2015 in India

none August 2017 2015 The following lists events that happened during 2015 in the Republic of India. Incumbents Photo Post Name 50px President Pranab Mukherjee 50px Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari 50px Prime Minister Narendra Modi 50px Chief Justice H. L. Dattu (till 2 December) 50px T. S. Thakur (starting 3 December) Governors Post Name Andhra Pradesh E. S. L. Narasimhan Arunachal Pradesh Nirbhay Sharma (until 12 May)Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa (starting 12 May) Assam Padmanabha Acharya Bihar Keshari Nath Tripathi (until 15 August)Ram Nath Kovind (starting 15 August) Chhattisgarh Balram Das Tandon Goa Mridula Sinha Gujarat Om Prakash Kohli Haryana Kaptan Singh Solanki Himachal Pradesh Acharya Devvrat Jammu and Kashmir Narinder Nath Vohra Jharkhand Syed Ahmed (until 12 May)Draupadi Murmu (starting 12 May) Karnataka Hansraj Bhardwaj (until 29 June)Konijeti Rosaiah (29 June-1 September)Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala (starting 1 September) Kerala P. Sathasivam Madhya Pradesh Ram Naresh Yadav Maharashtra V. Shanmuganathan Manipur Krishan Kant Paul (until 15 May)Syed Ahmed (16 May-27 September)V. Shanmuganathan (starting 30 September) Meghalaya Krishan Kant Paul (until 6 January)Keshari Nath Tripathi (6 January-19 May)V. Shanmuganathan (starting 30 September) Mizoram Krishan Kant Paul (until 8 January)Keshari Nath Tripathi (4 April-28 May)Nirbhay Sharma (starting 26 May) Nagaland Padmanabha Acharya Odisha S. C. Jamir Punjab Banwarilal Purohit Rajasthan Kalyan Singh Sikkim Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil Tamil Nadu Konijeti Rosaiah Tripura Padmanabha Acharya (until 19 May)Tathagata Roy (starting 20 May) Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik Uttarakhand Aziz Qureshi (until 7 January)Krishan Kant Paul (starting 7 January) West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi Elections 2015 elections in India State elections 2015 state elections in India State Preceding Party Preceding Chief Minister New elected party New Chief Minister Competitors Reports Delhi 20px Aam Aadmi Party 20px Arvind Kejriwal (resigned February 2014) Najeeb Jung (Lieutenant Governor) 20px Aam Aadmi Party 20px Arvind Kejriwal Kiran BediAjay MakenReport Bihar 20px Janta Dal United 20px Nitish Kumar Report Events National income - 137,718,739 million January - March 1 January – NITI Aayog was established to replace Planning Commission of India.NITI Aayog will set policy agenda https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Planning-Commission-to-be-renamed-%E2%80%98Niti-Ayog%E2%80%99/article60493041.ece 29 May 2015 The Hindu 1 January 2015 2–3 January – Gyan Sangam, a two-day retreat took place at Pune, it was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan and chiefs of various financial institutions.Gyan Sangam: PM Modi, Rajan, Jaitley to focus on M&As of PSU banks http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/gyan-sangam-pm-modi-rajan-jaitley-to-focus-psu-banks/1/214146.html 16 January 2015 Business Today 1 January 2015 8–9 January – Annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.Pravasi Bharatiya Divas concludes; Overseas Indian doctors ready to help India http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-by-industry/28433428_1_indian-doctors-indian-origin-diaspora https://web.archive.org/web/20121015080435/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-by-industry/28433428_1_indian-doctors-indian-origin-diaspora dead 15 October 2012 13 January 2015 The Economic Times 9 January 2015PM Modi Inaugurates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Gandhinagar http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/pm-modi-inaugurates-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-in-gandhinagar-645787 13 January 2015 NDTV 8 January 2015 13 January – 32 died in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh after drinking hooch.NHRC notice to Uttar Pradesh Government over hooch tragedy in Lucknow http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-nhrc-notice-to-uttar-pradesh-government-over-hooch-tragedy-in-lucknow-2053828 27 January 2015 DNA India 19 January 2014 23 January – Ara Civil Court bombing killed 3 when a bomb went off in a woman's purse at the Ara civil court.2015-01-23 Bihar: 2 killed, 15 injured in Ara court blast, 2 prisoners escape http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bihar-bomb-blast-in-ara-court-premises-one-feared-dead-seven-injured/article1-1309859.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150123131157/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bihar-bomb-blast-in-ara-court-premises-one-feared-dead-seven-injured/article1-1309859.aspx dead 2015-01-23 2024-08-23 26 January – Republic Day celebrations were held, US President Barack Obama was the chief guest.Obama in India joins Modi at Delhi Republic Day parade https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-30978148 27 January 2015 BBC News 26 January 2015 27 January – M. N. Rai, a colonel in the Rashtriya Rifles and Sanjeev Kumar Singh, a head constable in the Special Operations Group, died in a gun battle in Tral in Pulwama district. Two militants were also killed. M. N. Rai had been awarded the Yudh Seva medal on 26 January.Colonel MN Rai always led from the front in multiple operations: Army http://indianexpress.com/article/india/colonel-mn-rai-always-led-from-the-front-in-multiple-operations-army/ 29 January 2015 The Indian Express 29 January 2015 31 January – The Agni-V was test launched from a canister in Wheeler Island, suitable for road or rail mobile launch vehicles.Agni-V's maiden canister trial successful http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/agni-vs-maiden-canister-trial-successful_1539204.html 9 February 2015 Zee News 15 January 2015 7 February – Polling for the New Delhi state elections held.High on poll ink, Delhi breaks turnout record http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/kejriwal-or-bedi-delhi-votes-today--to-pick-a-new-government/article1-1314439.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150207062639/http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/kejriwal-or-bedi-delhi-votes-today--to-pick-a-new-government/article1-1314439.aspx dead 7 February 2015 9 February 2015 Hindustan Times 8 February 2015 10 February – Delhi Legislative Assembly election's results announced with Aam Aadmi Party securing 67 of 70 seats.AAP storms to power in Delhi, wins 67 of 70 seats http://www.business-standard.com/article/elections/aap-storms-to-power-in-delhi-wins-67-to-70-seats-115021001563_1.html 10 February 2015 Business Standard 11 February 2015 13 February – A grenade attack by the United Liberation Front of Assam on a family in the town of Sepon in India's Assam state killed two people. http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/two-persons-killed-in-assam-grenade-blast-739243 Two Persons Killed in Assam Grenade Blast 13 February 2015 19 February 2015 NDTV 14 February – A house under construction collapsed in the Indian city of Mughalsarai in the state of Uttar Pradesh killing twelve people and injuring two. http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/12-killed-as-under-construction-house-collapses-in-uttar-pradesh-739711 12 Killed as Under-Construction House Collapses in Uttar Pradesh 15 February 2015 9 May 2015 NDTV 15 February – The number of reported deaths of swine flu in India reached 585, with Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra being the worst-affected with reported death tolls at 165, 144, 76 and 58 respectively.Swine flu death toll nears 600 in India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Swine-flu-death-nears-600-in-India/articleshow/46271578.cms 18 February 2015 The Times of India 17 February 2015 16 February – Govind Pansare, a CPI politician and his wife were shot at in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Govind Pansare later died on 20 February.Senior CPI leader Govind Pansare, wife shot at by assailants http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/kolhapur-senior-cpi-leader-govind-pansare-wife-injured-in-firing/ 28 February 2015 The Indian Express 17 February 2015 18 February – The Cabinet Committee on Security approves the construction of seven stealth frigates and six nuclear submarines for the Indian Navy. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-approves-construction-of-7-stealth-frigates-6-nuclear-powered-submarines/articleshow/46281364.cms Govt approves construction of 7 stealth frigates, 6 nuclear-powered submarines 18 February 2015 20 February 2015 The Times of India 18–22 February – The 10th edition of Aero India took place at Yelahanka Air Force Station near Bangalore.Aero India 2015 begins today, to fly on 'Make in India' http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/aero-india-to-ride-on-make-in-india-this-time-115021700905_1.html 19 February 2015 Business Standard 18 February 2015 23 February – Budget session of the Parliament began with the President's address to the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.President: Govt committed to housing for all by 2022 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budget-2015/union-budget-2015/Budget-2015-President-in-budget-address-Govt-committed-to-housing-for-all-by-2022/articleshow/46339473.cms 24 February 2015 The Times of India 23 February 2015 28 February – Union Budget presented to the Parliament by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.India budget to boost investment https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-31654789 28 February 2015 BBC News 28 February 2015 3 March – National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme launched by the Election Commission of India.EC launches NERPAP countrywide http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ec-launches-nerpap-countrywide-115030300685_1.html 4 March 2015 Business Standard 3 March 2014 17 March – Supreme Court of India rejected the classification of Jat people as Other Backward Classes.Court terms UPA quota order 'retrograde governance' https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Court-terms-UPA-quota-order-%E2%80%98retrograde-governance%E2%80%99/article60363098.ece 30 March 2015 The Hindu 18 March 2015SC removes Jats from OBC list https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-sets-aside-Jat-quota/article60363097.ece 30 March 2015 The Hindu 17 March 2015 18 March – Beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile, Astra, was successfully test fired from a Su-30MKI in test range in Chandipur, Orissa.Astra missile launched successfully http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/astra-missile-launched-successfully/ 30 March 2015 The Indian Express 18 March 2015 23 March – Amaravathi was announced to be name of the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, to be built near Thullur.Amaravathi to be The Name of AP Capital http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Amaravathi-to-be-The-Name-of-AP-Capital/2015/03/24/article2727446.ece1 https://web.archive.org/web/20150328014159/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Amaravathi-to-be-The-Name-of-AP-Capital/2015/03/24/article2727446.ece1 dead 28 March 2015 5 April 2015 The New Indian Express 24 March 2015 24 March – Supreme Court of India declared Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 unconstitutional.SC strikes down 'draconian' Section 66A https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-strikes-down-section-66-a-of-the-it-act-finds-it-unconstitutional/article61470585.ece 27 March 2015 The Hindu 24 March 2015 26 March – National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) unveiled Polar Remotely Operated Vehicle (PROVe), which would be used to study the monsoon.NIOT Present Polar Remotely Operated Vehicle to Help Read Monsoons http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/NIOT-Present-Polar-Remotely-Operated-Vehicle-to-Help-Read-Monsoons/2015/03/26/article2730204.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113027/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/NIOT-Present-Polar-Remotely-Operated-Vehicle-to-Help-Read-Monsoons/2015/03/26/article2730204.ece dead 2 April 2015 27 March 2015 The New Indian Express 26 March 2015 27 March – Bharat Ratna was awarded to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari VajpayeePresident confers Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/President-confers-Bharat-Ratna-on-Vajpayee/article60320354.ece 27 March 2015 The Hindu 27 March 2015 28 March – ISRO placed Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) 1-D satellite in orbit by a PSLV C-27 launch vehicle.ISRO navigation satellite in orbit https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/IRNSS-1D-launch/article60129306.ece 29 March 2015 The Hindu 28 March 2015 29 March – India began to evacuate its citizens from Yemen.Yemen Crisis: India begins to evacuate citizens amid bombing http://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/yemen-crisis-india-begins-to-evacuate-citizens-amid-bombing/58614/ 2 April 2015 The Financial Express 2 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182906/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/miscellaneous/yemen-crisis-india-begins-to-evacuate-citizens-amid-bombing/58614/ 2 April 2015 dead 30 March – Bharat Ratna awarded to freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya posthumously.Madan Mohan Malaviya posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna by President http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/madan-mohan-malaviya-posthumously-awarded-bharat-ratna-by-president_1569971.html 5 April 2015 Zee News 31 March 2015 April - June 1 April – Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme was launched by the government to boost electric and hybrid vehicle sales.Government launches scheme to boost electric, hybrid vehicle sales http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-04-01/news/60719964_1_66-lakh-rs-75-crore-260-crore https://web.archive.org/web/20150407050901/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-04-01/news/60719964_1_66-lakh-rs-75-crore-260-crore dead 7 April 2015 5 April 2015 The Economic Times 1 April 2015 5 April – Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the Give up LPG subsidy campaign urging rich people to give up LPG subsidy.Dharmendra Pradhan launches 'Give It Up' movement in Karnataka http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/dharmendra-pradhan-launches-give-it-up-movement-in-karnataka-115040400663_1.html 5 April 2015 Business Standard 4 April 2015 7 April – Police killed 20 Red sanders, Pterocarpus santalinus smugglers in Chittoor district.Police gun down 20 red sanders smugglers in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/police-gun-down-20--sandalwood-smugglers-in-andhra-pradesh-s-chittoor/article1-1334631.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150407091053/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/police-gun-down-20--sandalwood-smugglers-in-andhra-pradesh-s-chittoor/article1-1334631.aspx dead 7 April 2015 7 April 2015 Hindustan Times 7 March 2015 8 April – The Padma awards were given at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Among the 50 recipients were actor Amitabh Bachchan, actor Dilip Kumar, nuclear scientist M.R. Srinivasan, mathematician Manjul Bhargava, computer scientist Vijay P. Bhatkar, Hindu spiritual guru Swami Satyamitranand and Aga Khan IV.Prince Karim Aga Khan receives civil award in India http://tribune.com.pk/story/866618/prime-karim-aga-khan-receives-civil-award-in-india/ The Express Tribune 8 April 2015 9 April 2015Padma Awards: Amitabh Bacchan, 49 others honoured http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/amitabh-bachchan-prince-karim-aga-khan-get-padma-vibhushan/ 9 April 2015 The Indian Express 9 April 2015 The Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank (MUDRA Bank) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The financial institution aims to provide financing to small entrepreneurs.MUDRA to help 5.7 crore very small businesses access cheaper finance http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/banking/pm-unveils-mudra-bank-to-facilitate-credit-to-very-small-businesses/article7080570.ece https://archive.today/20150409130155/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/banking/pm-unveils-mudra-bank-to-facilitate-credit-to-very-small-businesses/article7080570.ece dead 9 April 2015 9 April 2015 The Hindu Business Line 8 April 2015 10 April – India completed evacuating citizens from Yemen, and announced the closure of embassy.India completes evacuation in Yemen, embassy to shut soon http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-concludes-evacuation-in-yemen-5-600-pulled-out-over-10-days/article1-1335703.