll.in/article/994619/india-is-undercounting-covid-19-deaths-heres-how-to-work-around-the-problem|access-date=2021-05-20|website=Scroll.in|date=11 May 2021 |language=en-US}}
• 28 April - 2021 Assam earthquake.
• 29 April - A Supreme Court of India bench presided by Justice Uday U. Lalit refused a Central Bureau of Investigation probe on the controversial death of Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Kalikho Pul.{{Cite news|date=2021-04-29|title=SC refuses to order CBI probe into death of ex-Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-refuses-to-consider-plea-seeking-cbi-probe-into-death-arunachal-pradesh-ex-cm-kalikho-pul/article34440243.ece|access-date=2021-07-11|issn=0971-751X}}
• 30 April - A Special Bench of Justices Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, L. Nageswara Rao and Shripathi Ravindra Bhat warned State governments and police against clamping down on the spread of information or calls for help through social media from citizens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The bench also questioned lack of equity in vaccine pricing in India.{{Cite news|last=Rajagopal|first=Krishnadas|date=2021-04-30|title=Coronavirus {{!}} Do not clampdown on citizen's SOS calls via social media: Supreme Court|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dont-clampdown-dissemination-of-information-on-covid-19-supreme-court-tells-centre-states/article34447671.ece|access-date=2021-06-27|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=2021-04-25|title=Oxygen shortage {{!}} Seize property of those spreading rumours: Yogi Adityanath|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/seize-property-of-those-spreading-rumours-up-cm/article34404518.ece|access-date=2021-06-27|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news|date=2021-05-01|title=A timely warning: On Supreme Court intervention against clampdown on information|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-timely-warning-the-hindu-editorial-on-covid-19-help-seekers-and-supreme-court-intervention-against-clampdown-on-information/article34453050.ece|access-date=2021-06-27|issn=0971-751X}}

• 1 May - Bharuch hospital fire.
• 2 May - In a joint statement, opposition party leaders asked the Union government to focus all its attention on ensuring uninterrupted oxygen supply to hospitals across the country.{{Cite news|date=2021-05-02|title=Ensure uninterrupted oxygen supply: Opposition leaders tell Modi government|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/top-opposition-leaders-ask-narendra-modi-government-to-ensure-uninterrupted-oxygen-supply-to-hospitals-and-undertake-mass-free-vaccination/article34465193.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}}
• 4 May -
• Twitter permanently suspends the account of Kangana Ranaut for hateful posts about the post poll violence in West Bengal.{{Cite news|date=2021-05-04|title=Twitter permanently suspends Kangana Ranaut's account|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/twitter-permanently-suspends-kanganateam-account/article34478495.ece|access-date=2021-07-19|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=Explained: When does Twitter 'permanently suspend' an account, like it did with Kangana Ranaut?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-kangana-ranaut-twitter-rules-on-account-suspension-7301794/|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• Delhi High Court issues show cause notice for contempt of court to Government of India on grounds of not meeting court's direction to supply requisite Oxygen for hospitals in Delhi.{{cite web|title='Govt May Be Blind, But Not Court': Delhi HC Tells Centre on Oxygen Shortage|url=https://thewire.in/law/govt-may-be-blind-but-not-court-delhi-hc-tells-centre-on-oxygen-shortage|access-date=2021-07-23|website=The Wire}}{{cite web|last=Banka|first=Richa|date=2021-05-05|title=Delhi High Court pulls up Centre over oxygen crisis|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-high-court-pulls-up-centre-over-oxygen-crisis-11620152939041.html|access-date=2021-07-23|website=mint|language=en}}
• 5 May - Supreme Court of India strikes down the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018 which extends reservation to the Maratha community in public education and employment and upheld the Indra Sawhney & Others v. Union of India verdict and One Hundred and Second Amendment of the Constitution of India.{{cite web|last=Roy|first=Debayan|title=[Breaking] Supreme Court strikes down Maratha Reservation law for exceeding 50 percent cap; upholds Indra Sawhney, 102nd Constitutional Amendment|url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/supreme-court-strikes-down-maratha-reservation-law-upholds-50-percent-cap-indra-sawhney|access-date=2021-08-13|website=Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news|date=5 May 2021 |language=en}}
• 6 May - Union Minister V. Muraleedharan's convoy attacked at West Bengal.{{cite web|date=2021-05-06|title=West Bengal: Union Minister V Muraleedharan's convoy attacked in West Midnapore, claims TMC hand|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/west-bengal-v-muraleedharan-convoy-attack-midnapore-tmc-bjp-7304241/|access-date=2021-07-28|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 10 May - Nearly 150 decomposed and bloated Human Dead bodies were found floating in River Ganges at Chausa, Buxar district, Bihar. It is believed that these bodies belonged to under-reported death cases of COVID-19 pandemic from neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh.{{cite web|title=COVID-19 in Bihar: Horror in Chausa Town As Dead Bodies Wash Up on Banks of Ganga|url=https://thewire.in/health/covid-19-bihar-chausa-dead-bodies-ganga|access-date=2021-07-23|website=The Wire}}{{Cite news|date=2021-05-19|title=Covid-19: India's holiest river is swollen with bodies|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57154564|access-date=2021-07-23}}
• 12 May -
• Thousands of dead bodies are found floating or washing up the shore of the river Ganges.{{cite web|title='Uncountable corpses on banks of Ganga': Dainik Bhaskar's front-page story on deaths in UP|url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/05/18/uncountable-corpses-on-banks-of-ganga-dainik-bhaskars-front-page-story-on-deaths-in-up|access-date=2021-05-20|website=Newslaundry|date=18 May 2021 }} The corpses also include people that died due to Covid-19.{{cite web|date=2021-05-16|title=Bodies of Covid-19 victims among those dumped in Ganga river: Govt|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bodies-of-covid-19-victims-among-those-dumped-in-ganga-river-govt-101621165753886.html|access-date=2021-05-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• In a joint letter to Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, twelve opposition parties urged the government to start a free universal mass vaccination program in India. The letter also urged Modi to repeal the farm bills, scrap the Central Vista Redevelopment Project and provide food grains to people.{{Cite news|date=2021-05-12|title=COVID-19 surge {{!}} Opposition parties urge PM Modi to start free, universal vaccination|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/covid-19-surge-opposition-parties-write-again-to-pm-modi-demand-free-and-universal-vaccines/article34543649.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}}

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• 17 May -
• Cyclone Tauktae hits India, resulting in at least 90 deaths.{{cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=Cyclone Tauktae: death toll rises to more than 90 after huge storm hits India|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/20/cyclone-tauktae-death-toll-rises-after-huge-storm-hits-india|access-date=2021-05-20|website=The Guardian|language=en}}
• More than 70 people die due to the capsizing of two barges, P-305 and Gal Contractor, housing crew involved in works at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's Mumbai High Field. The accident happened because the barge contractor ignored Cyclone Tauktae warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department.{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2021-05-23|title=Death toll on barge P305 rises to 70; Navy searching for 16 missing|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/death-toll-on-barge-p305-rises-to-70-navy-searching-for-16-missing-121052300636_1.html|access-date=2021-07-15}}{{cite web|date=May 28, 2021|first=Sandeep|last=Unnithan |title=Fatal lapses at sea: What led to ONGC's barge P305 tragedy?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/20210607-fatal-lapses-at-sea-1807670-2021-05-28|access-date=2021-07-15|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 21 May
• It was reported that Air India was subjected to a cyberattack whereas the personal details of about 4.5 million customers around the world were compromised, including passports, credit card details, birth dates, names and ticket information.{{cite web|date=2021-05-22|title=Explained: What is the data breach that has hit Air India customers?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/air-india-sita-data-breach-explained-7325501/|access-date=2021-05-23|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite news|title=Air India cyberattack: Personal data of over 4.5 million passengers leaked|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/asia-pacific/air-india-cyberattack-personal-data-of-over-4-5-million-passengers-leaked-1.4572596|access-date=2021-05-23|newspaper=The Irish Times|language=en}}
• 13 Maoists killed in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra in an operation carried out by C-60 commandos.{{cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=13 Maoists killed in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli in an operation carried out by C-60 commandos|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/13-maoists-killed-in-maharashtra-s-gadchiroli-in-an-operation-carried-out-by-c-60-commandos-101621572037347.html|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• 23 May - Fugitive Indian diamond trader Mehul Choksi, who committed the Punjab National Bank Scam, is arrested in Dominica.{{cite web|date=2021-05-28|title=Mehul Choksi held 'fleeing', lawyer contests not citizen, can't be sent to India|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mehul-choksi-pnb-scam-dominica-arrest-7332093/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-05-30|title=Mehul Choksi's first photo from Dominica under police custody|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mehul-choksi-s-first-photo-from-dominica-under-police-custody-11622346936555.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=mint|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-05|title=10 days in Mehul Choksi's life: an Indian 'operation', a Bulgarian woman, wife's accusation|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/10-days-in-mehul-choksis-life-an-indian-operation-a-bulgarian-woman-wifes-accusation-7343414/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 25 May - Protests in Lakshadweep against Union territory administrator Praful Khoda Patel by the Save Lakshadweep campaign intensified following controversial decisions and laws passed by Patel. His decision to shut all dairy farms on the island, ban beef on the Muslim majority island, remove non-vegetarian food items from Midday Meals provided in schools, implement the Goonda act (Anti-social Activities Regulation Bill, 2021) in islands with 'zero criminal cases' to crack down dissent against the Citizenship Amendment Act, shift the islands logistics from Cochin Port and Beypore port to New Mangalore Port, violation of COVID-19 protocols etc. raised sentiments against the administrator on the island.{{cite web|title=Kochi, Beypore ports may lose out as Lakshadweep administrator promotes Mangaluru|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/may/26/kochi-beypore-ports-may-lose-out-as-lakshadweep-administrator-promotes-mangaluru-2307571.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The New Indian Express|date=26 May 2021 }}{{cite web|date=2021-05-25|title=Beef ban, nod to liquor sale: Lakshadweep protests as Praful Patel approves new reforms|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/beef-ban-nod-to-liquor-sale-lakshadweep-protests-as-praful-patel-approves-new-reforms-101621931021124.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}{{cite web|title=From Beef Ban To Land Amendment Regulations, Here's Why Lakshadweep Is Protesting|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-from-beef-ban-to-land-amendment-regulations-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-lakshadweep-protests/383582|access-date=2021-06-26|website=www.outlookindia.com/|date=25 May 2021 }}{{cite web|first=Samyak|last=Pandey|date=2021-06-05|title=Lakshadweep draft laws disturbing, against ethos of islands: ex-civil servants to PM|url=https://theprint.in/india/lakshadweep-draft-laws-disturbing-against-ethos-of-islands-ex-civil-servants-to-pm/672632/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-02|title=Explained: Why Lakshadweep Administration proposals have upset its locals|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-lakshadweep-administration-proposals-have-upset-locals-7334818/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 26 May - Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas affects Odisha and West Bengal.
• 28 May - Lakshadweep administration issues an order to deploy government officials in fishing boats. The decision invited huge outcry and criticism.{{cite web|date=2021-06-06|title=Lakshadweep admin issues new order to deploy govt officials in fishing boats|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/lakshadweep-admin-issues-new-order-to-deploy-govt-officials-in-fishing-boats-7346725/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 29 May - An audio clip of a telephone conversation between social activist H.M. Santhosh and staff of A.V. Hospital Basavanagudi surfaces in the media. In light of the audio clip, the Karnataka Congress alleged a "vaccine selling scam" against L. A. Ravi Subramanya, Member of the Legislative Assembly from Basavanagudi (Vidhana Sabha constituency) who is the uncle of Tejasvi Surya.{{cite web|date=May 29, 2021|title=Congress accuses BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, his uncle Ravi Subramanya of making money through vaccines |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-accuses-bjp-mp-tejasvi-surya-his-uncle-ravi-subramanya-of-making-money-through-vaccines/articleshow/83072004.cms|access-date=2021-06-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-01|title=Notice issued to Bengaluru activist after audio clip on BJP MLA goes viral|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/notice-issued-bengaluru-activist-after-audio-clip-bjp-mla-goes-viral-149853|access-date=2021-06-28|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
• 31 May - West Bengal Chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, who was trapped in an appointment tussle between the Union government and the Government of West Bengal, resigned.{{cite web|title=Called to Delhi, Bengal Chief Secretary Resigns, Named CM's Principal Advisor|url=https://thewire.in/politics/bengal-chief-secretary-alapan-bandyopadhyay-mamata-banerjee-narendra-modi|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Wire}}