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150410093010/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-concludes-evacuation-in-yemen-5-600-pulled-out-over-10-days/article1-1335703.aspx dead 10 April 2015 10 April 2015 Hindustan Times 10 April 2015 In all, about 4,640 Indians and 960 nationals from 41 other countries were evacuated.India concludes Yemen evacuation, 5,600 pulled out https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/India-announces-end-of-Yemen-evacuation-effort/article60151480.ece 9 April 2015 The Hindu 10 April 2015 11 April – Maoists killed 7 of personnel of Chhattisgarh's Special Task Force in south Bastar.Naxals kill 7 of elite force in Sukma http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/seven-stf-personnel-killed-11-injured-in-maoist-attack-in-chhattisgarh/ 12 April 2015 The Indian Express 12 April 2015 25 April – April 2015 Nepal earthquake, a 7.9 Richter scale earthquake occurred in Nepal. Parts of North India were affected.Nepal hit by 7.9 magnitude earthquake https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/11562771/Nepal-hit-by-powerful-earthquake.html 12 May 2015 The Telegraph 25 April 2015 1 May – One of India's most wanted Maoist leaders Roopesh and his wife were arrested in Coimbatore.Top Maoist couple Roopesh and Shyna arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/five-maoists-including-leader-roopesh-arrested-in-kerela/ 17 May 2015 The Indian Express 5 May 2015 3 May – Militants ambushed and killed 8 personnel of Assam Rifles in Mon district of Nagaland.Nagaland: Militants gun down 8 Assam Rifles men near Myanmar border http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/8-assam-rifles-jawans-killed-in-nagaland-ambush/article1-1343615.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150504103653/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/8-assam-rifles-jawans-killed-in-nagaland-ambush/article1-1343615.aspx dead 4 May 2015 4 May 2015 Hindustan Times 4 May 2015 5 May – The Akash missile was inducted into the Indian Army.Army gets Akash missile https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Army-gets-indigenously-developed-Akash-surface-to-air-missile-system/article60383290.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 6 May 2015 6 May – India and Iran signed an agreement which would allow India to develop the Port of Chabahar. The deal was signed during Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's Iran visit.India and Iran sign port deal despite U.S. warning about haste http://in.reuters.com/article/india-iran-idINKBN0NR25O20150506 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226064308/http://in.reuters.com/article/india-iran-idINKBN0NR25O20150506 dead 26 December 2015 10 May 2015 Reuters 7 May 2015 7 May – The Parliament passed the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill, 2013. It would allow India to solve its territorial disputes with Bangladesh.Delighted to chair passing of 'historic' LBA Bill, says Sumitra Mahajan http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/delighted-to-chair-passing-of-historic-lba-bill-says-sumitra-mahajan-115050701153_1.html 9 May 2015 Business Standard 7 May 2015 9 May – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 3 large-scale social security schemes, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana, at Nazrul Mancha in Kolkata.PM Narendra Modi launches three mega social security schemes – 2 on insurance, 1 on pension http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PM-Narendra-Modi-launches-three-mega-social-security-schemes-2-on-insurance-1-on-pension/articleshow/47214960.cms 9 May 2015 The Times of India 9 May 2015 9 May – Maoists released about 250 hostages they had taken a day before in Sukma district. One hostage was killed.Maoist rebels in central India kill 1 villager, release 250 https://news.yahoo.com/maoist-rebels-release-250-villagers-central-india-052534131.html 17 May 2015 Yahoo News 10 May 2015 11 May – India nominated K. V. Kamath as the head of the New Development Bank.Kamath to head BRICS bank https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/KV-Kamath-appointed-BRICS-bank-president/article60164896.ece 12 May 2015 The Hindu 11 May 2015 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Jayalalithaa was acquitted in a disproportionate assets case by the Karnataka High Court.Jayalalitha, Three Others Acquitted in Disproportionate Assets Case http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/jayalalitha-three-others-acquitted-in-disproportionate-assets-case/896239 https://web.archive.org/web/20150512212628/http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/jayalalitha-three-others-acquitted-in-disproportionate-assets-case/896239 dead 12 May 2015 12 May 2015 Outlook India 11 May 2015 13 May - Supreme Court of India laid down guidelines for publication of government advertisements and suggests that only pictures of President of India, Prime Minister of India, and Chief Justice of India be used in such ads.Sen Shreeja 2015-05-13 SC allows photos of only President, Prime Minister or Chief Justice in govt ads https://www.livemint.com/Politics/zi9OO28Cu3wEqg9uO77GLK/Supreme-Court-issues-guidelines-for-govt-advertisements.html 2022-01-13 mint enRajagopal Krishnadas 2015-05-13 SC says no to politicians' photos on government ads en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/SC-no-to-politicians%E2%80%99-photos-on-government-ads/article60514855.ece 2022-01-13 0971-751X 14 May - Six dalits massacred over land dispute at Dangawas, Nagaur district.‘Who Killed My Family?’: 11 Years After Rajasthan's Dangawas Dalit Massacre, Court Acquits All 40 Accused https://thewire.in/law/who-killed-my-family-11-years-after-rajasthans-dangawas-dalit-massacre-court-acquits-all-40-accused 2026-08-15 The Wire en 24 May – The reported death toll from 2015 India heat wave reached 335 people.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Heatwave-sweeps-across-India-335-people-dead/articleshow/47401544.cms Heatwave sweeps across India, 335 people dead The Times of India 24 May 2015 24 May 2015 27 May - Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Sarkar withdraws Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act that's in force in Tripura since 1997.Ali Syed Sajjad 2015-05-28 Tripura withdraws AFSPA, says insurgency on the wane en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/Tripura-withdraws-AFSPA-says-insurgency-on-the-wane/article60487657.ece 2022-01-16 0971-751X 3 June - Maggi noodles banned due to food safety concerns in India 4 June – 2015 Manipur ambush: 20 army personnel were killed and 11 were injured in a militant attack in Manipur. The responsibility for the attack was claimed by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang.18 Army men killed in Manipur, Naga rebel outfit NSCN-K claims responsibility http://indianexpress.com/article/india/18-army-men-killed-in-manipur-naga-rebel-outfit-nscn-k-claims-responsibility/99/ 4 June 2015 The Hindu 5 June 2015At least 20 soldiers killed in ambush in Manipur http://in.reuters.com/article/india-military-manipur-idINKBN0OK0ZX20150604 https://web.archive.org/web/20160325055454/http://in.reuters.com/article/india-military-manipur-idINKBN0OK0ZX20150604 dead 25 March 2016 4 June 2015 Reuters 4 June 2015 8 June – A Shahjahanpur-based journalist Jagendra Singh died from burn injuries in a hospital in Lucknow. He had allegedly been set on fire by the local police on 1 June for making Facebook posts against the Uttar Pradesh Minister for Dairy Development Rammurti Singh Verma.Journalist allegedly burnt to death for Facebook posts against Samajwadi Party MLA Ram Murti in UP http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/journalist-allegedly-burnt-to-death-for-facebook-posts-against-samajwadi-party-mla-ram-murti-in-up-1003652.html 13 June 2015 IBNLive 9 June 2015 11 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150611232244/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/journalist-allegedly-burnt-to-death-for-facebook-posts-against-samajwadi-party-mla-ram-murti-in-up-1003652.html deadJournalist burnt alive; UP minister, cops charged http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Journalist-burnt-alive-UP-minister-cops-charged/articleshow/47607739.cms 13 June 2015 The Times of India 10 June 2015 9 June – 2015 Indian counter-insurgency operation in Myanmar: Indian army attacked two militant camps across the Myanmar border in response to the 2015 Manipur ambush.Indian army hunts militants in Myanmar in rare cross border strike http://in.reuters.com/article/india-military-manipur-attack-idINKBN0OP1NF20150610 https://web.archive.org/web/20170826153352/https://in.reuters.com/article/india-military-manipur-attack-idINKBN0OP1NF20150610 dead 26 August 2017 10 June 2015 Reuters 10 June 2015 15 June – The Supreme Court of India directed the Central Board of Secondary Education to conduct the All India Pre Medical Test again due to allegations of cheating.AIPMT 2015: Leak vitiated exam, hold it again, Supreme Court tells CBSE http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/supreme-court-cancels-aipmt-orders-authorities-to-conduct-exam-afresh/ 19 July 2015 The Indian Express 16 June 2015 17 June – 94 people died in Malad area of Mumbai after drinking hooch.Death toll climbs to 94 in Mumbai hooch tragedy http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/death-toll-climbs-to-94-in-mumbai-hooch-tragedy-115062100283_1.html 21 June 2015 Business Standard 21 June 2015 19 June – Sandeep Kothari, a journalist, was kidnapped from Katangi area of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh and killed for refusing to withdraw an illegal mining case from the court. His body was recovered in Wardha district of Maharashtra on 20 June.Journalist Killed Allegedly by Mining Mafia in Madhya Pradesh http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/journalist-burnt-to-death-allegedly-by-mining-mafia-773904 22 June 2015 NDTV 22 June 2015Madhya Pradesh journalist set afire and buried in Maharashtra http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Madhya-Pradesh-journalist-set-afire-and-buried-in-Maharashtra/articleshow/47756154.cms 22 June 2015 The Times of India 21 June 2015 21 June – The first International Yoga Day was held.When Rajpath turned into 'yogpath' https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Live-International-Yoga-Day/article60326374.ece 19 July 2015 The Hindu 21 June 2015 29 June – India signed the legal framework of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and pledged 8.3 USD billion towards it.India commits $8 billion to China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank https://www.indiatoday.in/business/world/story/indian-investmentaiib-china-south-asia-infrastructure-development-260299-2015-06-29 17 July 2015 India Today 29 June 2015 July - September 1 July – The Digital India programme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.'Digital India' programme launched today: Digital Lockers, MyGov app, eSign authentication and more http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/digital-india-programme-launched-today-digital-lockers-mygov-app-esign-authentication-and-more-272500.html 31 October 2015 Firstpost 1 July 2015 21 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151021021131/http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/digital-india-programme-launched-today-digital-lockers-mygov-app-esign-authentication-and-more-272500.html dead 9 July – The Ministry of Home Affairs declared Nagaland a "disturbed" region under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for one year, starting from 30 June 2015.Home ministry declares whole of Nagaland as 'disturbed area' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Home-ministry-declares-whole-of-Nagaland-as-disturbed-area/articleshow/47992195.cms 8 August 2015 The Times of India 8 July 2015 10 July Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) decided to induct India as a full member.10 years on, SCO decides to induct India as full member http://indianexpress.com/article/business/business-others/10-years-on-sco-decides-to-induct-india-as-full-member/ 8 August 2015 The Indian Express 11 July 2015 ISRO launched 5 UK satellites with a total payload of 1,440 kg using the PSLV-C28 launch vehicle.Isro successfully launches PSLV-C28 carrying 5 UK satellites http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Isro-successfully-launches-PSLV-C28-carrying-5-UK-satellites/articleshow/48023816.cms 8 August 2015 The Times of India 10 July 2015 15 July – 29 people died in a stampede at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh during the Godavari Maha Pushkaram.Stampede at religious festival in Andhra kills 27 pilgrims http://uk.reuters.com/article/stampede-rajahmundry-mahapushkaralu-idUKKCN0PO0O520150714 https://web.archive.org/web/20170818134731/http://uk.reuters.com/article/stampede-rajahmundry-mahapushkaralu-idUKKCN0PO0O520150714 dead 18 August 2017 17 July 2015 Reuters 14 July 2015The Crowds Brought it on Themselves, Says Andhra Stampede Report http://www.ndtv.com/andhra-pradesh-news/the-crowds-brought-it-on-themselves-says-andhra-stampede-report-782420 17 July 2015 NDTV 17 July 2015 21 July – Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan was launched by Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan. The campaign aims to promote food safety in India.Paswan says street vendors need to be sensitised about delivering safe food for all http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/paswan-says-street-vendors-need-to-be-sensitised-about-delivering-safe-food-for-all-115072200342_1.html 14 August 2015 Business Standard 22 July 2015 23 July – Two Anglo-Indian members were nominated by President Pranab Mukherjee to the Lok Sabha. The two nominated members were George Baker, a BJP leader and actor from West Bengal, and Richard Hay, an economics professor from Kerala.Anglo-Indians nominated to Lok Sabha http://www.deccanherald.com/content/491131/anglo-indians-nominated-lok-sabha.html 14 August 2015 Deccan Herald 23 July 2015Actor George Baker, Professor Richard Hay Nominated to Lok Sabha http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/actor-george-baker-professor-richard-hay-nominated-to-lok-sabha-784576 14 August 2015 NDTV 23 July 2015 27 July – Terrorists attacked a police station in Gurdaspur in Punjab. Nine were killed which included three terrorists.Nine killed in day-long gun battle in Punjab near Pakistani border http://in.reuters.com/article/india-punjab-attack-idINKCN0Q106T20150727 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210010225/http://in.reuters.com/article/india-punjab-attack-idINKCN0Q106T20150727 dead 10 December 2015 29 July 2015 Reuters 28 July 2015Gurdaspur terror attack: One terrorist killed, another injured; Punjab SP (Detective) martyred http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/gurdaspur-terror-attack-one-terrorist-killed-another-injured-punjab-sp-detective-martyred/articleshow/48231194.cms 27 July 2015 The Economic Times 27 July 2015 Ram Sevak Sharma was appointed the chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.RS Sharma appointed new chairman of Trai http://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/rs-sharma-appointed-new-chairman-of-trai/109057/ 14 August 2015 The Financial Express 28 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150914152823/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/rs-sharma-appointed-new-chairman-of-trai/109057/ 14 September 2015 dead Great scientist and former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam died while giving a lecture in Indian Institute of Management, Shillong due to Cardiac arrest. 30 July – Yakub Memon is executed for his alleged role in the 1993 Mumbai blasts.30 July 2015 India executes Mumbai bomb plotter Yakub Memon. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33713407 30 July 2015 BBC News 1 August – Landslide killed at least 20 people in a village in Chandel district, Manipur.Landslide buries a whole village in Manipur near Myanmar border, 20 dead http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Landslide-buries-a-whole-village-in-Manipur-near-Myanmar-border-20-dead/articleshow/48309521.cms 28 August 2015 The Times of India 1 August 2015NDRF reaches village hit by landslide in Manipur, 3 more rescued http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/at-least-20-buried-alive-in-manipur-landslide/ 28 August 2015 The Indian Express 3 August 2015 6 August – Indian forces captured a terrorist, Mohammed Naved, allegedly from Faisalabad, Pakistan, following an attack on a convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar highway.India captures 'Pakistan' militant after Kashmir attack https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33799139 28 August 2015 BBC News 6 August 2015I came toe1-1376778.aspx Hindustan Times 8 August 2015 8 August – Godman Sarathi Baba was arrested following a TV channel exposé and subsequent protests in Odisha.Controversial Odisha 'Godman' Sarathi Baba Arrested http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/controversial-odisha-godman-sarathi-baba-arrested-1205208 16 August 2015 NDTV 8 August 2015 10 August – At least 10 people died and over 50 were injured in a stampede at a Shiva temple in Deoghar district of Jharkhand.10 die in Jharkhand temple stampede https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/scores-dead-in-deogarh-temple-stampede-in-jharkhand/article7521408.ece 11 August 2015 The Hindu 10 August 2015 Rajasthan High Court declared the Jain ritual called Santhara to be illegal.Jain practice of Santhara illegal: Rajasthan HC http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jain-practice-of-Santhara-illegal-Rajasthan-HC/articleshow/48430004.cms 28 August 2015 The Times of India 11 August 2015 24 August - A youth from Muslim community was stripped, tied to a pole and assaulted by Bajrang Dal in Mangalore.Mangaluru: Attavar incident part of strategy to spark communal violence: Ashraf https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=349697 2024-12-16 www.daijiworld.com en 26 August – Demonstrations demanding reservations for the Patel community began in Gujarat. The following clashes killed at least 8. Army was deployed in select areas.Patel quota row: 8 dead in violence, army deployed in more cities http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/patel-quota-row-death-toll-in-gujarat-violence-reaches-8-army-deployed-in-more-cities/article1-1384686.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150828143917/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/patel-quota-row-death-toll-in-gujarat-violence-reaches-8-army-deployed-in-more-cities/article1-1384686.aspx dead 28 August 2015 28 August 2015 Hindustan Times 27 August 2015 27 August – ISRO successfully launched GSAT-6 using the GSLV D-6 launch vehicle.GSLV-D6 successfully launched, India gets another eye in the sky https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Geostationary-Satellite-Launch-Vehicle-GSLV-D6-successfully-launched/article60300574.ece 28 August 2015 The Hindu 27 August 2015 Indian forces captured a terrorist in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, following a gunfight. The terrorist, Sajjad alias Abu Ubadullah, allegedly hailed from Muzaffargarh district of Balochistan, Pakistan.Another Pakistani terrorist caught alive in J&K after gunfight http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/another-pakistani-terrorist-caught-alive-115082700581_1.html 28 August 2015 Business Standard 27 August 2015 12 September – A gas cylinder explosion killed at least 80 in Petlawad, Madhya Pradesh.MP blast: Around 80 killed, over 50 injured in cylinder explosion in Jhabua district http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/at-least-20-feared-dead-in-gas-cylinder-explosion-in-mp/ 12 September 2015 The Indian Express 12 September 2015 14 September – Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) released a report ranking the states on ease of doing business and regulatory reforms.Gujarat tops ease of doing business ranking, Arunachal Pradesh last http://www.livemint.com/Politics/PCQF51IvbQCEgDYthiM6aM/Gujarat-tops-ease-of-doing-business-ranking.html 12 November 2015 Live Mint 16 September 2015 16 September – Central Government banned the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) for five years.Ban on NSCN-K for 5 years – Move sparks worry in state http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150917/jsp/frontpage/story_43124.jsp https://web.archive.org/web/20150920234028/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150917/jsp/frontpage/story_43124.jsp dead 20 September 2015 12 November 2015 The Telegraph 17 September 2015 19 September – Burhan Bashir Bhat, 3, and his father Bashir Ahmad Bhat, were murdered.3-Year-Old Shot Dead Along With Father, a Former Terrorist, in Kashmir https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/3-year-old-shot-dead-along-with-father-a-former-terrorist-in-kashmir-1219455 https://web.archive.org/web/20250219193715/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/3-year-old-shot-dead-along-with-father-a-former-terrorist-in-kashmir-1219455 2025-02-19 2026-01-26 www.ndtv.com en 25 September – Anti-India protests erupted in Nepal over the blockade of trade routes. Madhesi and Tharu ethnic groups blocked the routes, by doing a dharna on the no man's land, after Nepal's new constitution was deemed unfavorable to the ethnic groups living in the Terai plains. Nepali politicians said that such a blockade is not possible without the approval of the Indian government.Protests against India in Nepal: The big brother syndrome? http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/protests-against-india-in-nepal-the-big-brother-syndrome/ 1 November 2015 The Indian Express 2 October 2015Anti-India protests erupt in Nepal as fuel rationing bites http://in.reuters.com/article/nepal-india-protests-idINKCN0RS1CL20150928 https://web.archive.org/web/20151205181013/http://in.reuters.com/article/nepal-india-protests-idINKCN0RS1CL20150928 dead 5 December 2015 1 November 2015 28 September 2015Trouble near top of the world: Protests strain ties between Nepal, India https://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-nepal-india-border-20150929-story.html 1 November 2015 Los Angeles Times 29 September 2015Nepal anti-charter protesters block India supplies http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/9/25/nepal-anti-charter-protesters-block-india-supplies.html 1 November 2015 Al Jazeera 25 September 2015 28 September – India's first space observatory Astrosat launched.ISRO launches ASTROSAT, first space observatory https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-launches-astrosat-first-space-observatory/article7697707.ece 12 November 2015 The Hindu 28 September 2015 2015 Dadri lynching in Uttar Pradesh October - December 2 October – Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar announced India's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It set a target of reducing its emission intensity by 33–35%, by 2030 from 2005 levels.India pledges to cut emissions intensity by 35% http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-unveils-climate-target-to-cut-energy-intensity/article7715270.ece 1 November 2015 BusinessLine 2 October 2015 9 October Madhya Pradesh declared 19,951 villages in 114 tehsils to be drought affected.MP: 20,000 villages drought-hit, aid distribution from Oct 20 http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/about-20-000-villages-in-mp-drought-hit-aid-distribution-from-oct-20/story-ufFlE7YOdL8fBm9hnZ0iiN.html 1 November 2015 Hindustan Times 9 October 2015 Bombay High Court judged in favour of Vodafone in the alleged tax avoidance case.Bombay HC rules in favour of Vodafone http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bombay-hc-rules-in-favour-of-vodafone-115100900071_1.html 1 November 2015 Business Standard 9 October 2015 12 – 22 October – India and China conducted joint anti-terror drills in Kunming, China.India, China begin counter-terrorism drills https://www.thehindu.com/news/exercises-in-kunming-and-bay-of-bengal-underscore-indias-balancing-act/article7752793.ece 31 October 2015 The Hindu 12 October 2015 15 – 19 October – India, US and Japan conducted the 19th Exercise Malabar in the Bay of Bengal.Despite China's protest, India-Japan-US kick off joint naval exercise http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/despite-chinas-protest-india-japan-us-kick-off-joint-naval-exercise/ 1 November 2015 Indian Express 16 October 2015 16 October The Supreme Court of India declared National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) to be unconstitutional.Supreme Court says government can't appoint judges https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/supreme-court-declares-njac-unconstitutional-rejects-centres-say-in-appointing-judges-268381-2015-10-16 1 November 2015 India Today 16 October 2015 Maharashtra declared that 14,708 of its 40,053 villages were facing drought-like conditions.Maharashtra govt declares drought in 14,708 villages http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/maharashtra-govt-declares-drought-in-14-708-villages-115101600957_1.html 1 November 2015 Business Standard 16 October 2015Madhya Pradesh declares drought in 35 districts, seeks Rs 2,400 crore aid http://www.livemint.com/Politics/zMiysq6kQ5iL5gtL3MlQiM/Madhya-Pradesh-declares-drought-in-35-districts-seeks-Rs24.html 1 November 2015 Live Mint 27 October 2015 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) mandated that the telecom operator will have to pay 1 INR for each dropped call to the subscriber, from 1 January 2016 onward.Trai Asks Telcos to Pay Consumers Re. 1 for Call Drops http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/trai-asks-telcos-to-pay-consumers-re-1-for-call-drops-753176 1 November 2015 NDTV 16 October 2015 19 October – The retail price of Toor dal reached 200 per kg. Other pulses also reached high prices. Several state governments were selling imported pulses at subsidised prices in order to curb the inflated prices.Toor dal prices shoot up to Rs. 200/kg https://www.thehindu.com/business/Toor-dal-prices-shoot-up-to-Rs.-200kg/article60296441.ece 1 November 2015 The Hindu 19 October 2015 20 October – The Government of Maharashtra invoked the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug Offenders and Dangerous Persons Act, 1981, and Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 against hoarders of pulses and edible oil.Dal mills under scanner; will invoke stringent laws to control rise in pulse prices: Maharashtra http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-dal-mills-under-scanner-will-invoke-stringent-laws-to-control-rise-in-pulse-prices-maharashtra-2136930 1 November 2015 DNA India 21 October 2015 21 October – Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) and the Indian Police Institute (IPI) in New Delhi.Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian Police Foundation, Institute http://www.sify.com/news/rajnath-singh-inaugurates-indian-police-foundation-institute-news-national-pkvsOuihhidae.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151125042340/http://www.sify.com/news/rajnath-singh-inaugurates-indian-police-foundation-institute-news-national-pkvsOuihhidae.html dead 25 November 2015 1 November 2015 Sify 21 October 2015 22 October – Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh.PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for Andhra capital Amaravati http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/pm-narendra-modi-lays-foundation-stone-for-andhra-capital-amaravati/articleshow/49492387.cms 31 October 2015 The Economic Times 22 October 2015 24 October Ministry of Defence approved the induction of women as combat pilots in the Indian Air Force.Govt okays inducting women fighter pilots; will enter cockpit by 2017 http://www.rediff.com/news/report/defence-news-mod-approves-induction-of-women-into-iafs-combat-stream/20151024.htm 31 October 2015 Rediff 24 October 2015 The Government of Odisha began raiding pulses godowns to check hoarders.Dal hoarding fears: Raids on godowns http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Dal-hoarding-fears-Raids-on-godowns/articleshow/49526675.cms 1 November 2015 The Times of India 24 October 2015 26 October – The third India–Africa Forum Summit began in New Delhi.India-Africa Forum Summit Begins in Delhi http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-africa-forum-summit-begins-in-delhi-1236338 31 October 2015 NDTV 26 October 2015 27 October – Finance Minister Arun Jaitley launched the e-Sahayog of the Income Tax Department. The facility will allow the tax office to remotely notify the payer in case of mismatch in filings.e-Sahyog to verify Income Tax returns https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151028/nation-current-affairs/article/e-sahyog-verify-income-tax-returns 31 October 2015 Deccan Chronicle 28 October 2015Arun Jaitley launches e-Sahyog, PAN camps to improve services of income tax department http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-arun-jaitley-launched-e-sahyog-pan-camps-to-improve-services-of-income-tax-department-2139160 31 October 2015 DNA India 27 October 2015 31 October – The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).Divided India observes Unity and Integration day http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/divided-india-observes-national-unity-and-integration-day/story-RZCp2YNVDvlboIpsI2oxrM.html 31 October 2015 Hindustan Times 31 October 2015 1 November - Premiere of India's popular show Naagin (2015 TV series) 26 November – Samvidhan Divas (Constitution Day) to be observed.Nov 26 to be observed as 'Samvidhan Divas': Modi http://www.deccanherald.com/content/505829/nov-26-observed-samvidhan-divas.html 1 November 2015 Deccan Herald 11 October 2015 22 December – The Beechcraft King Air plane chartered by India's Border Security Force (BSF) crashed on take-off near the Delhi airport, killing 10 people.BSF plane crashes in Dwarka after 'snag', all 10 on board dead http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/bsf-aircraft-crashes-at-dwarka-in-delhi/ 22 December 2015 Indian Express 22 December 2015 Publications "Scion of Ikshvaku" by Amish Tripathi "Sleeping on Jupiter" by Anuradha Roy Deaths January 2 January Mrunalini Devi Puar, 83, academic and educationist (born 1931)MSU chancellor Dr Mrunalini Devi Puar passes away http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/msu-chancellor-dr-mrunalini-devi-puar-passes-away/ 7 February 2015 The Indian Express 3 January 2015 Vasant Gowarikar, 81, scientist and ISRO chairman (born 1933).Scientist Vasant Gowarikar passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/former-isro-chief-vasant-gowarikar-passes-away/article6749083.ece 