• 1 June -
• Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi due to post-Covid complications.{{cite web|date=2021-05-01|title=Education Minister Admitted To AIIMS Over Post-Covid Complications|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/education-minister-ramesh-pokhriyal-admitted-to-aiims-due-to-post-covid-complications-report-2453640|website=NDTV|language=en}}
• Amul vice chairman Valamji R Humbal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban Non-governmental organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in India alleging conspiracy following remarks made by PETA to promote Milk substitute in country.{{cite web|date=2021-06-01|title=Ban PETA, Amul vice-chairman urges PM, alleging conspiracy|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ban-peta-amul-vice-chairman-urges-pm-alleging-conspiracy-7340000/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|title=PETA Goes on Attack in India Over Milk Giant's Treatment of Cows|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/businessweek/india-animal-rights-battle-pits-milk-giant-amul-against-peta|access-date=2021-07-10|website=BloombergQuint|date=23 June 2021 |language=en}}
• 4 June - Delhi High Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by Juhi Chawla against setting up of 5G Cellular network in India and imposed a Rs. 20 Lakh fine for abusing the process of law.{{cite web|date=2021-06-04|title=Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit dismissed by Delhi HC, ₹20 lakh fine imposed|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/juhi-chawla-s-5g-lawsuit-dismissed-by-delhi-high-court-rs-20-lakhs-fine-imposed-11622805379749.html|access-date=2021-07-28|website=mint|language=en}}
• 7 June - June 2021 Pune fire.
• 11 June -
• Media reports that Government of India may not allow 4 Kerala women who have joined Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan Province to return to India.{{Cite news|last1=Singh|first1=Vijaita|last2=Haidar|first2=Suhasini|date=2021-06-11|title=India unlikely to allow return of 4 Kerala women who joined Islamic State|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-unlikely-to-allow-4-kerala-women-who-joined-is-to-return/article34792017.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-13|title=Family of Kerala woman who joined ISIS upset as govt won't allow return|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/family-kerala-woman-who-joined-isis-upset-govt-wont-allow-return-150579|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
• The Economic Offence Wing of Tamil Nadu Police arrests Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) former chairman Ravi Parthasarathi in connection with a criminal breach of trust of Rs. 200 crore done by an (IL&FS) subsidiary to a Chennai based firm.
• 13 June - Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Sanjay Singh and Pawan Pandey from Samajwadi Party alleged that there were financial irregularities that occurred in the purchase of land for the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The politicians alleged that on March 18, 2021, the trust purchased two different plots on same day at two different rates; one transaction appeared manipulated and intended to divert funds.{{cite web|date=2021-06-17|title=Temple trust also bought 1.03-hectare plot directly from owners for Rs 8 crore|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ram-temple-trust-also-bought-1-03-hectare-plot-directly-from-owners-for-rs-8-crore-7362508/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Financial fraud alleged in purchase of land for Ram temple in Ayodhya|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/06/13/financial-fraud-alleged-in-purchase-of-land-for-ram-temple-in-ayodhya.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Week|language=en}}{{cite web|date=June 24, 2021|first1=Arvind|last1=Ojha|first2=Himanshu|last2=Mishra|title=Ayodhya land deal: The inside story of the controversial land agreements {{!}} Investigation|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ayodhya-land-deal-the-inside-story-of-the-controversial-land-agreements-investigation-1819051-2021-06-24|access-date=2021-06-26|website=India Today|language=en}}{{cite web|title=AAP and Samajwadi Party allege corruption worth crores by Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust members|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jun/13/aap-and-sp-allege-corruption-worth-crores-byram-janmabhoomi-teerth-kshetra-trust-members-2315746.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The New Indian Express|date=13 June 2021 }}
• 14 June - Following a tweet by Journalist Sucheta Dalal made on June 12 and decision by National Securities Depository Limited to freeze three Foreign portfolio investment funds based in Port Louis, Mauritius shares of Adani Group companies fell by 5 - 25%.{{cite web|title=Journalist Sucheta Dalal trends on Twitter for 'crashing' Adani stocks|url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/06/14/journalist-sucheta-dalal-trends-on-twitter-for-crashing-adani-stocks|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Newslaundry|date=14 June 2021 }}{{cite web|title=Why do these foreign funds love Adani Group companies?|url=https://themorningcontext.com/business/why-do-these-foreign-funds-love-adani-group-companies|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Morning Context}}
• 17 June -
• Student activists from Pinjra Tod Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, along with Asif Iqbal Tanha from Jamia Millia Islamia were released from Tihar Jail on Thursday, hours after a trial court ordered their immediate release. They were in custody since May 2020, in relation to a case related to the violence in 2020 Delhi riots following the Citizenship Amendment Act protests. The trial court order came because the activists who were granted bail by Delhi High Court on June 15 were not released even after 36 hours.{{cite web|date=June 17, 2021|title=Delhi riots: Trial court ordered immediate release of 3 students, HC informed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-riots-trial-court-ordered-immediate-release-of-3-students-hc-informed/articleshow/83605090.cms|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Delhi violence: Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha granted bail by HC|url=https://scroll.in/latest/997547/delhi-violence-devangana-kalita-natasha-narwal-and-asif-iqbal-tanha-granted-bail-by-hc|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Scroll.in|date=15 June 2021 |language=en-US}}{{cite web|title=Student activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Iqbal Tanha released from Tihar Jail|url=https://scroll.in/latest/997752/delhi-court-orders-release-of-natasha-narwal-devangana-kalita-and-asif-iqbal-tanha|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Scroll.in|date=17 June 2021 |language=en-US}}
• Press Trust of India reports on the basis of data compiled from Swiss National Bank that, funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks rose to a 13 year high of 2.55 billion Swiss franc (over Rs 20,700 crore INR) in 2020. Interestingly amidst this spike, customer account deposits witnessed a dip while money deposited through bonds, securities and other financial instruments rose sharply.{{cite web|title=Indian deposits in Swiss banks rise to over Rs 20,700 crore – highest in 13 years|url=https://scroll.in/latest/997838/indian-deposits-in-swiss-banks-rise-to-over-rs-20700-crore-highest-in-13-years|access-date=2021-07-01|website=Scroll.in|date=18 June 2021 |language=en-US}}{{cite web|date=June 17, 2021|title=Indians' funds in Swiss banks climb to Rs 20,700 crore, highest in 13 years|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/indian-black-money-swiss-bank-accounts-latest-estimate-1816211-2021-06-17|access-date=2021-07-01|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 22 June
• A meeting of opposition leaders under the banner of Rashtra Manch (National Forum) met in the residence of Sharad Pawar in Delhi. The group put forward an alternate vision of anti - BJP third front in India for 2021 elections in India. There were leaders from All India Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Rashtriya Lok Dal, Nationalist Congress Party who were present in the event. There were no leaders from Indian National Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or Communist Party of India (Marxist). The veteran BJP leader and Trinamool leader Yashwant Sinha who was present in the event said that Manch will remain as a non political action group for the moment. The meeting of leaders took place after meetings between Prashant Kishor and Sharad Pawar earlier this month.{{cite web|date=2021-06-23|title=Rashtra Manch meets at Pawar's home, calls for 'alternative vision'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rashtra-manch-meets-at-pawar-s-home-calls-for-alternative-vision-101624387904074.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-24|title=Explained: Why opposition leaders met at Sharad Pawar's home, and where Prashant Kishor fits in|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/sharad-pawar-opposition-meeting-rashtra-manch-prashant-kishor-7371388/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• Kerala High Court issued an interim stay on two controversial orders of Lakshadweep administration on Animal husbandry (closure of dairy farms) and Midday Meal Scheme (exclusion of Non-vegetarian items from menu).{{cite web|last=Krishnakumar|first=R.|title=Kerala High Court stays two controversial orders of Lakshadweep administration|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/dispatches/kerala-high-court-stays-two-controversial-orders-of-lakshadweep-administration/article34927402.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Frontline|date=23 June 2021 |language=en}}
• 23 June - Enforcement Directorate transferred assets worth ₹8,441.50 crore to public sector banks. The banks suffered losses to the tune of ₹22,585.83 crore due to frauds committed by Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi.{{Cite news|date=2021-06-23|title=ED transfers assets of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi worth ₹8,441.50 cr. to banks|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-transfers-assets-of-vijay-mallya-nirav-modi-mehul-choksi-worth-844150-cr-to-banks/article34922424.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}} Thus the total assets transferred to the bank worth Rs 9,041.5 crore, representing 40% of the total loss to the banks. The total attachments and assets seized by Enforcement Directorate amounts to Rs 18,170.02 crore which included assets of Rs 969 crore located in foreign countries. The quantum of the attached and seized assets represents 80.45% of the total bank loss of Rs. 22,585.83 crore.{{cite web|date=June 23, 2021|title=ED transfers Rs 9,000 crore of Rs 18,000 crore assets seized from Nirav Modi, Mallya and Choksi to banks|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ed-seizes-rs-18170-crore-assets-mallya-nirav-modi-choksi-1818324-2021-06-23|access-date=2021-06-26|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 24 June - Narendra Modi and Amit Shah meets political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir all main leaders from People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration attended the meeting. PM Modi gives signals regarding elections and restoration of statehood.{{cite web|date=June 25, 2021|first1=Prabhash K.|last1=Dutta|title=5 takeaways from PM Narendra Modi's all-party meet on Kashmir|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/5-takeaways-from-pm-narendra-modi-all-party-meet-on-kashmir-1819312-2021-06-25|access-date=2021-06-26|website=India Today|language=en}}{{Cite news|date=2021-06-25|title=Jammu and Kashmir: PM Modi promises elections in Kashmir|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57591333|access-date=2021-06-26}}{{Cite news|date=2021-06-24|title=PM Modi meets Jammu and Kashmir leaders|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-meets-jammu-and-kashmir-leaders-begins/article34947602.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}}
• 25 June
• M. C. Josephine, Kerala Women's Commission chairperson, resigned following public backlash on her remarks to a woman complaining of domestic violence on June 23 in a live TV show telecasted on Manorama News.{{cite web|date=2021-06-26|title='Then you suffer': Kerala women's panel chief resigns after backlash on comments|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/kerala-womens-commission-chief-mc-josephine-resignation-7375398/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• Kerala High Court issued Anticipatory bail to Lakshadweep based film maker, Aisha Sultana, against whom sedition charges were imposed on 10 June following a remark made by her against Union territory administrator Praful Khoda Patel, by calling him 'Bio weapon' in a news debate that happened on a Malayalam news channel, MediaOne TV.{{Cite news|last=Gopakumar|first=K. c|date=2021-06-25|title=Kerala High Court observes that prima facie sedition case against Aisha Sultana does not stand|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-high-court-makes-absolute-the-interim-anticipatory-bail-granted-to-aisha-sultana/article34961843.ece|access-date=2021-06-26|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-25|title=Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to Lakshadweep filmmaker Aisha Sultana in sedition case|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-hc-grants-anticipatory-bail-to-lakshadweep-filmmaker-aisha-sultana-in-sedition-case/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-11|title=Who is Aisha Sultana, the Lakshadweep-based filmmaker facing sedition charges?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/aisha-sulthana-lakshadweep-filmmaker-sedition-charges-praful-patel-7354428/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 27 June - European Union excludes anti-COVID-19 vaccine Covishield from 'Green Pass' list.{{Cite news|date=2021-06-27|title=EU excludes anti-COVID-19 vaccine Covishield from 'Green Pass' list|language=en-IN|work=Money Control|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/travel-trends/eu-excludes-anti-covid-19-vaccine-covishield-from-green-pass-list-7094371.html}}
• 28 June - Qatar's Special Envoy of the State of Qatar for Counterterrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution, Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani made a statement in a web conference that Indian officials have entered into talks with Talibans political leadership based in Doha.{{Cite news|last=Haidar|first=Suhasini|date=2021-06-21|title=Indian delegation met Taliban in Doha, says Qatari official|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-delegation-met-taliban-in-doha-says-qatari-official/article34895560.ece|access-date=2021-07-01|issn=0971-751X}}