7 February 2015 The Hindu 2 January 2015 4 January Chitresh Das, 70, Kathak dance instructor and choreographer (born 1944).Chitresh Das dies at 70; Indian classical dancer was master of kathak https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-chitresh-das-20150110-story.html 7 February 2015 Los Angeles Times 9 January 2015 Ahuti Prasad, 57, Telugu actor (born 1958).Telugu Actor Ahuti Prasad Dies http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/telugu-actor-ahuti-prasad-dies-722356 NDTV 4 January 2015 Upendra Trivedi, 78, Gujarati actor and director (born 1936).Actor-politician Upendra Trivedi takes the last bow http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/actor-politician-upendra-trivedi-takes-the-last-bow/ 7 February 2015 The Indian Express 5 January 2015 5 January – Ganesh Patro, 69, Telugu playwright and screenwriter (born 1945).Veteran Telugu cine-writer Ganesh Patro dies https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Veteran-Telugu-cine-writer-Ganesh-Patro-dies/article60411604.ece 7 February 2015 The Hindu 5 January 2015 7 January Subhas Anandan, 67, Indian-origin Singaporean criminal lawyer, notable for representing Quan Yi Fong and others (born 1947).Late Singapore criminal lawyer Subhas Anandan cremated https://sg.news.yahoo.com/renowned-singapore-criminal-lawyer-subhas-anandan-passes-away-053108307.html 7 February 2015 Yahoo News 7 January 2015 B. S. Abdur Rahman, 87, business executive, educationist and philanthropist; founder of B. S. Abdur Rahman University (born 1927).B.S. Abdur Rahman passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/bs-abdur-rahman-passes-away/article6765817.ece 7 February 2015 The Hindu 8 January 2015 9 January – Jasodhara Bagchi, 77, women's rights activist (born 1937).Jasodhara Bagchi is no more https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/jasodhara-bagchi-is-no-more/article6772882.ece 7 February 2015 The Hindu 10 January 2015 13 January – Hara Patnaik, 56, Oriya actor and film director (born 1958).Odia actor Hara Patnaik dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/odia-actor-hara-patnaik-dead/article6786149.ece 7 February 2015 The Hindu 14 January 2015 15 January – Rameshwar Thakur, 88, politician, Governor of Odisha (2004–2006), Andhra Pradesh (2006–2007) and Karnataka (2007–2009); (born 1927).Prez condoles death of ex-Governor Rameshwar Thakur http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/chouhan-governor-condole-death-of-rameshwar-thakur-115011600001_1.html 7 February 2015 Business Standard 16 January 2015 16 January – Ghelubhai Nayak, 91, social activist and freedom fighter (born 1924).Veteran freedom fighter from Dangs, Ghelubhai Naik passes away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Veteran-freedom-fighter-from-Dangs-Ghelubhai-Naik-passes-away/articleshow/45909255.cms 7 February 2015 The Times of India 16 January 2015 17 January – Gobinda Haldar, 84, Bengali lyricist and composer (born 1930).Lyricist Gobinda Halder dies http://www.dhakatribune.com/south-asia/2015/jan/17/lyricist-gobinda-halder-dies 7 February 2015 The Daily Star 17 January 2015 18 January – Harish Chandra Srivastava, 90, politician (born 1925).http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/senior-bjp-leader-harish-chandra-srivastava-passes-away/ Senior BJP leader Harish Chandra Srivastava passes away The Indian Express 18 January 2015 7 February 2015 19 January – Rajni Kothari, 86, political scientist (born 1928)Eminent political scientist, theorist Rajni Kothari passes away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Eminent-political-scientist-theorist-Rajni-Kothari-passes-away/articleshow/45941885.cms 27 January 2015 The Times of India 19 January 2015 23 January – M. S. Narayana, 63, Telugu actor (born 1951)Telugu star comedian M S Narayana passes away http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/telugu-star-comedian-m-s-narayana-passes-away-115012300495_1.html 27 January 2015 Business Standard 23 January 2015 24 January – V. S. Raghavan, 89, Tamil actor (born 1925)Veteran actor V S Raghavan dead http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Veteran-actor-V-S-Raghavan-dead/articleshow/46006979.cms 27 January 2015 The Times of India 25 January 2015 25 January – Sarojini Mahishi, 88, translator and politician.Sarojini Mahishi dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/sarojini-mahishi-dead/article6822549.ece The Hindu 26 January 2015 26 January – R. K. Laxman, 94, cartoonist (born 1921)Legendary cartoonist R K Laxman dies at 94 http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/cartoonist-r-k-laxman-dies-in-pune/ 27 January 2015 The Indian Express 26 January 2015 27 January – José Pereira, 84, Indian-origin American Sanskrit scholar, theologian and artist from Goa (born 1931).Despite achievements, Jose Pereira stayed true to Goan roots http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Despite-achievements-Jose-Pereira-stayed-true-to-Goan-roots/articleshow/46059500.cms 7 February 2015 The Times of India 29 January 2015 28 January Mala Aravindan, 76, Malayalam theatre and film actor (born 1939)Mala Aravindan http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/mala-aravindan-popular-malayalam-comedian-dies-at-76-734899 7 February 2015 NDTV 28 January 2015 Jaswant Singh Rajput, 88, field hockey player, part of Olympic gold medal-winning team in 1948 and 1952 (born 1926).Hockey Olympian Jaswant Singh Rajput passes away https://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/hockey-olympian-jaswant-singh-rajput-passes-away/article6830274.ece 7 February 2015 The Hindu 28 January 2015 Dhruv Ganesh, He was just 29 when he died. The young actor had faced a tragic death due to Tuberculosis that put an end to his film journey. January – Subhash Ghisingh, 78, founder of the Gorkha National Liberation Front in the Gorkhaland movement (born 1936)Subash Ghisingh, architect of Gorkhaland stir, dead http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Subash-Ghisingh-architect-of-Gorkhaland-stir-dead/articleshow/46061593.cms 7 February 2015 The Times of India 30 January 2015 February 2 February – Anand Shukla, 74, cricketer (born 1941).Anand Shukla passes away http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/anand-shukla-passes/146253 24 February 2015 Wisden India 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150202134426/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/anand-shukla-passes/146253 2 February 2015 dead dmy-all 7 February – Vasu Malali, 48, Kannada author and film director (born 1967).Kannada Author, Director Vasu Malali Passes Away http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Kannada-Author-Director-Vasu-Malali-Passes-Away/2015/02/04/article2651601.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20150217122936/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Kannada-Author-Director-Vasu-Malali-Passes-Away/2015/02/04/article2651601.ece dead 17 February 2015 24 February 2015 The New Indian Express 4 February 2015 13 February – Kesava Reddy, 68, Telugu novelist (born 1946).Telugu novelist and medical doctor, Kesava Reddy dies https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-and-current-affairs/story/telugu-novelist-and-medical-doctor-kesava-reddy-dies-240271-2015-02-14 24 February 2015 India Today 13 February 2015 26 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226072003/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/telugu-novelist-and-medical-doctor-kesava-reddy-dies/1/418908.html live 16 February R. R. Patil, 57, politician, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra (2004–2008), (born 1957)Maharashtra's ex-home minister RR Patil dies of cancer at 58 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Maharashtras-ex-home-minister-RR-Patil-dies-of-cancer-at-58/articleshow/46268786.cms 28 February 2015 The Times of IndiaFive controversies of NCP leader RR Patil http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/five-controversies-of-ncp-leader-rr-patil_1547553.html 28 February 2015 Zee News 16 February 2015 Rajinder Puri, 80, cartoonist and political activist (born 1934).Rajinder Puri, ace cartoonist and fierce critic of Emergency, passes away at 80 http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/rajinder-puri-ace-cartoonist-and-fierce-critic-of-emergency-passes-away-at-80/ 28 February 2015 The Indian Express 17 February 2015 18 February – D. Ramanaidu, 78, Telugu film producer and politician (born 1936)Daggubati Ramanaidu Was Kept Alive by Love of His Family: Rajasekar http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/daggubati-ramanaidu-was-kept-alive-by-love-of-his-family-rajasekar-740866 28 February 2015 NDTV 19 February 2015 19 February – Nirad Mohapatra, 67, Oriya film director known for his film Maya Miriga, (born 1947)Odia filmmaker Nirad Mohapatra passes away at 67 http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/odia-filmmaker-nirad-mohapatra-dies-at-67/ 28 February 2015 The Indian Express 20 February 2015 20 February – Govind Pansare, 81, political activist and author (born 1933)Shot in Kolhapur, CPI leader Govind Pansare succumbs to wounds in Mumbai hospital http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/cpi-leader-govind-pansare-succumbs-to-bullet-wounds-in-mumbai-hospital/ 28 February 2015 The Indian Express 21 February 2015 23 February – R. C. Sakthi, 76, Tamil film director and actor (born 1940).Tamil director R.C Sakthi passes away https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/tamil-director-rc-sakthi-passes-away/article6925668.ece 9 March 2015 The Hindu 23 February 2015 24 February – Mayandi Bharathi, 98, Indian independence activist (born 1917).Ace freedom fighter Mayandi Bharathi dies http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Ace-freedom-fighter-Mayandi-Bharathi-dies/articleshow/46363744.cms 9 March 2015 The Times of India 25 February 2015 25 February – A. Vincent, 86, cinematographer (Prem Nagar) and director (Bhargavi Nilayam) (born 1928).Cinematographer-director A Vincent passes away http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/cinematographer-director-a-vincent-passes-away/ 9 March 2015 The Indian Express 25 February 2015 26 February Meera Kosambi, 75, sociologist (born 1936).Noted sociologist Meera Kosambi passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/noted-sociologist-meera-kosambi-passes-away-at-75/article6941142.ece 9 March 2015 The Hindu 27 February 2015 Hukam Singh, 89, politician, Chief Minister of Haryana (1990–1991), (born 1926).Former Haryana CM Master Hukam Singh passes away http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/former-haryana-cm-master-hukum-singh-passes-away/article1-1320950.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150227042505/http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/former-haryana-cm-master-hukum-singh-passes-away/article1-1320950.aspx dead 27 February 2015 26 March 2015 Hindustan Times 26 February 2015 March 1 March – Atul Tandon, 67, academic, former Director of MICA (born 1948).Former MICA Director Atul Tandan passes away http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/former-mica-director-atul-tandan-passes-away/ 26 March 2015 The Indian Express 26 March 2015 2 March – Lavkumar Khachar, 84, ornithologist (born 1931).Pioneer of nature education Lawkumar Khachar dies http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Pioneer-of-nature-education-Lawkumar-Khachar-dies/articleshow/46442715.cms 26 March 2015 The Times of India 3 March 2015 3 March – Laxminarayana Mudiraj, 86, politician, Mayor of Hyderabad (1969–1970).Former Hyderabad mayor Laxminarayan Mudiraj dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/former-mayor-laxminarayan-mudiraj-dead/article6959445.ece 26 March 2015 The Hindu 4 March 2015 4 March – Ninan Koshy, 81, foreign affairs expert, political thinker and theologian (born 1934).Foreign affairs expert Ninan Koshy dies http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/foreign-affairs-expert-ninan-koshy-dies-115030401240_1.html 26 March 2015 Business Standard 4 March 2015 6 March – Ram Sundar Das, 94, politician, Chief Minister of Bihar (1979–1980), (born 1921).Former Bihar Chief Minister Ram Sundar Das Dies http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/former-bihar-chief-minister-ram-sundar-das-dies-744660 26 March 2015 NDTV 6 March 2015 Kishore Te, 36, film editor, his work Aadukalam won the 2010 National Film Award for Best Editing, (born 1973).Award-winning film editor Kishore Te dies https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/awardwinning-film-editor-dies/article6968023.ece 26 March 2015 The Hindu 7 March 2015 Pheiroijam Parijat Singh, 72, politician (born 1943).Veteran Communist leader passes away in Manipur http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Veteran-Communist-leader-passes-away-in-Manipur/articleshow/46479198.cms 26 March 2015 The Times of India 7 March 2015 7 March – G. Karthikeyan, 66, politician, speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly (born 1949).Kerala Assembly speaker G Karthikeyan passes away http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/kerala-assembly-speaker-g-karthikeyan-passes-away/ 9 March 2015 The Indian Express 7 March 2015 8 March – Vinod Mehta, 73, editor of The Pioneer and Outlook magazine, (born 1941).Veteran journalist Vinod Mehta passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vinod-mehta-passes-away/article6971565.ece 26 March 2015 The Hindu 8 March 2015 10 March – Meena Shah, 78, badminton player, Arjuna Award recipient (born 1936).Mourners' merry memories of Meena Shah; Lucknow's Padma Shri Shuttler Passes Away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Mourners-merry-memories-of-Meena-Shah-Lucknows-Padma-Shri-Shuttler-Passes-Away/articleshow/46522471.cms 26 March 2015 The Times of India 11 March 2015 12 March – Siddalingaiah, 79, Kannada film director, known for his works Bangaarada Manushya and Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, (born 1936).Veteran Kannada film director Siddalingaiah dies http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/veteran-kannada-film-director-siddalingaiah-dies/ 26 March 2015 The Indian Express 12 March 2015 13 March – Suzette Jordan, 40, anti-rape campaigner (born 1974).https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-31865472 Suzette Jordan India anti-rape campaigner dies after illness 13 March 2015 5 April 2015 BBC News 15 March – Narayan Desai, 90, Gandhian, anti-nuclear activist and Gujarati writer, recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award (born 1924).Veteran Gandhian Narayan Desai passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/veteran-gandhian-narayan-desai-passes-away/article6996047.ece 5 April 2015 The Hindu 15 March 2015 Krishna Kalle, 74, Marathi playback singer.http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/marathi-playback-singer-krishna-kalle-no-more-115031500706_1.html Marathi playback singer Krishna Kalle no more Business Standard 15 March 2015 5 April 2015 (born 1940) Kavitha Prasad Rallabandi, 53, Telugu poet and civil servant.Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/rallabandi-kavitha-prasad-passes-away/article6997744.ece 5 April 2015 The Hindu 16 March 2015 16 March – D. K. Ravi, 35, IAS officer.Bandh, massive protest in Karnataka after IAS officer D K Ravi who 'exposed tax frauds' found dead http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Bandh-massive-protest-in-Karnataka-after-IAS-officer-D-K-Ravi-who-exposed-tax-frauds-found-dead/articleshow/46593135.cms 5 April 2015 The Times of India 17 March 2015 (born 1979) 17 March – Ameerjan, 70, film director.Filmmaker Ameerjan dies https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/filmmaker-ameerjan-dies/article7005132.ece 15 August 2015 The Hindu 18 March 2015 (born 1942) 18 March – Ramesh Chandra Bhanja, 76, writer of Oriya children's literature.Renowned Children's Writer, noted teacher, educationist, and Eminent Linguist Ramesh Chandra Bhanja passed away http://eodisha.org/renowned-childrens-writer-noted-teacher-educationist-and-eminent-linguist-ramesh-chandra-bhanja-passed-away-odisha-writer/ 5 April 2015 eOdisha 19 March 2015 2 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402091153/http://eodisha.org/renowned-childrens-writer-noted-teacher-educationist-and-eminent-linguist-ramesh-chandra-bhanja-passed-away-odisha-writer/ dead 20 March – Shahir Krishnarao Sable, 92, Marathi folk singer-songwriter.Bard of Maharashtra Shahir Krishnarao Sable passes away http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bard-of-maharashtra-shahir-krishnarao-sable-passes-away-115032001138_1.html 5 April 2015 Business Standard 20 March 2015 (born 1923) 21 March – Yusufali Kechery, 81, Malayalam poet and film producer.Renowned Malayalam poet Yusufali Kechery passes away http://www.deccanherald.com/content/466998/renowned-malayalam-poet-yusufali-kechery.html 5 April 2015 Deccan Herald 21 March 2015 (born 1934) 26 March – Paty Ripple Kyndiah, 86, politician from Meghalaya.Meghalaya mourns Kyndiah death http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150328/jsp/frontpage/story_11281.jsp https://web.archive.org/web/20150328092330/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150328/jsp/frontpage/story_11281.jsp dead 28 March 2015 5 April 2015 The Telegraph 26 March 2015 (born 1928) 28 March – T. Sailo, 93, former Chief Minister of Mizoram (born 1922)Former Mizoram CM Brigadier T Sailo passes away in Aizawl http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/former-mizoram-cm-brigadier-t-sailo-passes-away-in-aizawl/ 5 April 2015 The Indian Express 27 March 2015 April 1 April – Kailash Vajpeyi, 79, Hindi poet, Sahitya Akademi Award recipient (born 1923).Kailash Vajpeyi, Renowned Hindi poet, passes away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Kailash-Vajpeyi-Renowned-Hindi-poet-passes-away/articleshow/46790664.cms 5 April 2015 The Times of India 3 April 2015 4 April – Malli Mastan Babu, 40, mountaineer (born 1974).Missing Indian mountaineer Malli Mastan found dead http://www.deccanherald.com/content/469669/missing-indian-mountaineer-malli-mastan.html 5 April 2015 Deccan Herald 3 April 2015 7 April – Kalmanje Jagannatha Shetty, 78, former Supreme Court judge (born 1927).Bengaluru: Supreme Court's Former Judge Justice K Jagannatha Shetty (78) No More http://www.mangalorean.com/bengaluru-supreme-courts-former-judge-justice-k-jagannatha-shetty-78-no-more/ 9 May 2015 Mangalorean 8 April 2015 8 April – Abraham Eraly, 80, historian and magazine editor (born 1934).Abraham Eraly dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/abraham-eraly-dead/article7100187.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 14 April 2015 Nagore E. M. Hanifa, 89, politician and Tamil playback singer.Nagore Hanifa dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/noted-singer-nagore-hanifa-dead/article7082261.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 9 April 2015 Jayakanthan, 80, Tamil novelist, recipient of Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi Award (born 1934).Jnanapith winner Jayakanthan dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tamil-writer-jayakanthan-dead/article10766685.ece 10 April 2015 The Hindu 8 April 2015 9 April – Hrushikesh Moolgavkar, 94, former Air Chief Marshal and Chief of Air Staff (1976–1978), (born 1920).Former IAF Chief Moolgavkar dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/former-iaf-chief-moolgavkar-dead/article7090057.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 11 April 2015 Narra Raghava Reddy, 92, politician (born 1924).Veteran CPM leader passes away http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-04-10/Veteran-CPM-leader-passes-away-143206 9 May 2015 The Hans India 10 April 2015 10 April – Ghulam Rasool Kar, 94, politician (born 1921).Cong. leader Ghulam Rasool Kar dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/cong-leader-ghulam-rasool-kar-dead/article7090961.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 11 April 2015 11 April – Hanut Singh Rathore, 82, Lieutenant general in Indian Army, played a key role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, recipient of Maha Vir Chakra (born 1933).Lt-Gen Hanut Singh Rathore dies while in meditation https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/lt-gen-hanut-singh-rathore-dies-while-in-meditation-66101/ 15 April 2015 Tribune India 12 April 2015 14 April – Vilas Sarang, 73, author (born 1942).The incomparable silence of Vilas Sarang http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/The-incomparable-silence-of-Vilas-Sarang/articleshow/46937997.cms 4 May 2015 Mumbai Mirror 16 April 2015 15 April – Bidyut Chakraborty, 56, Assamese film director.Award-winning Assamese film director Bidyut Chakraborty passes away http://ibnlive.in.com/news/awardwinning-assamese-film-director-bidyut-chakraborty-passes-away/540127-8-66.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150417024127/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/awardwinning-assamese-film-director-bidyut-chakraborty-passes-away/540127-8-66.html dead 17 April 2015 4 May 2015 IBNLive 16 April 2015 21 April – Janaki Ballabh Patnaik, 89, former Governor of Assam and former Chief Minister of Odisha (born 1927)Former Odisha Chief Minister J.B Patnaik passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/Former-Odisha-Chief-Minister-Janaki-Ballav-Patnaik-dies/article60324830.ece 21 April 2015 The Hindu 21 April 2015 23 April – E. M. Subramaniam, 67, Carnatic percussionist, noted Ghatam player (born 1948).Ghatam exponent dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ghatam-exponent-dead/article7136156.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 24 April 2015 24 April – Ismail Hussain, 65, politician, MP for Barpeta (2009–2014) (born 1950).Former Congress MP Ismail Hussain dies http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/former-congress-mp-dies-115042401058_1.html 9 May 2015 Business Standard 24 April 2015 26 April – Masudur Rahman Baidya, 46, double-amputee swimmer who crossed the English Channel and the Strait of Gibraltar (born 1968).Double amputee swimmer Masudur Rahman Baidya passes away https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/double-amputee-swimmer-masudur-rahman-baidya-passes-away/articleshow/47059966.cms 9 May 2015 The Times of India 26 April 2015 29 April – Gopulu, 90, cartoonist for Ananda Vikatan magazine.Cartoonist Gopulu dies https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cartoonist-gopulu-dies/article7156263.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 30 April 2015 (born 1924) 30 April – Milap Chand Jain, 86, former Delhi High Court judge and Lokayukta of Rajasthan.Justice Milap Chand Jain dies https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/justice-milap-chand-jain-dies/article7160388.ece 9 May 2015 The Hindu 1 May 2015Former Delhi HC Chief Justice Milap Chand Jain dies http://zeenews.india.com/news/delhi/former-delhi-hc-chief-justice-milap-chand-jain-dies_1587750.html 9 May 2015 Zee News 30 April 2015 (born 1929) May 1 May – Amitabha Chowdhury, 87, journalist.Eminent journalist Amitabha Chowdhury dies in Kolkata http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/eminent-journalist-amitabha-chowdhury-dies-in-kolkata-115050100677_1.html 27 July 2015 Business Standard 1 May 2015 (born 1927) 3 May – Baleshwar Ram, 87, former Lok Sabha member from Rosera.Former Union minister Baleshwar Ram dead http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/former-union-minister-baleshwar-ram-dead-115050300438_1.html 9 May 2015 Business Standard 3 May 2015 7 May – Amalendu Guha, 92, historian (born 1924)Historian Amalendu Guha dies, body donated to medical college http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/historian-amalendu-guha-dies-body-donated-to-medical-college/ 9 May 2015 The Indian Express 8 May 2015Guha opposed atrocities and excesses http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150508/jsp/northeast/story_18917.jsp https://web.archive.org/web/20150508095745/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150508/jsp/northeast/story_18917.jsp dead 8 May 2015 9 May 2015 The Telegraph 8 May 2015 10 May – Ninad Bedekar, 65, historian and author.Eminent historian Ninad Bedekar no more http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Ninad-Bedekar-dies-at-65/articleshow/47221449.cms 27 July 2015 The Times of India 10 May 2015 12 May – Suchitra Bhattacharya, 65, Bengali language author, recipient of Katha Award.Writer Suchitra Bhattacharya's death puts Kolkata into mourning http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/writer-suchitra-bhattacharya-s-death-puts-kolkata-into-mourning/article1-1347126.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150515095212/http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/writer-suchitra-bhattacharya-s-death-puts-kolkata-into-mourning/article1-1347126.aspx dead 15 May 2015 17 May 2015 Hindustan Times 14 May 2015 (born 1950) 16 May – Shikha Joshi, 40, actress and model.Mumbai: Molested by doc, fed up with men, model slits own throat http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-molested-by-doc-fed-up-with-men-model-slits-own-throat/16217189 26 May 2015 Mid-Day 18 May – Aruna Shanbaug, 67, she was in a vegetative state since 1973 after a brutal rape, she was one of the focuses of the euthanasia debate in India.Aruna Shanbaug, who was in vegetative state for 42 years after being raped in 1973, dies in Mumbai http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nurse-aruna-shanbaug-dies-in-mumbai-s-kem-hospital-after-remaining-in-coma-for-42-years/article1-1348294.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150518100114/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nurse-aruna-shanbaug-dies-in-mumbai-s-kem-hospital-after-remaining-in-coma-for-42-years/article1-1348294.aspx dead 18 May 2015 18 May 2015 Hindustan Times 18 May 2015 (born 1948) 20 May – Sudha Shivpuri, 77, TV actress (born 1937)'Baa' Sudha Shivpuri passes away at 77 http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/baa-sudha-shivpuri-passes-away-at-77_1598221.html 20 May 2015 Zee News 20 May 2015 (born 1937) June 2 June – Bijoya Ray, 98, Bengali language actress.Satyajit Ray's wife Bijoya dead http://www.mid-day.com/articles/satyajit-rays-wife-bijoya-dead/16259193 14 July 2015 Mid-Day 3 June 2015 (born 1917) 6 June – Aarthi Agarwal, 31, actress in Telugu filmshttp://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/06/indian_actress_aarthi_agarwal_dies_in_nj_during_li.html#incart_2box_nj-homepage-featured Indian actress Aarthi Agarwal dies in N.J. hospital NJ.com 6 June 2015 8 June 2015 (born 1984) 8 June – Dasaradhi Rangacharya, 86, Telugu author and Sahitya Akademi recipient.Noted Telugu poet Dasaradhi Rangacharyulu dead http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/noted-telugu-poet-dasaradhi-rangacharyulu-dead/article7294317.ece 10 June 2015 The Hindu 8 June 2015 (born 1928) 9 June – Hemant Kanitkar, 72, cricketer.Former India batsman Hemant Kanitkar dies http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/885753.html 14 July 2015 ESPN 10 June 2015 (born 1942) 12 June – Nek Chand Saini, 90, artist and creator of the Rock Garden of Chandigarh.Rock Garden creator Nek Chand dead https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/rock-garden-creator-nek-chand-dead-92849/ 12 June 2015 The Tribune 12 June 2015 (born 1924) 13 June – Sheila Kaul, 100, politician, Governor of Himachal Pradesh (1995–1996).Former Cabinet minister Sheila Kaul dies at 101 https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/sheila-kaul-ex-cabinet-minister-dead-257468-2015-06-14 14 July 2015 India Today 14 June 2015 (born 1915) 16 June – Charles Correa, 84, architect and urban planner, recipient of Padma Shri award.Charles Correa, post-independence India's greatest architect, dies at 84 http://www.livemint.com/Politics/LgYBZNiDC1AxiQtXHH8S3L/Charles-Correa-Indias-greatest-architect-passes-away.html 16 June 2015 Live Mint 17 June 2015 (born 1930) 19 June – Jagjit Singh Anand, 93, political activist and newspaper editor for Nawan Zamana.Jagjit Singh Anand—Symbol of Progressive Journalism in Punjab http://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article5794.html 14 July 2015 Mainstream Weekly 11 June 2015 (born 1921) Tukoji Rao Pawar, 51, royalty and politician, Maharaja of Dewas Senior.BJP MLA Tukoji Puar dies of cardiac arrest http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/BJP-MLA-Tukoji-Puar-dies-of-cardiac-arrest/articleshow/47745744.cms 14 July 2015 The Times of India 20 June 2015 (born 1963) 23 June – Sanjeet Bedi, actor known for his role in Sanjivani.Sanjeevani actor Sanjeet Bedi dies following a brain ailment http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/sanjeevani-actor-sanjeet-bedi-dies/article1-1362243.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150625041612/http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/sanjeevani-actor-sanjeet-bedi-dies/article1-1362243.aspx dead 25 June 2015 14 July 2015 Hindustan Times 24 June 2015 Praful Bidwai, 66, journalist and columnist.Veteran Journalist Praful Bidwai Is No More http://thewire.in/2015/06/24/veteran-journalist-praful-bidwai-is-no-more/ 14 July 2015 The Wire 24 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150701030243/http://thewire.in/2015/06/24/veteran-journalist-praful-bidwai-is-no-more/ 1 July 2015 dead dmy-all (born 1949) Nirmala Joshi, 81, Roman Catholic nun, Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity (1997–2009).Sister Nirmala passes away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sister-Nirmala-passes-away/articleshow/47779679.cms 14 July 2015 The Times of India 23 June 2015 (born 1934) Alex Mathew, 57, Malayalam actor, known for his role in ThoovanathumbikalActor Alex Mathew dead http://www.kaumudi.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=66072 14 July 2015 Kaumudi Online 23 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150709073351/http://www.kaumudi.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=66072 9 July 2015 dead'Thoovanathumbikal' Actor Alex Mathew aka Dr MM Alex Passes Away http://www.ibtimes.co.in/thoovanathumbikal-actor-alex-mathew-aka-dr-mm-alex-passes-away-636813 14 July 2015 International Business Times 23 June 2015 (born 1959) Ajit Singh, 74, economist of Indian origin.Ajit Singh obituary https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jul/07/ajit-singh 14 July 2015 The Guardian 7 July 2015 (born 1940) 24 June – Dileep Singh Bhuria, 71, politician and Lok Sabha member from Ratlam-Jhabua.BJP MP Dileep Singh Bhuria, 71, is dead http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/BJP-MP-Dileep-Singh-Bhuria-71-is-dead/articleshow/47798162.cms 14 July 2015 The Times of India 24 June 2015 (born 1944) 25 June – Vithal Rao, 85, ghazal singer.Legendary Ghazal singer Vithal Rao dead https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/legendary-ghazal-singer-vithal-rao-dead/article7358221.ece 14 July 2015 The Hindu 26 June 2015 (born 1929) 26 June – Shiv Singh, 76, sculptor.Renowned sculptor Shiv Singh no more http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/chandigarh/renowned-sculptor-shiv-singh-no-more.html 14 July 2015 The Pioneer 27 June 2015 (born 1938) 30 June – K. P. P. Nambiar, 86, industrialist.Visionary technocrat K P P Nambiar dies at 86 in Bangalore http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/visionary-technocrat-k-p-p-nambiar-dies-at-86-in-bangalore/ 29 July 2015 The Indian Express 1 July 2015 (born 1929) July 3 July – Yogesh Kumar Sabharwal, 73, Chief Justice of India (2005–2007).Ex-CJI Sabharwal passes away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ex-CJI-Sabharwal-passes-away/articleshow/47932891.cms 17 July 2015 The Times of India 4 July 2015 (born 1942) Charanjit Singh, 75, musician known for his acid house compositions.Electronic music pioneer Charanjit Singh dies aged 74 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/06/acid-house-music-innovator-charanjit-singh-dies-aged-74 17 July 2015 The Guardian 6 July 2015 (born 1940) 6 July – Ramanathan Gnanadesikan, 82, statistician.Memorial Service for Ram Gnanadesikan http://vineyardgazette.com/obituaries/2015/07/08/memorial-service-ram-gnanadesikan 15 August 2015 Vineyard Gazette 8 July 2015 (born 1932) Bhattam Srirama Murthy, 89, politician.Freedom Fighter Bhattam Srirama Murthy Passes Away http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Freedom-Fighter-Bhattam-Srirama-Murthy-Passes-Away/2015/07/07/article2906403.