• 1 July - Nine European countries which includes Switzerland, Estonia and 7 European Union member states such as Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Iceland, Ireland & Spain have given recognition to the Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India as EU started 'Green Pass' facility. In the meantime EU member Germany however has a travel ban in place for Indians as India has been recognized as a "virus variant country".{{cite web|date=2021-07-01|title=9 European nations recognise Covishield|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eight-european-countries-currently-recognise-covishield-for-travel-101625126545695.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}{{cite web|last=Roche|first=Elizabeth|date=2021-07-01|title=9 European nations add SII's Covishield to travel pass list|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/world/9-european-nations-to-allow-indian-travelers-inoculated-with-covishield-11625146385059.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=mint|language=en}}
• 4 July - Pushkar Singh Dhami is elected as the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. He is the youngest chief Minister of the state and is the third chief Minister within the 4th Uttarakhand Assembly.{{Cite news|date=2021-07-04|title=Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as new Uttarakhand CM|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pushkar-singh-dhami-sworn-in-as-new-uttarakhand-cm/article35133303.ece|access-date=2021-07-07|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|date=July 5, 2021|first=Anilesh S.|last=Mahajan|title=Why the BJP dropped Tirath Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand chief minister|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/why-the-bjp-dropped-tirath-singh-rawat-as-uttarakhand-chief-minister-1823768-2021-07-04|access-date=2021-07-07|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 5 July - Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist, Stan Swamy who was arrested in connection with 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence in October 2020, died in custody at Mumbai. He was the oldest political prisoner in India.{{cite web|date=2021-07-05|title=Fury in India over death of 84-year-old political prisoner Stan Swamy|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/05/indias-oldest-political-prisoner-stan-swamy-dies-aged-84|access-date=2021-07-07|website=The Guardian|language=en}}{{Cite news|date=2021-07-07|title=Stan Swamy: India outrage over death of jailed activist|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57718361|access-date=2021-07-07}}{{cite web|date=2021-07-06|title=Explained: Who was Stan Swamy, arrested in the Elgar Parishad case, who passed away on Monday?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/who-was-stan-swamy-6717126/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-07-06|title=UN human rights chief, USCIRF chair express concern at Stan Swamy's death|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/un-human-rights-chief-uscirf-chair-express-concern-at-stan-swamy-s-death-101625582055577.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• 6 July - Government of India creates new ministry named Ministry of Co-operation to strengthen the Cooperative movement in India.{{cite web|last=Das Gupta|first=Moushumi|date=2021-07-07|title=Modi govt creates Ministry of Cooperation ahead of cabinet reshuffle|url=https://theprint.in/india/modi-govt-creates-ministry-of-cooperation-ahead-of-cabinet-reshuffle/691129/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}
• 7 July - massive reshuffle in the Union Council of Ministers of Second Modi ministry. Twelve existing ministers including Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad, Prakash Javadekar, D. V. Sadananda Gowda resigns. There are 43 new faces inducted into the ministry including Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Sarbananda Sonowal etc. There was elevation in ranks to few existing ministers such as Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Kiren Rijiju, Anurag Thakur etc.{{cite web|last=Joshi|first=Poornima|title=In biggest Modi cabinet shuffle, 43 new faces in, 12 old guard out|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/pm-modi-rejigs-cabinet-sonowal-scindia-brought-in/article35194881.ece|access-date=2021-07-09|website=@businessline|date=7 July 2021 |language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-07-08|title=Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of ministers in Narendra Modi's government|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/full-list-of-ministers-in-pm-narendra-modi-cabinet-7391252/|access-date=2021-07-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 8 July - violence erupts in 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh during filing of the nominations for elections to Panchayat Samiti (Kshethra Panchayats). A video of a woman Samajwadi Party member being assaulted in Lakhimpur Kheri district becomes viral in social media and invited criticism.{{cite web|date=July 9, 2021|title=Violence erupts in 12 Uttar Pradesh districts during filing of nominations for block pramukh polls|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/violence-erupts-in-12-dists-during-filing-of-nominations-for-block-pramukh-polls/articleshow/84253272.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-07-10|title=Explained: In Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls, the high stakes that culminated in violence|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/up-panchayat-elections-poll-violence-7397401/|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|date=July 9, 2021|first=Abhishek|last=Verma|title=SP leader accuses BJP workers of pulling woman's saree, Akhilesh Yadav attacks CM|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/uttar-pradesh-block-pramukh-elections-sp-leader-bjp-workers-pulling-woman-saree-akhilesh-yadav-yogi-adityanath-1825807-2021-07-09|access-date=2021-07-19|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 9 July - External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar handed over a relic belonging to Ketevan the Martyr, a royal from the 17th-century, that was preserved in Church of St. Augustine, Goa to the Government of Georgia as part of his two-day visit to the country.{{cite web|last=Perur|first=Srinath|date=2016-04-09|title=Hunting for a Georgian queen in Goa|url=https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/r8MLpj3e3qCL3lJ5gVQjSO/The-hunt-for-a-Georgian-queens-remains-in-Goa.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=mint|language=en}}{{cite web|last=Basu|first=Nayanima|date=2021-07-10|title=Georgia moved as Jaishankar brings home a 17th-century queen killed for refusing conversion|url=https://theprint.in/diplomacy/georgia-moved-as-jaishankar-brings-home-a-17th-century-queen-killed-for-refusing-conversion/693418/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}
• 11 July - An unconfirmed report in a Tamil daily about the Union government's plan to divide Tamil Nadu and create Kongu Nadu as a Union territory sparked row in Tamil Nadu. The report draw cue from a list of newly appointed ministers published by BJP, where L. Murugan, was mentioned as hailing from Kongu Nadu. All major political party except Bharatiya Janata Party denounced the idea of splitting Tamil Nadu.{{cite web|title=Kongu Nadu as Union Territory? Unconfirmed reports stir controversy in Tamil Nadu; BJP slammed|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/tamil-nadu/article/kongu-nadu-as-union-territory-unconfirmed-reports-stir-controversy-in-tamil-nadu-bjp-slammed/783649|access-date=2021-07-19|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=12 July 2021 |language=en}}{{cite web|title=Explained: How Kongu Nadu Grabbed Headlines And Why TN Leaders Have Hit Out At BJP For Raking Up Issue|url=https://www.news18.com/news/explainers/explained-kongu-nadu-has-sparked-a-debate-in-tn-heres-what-you-need-to-know-3962216.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=News18|date=14 July 2021}}{{cite web|title=Major Tamil Nadu parties reject 'Kongu Nadu' idea, but BJP remains noncommittal|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/jul/12/major-tamil-nadu-parties-reject-kongu-nadu-idea-but-bjp-remains-noncommittal-2328784.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The New Indian Express|date=12 July 2021 }}
• 14 July - The Supreme Court of India takes suo moto case on Uttar Pradesh's decision to go ahead with Kanwar Yatra despite apprehensions about a third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India.{{cite web|date=2021-07-15|title=Uttar Pradesh call to allow Kanwar Yatra disturbing, respond by tomorrow, says Supreme Court|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/supreme-court-on-uttar-pradesh-kanwar-yatra-7403858/|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 15 July - as part of hearings on Public interest litigation challenging the constitutional validity of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, Supreme Court of India expressed concern over its widespread misuse and lack of accountability of invoking sedition law. The court sought center's response regarding necessity to retain this colonial law.{{cite web|last=Kumar|first=Pramod|date=2021-07-15|title=SC terms sedition law British colonial legacy, asks Centre why retain it|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/150721/sc-concerned-over-misuse-of-law-on-sedition-seeks-centres-reply.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-05-01|title=SC to Examine Validity of Sedition Law After PIL Calls it Unconstitutional, Seeks Centre's Response|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/sc-to-examine-validity-of-sedition-law-after-pil-calls-it-unconstitutional-seeks-centres-response-3694034.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=News18|language=en}}
• 18 July
• 2021 Mumbai landslide
• A leaked database of an Israeli surveillance technology firm NSO Group that sells a spyware called Pegasus (spyware) was accessed by a Paris-based media nonprofit Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International. The database contained data of government clients of Pegasus (spyware) since 2016. The non profit group worked on this data through an international collaborative journalism of 17 media groups from 10 countries including The Wire (India), Le Monde, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Süddeutsche Zeitung etc. The Indian media partner in the group, The Wire reveals that the data contains more than 300 Indians who were under surveillance through Pegasus. This includes 40 journalists,  opposition politicians, a supreme court judge, activists, two ministers of Modi ministry, an Election Commissioner etc. The prominent people who figured in Pegasus surveillance according to the data were Rahul Gandhi,  Prashant Kishor, Ashok Lavasa, Ranjan Gogoi, Ashwini Vaishnaw etc. The Prime Minister's Office denied the allegations citing they are baseless and lack concrete evidence.{{cite web|title=Pegasus Project: How Phones of Journalists, Ministers, Activists May Have Been Used to Spy On Them|url=https://thewire.in/government/project-pegasus-journalists-ministers-activists-phones-spying|access-date=2021-07-21|website=thewire.in|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Pegasus Project Day 2: Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor, Ashok Lavasa, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prahlad Patel|url=https://thewire.in/government/pegasus-project-rahul-gandhi-prashant-kishor-ashok-lavasa-ashwini-vaishnaw-prahlad-patel|access-date=2021-07-21|website=The Wire}}
• 19 July - Raj Kundra, the spouse of Shilpa Shetty arrested by Mumbai Police on charges of making pornographic content and publishing it through mobile application named Hotshot.{{cite news|title=Why was Raj Kundra arrested? Here's a timeline of the controversial adult content creation case|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/why-was-raj-kundra-arrested-heres-a-timeline-of-controversial-the-adult-content-creation-case/articleshow/84609990.cms|access-date=2021-07-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
• 20 July - In an answer to the Rajya Sabha, to an unstarred question raised by K. C. Venugopal, Bharati Pawar, Minister of State of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said, that there were no deaths due to lack of oxygen in India during the second wave.{{Cite news|date=2021-07-21|title=Covid-19: India outrage over 'no oxygen shortage death data' claim|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57911638|access-date=2021-07-23}}
• 22 July
• Income Tax Department conducted raids on Dainik Bhaskar media group.{{cite web|date=2021-07-22|title=Tax department raids multiple premises of media group Dainik Bhaskar|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/tax-department-raids-multiple-premises-of-media-group-dainik-bhaskar|access-date=2021-07-22|website=National Herald|language=en}}
• 2021 Maharashtra floods begin
• 23 July - Indian Food delivery company Zomato Initial public offering list in stock market at a premium of 53% over issue price.{{cite web|date=2021-07-23|title=Zomato IPO listing: Stocks open at 53% premium over issue price|url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/zomato-ipo-listing-stocks-open-at-53-premium-over-issue-price-9829731.html|access-date=2021-08-07|website=Firstpost}}
• 24 July - Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won Olympic silver medal in 2020 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo.{{cite web|date=2021-07-24|title=Olympics: Mirabai Chanu wins silver medal in Weightlifting Women's 49Kg category|url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/olympics-news/mirabai-chanu-wins-silver-in-weightlifting-women-s-49kg-category-11627108484860.html|access-date=2021-08-07|website=mint|language=en}}
• 25 July - Ramappa Temple in Telangana gets UNESCO World Heritage Site tag.{{cite web|date=July 25, 2021|title=Telangana's Ramappa temple gets Unesco's world heritage tag; congratulations to all, tweets PM Modi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/telanganas-ramappa-temple-gets-unescos-world-heritage-tag-congratulations-to-all-tweets-pm-modi/articleshow/84729527.cms|access-date=2021-07-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
• 26 July -
• B. S. Yediyurappa resigns as chief minister of Karnataka.{{cite web|last=Menon|first=Aditya|date=2021-07-27|title=BS Yediyurappa Resigns as Karnataka CM: His Successor Will Be Up Against History|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/bs-yediyurappa-resigns-karnataka-chief-minister-successor-bjp-past-case|access-date=2021-07-27|website=TheQuint|language=en}}
• Almost five Assam Police personnel at Cachar district killed as a result of violent clashes between Mizoram Police and Assam Police along the state border following a border dispute.{{cite web|date=2021-07-27|title=Five Assam policemen killed in violent turn to border dispute with Mizoram|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/five-assam-policemen-killed-in-violent-turn-to-border-dispute-with-mizoram-7423835/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-07-27|title=Explained: The Assam-Mizoram border dispute, and its roots in two notifications dating to 1875 and 1933|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/assam-mizoram-border-dispute-notifications-7423681/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 28 July - Basavaraj Bommai, Lingayat leader and son of former chief minister S. R. Bommai takes oath as chief minister of Karnataka.{{cite web|date=2021-07-28|title=Karnataka Bengaluru Live Updates: Basavaraj Bommai to take oath as CM today|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-bjp-meeting-new-cm-yediyurappa-live-updates-7425201/|access-date=2021-07-28|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}