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20150713101339/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Freedom-Fighter-Bhattam-Srirama-Murthy-Passes-Away/2015/07/07/article2906403.ece dead 13 July 2015 17 July 2015 The New Indian Express 7 July 2015 (born 1926) 9 July – Bashar Nawaz, 79, Urdu poet and songwriter.Renowned Urdu poet Bashar Nawaz passes away http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/renowned-urdu-poet-bashar-nawaz-passes-away/article1-1367395.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150709103916/http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/renowned-urdu-poet-bashar-nawaz-passes-away/article1-1367395.aspx dead 9 July 2015 29 July 2015 Hindustan Times 9 July 2015 (born 1935) Sriballav Panigrahi, 74, politician, member of the Lok Sabha (1984–1989, 1991–1998) from Deogarh.Congress leader Sriballav Panigrahi passes away http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Congress-leader-Sriballav-Panigrahi-passes-away/articleshow/47998976.cms 29 July 2015 The Times of India 9 July 2015 (born 1940) 11 July – P. Chendur Pandian, 65, politician, Tamil Nadu MLA for Kadayanallur (since 2011).Former TN minister Chendur Pandian passes away http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/former-tn-minister-chendur-pandian-passes-away/article7411146.ece 29 July 2015 The Hindu Business Line 11 July 2015 (born 1949/1950) 14 July – M. S. Viswanathan, 81, music composer.Veteran musician M.S. Viswanathan passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Veteran-music-composer-M.S.-Viswanathan-dead/article60334548.ece 14 July 2015 The Hindu 14 July 2015 (born 1928) 14 July – Sheila Ramani, 83, actress.Sheila Ramani, 1950s star, no more http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sheila-Ramani-1950s-star-no-more/articleshow/48093194.cms 15 August 2015 The Times of India 16 July 2015 (born 1932) 16 July – V. Ramakrishna, 68, Telugu playback singer.Telugu playback singer V. Ramakrishna is dead http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/telugu-playback-singer-v-ramakrishna-is-dead/ 19 July 2015 The Indian Express 16 July 2015 (born 1947) Moreshwar Save, 85, politician, MP for Aurangabad (1989–1996).http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/former-aurangabad-mp-moreshwar-save-dies-115071601448_1.html Former Aurangabad MP Moreshwar Save dies Business Standard 15 August 2015 16 July 2015 (born 1931) 18 July – Sushil Bhattacharya, 90, football player, men's (East Bengal) and women's (national team) coach.Indian women's football team first coach Sushil Bhattacharya dead http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/indian-womens-football-team-first-coach-sushil-bhattacharya-dead_1632369.html 15 August 2015 Zee News 18 July 2015 (born 1924) 21 July – T. Kanakam, 88, actress.Veteran Telugu actress T Kanakam passes away https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150722/entertainment-tollywood/article/veteran-telugu-actress-t-kanakam-passes-away 15 August 2015 Deccan Chronicle 22 July 2015 (born 1927) 25 July – Kalpataru Das, 67, politician, member of the Rajya Sabha (since 2014), Odisha MLA for Dharmasala (1995–2014)http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/BJD-MP-Kalpataru-Das-passes-away-in-Delhi/articleshow/48222675.cms BJD MP Kalpataru Das passes away in Delhi The Times of India 16 August 2015 26 July 2015 (born 1948) R. S. Gavai, 86, politician, Governor of Bihar (2006–2008), Kerala (2008–2011), member of the Rajya Sabha (2000–2006), MP for Amravati (1998).http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/former-kerala-bihar-governor-rs-gavai-passes-away-at-86/articleshow/48215520.cms Former Kerala, Bihar Governor RS Gavai passes away at 86 The Economic Times 16 August 2015 25 July 2015 (born 1929) 26 July – Bijoy Krishna Handique, 80, politician, MP for Jorhat (1991–2014), Rajya Sabha (1980–1986), Assam MLA for Jorhat (1971–1980).http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/former-union-minister-bk-handique-is-dead_1636511.html Former union minister BK Handique is dead Zee News 16 August 2015 26 July 2015 (born 1934) 27 July – Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, 83, President (2002–2007) and aerospace scientist.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/A.P.J.-Abdul-Kalam-dies/article60333995.ece 27 July 2015 The Hindu 27 July 2015 (born 1931) 28 July – Suniti Solomon, 76, physician and HIV researcher.Groundbreaking HIV researcher Dr Suniti Solomon passes away http://www.deccanherald.com/content/491972/groundbreaking-hiv-researcher-dr-suniti.html 29 July 2015 Deccan Herald 29 July 2015 (born 1938) 30 July – Yakub Memon, 53, chartered accountant, convicted of financing the 1993 Bombay bombings, execution by hanging.http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/639168/mumbai-bomb-plotter-yakub-memon-hanged-indian-tv-stations Bangkok Post 15 August 2015 Mumbai bomb plotter Yakub Memon hanged: Indian TV stations 30 July 2015 (born 1962) 31 July – Sasi Perumal, 59, Gandhian and anti-alcohol activist.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Gandhian-Sasi-Perumal-dies-while-holding-anti-liquor-protest-at-Marthandam-in-Tamil-Nadu/articleshow/48295211.cms Gandhian Sasi Perumal dies while holding anti-liquor protest at Marthandam in Tamil Nadu 31 July 2015 15 August 2015 The Times of India (born 1955) August 9 August – Kayyar Kinhanna Rai, 101, freedom fighter and author.Freedom fighter, author & poet Kinhanna Rai passes away http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/freedom-fighter-author-poet-kinhanna-rai-passes-away-115080900726_1.html 14 August 2015 Business Standard 9 August 2015 (born 1915) 10 August – Sunil Das, 76, postmodern artist.Postmodern artist Sunil Das passes away at 76 https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/sunil-das-death-post-modern-artist-kolkatta-horses-bull-287472-2015-08-10 24 August 2015 India Today 10 August 2015 (born 1939) 13 August – Om Prakash Munjal, 87, industrialist, founder of Hero Cycles.Hero Cycles Founder Om Prakash Munjal Dies at 87 http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/hero-cycles-founder-om-prakash-munjal-dies-at-87-1206888 14 August 2015 NDTV 13 August 2015 (born 1928) 14 August – Lavanam, 86, social reformer.https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/noted-atheist-g-lavanam-dead/article7539430.ece Noted atheist G. Lavanam dead The Hindu 14 August 2015 22 August 2015 (born 1930) 18 August – Suvra Mukherjee, 74, wife of President Pranab Mukherjee (born 1940)Pranab Mukherjee's wife passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/first-lady-suvra-mukherjee-passes-away/article7553413.ece 18 August 2015 The Hindu 18 August 2015 19 August – Sanat Mehta, 90, politician.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/sanat-mehta-ex-minister-and-activist-passes-away/articleshow/48583759.cms Sanat Mehta, ex-minister and activist, passes away | Vadodara News - Times of India The Times of India 21 August 2015 (born 1925) Chitranjan Swaroop, 70, politician from Muzaffarnagar.UP minister Chitranjan Swarup passes away http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/up-minister-chitranjan-swarup-passes-away-115081900443_1.html 20 August 2015 Business Standard 19 August 2015 (born 1946) 24 August – Venkatesh Nayak, 79, politician, member of the Legislative Assembly for Karnataka (since 2013), train derailment.https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Devadurga-MLA-Venkatesh-Naik-dies-in-rail-accident/article60302871.ece Deodurg MLA Venkatesh Naik dies in rail accident Kumar Buradikatti The Hindu 24 August 2015 20 October 2017 www.TheHindu.com (born 1936) 30 August – M. M. Kalburgi, 76, writer and academic.https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Kannada-writer-M.M.-Kalburgi-shot-dead/article60492389.ece Kannada writer M.M. Kalburgi shot dead Dinesh Nayak The Hindu 30 August 2015 20 October 2017 www.TheHindu.com (born 1938) September 3 September – Binny Yanga, 57, social worker and activist.Arunachal activist Binny Yanga dies of illness https://web.archive.org/web/20150923164033/http://www.asianage.com/india/arunachal-activist-binny-yanga-dies-illness-096 23 September 2015 (born 1958) 4 September – Wilfred de Souza, 88, politician, Chief Minister of Goa (1993–1994, 1998).https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/former-goa-chief-minister-wilfred-de-souza-passes-away/article7615119.ece Former Goa Chief Minister Wilfred De Souza passes away Prakash Kamat The Hindu 4 September 2015 20 October 2017 www.TheHindu.com (born 1927) 5 September – Aadesh Shrivastava, 51, composer and singer.http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bollywood-music-composer-aadesh-shrivastava-dies-of-cancer-115090500039_1.html Bollywood music composer Aadesh Shrivastava dies of cancer IANS Business Standard India 5 September 2015 20 October 2017 Business Standard (born 1964) 7 September – Sowkoor Jayaprakash Shetty, 80, Karnataka politician.https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/jayaprakash-shetty-dead/article7627845.ece Jayaprakash Shetty dead Ganesh Prabhu The Hindu 8 September 2015 20 October 2017 www.TheHindu.com (born 1935) 9 September Mitrasen Yadav, 81, Uttar Pradesh politician.http://www.ptinews.com/news/6470330_SP-MLA-Mitrasen-Yadav-dies-.html Site Under Construction (born 1934) Ramaswamy R. Iyer, 86, government adviser on water policy.Water policy expert Ramaswamy Iyer no more https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/water-policy-expert-ramaswamy-iyer-no-more/article7638113.ece 12 November 2015 The Hindu 11 September 2015 11 September – Jaswant Singh Neki, 90, academic and poet.https://www.sikhchic.com/article-detail.php?cat=8&id=5978 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923140038/https://www.sikhchic.com/article-detail.php?cat=8&id=5978 dead sikhchic.com | The Art and Culture of the Diaspora | Jaswant Singh Neki: Eminent Punjabi Poet, Sikh Theologian, Psychiatrist 23 September 2015 www.sikhchic.com (born 1925) 13 September – Kalamandalam Satyabhama, 77, Mohiniyattam dancer.http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=68920 Kalamandalam Satyabhama passes away KaumudiGlobal.com 20 October 2017 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923181802/http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=68920 dead (born 1937) 17 September – Bal Pandit, 86, cricket player and commentator.http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/veteran-marathi-cricket-commentator-bal-pandit-dies-at-86/913535 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923141852/http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/veteran-marathi-cricket-commentator-bal-pandit-dies-at-86/913535 dead 23 September 2015 Veteran Marathi Cricket Commentator Bal Pandit Dies at 86 OutlookIndia.com 20 October 2017 (born 1929) 20 September Jagmohan Dalmiya, 75, cricket administrator, businessman, President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, (b. 1940)http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/248713-bcci-president-jagmohan-dalmiya-suffers-heart-attack Latest Sports News, Live Scores, Results Today's Sports Headlines Updates - NDTV Sports May 2020 InternetArchiveBot yes (born 1940) Radhika Thilak, 45, playback singer in Malayalam films.http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-playback-singer-radhika-thilak-dies-at-45/ Malayalam playback singer Radhika Thilak dies at 45 20 September 2015 IndianExpress.com 20 October 2017 (born 1969) 23 September – Dayananda Saraswati, 85, Hindu monk and teacher (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam).Karthik Madhavan 2020-04-14 Swami Dayananda Saraswati passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/swami-dayananda-saraswati-dead/article7682135.ece The Hindu 24 September 2015 Coimbatore 0971-751X (born 1930) 24 September – Mohan Bhandari, actorSaat Phere actor Mohan Bhandari passes away, dnaindia.com (born 1930) 27 September Syed Ahmed, 73, politician, Governor of Jharkhand (2011–2015) and Manipur (2015).Manipur Governor Syed Ahmed Dies in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, ndtv.com (born 1945) Kallen Pokkudan, 78, environmental activist and writer.Kerala's Mangrove Man Kallen Pokkudan Passes Away at 78, newindianexpress.com (born 1937) 28 September – Ram Kapse, 81, politician, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2004–2006).Senior BJP Leader Ram Kapse Dies at 82, ndtv.com (born 1933) October 2 October – Mohan Singh, 68, common but great man (born 1945) 3 October – Raghavan Narasimhan, 78, mathematician.Raghavan Narasimhan, analytically deft mathematician, 1937–2015 http://news.uchicago.edu/article/2015/10/15/raghavan-narasimhan-analytically-deft-mathematician-1937-2015 1 November 2015 UChicago News 15 October 2015 (born 1937) 4 October – Edida Nageswara Rao, 81, film producer, known for Sankarabharanam.Shankarabharanam producer Edida Nageswara Rao dead https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/shankarabharanam-producer-edida-nageswara-rao-dead/article7723338.ece 1 November 2015 The Hindu 4 October 2015 (born 1934) 7 October – Pushpa Bhuyan, 69, Sattriya dancer.In a class of her own https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/in-a-class-of-her-own/article7766013.ece 1 November 2015 The Hindu 15 October 2015 (born 1946) 9 October – Ravindra Jain, 71, film score composer.Musician Ravindra Jain dies in Mumbai at 71 http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/musician-ravindra-jain-dies-in-mumbai-at-71/story-SXFadRPAADucYTp54mRrWI.html 1 November 2015 Hindustan Times 9 October 2015 (born 1944) N. Ramani, 81, flautist.Flute Ramani dies aged 81 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Flute-Ramani-dies-aged-81/articleshow/49288605.cms 1 November 2015 The Times of India 9 October 2015 (born 1934) 10 October – Manorama, 78, Tamil actress.South Indian actress Manorama dies https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34498816 1 November 2015 BBC News 11 October 2015 (born 1937) 14 October – Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani, 85, Chief of the Naval Staff (1984–1987).Former Navy Chief Admiral Tahiliani dies at 85 http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/former-navy-chief-admiral-tahiliani-dies-at-85/ 1 November 2015 The Indian Express 15 October 2015 (born 1930) 19 October – Kallu Chidambaram, 67, Telugu comic actor.Telugu comedian Kallu Chidambaram is no more http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/telugu-comedian-kallu-chidambaram-is-no-more/ 3 November 2015 The Indian Express 19 October 2015 (born 1948) 20 October – Syed Zahoor Qasim, 92, marine biologist, who led India's first Antarctica mission.Leader of India's first expedition to Antarctica Prof Qasim passes away http://www.uniindia.com/leader-of-india-s-first-expedition-to-antarctica-prof-qasim-passes-away/india/news/242533.html 3 November 2015 United News of India 20 October 2015 (born 1926) K. S. L. Swamy, 77, Kannada actor and director.Veteran filmmaker K.S.L. Swamy passes away