• 1 Aug -
• Indian player P. V. Sindhu won Olympic bronze medal in 2020 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo. Becoming the first women athlete and second athlete after Sushil Kumar to win two Olympic medals in Olympics for India.{{cite web|date=2021-08-01|title=Sindhu wins against He Bing Jiao|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/olympics/pv-sindhu-vs-he-bingjiao-tokyo-olympics-live-score-india-pv-sindhu-faces-he-bingjiao-in-women-s-singles-badminton-bronze-medal-match-101627803747643.html|access-date=2021-08-01}}
• a 9 year old Dalit girl was allegedly raped by four men including a Hindu priest and crematorium workers on her way to fetch water. The girl's corpse was forcefully cremated at a crematorium in South West Delhi district by the miscreants.{{cite web|date=2021-08-04|title=9-year-old girl's death in Delhi: Can't ascertain cause, Medical board tells Delhi Police|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/cant-ascertain-cause-of-9-yr-olds-death-medical-board-to-delhi-police-7437043/|access-date=2021-08-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|date=August 5, 2021|title=Rape, murder of 9-yr-old Delhi girl shocks nation; Oppn demands fast-track probe, attacks Amit Shah {{!}} 10 points|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rape-murder-of-9-yr-old-delhi-girl-shocks-nation-oppn-demands-fast-track-probe-attacks-amit-shah-10-points-1836896-2021-08-05|access-date=2021-08-07|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 4 Aug -
• Indian Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, won Olympic bronze medal in 2020 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo in Welterweight category.{{cite web|date=2021-08-04|title=Tokyo Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain settles for bronze after losing semi-final|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/olympics/tokyo-olympics-lovlina-borgohain-settles-for-bronze-after-losing-semifinal-101627974015827.html|access-date=2021-08-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• Indian Women Hockey team player Vandana Katariya's family was abused with caste slurs by upper caste men in Haridwar following the team losing game with Argentina.{{cite web|title='India lost because it has too many Dalit players': Casteist slurs thrown at hockey star Vandana Katariya's family|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/olympics/2021/aug/05/india-lost-because-it-has-too-many-dalit-players-casteist-slurs-thrown-at-hockey-star-vandana-2340559.html|access-date=2021-08-07|website=The New Indian Express|date=6 August 2021 }}
• Flood like situation in Sindh River and Chambal River basin areas in Kota division, Rajasthan and North western Madhya Pradesh.{{cite web|date=2021-08-04|title=Rajasthan rain: Flood-like situation in Kota as rivers surge, red alert issued|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajasthan-rains-flood-like-situation-in-kota-as-rivers-surge-red-alert-issued-101628045583747.html|access-date=2021-08-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}{{cite web|date=August 6, 2021|title=Rajasthan: Many villages flooded in Jhalawar district after heavy rainfall, 1 dead in wall collapse|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rajasthan-many-villages-flooded-in-jhalawar-district-after-heavy-rainfall-1-dead-in-wall-collapse-1837660-2021-08-06|access-date=2021-08-07|website=India Today|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-08-05|title=Madhya Pradesh floods: MP home minister airlifted from disaster-hit village in Datia|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-floods-home-minister-narottam-mishra-airlifted-datia-iaf-101628120354764.html|access-date=2021-08-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• Heavy rains combined with release of water from Maithon Dam, Damodar Valley Corporation results in floods in 300 villages in Hooghly district, West Bengal claiming 23 lives.{{cite web|date=August 6, 2021|title=Flood situation in West Bengal remains critical; 23 dead, 3 lakh people rescued|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/flood-situation-rainfall-west-bengal-deaths-rescue-relief-operations-1837412-2021-08-06|access-date=2021-08-07|website=India Today|language=en}}{{cite web|title=Mamata Banerjee Blames DVC For Floods In West Bengal; Corporation Denies Charge|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-blames-damodra-valley-corporation-for-floods-in-west-bengal-corporation-denies-charge-2502645|access-date=2021-08-07|website=NDTV.com}}
• 5 Aug -
• India men's national field hockey team won Olympic bronze medal in 2020 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo.{{cite web|title=Tokyo Olympics: Chak de India! Tears of joy for India men after winning hockey bronze medal|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/tokyo-olympics/video/tokyo-2020-india-men-hockey-bronze-celebration-boria-majumdar-1837005-2021-08-05|access-date=2021-08-07|website=India Today|date=5 August 2021 |language=en}}
• Indian Wrestler, Ravi Kumar Dahiya won Olympic silver medal in 2020 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo.{{cite web|title=Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Ravi wins silver, men's hockey team bags bronze|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/tokyo-olympics-2021-live-india-today-mens-hockey-semifinal-match-india-vs-germany-live-telecast-tokyo-2020-medals-tally-on-thursday-august-5-wrestling-events-121080500121_1.html|access-date=2021-08-07|website=www.business-standard.com|date=5 August 2021 |language=en}}
• 6 Aug -
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by Prime Minister of India.{{cite web|date=2021-08-07|title=Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award rechristened as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/major-dhyan-chand-khel-ratna-award-rajiv-gandhi-7441290/|access-date=2021-08-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• Indian Women Hockey team lost the bronze medal match against United Kingdom in 2020 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo.{{cite web|date=August 6, 2021|title=India Women Hockey: Medal lost but history made by women's hockey team, golfer Aditi in line for historic podium finish|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-olympics/india-in-tokyo/tokyo-olympics-medal-lost-but-history-made-by-womens-hockey-team-golfer-aditi-in-line-for-historic-podium-finish/articleshow/85104053.cms|access-date=2021-08-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
• 7 Aug - Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold medal in Javelin throw and Indian Wrestler Bajrang Punia won Olympic bronze medal in 2020 Summer Olympics held at Tokyo and India made its highest medal tally in an Olympics with 7 medals.{{cite web|title=India's Big Day At Olympics With Historic Gold Medal, Highest Tally Ever|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/olympics-2020-india-sees-new-record-with-gold-medal-in-a-first-highest-tally-so-far-2505109|access-date=2021-08-07|website=NDTV.com}}
• 10 Aug - Lok Sabha passes the 127th Constitutional amendment bill, which restores states power to make their own Other Backward Class lists and reverses Supreme Court of India's May 5, 2021 verdict on Maratha quota.{{Cite news|title=OBC Bill: Key things to know about the bill that seeks to undo SC's quota order|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/et-explains/obc-bill-key-things-about-the-bill-that-seeks-to-undo-supreme-courts-recent-quota-order/articleshow/85204148.cms|access-date=2021-08-13}}
• 11 Aug -
• Twitter locked official page of Indian National Congress and its five major leaders such as Ajay Maken, Randeep Surjewala etc. following the gag on Rahul Gandhi's official handle.{{cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=Explained: Twitter's action against Congress leaders, and what happens next|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/congress-rahul-gandhi-twitter-accounts-blocked-violation-of-laws-7450264/|access-date=2021-08-13|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite web|title=After Rahul Gandhi, Twitter Locks Official Congress Account|url=https://thewire.in/tech/rahul-gandhi-twitter-lock-official-congress-account|access-date=2021-08-13|website=The Wire}}
• The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha ended their monsoon sessions sine die ahead of the scheduled date. There was rumpus in Rajya Sabha between Members of Parliament and marshals following oppositions protests for passing key bills such as General Insurance bill without debate or discussion. The monsoon session was less productive with Lok Sabha working just 19% of its scheduled time and Rajya Sabha working 26%. The lack of consensus between opposition and ruling party resulted in passing of twenty crucial bills (law) without discussion and parliament evading discussion over important issues such as COVID-19 pandemic in India, farm laws, Pegasus (spyware), Ladakh etc.{{cite web|date=August 12, 2021|title=Watch: Video of Rajya Sabha rumpus involving marshals, MPs|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/watch-video-rajya-sabha-rumpus-involving-marshals-mps-congress-tmc-bjp-govt-centre-1840043-2021-08-12|access-date=2021-08-13|website=India Today|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Madhavan|first=M. r|date=2021-08-13|title=Parliament is abdicating its oversight role|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/parliament-is-abdicating-its-oversight-role/article35886803.ece|access-date=2021-08-13|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite web|date=2021-08-11|title=Parliament Highlights: Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/parliament-live-floor-leaders-of-opposition-parties-to-meet-today-101628651416582.html|access-date=2021-08-13|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}{{cite web|date=2021-08-12|title=Insurance Bill among 3 passed amid Opp protests in Rajya Sabha|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/insurance-bill-among-3-passed-amid-opp-protests-in-rajya-sabha-7449665/|access-date=2021-08-13|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 14 Aug - The Assam Assembly passed a bill that prohibits the slaughter or sale of beef within a 5-km radius of any temple. The legislation seeks to ensure that permission for slaughter is not granted to areas that are predominantly inhabited by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and other non-beef eating communities or places that fall within a 5-km radius of a temple, satra and any other institution as may be prescribed by the authorities. Exemptions, however, might be granted for certain religious occasions.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Assam bans sale of beef within 5 km radius of any temple, passes Cattle Preservation Bill|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/assam-bans-sale-of-beef-within-5-km-radius-of-any-temple-passes-cattle-preservation-bill-2384702.html|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Zee News|language=en}}{{Cite news|date=2021-08-14|title=Assam Assembly passes cow protection Bill|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-assembly-passes-cow-protection-bill/article35905184.ece|access-date=2021-08-14|issn=0971-751X}}
• 21 Aug - All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) calls for 24 hour shutdown in hill districts of Manipur for protesting against Manipur Legislative Assembly which did not bring Manipur (Hill areas) Autonomous District Council Bill, 2021 in its monsoon session.{{cite web|date=2021-08-21|title=Manipur: Tribal students' body calls for 24-hr total shutdown in hill districts from Sunday midnight|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/manipur/manipur-tribal-students-body-calls-24-hr-total-shutdown-from-sunday-midnight-7464830/|access-date=2021-08-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Laithangbam|first=Iboyaima|date=2021-08-23|title=Manipur hill districts hit by shutdown|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipur-hill-districts-hit-by-shutdown/article36055320.ece|access-date=2021-08-29|issn=0971-751X}}
• 23 Aug - Finance minister of India announced National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) to sell assets worth Rs. 6 trillion in next four years.{{cite web|title=FM launches National Monetisation Pipeline; assets worth Rs 6 lakh cr to be sold in 4 years|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/fm-launches-national-monetisation-pipeline-assets-worth-rs-6-lakh-cr-to-be-sold-in-4-years-305002-2021-08-23|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Business Today|date=23 August 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Ninan|first=T. N.|date=2021-08-27|title=Rs 6-trillion monetisation plan: Modi govt's ambition in a minefield|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rs-6-trillion-monetisation-plan-modi-govt-s-ambition-in-a-minefield-121082701032_1.html|access-date=2021-08-29}} This includes Indian Railways assets worth Rs. 1.52 trillion, National highways assets worth Rs. 1.6 trillion, power transmission assets worths Rs. 45,000 crores, warehousing assets worth Rs. 28,900 crores etc.{{Cite news|date=2021-08-24|title=National Monetisation Pipeline {{!}} Here's the breakup of the govt's big privatisation push|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/national-monetisation-pipeline-heres-the-breakup-of-the-govts-big-privatisation-push/article36075874.ece|access-date=2021-08-29|issn=0971-751X}}
• 24 Aug - An MBA student from University of Mysore aged 23 years gang raped near Chamundi Hills, Mysore.{{cite web|date=2021-08-26|title=Karnataka: MBA student gangraped in Mysuru, is critical|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/woman-gangraped-by-four-men-in-mysuru-7470376/|access-date=2021-08-28|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 27 Aug - Bharatiya Janata Party politician and former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, La. Ganesan appointed as Governor of Manipur.{{cite web|date=2021-08-27|title=Former MP La Ganesan sworn in as Governor of Manipur|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/manipur/former-mp-la-ganesan-sworn-in-as-governor-of-manipur-7474115/|access-date=2021-08-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 28 Aug -
• Haryana Police's baton charge on farmers who protested at Karnal in a BJP meeting venue as part of 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest left ten protesters seriously injured. A video of SDM of district instructing police to break head of protesters invites criticism.{{cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=Farm laws: Haryana Police baton-charge farmers heading to BJP meeting, 10 injured|url=https://scroll.in/latest/1003992/farm-laws-haryana-police-baton-charge-farmers-heading-to-bjp-meeting-10-injured|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Scroll.in|date=28 August 2021 |language=en-US}}{{cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=Farmers protest: 'Smash their heads' if they cross a barricade, Haryana official tells police|url=https://scroll.in/latest/1004010/farmers-protest-smash-their-heads-if-they-cross-a-barricade-haryana-official-tells-police|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Scroll.in|date=29 August 2021 |language=en-US}}
• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways introduced new Bharat (BH) series vehicle registration in India.{{cite web|title=Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles "Bharat series (BH-series)" to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1749764|access-date=2021-09-01|website=pib.gov.in}}
• 29 Aug - In 2020 Summer Paralympics held at Tokyo, Indian Parathlete Bhavina Patel won silver medal in Table tennis, N.K. Nishad Kumar won silver in High jump and V.K. Vinod Kumar won bronze medal in Discus throw.{{cite web|title=Tokyo Paralympics 2021 Highlights: Bhavina Patel & Nishad Kumar win silver medals, bronze for Vinod Kumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics/tokyo-paralympics-2021-live-updates-tokyo-2020-paralympic-games-day-6/liveblog/85729715.cms|access-date=2021-08-29|website=The Times of India|date=29 August 2021 |language=en}}
• 30 Aug -
• In 2020 Summer Paralympics held at Tokyo, Indian Parathlete Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil won gold medal in women's 10m air rifle standing and men's javelin throw (F64). Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.{{cite web|title=Tokyo Paralympics 2021 highlights: Sumit, Avani win gold as India win 5 medals on Day 7|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics/tokyo-paralympics-2021-live-updates-tokyo-2020-paralympic-games-day-7/liveblog/85754248.cms|access-date=2021-08-31|website=The Times of India|date=30 August 2021 |language=en}} In javelin throw F46 Devendra Jhajharia won silver medal and Sundar Singh Gurjar won bronze medal.{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=2021-08-30|title=Rajasthan govt announces cash rewards for Paralympic medal winners; shooter Avani Lekhara to get ₹3 cr|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/rajasthan-govt-announces-cash-rewards-for-paralympic-medal-winners-shooter-avani-lekhara-to-get-3-cr/article36177158.ece|access-date=2021-08-31|issn=0971-751X}} IN F56 discus throw Yogesh Kathuniya won silver medal.{{cite web|title=Tokyo Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver In Men's Discus Throw (F56) {{!}} Athletics News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/athletics/paralympics-yogesh-kathuniya-wins-silver-in-mens-discus-throw-f56-2523236|access-date=2021-09-01|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}
• V.K. Vinod Kumar stripped of bronze medal in F52 discus throw by a panel after he was found not meeting the Paralympics criteria.{{cite web|title=Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: India's Vinod Kumar loses discus bronze|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/india-vinod-kumar-bronze-medal-result-void-tokyo-2020-paralympics-athletics|access-date=2021-09-01|website=Olympics.com}}

• 11 Sept - Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani announces resignation from the post.{{cite web|title=Gujarat Chief Minister, Cabinet Resign A Year Before State Polls|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gujarat-chief-minister-vijay-rupani-resigns-2537411|access-date=2021-09-12|website=NDTV.com}}
• 18 Sept -
• Sanjay Pugalia joins Adani Group to lead groups media initiatives.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-18|title=Adani Enterprises appoints Sanjay Pugalia as CEO and editor-in-chief|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/adani-enterprises-appoints-sanjay-pugalia-as-ceo-and-editor-in-chief/2332999/|access-date=2021-09-20|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}
• Amarinder Singh resigns as Chief Minister of Punjab (India).{{Cite web|first1=Anand|last1=Patel|first2=Mausami|last2=Singh|date=September 18, 2021|title=Capt Amarinder Singh resigns: Who are the frontrunners to be next Punjab CM?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/capt-amarinder-singh-resigns-next-punjab-cm-sunil-jakhar-navjot-sindhu-1854315-2021-09-18|access-date=2021-09-20|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 19 Sept - Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has impounded two containers carrying about 2,988.22 kg of Heroin heading from Afghanistan at Mundra Port in Gujarat. It is deemed as one of the largest drug seizures by an enforcement agency in world to date.{{Cite news|last=Pandey|first=Devesh K.|date=2021-09-19|title=Nearly 3,000 kg heroin seized at Mundra port in Gujarat|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nearly-3000-kg-heroin-seized-at-mundra-port-in-gujarat/article36553910.ece|access-date=2021-09-21|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|date=2021-09-21|title=Drugs Worth 9k crore seized at Adani Owned Mundra Port {{!}} INDToday|url=https://indtoday.com/drugs-worth-9k-crore-seized-at-adani-owned-mundra-port/|access-date=2021-09-21|language=en-US}}
• 20 Sept -
• An eviction drive by Government of Assam as part of Garukhuthi Project at Sipajhar, Darrang district turns violent. The videos of policemen firing on unarmed persons and a government-appointed photographer attacking an injured person surfaces and invites criticism.{{Cite web|date=September 23, 2021|title=Assam video captures horrific police brutality during eviction drive {{!}} What you need to know|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/assam-video-captures-horrific-police-brutality-dholpur-clashes-reporter-beats-man-1856429-2021-09-23|access-date=2021-09-29|website=India Today|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-09-21|title=In Assam govt drive against 'illegal encroachments', 800 families evicted in Darrang|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/assam/in-assam-govt-drive-against-illegal-encroachments-800-families-evicted-in-darrang-7525004/|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Indian photographer in video stomps on man shot by Assam police|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/24/india-assam-photographer-video-stomps-muslim-police|access-date=2021-09-29|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}
• Charanjit Singh Channi assumes office as List of chief ministers of Punjab. He is the first dalit chief minister of the state.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-20|title=Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as next Punjab chief minister|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/charanjit-singh-channi-takes-oath-as-next-punjab-chief-minister-101632116333735.html|access-date=2021-09-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• 23 Sept - Two villagers died and 20 police men injured in violence at Dholpur and Garukhuti in Sipajhar, Darrang district following an eviction drive.{{Cite web|date=November 2, 2021|first=Kangkan|last=Kalita|title='Dholpur eviction ploy to encroach minority land'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/dholpur-eviction-ploy-to-encroach-minority-land/articleshow/87494842.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