http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/veteran-filmmaker-k-s-l-swamy-passes-away/ 1 November 2015 The Indian Express 20 October 2015 (born 1939) 22 October – Labh Janjua, 57, singer-songwriter.'No one came forward to help Labh Janjua's wife' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/No-one-came-forward-to-help-Labh-Janjuas-wife/articleshow/49503569.cms 3 November 2015 The Times of India 23 October 2015 23 October – Shamshad Hussain, 69, painter.M F Husain's son dies of liver cancer at 69 http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/mf-hussains-son-shamshad-passes-away-at-69/ 3 November 2015 The Indian Express 26 October 2015 (born 1946) 24 October – Bhaskar Save, 93, organic farmer and activist.'Gandhi' of organic farming Bhaskarbhai Save passes away http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-gandhi-of-organic-farming-bhaskarbhai-save-passes-away-2138218 3 November 2015 DNA India 24 October 2015 (born 1922) 25 October – Pijush Ganguly, 50, Bengali actor, known for his role in Mahulbanir Sereng.Bengali actor Pijush Ganguly passes away https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/Bengali-actor-Pijush-Ganguly-passes-away/article60214861.ece 31 October 2015 The Hindu 26 October 2015 (born 1965) 27 October – Ranjit Roy Chaudhury, 84, pharmacologist, recipient of Padma Shri award.Padma Shri Prof Ranjit Roy Chaudhury passes away http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/latest-updates/padma-shri-prof-ranjit-roy-chaudhury-passes-away/157829/ 3 November 2015 The Financial Express 28 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151031235457/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/latest-updates/padma-shri-prof-ranjit-roy-chaudhury-passes-away/157829/ 31 October 2015 dead (born 1930) Gulam Noon, Baron Noon, 79, Indian-origin British food production businessman, chancellor of University of East London.'Curry king' dead http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151028/jsp/nation/story_50077.jsp https://web.archive.org/web/20151029152902/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151028/jsp/nation/story_50077.jsp dead 29 October 2015 3 November 2015 The Telegraph 28 October 2015 (born 1936) Rajendra Singh Rana, 54, politician, Uttar Pradesh MLA for Deoband (2002–2007, 2012–2015).UP Minister Rajendra Rana dies after battling cancer http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/up-minister-rajendra-rana-dies-after-battling-cancer/ 3 November 2015 The Indian Express 28 October 2015 (born 1961) November 1 November – Brijmohan Lall Munjal, 92, transportation manufacturing executive, co-founder of Hero Cycles and Hero MotoCorp.End of an era: Brijmohan Lall Munjal dies after brief illness, business-standard.com (born 1923) 2 November – Hashim Abdul Halim, 80, politician, West Bengal MLA for Amdanga (1977–2006) and Entally (2006–2011), heart attack.Former West Bengal assembly speaker Hashim Abdul Halim died in Kolkata https://web.archive.org/web/20220331105939/http://www.prepsure.com/news/former-west-bengal-assembly-speaker-hashim-abdul-halim-died-in-kolkata/ 31 March 2022 , prepsure.com (born 1935) Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao, 69, actor, brain infection.Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao Died – RIP Kondavalasa, Telugu Comedian https://web.archive.org/web/20151121112928/http://www.belvoireagle.com/entertainment/telugu-comedian-kondavalasa-lakshmana-rao-died-rip-kondavalasa-6942.html 21 November 2015 , belvoireagle.com (born 1946) 7 November – Bappaditya Bandopadhyay, 45, film director and poet, heart attack.Film-maker Bappaditya Bandopadhyay no more, indiatimes.com (born 1970) 8 November – Om Prakash Mehra, 96, military officer, Chief of Air Staff (1973–1976), Governor of Maharashtra (1980–1982) and Rajasthan (1985–1987).Former Air Chief Marshal O P Mehra dies, business-standard.com (born 1919) 14 November – Hemanga Baruah, 49, cricketer (Assam).Cricketer Hemanga Baruah passes away https://web.archive.org/web/20151119055258/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov1515%2Fsports052 19 November 2015 , assamtribune.com (born 1966) Avinash K. Dorle, Indian scientist and science professor (born 1935) K. S. Gopalakrishnan, 86, film director, screenwriter and producer.Popular Tamil Director KS Gopalakrishnan Passes Away https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015548/http://newsworldindia.in/entertainment/popular-tamil-director-ks-gopalakrishnan-passes-away/150407/ 17 November 2015 , newsworldindia.in (born 1929) 15 November – Saeed Jaffrey, 86, India-born British actor. Saeed Jaffrey, Indian actor and Bollywood veteran, dies https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34829751 BBC News 16 November 2015 16 November 2015 (born 1929) 17 November – Pithukuli Murugadas, 95, devotional singer.Devotional singer Pithukuli Murugadas passes away, statetimes.in (born 1920) Ashok Singhal, 89, Hindu activist.Ashok Singhal dies at 89, tribuneindia.com/ (born 1926) 19 November – R. K. Trivedi, 94, politician, Governor of Gujarat (1986–1990).Eminent bureaucrat RK Trivedi no more, indiatimes.com (born 1921) 24 November – A. S. Ponnammal, 82, politician, cancer.Former Tamil Nadu MLA Ponnammal dies aged 82, indiatimes.com (born 1927) 26 November – H. Khekiho Zhimomi, 69, politician, heart ailment.NPF MP Khekiho Zhimomi dies, business-standard.com (born 1946) 30 November – Sabri Khan, 88, sarangi player.Sarangi maestro Ustad Sabri Khan dies at 88 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208101114/http://asianetindia.com/sarangi-maestro-ustad-sabri-khan-dies-at-88/ 8 December 2015 , asianetindia.com (born 1927) Brajraj Mahapatra, 94, Raja of Tigiria State (1943–1947).Brajraj Mahapatra, Indian king – obituary, telegraph.co.uk (born 1921) December 2 December – M. A. M. Ramaswamy, 84, industrialist and politician.Industrialist M.A.M Ramaswamy passes away at 84, sathiyamnews.com (born 1931) A. Sheriff, 74, screenwriter (Avalude Ravukal).Scriptwriter Alleppey Sheriff of Avalude Ravukal-fame dies at 74 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208073207/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/scriptwriter-alleppey-sheriff-avalude-ravukal-fame-dies-74-657668 8 December 2015 , ibtimes.co.in (born 1940) 8 December – Ramashankar Yadav, 58, Hindi poet and activist.Vidrohi, the last people's poet in Hindi, departs https://web.archive.org/web/20151222140018/http://www.catchnews.com/india-news/vidrohi-the-last-people-s-poet-in-hindi-departs-1449717053.html 22 December 2015 , catchnews.com (born 1957) 11 December – Hema Upadhyay, 43, artist, bludgeoned.Remembering Hema Upadhyay: A fine artist and wonderful person https://web.archive.org/web/20160102094422/http://www.dailyo.in/politics/hema-upadhyay-mumbai-murder-harish-bhambhani-kandivali-mumbai-police/story/1/7923.html 2 January 2016 , dailyo.in (born 2015) 12 December – Sharad Anantrao Joshi, 80, politician and social activist.Sharad Joshi, the only MP who opposed reservation for women in Parliament is no more, zeenews.india.com (born 1935) Chaudhary Yashpal Singh, 94, politicianSenior SP leader Yashpal Singh passes away, business-standard.com (born 1921) 19 December – Ranganath, 66, Telugu actor. (born 1949) 22 December – V. S. Malimath, 86, judge, former Chief Justice of Karnataka (1984) and Kerala (1985–1991).http://news.niticentral.com/2015/12/24/former-karnataka-kerala-high-court-chief-justice-malimath-passes-away/ Former Karnataka, Kerala High Court Chief Justice Malimath passes away - India News Analysis Opinions on Niti Central - Bold and Right 2016-01-01 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151224104637/http://news.niticentral.com/2015/12/24/former-karnataka-kerala-high-court-chief-justice-malimath-passes-away/ 24 December 2015 , Niti Central, 24 December 2015 (born 1929) 24 December – Suprovat Chakravarty, 86, Olympic cyclist (1952), heart attack.Former Olympian cyclist Suprabhat Chakrabarty no more, indiatimes.com 25 December – Sadhana Shivdasani, 74, film actress (Love in Simla, Woh Kaun Thi, Hum Dono).(born 1931), India times 25 December 2015 (born 1941) 29 December – Om Prakash Malhotra, 93, army general.General Om Prakash Malhotra, Ex Chief of Army Staff, Passes Away, pib.nic.in (born 1922) Yuhanon Mor Philexinos, 74, Syriac Orthodox Church Bishop of Malabar.Yuhanon Mor Philexinos dies https://web.archive.org/web/20151231214424/http://www.kaumudi.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=73113 31 December 2015 , kaumudi.com/ (born 1941) 30 December – Mangesh Padgaonkar, 86, Marathi poet., India times 30 December 2015 (born 1929) Transport Events 9 January  – Vistara, a Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines joint-venture airline made its first flight.Vistara takes to the skies, operates first flight from Delhi to Mumbai http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-10/news/57913101_1_vistara-airlines-singapore-airlines-delhi-mumbai https://web.archive.org/web/20150112030441/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-10/news/57913101_1_vistara-airlines-singapore-airlines-delhi-mumbai dead 12 January 2015 13 January 2015 The Economic Times 10 January 2015 13 January – Indian Railways introduced a train that can run both on diesel and CNG.Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flags off first CNG-based train in Haryana http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/railway-minister-suresh-prabhu-flags-off-first-cng-based-train-in-haryana_1529802.html 16 January 2015 Zee News 13 January 2015 26 February – Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget in the Parliament.As it happened: Railway Budget 2015 https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/Full-coverage-Railway-Budget-2015/article60516728.ece 27 February 2015 The Hindu 26 February 2015 14 March – Work on the Ahmedabad Metro began.Work on Ahmedabad metro begins, first 6 km to complete by 2016 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/work-on-ahmedabad-metro-begins-first-6-km-to-complete-by-2016/article6995791.ece 15 March 2015 The Hindu Business Line 15 March 2015 19 March – Ratan Tata appointed head of the Kaya Kalp council of the Indian Railways. The council's aim is to introduce innovations and reforms in the public firm.Ratan Tata to head Indian Railways new innovative council 'Kaya Kalp' http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ratan-tata-to-head-indian-railways-new-innovative-council-kaya-kalp-2070282 29 March 2015 DNA India 19 March 2015 24 March – Indian Railways launched a prepaid RuPay debit card for booking tickets.Rail ministry launches pre-paid RuPay debit card for ticket bookings http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rail-ministry-launches-pre-paid-rupay-debit-card-for-ticket-bookings-115032400838_1.html 5 April 2015 Business Standard 24 March 2015 12 April – Low-cost airline Air Pegasus made first flight.Air Pegasus takes off from Bengaluru http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/air-pegasus-takes-off-from-bengaluru-115041200363_1.html 12 April 2015 Business Standard 12 April 2015 22 April – Indian Railways launched "utsonmobile" mobile app which would allow people to buy unreserved tickets.Book unreserved train tickets with 'utsonmobile' app https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/book-unreserved-train-tickets-with-utsonmobile-app/article7130074.ece 23 April 2015 The Hindu 22 April 2015 22 June – First commercial bus service from Kolkata to Agartala via Dhaka flagged off from Karunamoyee International Bus Stand, Kolkata.37 onboard inaugurate the Kolkata-Agartala via Dhaka bus service http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/kolkata-agartala-via-dhaka-bus-service-begins-1010211.html 1 November 2015 NDTV 22 June 2015 29 June – Chennai Metro commenced operations.Chennai's first metro ride begins https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Chennai-Metro-Rail-inauguration/article60325437.ece 17 July 2015 The Hindu 29 June 2015 18 August – Cochin International Airport became fully-solar powered.India reveals world's first 100 percent solar-powered airport https://www.theverge.com/2015/8/19/9178409/india-solar-power-airport 20 August 2015 The Verge 19 August 2015 The 12 MW solar power plant was inaugurated by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.Kochi airport becomes world's first to completely operate on solar power http://cial.aero/Pressroom/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=360&news_status=A Cochin International Airport Ltd. 20 August 2015 1 September – Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off first train after gauge conversion on Sikar Loharu route. Accidents Railways 13 February – Bengaluru-Ernakulam Intercity Express derailed near Bengaluru, killing 9 persons and injuring about 100.9 dead as inter-city train derails near Bengaluru https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/100-injured-as-bangalore-ernakulam-train-derails-near-hosur/article10677129.ece 14 February 2015 The Hindu 13 February 2015 20 March – 36 dead and 150 injured after Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express missed its stop at Bachhrawan station and collided with a heap of sand.36 dead, 150 injured after Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express derails near Rae Bareli in UP http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/15-feared-dead-150-injured-after-train-after-dehradun-varanasi-janata-express-derails-in-up/article1-1328553.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150320103530/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/15-feared-dead-150-injured-after-train-after-dehradun-varanasi-janata-express-derails-in-up/article1-1328553.aspx dead 20 March 2015 17 May 2015 Hindustan Times 21 March 2015 3 May – Mumbai-Ernakulam Duronto Express derailed near Balli in Goa. No injuries were reported.Duronto Express derails in Goa https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/ten-bogies-of-ernakulamduronto-express-derail-in-goa/article7166982.ece 17 May 2015 The Hindu 3 May 2015 8 May – 23 wagons of a coal-carrying freight train derailed in Rohtas district in Bihar. No injuries were reported.23 Coal-Laden Wagons of a Goods Train Derail in Bihar's Rohtas District http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/23-coal-laden-wagons-of-a-goods-train-derail-in-bihars-rohtas-district-761547 17 May 2015 NDTV 8 May 2015 25 May – Rourkela-Jammu Muri Express derailed near Sirathu, Uttar Pradesh, killing 2.Odisha Passengers Escape Train Mishap http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Odisha-Passengers-Escape-Train-Mishap/2015/05/26/article2833601.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20150526130619/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Odisha-Passengers-Escape-Train-Mishap/2015/05/26/article2833601.ece dead 26 May 2015 26 May 2015 The New Indian Express 26 May 2015 4 August – Harda twin train derailment: Kamayani Express and Janata Express derailed at a bridge near Harda, Madhya Pradesh, due to floods in the Machak river.2 Passenger Trains Derail in Madhya Pradesh, 5 Bogies Fall in River http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kamayani-express-derails-in-madhya-pradesh-5-bogies-fall-in-river-reports-1203939 8 August 2015 NDTV 5 August 2015 The accident killed at least 28 passengers.MP: Death toll in twin train mishap climbs to 28 http://www.deccanherald.com/content/493662/mp-death-toll-twin-train.html 8 August 2015 Deccan Herald 6 August 2015 12 September Secunderabad-Mumbai Duronto Express derailed near Gulbarga killing at least 2.9 coaches of Secunderabad-Mumbai Duronto Express derail in Karnataka, at least 2 dead, 7 injured http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/9-coaches-of-secunderabad-mumbai-duronto-express-derail-in-karnataka-at-least-2-dead-7-injured-1093252.html 12 September 2015 IBNLive 12 September 2015 A Kalka–Shimla Railway narrow gauge train derailed killing two British tourists.2 UK nationals killed as Kalka-Shimla toy train derails http://www.hindustantimes.com/himachalpradesh/2-uk-nationals-killed-in-train-mishap-near-kalka/article1-1389723.