• 2 Oct - Eight people including Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan khan arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau following a drug bust and raid conducted on a cruise vessel named Cordelia chartered between Mumbai and Goa.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-03|title=SRK's son Aryan Khan among eight arrested after NCB raid on cruise|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/srks-son-aryan-khan-drugs-case-ncb-raid-on-cruise-7548967/|access-date=2021-10-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 3 Oct - International Consortium of Investigative Journalists began publishing Pandora Papers and around 380 Indians named in the leaks and it includes Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Ambani, Satish Sharma, Niira Radia, Jackie Shroff, Jackie Shroff, Harish Salve, Nirav Modi-Purvi Modi etc.{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=2021-10-04|title=Sachin Tendulkar among celebrities named in 'Pandora Papers' leak on offshore dealings|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sachin-tendulkar-among-celebrities-named-in-pandora-papers-leak-on-offshore-dealings/article36815325.ece|access-date=2021-10-11|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-04|title=Pandora Papers: Over 380 Indians Named for Dealing in Secret Offshore Finance|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/pandora-papers-indians-named-for-dealing-in-secret-offshore-finance|access-date=2021-10-11|website=TheQuint|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-03|title=Pandora papers: biggest ever leak of offshore data exposes financial secrets of rich and powerful|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/oct/03/pandora-papers-biggest-ever-leak-of-offshore-data-exposes-financial-secrets-of-rich-and-powerful|access-date=2021-10-11|website=the Guardian|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-08|title=Pandora Papers: Harish Salve buys BVI firm to acquire London apartment|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/express-exclusive/pandora-papers-harish-salve-the-marsul-company-limited-british-virgin-islands-7556751/|access-date=2021-10-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 4 Oct - In the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre, eight people including four farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri district as Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son's car runs over protesters who were part of 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-03|title=Eight killed in violence during protest against ministers in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri: Police|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eight-dead-in-up-s-lakhimpur-kheri-after-jeep-runs-over-protesting-farmers-101633273679900.html|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• File:Boeing 777-337ER - Air India (VT-ALK).JPG deal]]8 Oct - Tata Group gets nod to acquire 100% stakes of Air India from Government of India through its subsidiary Talace Private Ltd, as part of Disinvestment of Public Sector Units in India.{{Cite news|title=Air India goes to Tata Group for Rs 18,000 crore|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/and-sold-tata-group-to-take-over-national-carrier-air-india/articleshow/86862950.cms|access-date=2021-10-11}}
• 10 Oct - Almost eight states in India expects power outage due to reduced stocks of Coal as fuel to power the thermal power stations.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-10|title='Blackout' crisis in India: List of states which may face power cut|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/energy/blackout-crisis-in-india-list-of-states-which-may-face-power-cut-as-coal-demand-rise-11633846435899.html|access-date=2021-10-11|website=mint|language=en}}
• 16 Oct -
• Indian men's football team wins eighth SAFF Championship by beating Nepal with 3–0 margin.{{cite web|date=16 October 2021|title=Wishes pour in on Twitter after Blue Tigers' SAFF Championship victory|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/who-said-what-about-the-blue-tigers-saff-championship-victory?rem_cache=1|publisher=All India Football Federation}}
• Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in High Range area of Kerala causes 42 deaths and loss of property worth over ₹200 crores.{{Cite web|date=October 20, 2021|first1=Vivek|last1=Rajagopal|first2=Ashutosh|last2=Mishra|title=Kerala rains: 42 deaths, losses worth Rs 200 crore, alert issued in three districts|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-rains-flash-floods-landslides-deaths-missing-persons-losses-rs-200-crore-alert-issued-in-idukki-kottayam-pathanamthitta-1867140-2021-10-20|access-date=2021-10-23|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 19 Oct - Heavy rains and landslides along Kumaon division of Uttarakhand claims at least 64 lives.{{Cite news|date=2021-10-21|title=64 killed in Uttarakhand floods|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/amit-shah-conducts-aerial-survey-of-rain-ravaged-areas-of-uttarakhand/article37105099.ece|access-date=2021-10-23|issn=0971-751X}}
• 21 Oct - India breaches 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered mark.{{Cite news|last=Das|first=Krishna N.|date=2021-10-21|title=India celebrates 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses with song and dance|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-celebrates-1-bln-covid-19-vaccine-doses-with-song-film-2021-10-21/|access-date=2021-10-23}}
• 26 Oct -
• Central Bureau of Investigation arrests two retired Indian Navy officers in information leak case.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-26|title=CBI arrests Navy officers in information leak case, Navy orders high-level probe|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cbi-arrests-navy-officers-in-information-leak-case-navy-orders-high-level-probe-11635240318400.html|access-date=2021-10-27|website=mint|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=October 26, 2021|title=CBI arrests Navy officers in information leak case, Navy orders high-level investigationIndia|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cbi-arrests-navy-officers-in-information-leak-case-navy-orders-high-level-investigation/articleshow/87282046.cms|access-date=2021-10-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
• Tripura riots - A Mosque vandalised in North Tripura district of Tripura following a Vishva Hindu Parishad rally organized in protest of attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh during Durga Puja.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-27|title=Tripura: Mosque vandalised, two shops set on fire during VHP rally|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/tripura/tripura-mosque-vandalised-two-shops-set-on-fire-during-vhp-rally-7592208/|access-date=2021-10-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 27 Oct - The Supreme Court of India orders to constitute an independent panel to make a comprehensive probe into Pegasus (spyware) snooping scandal.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-27|title=SC orders independent probe into Pegasus, says Govt can't get free pass every time 'national security' is raised|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/supreme-court-pegasus-spyware-surveillance-verdict-7592853/|access-date=2021-10-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-27|title=Indian supreme court orders inquiry into state's use of Pegasus spyware|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/oct/27/indian-supreme-court-orders-inquiry-into-states-use-of-pegasus-spyware|access-date=2021-10-27|website=the Guardian|language=en}}
• 29 Oct - Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation share prices made an unprecedented fluctuation. The share prices plunged 29% in the morning after Ministry of Railways asked IRCTC to share half of its convenience fee collections. However, the stock registered recovery of all losses in the same day after Department of Investment and Public Asset Management announced roll back of this decision.{{Cite web|date=October 29, 2021|title=irctc: Explained: What happened with IRCTC shares today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/explained-what-happened-with-irctc-shares-today/articleshow/87365134.cms|access-date=2021-11-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Railways Ministry Takes A Big Decision, Then Cancels It In 19 Hours|url=https://www.ndtv.com/business/irctc-share-price-news-irctc-plunges-after-railway-ministry-asks-for-50-convenience-fee-share-2591890|access-date=2021-11-21|website=NDTV.com|date=29 October 2021 }}
• 30 Oct -
• Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan released from Mumbai Central Prison after 22 days custody following bail order from Bombay High Court. The court cited in its order that there is no proof for alleged conspiracy charges that were filed against Aryan Khan.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-30|title=Aryan Khan released after spending 22 days in Mumbai jail|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aryan-khan-released-from-arthur-road-jail-101635573478762.html|access-date=2021-11-21|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Deshpande|first=Swati|date=November 21, 2021|title=No proof of conspiracy: Bombay HC in Aryan Khan's bail order |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/no-proof-of-conspiracy-hc-in-aryan-bail-order/articleshow/87825010.cms|access-date=2021-11-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
• Malayalam cinema actor Bineesh Kodiyeri, who is also son of Kerala based Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan who was jailed at Central Prison, Bangalore in October 2020 in connection with Prevention of Money Laundering Act violations and 2020 Bengaluru drug case released following bail order from Karnataka High Court.{{Cite web|title=Bineesh Kodiyeri released from Bengaluru central jail after one year|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/oct/31/bineesh-kodiyeri-released-from-bengaluru-central-jail-after-one-year-2377856.html|access-date=2021-11-21|website=The New Indian Express|date=31 October 2021 }}

• 5 Nov - PM Modi unveiled Adi Shankaracharya's statue in a temple of Shiva, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. Which was previously destroyed in 2013 flash floods.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-06|title=PM Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-narendra-modi-kedarnath-adi-guru-shankaracharya-statue-uttarakhand-cm-dhami-pm-modi-arrives-in-dehradun-to-proceed-for-kedarnath-now-7607834/|access-date=2021-11-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 13 Nov - Colonel Viplav Tripathi and his convoy of the Assam Rifles were ambushed by People's Liberation Army(PLA) militants in Churachandpur district of Manipur.
• 18 Nov - Share prices of Fintech company Paytm, which done India's biggest Initial public offering worth Rs. 18,300 crores fell by 27.4% on its day of listing thereby marking one of the biggest listing day loss in the history of Indian Stock market.{{Cite web|last=Rai|first=Saritha|date=2021-11-18|title=Paytm shares crash 27% on first day of trading after historic IPO|url=https://theprint.in/economy/paytm-shares-crash-27-on-first-day-of-trading-after-historic-ipo/768057/|access-date=2021-11-21|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Paytm IPO was India's largest-ever—then its shares flopped|url=https://fortune.com/2021/11/18/paytm-ipo-share-falling-price-trading-debut-investors/|access-date=2021-11-21|website=Fortune|language=en}}
• 19 Nov -
• In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi apologized to the farmers and announces repealing of three Farm Bills following a year long farmers' protest in borders of Delhi.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-20|title=PM Narendra Modi says sorry, announces repeal of three farm laws|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/three-farm-laws-repealed-pm-modi-7630405/|access-date=2021-11-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-11-20|title=PM Modi repeals farm bills: A timeline of events that followed since their enactment|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-repeals-farm-bills-a-timeline-of-events-that-followed-since-their-enactment-7630402/|access-date=2021-11-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• Heavy rains and flash floods hit Rayalaseema claiming at least 29 lives.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-19|title=Andhra flash floods: 30 passengers travelling in RTC buses washed away, 12 dead|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/andhra-flash-floods-30-passengers-travelling-rtc-buses-washed-away-12-dead-157835|access-date=2021-11-26|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
• 24 Nov - The prices of Tomato breaches Rs.100 mark in many Indian states.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-26|title=As Tomato price continues to surge across India, netizens react with memes online|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/tomato-price-surge-memes-jokes-7640683/|access-date=2021-11-27|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}

• 2 to 6 Dec - Cyclone Jawad devastated the regions of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha.{{Cite web|url=https://sambad.in/state/paddy-crops-damaged-by-cyclone-rain-746266/|title = ଦୁର୍ବଳ ହେଲା ବାତ୍ୟା ଜୱାଦ୍, ତଥାପି ଟଳିନି ବିପଦ: ମିଳିଲାନି ସୁରକ୍ଷିତ ସ୍ଥାନ, ବର୍ଷାରେ ଭିଜିଲା ପାଚିଲା ଧାନ | Sambad|date = 5 December 2021}}
• 4 Dec - a special unit of the Indian Army mistakenly opens fire against civilians in Mon district of Nagaland and resultant clashes between civilian protestors and forces leaves 15 civilians and one soldier killed.{{Cite news|last1=Karmakar|first1=Rahul|last2=Peri|first2=Dinakar|date=2021-12-05|title=Army operation in Nagaland goes awry, 15 civilians dead|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/16-dead-after-armys-nagaland-ambush/article37849057.ece|access-date=2021-12-06|issn=0971-751X}}
• 7 Dec - A Catholic missionary school in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is attacked and vandalized by a mob of some 500 Hindu extremists, despite school authorities requesting police protection prior to the attack. School principal Brother Anthony Pynumkal told The Indian Express that the mob was armed with iron rods and stones, and chanted Jai Shri Ram while damaging school property.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-12/india-catholic-school-attacked-hindu-mob.html|title = Catholic school in India attacked by Hindu mob - Vatican News|date = 7 December 2021}}
• 8 Dec - The Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 12 others are killed in a chopper crash near Coonoor, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu.{{Cite news|title=Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, wife among 13 killed in chopper crash|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-chopper-crashes-in-tamil-nadu-bipin-rawat-was-reportedly-on-board/articleshow/88161974.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2021-12-10}}File:Miss-Universe-Harnaaz-Sandhu-returns-to-India (1) (cropped).jpg
• 9 Dec - The 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest called off as govt agrees to the demands of the farmers.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=At long last, farmers call off year-long protests as govt agrees to all demands|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/farmers-end-year-long-protest-as-govt-agrees-to-all-demands-of-protesters-101639032007473.html|access-date=2021-12-10|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• 13 Dec - Indian model Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe.{{Cite news|title=India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/indias-harnaaz-sandhu-crowned-miss-universe-2021/articleshow/88245205.cms|access-date=2021-12-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
• 19 Dec - In a Dharma Sansad event conducted at Haridwar, Hindutva leaders like Yati Narsinghanand and Syed Waseem Rizvi calls for genocide of Muslims, makes hate speeches and offers Rs.1 Crore award for becoming Hindu terrorist.{{Cite web|title=Hindutva Leaders at Haridwar Event Call for Muslim Genocide|url=https://thewire.in/communalism/hindutva-leaders-dharma-sansad-muslim-genocide|access-date=2022-01-11|website=The Wire}}{{Cite web|title=Yati Narsinghanand Offers Rs 1 Crore Award to Become 'Hindu Prabhakaran'|url=https://thewire.in/communalism/yati-narsinghanand-dharam-sansad-haridwar|access-date=2022-01-11|website=The Wire}}
• 20 Dec - The Karnataka state cabinet approves an anti-conversion 'love jihad' bill, making it a law in December 2021.{{cite web |title=Karnataka state cabinet approves anti-conversion 'love jihad' bill |url=https://www.siasat.com/karnataka-state-cabinet-approves-anti-conversion-love-jihad-bill-2244826/ |work=The Siasat Daily |location=Hyderabad |date=20 December 2021|access-date=22 January 2022}}{{cite web |title=Like UP law, Karnataka anti-conversion Bill addresses right wing demands on 'love jihad' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-anti-coversion-bill-right-wing-love-jihad-7684737/ |work=The Indian Express |location=Bangalore |date=22 December 2021|access-date=22 January 2022}}
• 27 Dec - Aam Aadmi Party won most seats in its debut at 2021 Chandigarh Municipal Corporation election.{{cite news |title=AAP Wins Most Seats In Chandigarh Polls On Debut, BJP Mayor Among Losers |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/chandigarh-civic-polls-aaps-big-debut-in-chandigarh-civic-polls-as-punjab-preps-for-elections-2673407 |access-date=27 December 2021 |work=NDTV.com |date=27 December 2021}}

• 2
• Buta Singh, 86, Indian politician, Minister of Home Affairs (1986–1989), Governor of Bihar (2004–2006) and Chairman of NCSC (2007–2010), cerebral haemorrhage.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/former-union-minister-and-congress-leader-buta-singh-passes-away-/articleshow/80069230.cms |title=Former Union minister and Congress leader Buta Singh passes away |website=The Times of India |date=2 January 2021 |access-date=8 February 2022 |archive-date=8 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208092423/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/former-union-minister-and-congress-leader-buta-singh-passes-away-/articleshow/80069230.cms |url-status=live }}
• Neelamperoor Madhusoodanan Nair, 84, Indian poet.{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/kerala-news/malayalam-poet-neelamperoor-madhusoodanan-nair-passed-away-448609/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102150633/https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/kerala-news/malayalam-poet-neelamperoor-madhusoodanan-nair-passed-away-448609/|url-status=dead|title=കവി നീലമ്പേരൂര്‍ മധുസൂദനന്‍ നായര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു|archivedate=2 January 2021}}
• K. Balu, Indian film producer (Chinna Thambi, Uthama Raasa, Jallikattu Kaalai), complications from COVID-19.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-producer-kb-films-balu-passes-away/articleshow/80069100.cms |title=Popular producer KB Films Balu passes away |website=The Times of India |access-date=2 January 2021 |archive-date=2 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102081418/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-producer-kb-films-balu-passes-away/articleshow/80069100.cms |url-status=live }}
• 3
• Shani Mahadevappa, 90, Indian actor (Shankar Guru, Kaviratna Kalidasa, Guru Brahma), coronary artery disease.{{Cite web|url=https://tv9kannada.com/senior-kannada-actor-shani-mahadevappa-passes-away-in-bengaluru|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103130051/https://tv9kannada.com/senior-kannada-actor-shani-mahadevappa-passes-away-in-bengaluru|url-status=dead|title=ಕೊರೊನಾ ಸೋಂಕಿನಿಂದ ಚಂದನವನದ ಹಿರಿಯ ಕಲಾವಿದ ಶನಿ ಮಹದೇವಪ್ಪ ವಿಧಿವಶ|archivedate=3 January 2021}}
• Anil Panachooran, 55, Indian lyricist (Arabikkatha, Drona 2010, Marykkundoru Kunjaadu) and poet, COVID-19.{{Cite web |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/kerala/poet-anil-panachooran-passes-away-ar-332949.html |title=Anil Panachooran Passes away |date=3 January 2021 |access-date=3 January 2021 |archive-date=3 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103165607/https://malayalam.news18.com/news/kerala/poet-anil-panachooran-passes-away-ar-332949.html |url-status=live }}
• Shaji Pandavath, 63, Indian screenwriter and film director, complications from heart surgery and a fall.{{Cite web |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/1391985-malayalam-film-director-dead |title=Malayalam film director dead |access-date=3 January 2021 |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415044441/https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/1391985-malayalam-film-director-dead |url-status=live }}
• 5
• A. Madhavan, 86, Indian writer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2021/01/05/a-madhavan-passes-away.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107022130/https://www.twentyfournews.com/2021/01/05/a-madhavan-passes-away.html|url-status=dead|title=A Madhavan passes away ആ. മാധവൻ അന്തരിച്ചു|archivedate=7 January 2021|website=www.twentyfournews.com}}
• Vennelakanti, 63, Indian lyricist (Murali Krishnudu, Gharana Bullodu, Pellaina Kothalo), cardiac arrest.{{Cite web |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/lyricist-vennelakanti-passes-away |title=Lyricist Vennelakanti passes away |date=5 January 2021 |access-date=5 January 2021 |archive-date=5 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105122816/https://telugucinema.com/news/lyricist-vennelakanti-passes-away |url-status=live }}
• 22
• Narendra Chanchal, 80, Indian bhajan and hymn singer, age related illness {{cite web|title=Bhajan singer Narendra Chanchal passes away; PM Modi pays tribute|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/bhajan-singer-narendra-chanchal-passes-away/710590|access-date=2021-04-13|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=22 January 2021 |language=en}}

• 9 Rajiv Kapoor, 58, Bollywood actor
• 22 Mohanbhai Sanjibhai Delkar, 58, Indian politician MP
• 24 Sardool Sikander, 60, Punjabi singer

• 22 Theepetti Ganesan, Tamil actor

• 4
• Shashikala, 88, Indian actress
• Chandra Nayudu, 88, cricket commentator, illness{{Cite web|date=April 5, 2021|title=India's first female cricket commentator Chandra Nayudu passes away|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/indias-first-female-cricket-commentator-chandra-nayudu-passes-away/articleshow/81906879.cms|access-date=2021-12-14|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
• 17 Vivek, 59, actor and comedian in Tamil cinema, acute coronary syndrome{{cite news|last1=Narayan|first1=Pushpa|first2=D.|last2=Govardan|title=Vivek, Tamil film actor, dies in Chennai hospital|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/vivek-tamil-film-actor-dies-in-chennai-hospital/articleshow/82111036.cms|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Times of India|date=17 April 2021 |language=en}}
• 18 Anupama Puchimanda, 41, hockey umpire, COVID-19{{Cite news|date=2021-04-18|title=Player-turned-umpire Anupama passes away|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/player-turned-umpire-anupama-passes-away/article34352183.ece|access-date=2021-12-14|issn=0971-751X}}
• 26 Dadudan Gadhvi, 82, Poet, Singer and Lyricist of Gujrati Cinema
• 27 Ashok A. Amrohi, 68, Diplomat{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/global-indian/2021/05/05/former-ambassador-ashok-amrohi-detah-hospital-negligence-covid-19.html|title=Column | Murder at Medanta | Manorama English|website=onmanorama.com|access-date=27 October 2022}}
• 30 Rohit Sardana, 41, Indian journalist and media personality
• 30 K. V. Anand, 54, director and Cinematographer in Tamil cinema, complications from COVID-19{{cite web|date=2021-04-30|title=Tamil director-cinematographer KV Anand dies at 54|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kv-anand-dead-7296222/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}

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• 3 Noor Alam Khalil Amini, 68, Academic and litterateur.{{cite news |title=معروف عالم دین مولانا نور عالم خلیل امینی کا انتقال ، علمی وادبی حلقہ سوگوار |trans-title=Famous Islamic scholar Nūr Alam Khalil Amini passes away |url=https://urdu.millattimes.com/story/69780 |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=Millat Times |date=3 May 2021 |language=ur |archive-date=2 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502221633/https://urdu.millattimes.com/story/69780 |url-status=dead }}
• 6 Ajit Singh, 82, Indian politician
• 11 K. R. Gouri Amma, 101, Indian politician
• 14 Kanaka Murthy, Indian sculptor, COVID-19{{Cite web|date=2021-05-13|title=Renowned sculptor Kanaka Murthy dies of COVID-19 in Bengaluru|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/renowned-sculptor-kanaka-murthy-dies-covid-19-bengaluru-148780|access-date=2021-12-14|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
• 20 Nizamuddin Asir Adrawi, 94, Historian and biographer.{{cite news |title=مشہور مؤرخ اور درجنوں کتابوں کے مصنف مولانا اسیر ادروی نہیں رہے |trans-title=Famous historian and author Mawlāna Asīr Adrawi is no more|url=https://www.baseeratonline.com/146894 |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=Baseerat Online |date=20 May 2021 |language=ur}}
• 21 Sunderlal Bahuguna, 94, Indian environmental activist {{Cite web |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/veteran-environmentalist-sundarlal-bahuguna-dies-of-covid-77038/ |title=Veteran environmentalist Sundarlal Bahuguna dies of COVID |access-date=21 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202607/https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/veteran-environmentalist-sundarlal-bahuguna-dies-of-covid-77038 |url-status=dead }}

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• 16 Swatilekha Sengupta, 71, Bengali actress
• 18 Milkha Singh, 91, Indian athlete, pneumonia caused by COVID-19{{Cite web |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/athletics/milkha-singh-passes-away-91-covid-olympics-indian-sprinting-great/article34851283.ece |title=Milkha Singh, Indian sprinting great, passes away at age 91 |date=18 June 2021 |access-date=21 June 2021 |archive-date=19 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619205803/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/athletics/milkha-singh-passes-away-91-covid-olympics-indian-sprinting-great/article34851283.ece |url-status=live }}
• 22 Poovachal Khader, 72, Malayalam lyricist.
• 25 Chandrama Santha, 83, politician, MLA.[https://archive.org/details/screencapture-odishaassembly-nic-in-image-aspx-2023-04-01-19_10_35/mode/1up Late Chandrama Santha]

• 5 Stan Swamy, 84, Catholic priest and tribal rights activist{{Cite web|title=Tribal rights activist Stan Swamy dies at 84|url=https://scroll.in/latest/999349/tribal-activist-stan-swamy-dies-at-84|access-date=2021-11-13|website=Scroll.in|date=5 July 2021 |language=en-US}}
• 7 Dilip Kumar, 98, Veteran Bollywood Actor
• 8 Abul Kalam Qasmi, 70, Former Dean, Faculty of Arts at the Aligarh Muslim University.{{cite news |title=اردو کے نامور نقاد پروفیسر ابوالکلام قاسمی کا انتقال |trans-title= Famous Urdu critic Professor Abul Kalam Qasmi passes away|url=https://www.baseeratonline.com/150152 |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=Baseerat Online |date=8 July 2021}}
• 8 Virbhadra Singh, 87, Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.{{cite web|title=Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh passes away at 87|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/former-himachal-pradesh-chief-minister-virbhadra-singh-passes-away/cid/1821750|access-date=2021-07-09|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}
• 10 P. K. Warrier, 100, Ayurveda practitioner and head of Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakal
• 13 Yashpal Sharma (cricketer), 66, Member of 1983 winning Indian Cricket Team
• 16 Surekha Sikri, 75, Veteran Television Actress
• 16 Danish Siddiqui, 41, Pulitzer Prize winner Photojournalist

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• 21 Kalyan Singh, 89, Former 2-time CM of Uttar Pradesh

1 Syed Ali Shah Geelani, 91, Kashmiri separatist leader

{{Cite news |title=Kashmir's Hurriyat Leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani Passes Away |url=https://thechenabtimes.com/2021/09/02/kashmirs-hurriyat-leader-syed-ali-shah-geelani-passes-away/ |date=1 September 2021 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=1 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901202552/https://thechenabtimes.com/2021/09/02/kashmirs-hurriyat-leader-syed-ali-shah-geelani-passes-away/ |url-status=live}}

• 2 September
• Siddharth Shukla, 40, TV Actor
• Chandan Mitra, 65, journalist
• 3
• Raghunath Chandorkar, 100, cricketer
• Suraiya Hasan Bose, 93, textile conservator and designer
• 5 Sheila Bhalla, 88, economist{{Cite web|date=2021-09-16|title=Agricultural economist Sheila Bhalla was a life-long supporter of peasants' rights|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/agricultural-economist-sheila-bhalla-was-a-life-long-supporter-of-peasants-rights-7506937/|access-date=2021-12-14|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}

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• 3 Ghanshyam Nayak, 77, TMKOC Actor
• 4 Shakti Sinha, 64, Retired Civil servant
• 11 Nedumudi Venu, 73, Malayalam Actor
• 22 K. A. Abraham, 79, Cardiologist and writer
• 23
• V. Govindan, 80, Politician
• Minoo Mumtaz, 79, Actress
• 29 Puneeth Rajkumar, 46, Kannada actor{{Cite news|date=2021-10-29|title=Puneeth Rajkumar: Indian film star dies age 46|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-59090072|access-date=2021-10-30}}

• 4 Subrata Mukherjee, 75, Indian politician
• 15 Mannu Bhandari, Indian writer{{Cite web|date=2021-11-15|title=Novelist Manu Bhandari no more; tributes pour in for the writing stalwart|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/books-and-literature/novelist-manu-bhandari-death-works-books-tributes-hindi-literature-7623892/|access-date=2021-12-14|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
• 30 Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, 66, Indian poet and lyricist

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• 4 Vinod Dua, 67, Indian reporter
• 5 M. Sarada Menon, 98, Indian psychiatrist{{Cite web|date=2021-12-07|title=Sarada Menon, India's first woman psychiatrist, dies at 98 in Chennai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sarada-menon-india-s-first-woman-psychiatrist-dies-at-98-in-chennai-101638816656535.html|access-date=2021-12-14|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
• 8 Bipin Rawat, 63, Chief of Defence Services
• 13 Harbans Kapoor, 75, Indian politician{{Cite web|date=December 13, 2021|title=8-time Uttarakhand MLA Harbans Kapoor passes away in Dehradun|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/uttarakhand-mla-harbans-kapoor-passes-away-in-dehradun-1887088-2021-12-13|access-date=2021-12-14|website=India Today|language=en}}
• 26 Manikka Vinayagam, 78, Indian playback singer and actor

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