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150913032931/http://www.hindustantimes.com/himachalpradesh/2-uk-nationals-killed-in-train-mishap-near-kalka/article1-1389723.aspx dead 13 September 2015 12 September 2015 Hindustan Times 13 September 2015 24 August – 5 persons died after a train collided with the Bangalore-Nanded Express train. A. A. Venkatesh Naik, a member of Karnataka legislative assembly, was among the dead.5 persons including Congress MLA killed in train mishap in AP https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/5-persons-including-congress-mla-killed-in-train-mishap-in-ap-289864-2015-08-24 24 August 2015 India Today 24 August 2015 4 September – Chennai-Mangalore mail derailed near Virudhachalam in Tamil Nadu injuring more than 40.Chennai-Mangalore Express derails in Tamil Nadu, 42 injured http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/5-coaches-of-chennai-mangalore-express-derail-in-tamil-nadu-42-injured/article1-1387215.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150905075523/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/5-coaches-of-chennai-mangalore-express-derail-in-tamil-nadu-42-injured/article1-1387215.aspx dead 5 September 2015 12 September 2015 Hindustan Times 4 September 2015 Road 16 February – A bus carrying at least 60 passengers plunged into a gorge in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh resulting in at least ten deaths and 33 people being injured. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Bus-with-over-60-passengers-plunges-from-hill-into-gorge-in-Madhya-Pradesh-at-least-10-dead/articleshow/46267896.cms Bus with over 60 passengers plunges from hill into gorge in Madhya Pradesh, at least 10 dead 16 February 2015 19 February 2015 The Times of India 12 June – 15 people died and 48 were injured when a bus overturned and collided with a tree on the Chandigarh-Phagwara highway.Punjab: 15 killed, 48 injured as bus rams into tree near Behram toll plaza http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/15-killed-48-injured-as-bus-rams-into-tree-in-behram/ 13 June 2015 The Indian Express 13 June 2015 13 June 5 people died and about a 100 were injured in Ludhiana, when a tanker truck carrying ammonia leaked. The truck got stuck under a low-clearance bridge and damaged its valve.Five dead, 100 injured in Punjab ammonia gas tanker leak http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Five-dead-100-injured-in-Punjab-ammonia-gas-tanker-leak/articleshow/47651388.cms 13 June 2015 The Times of India 13 June 2015 21 people died when a van fell from the Dowleswaram Barrage into the Godavari River. The vehicle was returning from Tirupati to Achutapuram.21 pilgrims, including 6 children, dead after van falls into barrage in AP http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-21-pilgrims-feared-dead-after-mini-van-falls-into-barrage/article1-1358123.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150613072422/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-21-pilgrims-feared-dead-after-mini-van-falls-into-barrage/article1-1358123.aspx dead 13 June 2015 13 June 2015 Hindustan Times 13 June 2015 18 August – 15 people were killed when a mini van collided with a bus in Cherlopalem, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.15 killed in major mishap in Prakasam https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/15-killed-in-major-mishap-in-prakasam/article7773236.ece 17 October 2015 The Indian Express 17 October 2015 Date Unknown* A bus going to Jodhpur overturned, killing 2. Waterways 26 August – A fishing boat collided with a ferry at Fort Kochi, Kerala, killing 6 and injuring 21.6 killed as ferry capsizes after fishing boat rams it http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/6-killed-as-ferry-capsizes-after-fishing-boat-rams-it/article7585094.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20200908020245/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/6-killed-as-ferry-capsizes-after-fishing-boat-rams-it/article7585094.ece live 8 September 2020 20 October 2015 The Hindu subscription 27 August 2015 Sports 2015 in Indian sports 31 January – 35th National Games began in Kerala.The National Games begin in Kerala, finally http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/the-games-begin-finally/ 10 February 2015 The Indian Express 1 February 2015 Badminton 15 March – Srikanth Kidambi won the Swiss Open (badminton) men's singles title by defeating Viktor Axelsen.Kidambi Srikanth holds nerves in thrilling final, lifts Swiss Open http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badminton/kidambi-srikanth-hold-nerves-in-thrilling-final-lifts-swiss-open/ 5 April 2015 The Indian Express 15 March 2015 28 March – Saina Nehwal reached world's rank No. 1 in women's badminton, after Carolina Marin lost to Ratchanok Intanon. Nehwal defeated Yui Hashimoto in the semi-final of India Open.India Open Semis: Saina Nehwal Celebrates World No. 1 Rank with Crushing Win vs Hashimoto http://sports.ndtv.com/badminton/news/239816-indian-open-semis-saina-nehwal-celebrates-world-no-1-rank-with-crushing-win-vs-hashimoto 29 March 2015 NDTV 28 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150328202018/http://sports.ndtv.com/badminton/news/239816-indian-open-semis-saina-nehwal-celebrates-world-no-1-rank-with-crushing-win-vs-hashimoto 28 March 2015 dead 29 March Saina Nehwal won the India Open title by defeating Ratchanok Intanon.Saina Nehwal beats Ratchanok Intanon to win maiden India Open title http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/badminton/Saina-Nehwal-beats-Ratchanok-Intanon-to-win-maiden-India-Open-title/articleshow/46736284.cms 29 March 2015 The Times of India 29 March 2015 Srikanth Kidambi won the India Open men's singles title by defeating Viktor Axelsen.Kidambi Srikanth beats Viktor Axelsen to win India Open men's title http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/badminton/Kidambi-Srikanth-beats-Viktor-Axelsen-to-win-India-Open-mens-title/articleshow/46736874.cms 29 March 2015 The Times of India 5 April 2015 10 May – Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea won the men's double title at the 2015 Madrid Open.Rohan Bopanna lifts Madrid Open trophy with Florin Mergea http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rohan-bopanna-lifts-madrid-open-trophy-with-florin-mergea/544859-5-22.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150515084331/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rohan-bopanna-lifts-madrid-open-trophy-with-florin-mergea/544859-5-22.html dead 15 May 2015 12 May 2015 IBNLive 10 May 2015 28 June – Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa won the women's double title at the 2015 Canada Open badminton tournament.Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa win 2015 Canada Open http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sports/jwala-gutta-ashwini-ponnappa-win-2015-canada-open-1013111.html 17 July 2015 IBNLive 29 June 2015 20 September – Ajay Jayaram won a silver at the Korea Open.Against best, Ajay Jayaram finishes second best http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badminton/ajay-jayaram-fails-at-final-hurdle-finishes-runner-up-at-korea-open/ 12 November 2015 The Indian Express 21 September 2015 11 October – Ajay Jayaram successfully defended his Dutch Open title.Jayaram retains title in style https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/Ajay-Jayaram-retains-Dutch-Open-title/article60492860.ece 1 November 2015 The Hindu 12 October 2015 Cricket 7 April – The opening ceremony of the 2015 Indian Premier League took place in Kolkata.IPL kicks off with glitzy opening after rain delay https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/heavy-rain-delays-ipl8-opening-ceremony/article7078122.ece 9 April 2015 The Hindu 7 April 2015 25 May – Mumbai Indians won the 2015 Indian Premier League by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final at Eden Gardens.Mumbai Indians Win Second IPL Crown at Eden, Their Happy Hunting Ground http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2015/news/242661-mumbai-indians-rout-chennai-super-kings-win-second-ipl-crown 20 August 2015 NDTV 25 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150528001816/http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2015/news/242661-mumbai-indians-rout-chennai-super-kings-win-second-ipl-crown 28 May 2015 dead 14 July – A panel appointed by the Supreme Court found Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals guilty of spot-fixing and suspended them from the Indian Premier League for two years.IPL scandal: Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals suspended https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33517583 14 August 2015 BBC News 14 July 2015 15 October  – Zaheer Khan announced retirement from international cricket.Zaheer retires from international cricket, IPL 9 to be his last event http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/pacer-zaheer-khan-set-to-retire-from-international-cricket-today/story-triItHQ803WJQYlxcdrRaN.html 1 November 2015 Hindustan Times 15 October 2015 thumb|148x148px|Virender Sehwag announced his retirement.20 October  – Virender Sehwag announced retirement from international cricket.Virender Sehwag announces retirement from international cricket and IPL on Twitter http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/toi-cri/top-stories/Virender-Sehwag-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-and-IPL-on-Twitter/articleshow/49466673.cms 1 November 2015 The Times of India 20 October 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 14 February – India defeated Pakistan by 76 runs at the Adelaide Oval in a Pool B match.India snaps Pakistan's will, yet again https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/world-cup/World-Cup-2015-India-vs-Pakistan/article60330828.ece 4 March 2015 The Hindu 15 February 2015 22 February  – India defeated South Africa by 130 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a Pool B match.Cricket world cup–India vs South Africa highlights http://in.reuters.com/article/cricket-worldcup-ind-sa-latest-idINKBN0LQ03I20150222 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306032415/http://in.reuters.com/article/cricket-worldcup-ind-sa-latest-idINKBN0LQ03I20150222 dead 6 March 2016 24 February 2015 Reuters 22 February 2015 28 February – India defeated United Arab Emirates by 9 wickets at the WACA Ground in a Pool B match.India thrashes UAE by 9 wickets in World Cup Pool B match https://news.yahoo.com/united-arab-emirates-bowled-102-vs-india-090101840.html 4 March 2015 Yahoo News 28 February 2015 6 March – India defeated West Indies by 4 wickets at the WACA Ground in a Pool B match to reach quarterfinals. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/India-vs-West-Indies/liveblog/46474311.cms As it happened: ICC World Cup 2015 – India beat West Indies by 4 wickets to reach quarterfinals 6 March 2015 9 March 2014 The Times of IndiaWorld Cup 2015: India book quarter-final berth after hard-fought win over Windies http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-world-cup-2015-india-book-quarter-final-berth-after-hard-fought-win-over-windies-2066586 9 March 2015 DNA India 6 March 2015 14 March – India defeated Zimbabwe by 6 wickets at the WACA Ground in a Pool B match.As it happened: ICC World Cup 2015 – India crush Zimbabwe by six wickets https://www.google.com/search?q=Eden+Park 29 March 2015 The Times of India 14 March 2015 19 March – India defeated Bangladesh by 109 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the quarterfinal to reach the semi-final.World Cup 2015, India vs Bangladesh: India roar into semis after defeating Tigers http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/2320403/live-cricket-score-india-vs-bangladesh/ 9 April 2015 The Indian Express 20 March 2015 26 March – India was defeated by Australia by 95 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the semi-final.ICC World Cup 2015: India vs Australia – As it happened... http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup-2015-india-vs-australia-as-it-happened_1567794.html 9 April 2015 Zee News 26 March 2015 Tennis 16 January – Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek-Sands won the women's doubles title at the Sydney International.Sania Mirza wins 1st title of season with Bethanie Mattek-Sands http://zeenews.india.com/sports/tennis/sania-mirza-wins-1st-title-of-season-with-bethanie-mattek-sands_1531459.html 24 February 2015 Zee News 16 January 2015 1 February – Martina Hingis and Leander Paes won the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open.Australian Open: Leander Paes-Martina Hingis win mixed doubles title http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/leander-paes-martina-hingis-claim-australian-open-mixed-doubles-title/ 10 February 2015 The Indian Express 1 February 2015 22 March – Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the 2015 BNP Paribas Open women's doubles title.Sania, Hingis win BNP Paribas Open doubles title at Indian Wells http://www.hindustantimes.com/tennis/sania-hingis-win-bnp-paribas-open-doubles-title-at-indian-wells/article1-1329331.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150323070712/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tennis/sania-hingis-win-bnp-paribas-open-doubles-title-at-indian-wells/article1-1329331.aspx dead 23 March 2015 5 April 2015 Hindustan Times 22 March 2015 5 April – Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the women's doubles title at the 2015 Miami Open.Hingis and Mirza win Miami Open women's doubles championship http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article17472614.html Miami Herald 5 April 2015 13 April – Sania Mirza reached rank one in women's double.Sania Mirza is first Indian to be World No.1 in women's doubles http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/sania-mirza-becomes-world-no-1-in-womens-doubles-first-indian-to-do-so/ 15 April 2015 The Indian Express 13 April 2015 Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the 2015 Family Circle Cup women's doubles title. 15 April – Sachin Tendulkar was inducted into the Laureus Sports Academy.Sachin Tendulkar Inducted into Laureus Sports Academy http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/news/Sachin-Tendulkar-Inducted-Into-Laureus-Sports-Academy/2015/04/16/article2766108.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20150419091049/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/news/Sachin-Tendulkar-Inducted-Into-Laureus-Sports-Academy/2015/04/16/article2766108.ece dead 19 April 2015 23 April 2015 The New Indian Express 15 April 2015 11 July – Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the women's double title at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.Wimbledon: Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis win women's doubles title http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-2015/top-stories/Wimbledon-Sania-Mirza-Martina-Hingis-win-womens-doubles-title/articleshow/48037169.cms 19 July 2015 The Times of India 12 July 2015 12 July Sumit Nagal and Lý Hoàng Nam won the boy's double title at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.Sumit Nagal wins Wimbledon boys' doubles title http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-2015/indian-challenge/Sumit-Nagal-wins-Wimbledon-boys-doubles-title/articleshow/48045325.cms 19 July 2015 The Times of India 12 July 2015 Leander Paes and Martina Hingis won the mixed doubles title at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.Leander Paes wins 16th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-2015/indian-challenge/Leander-Paes-wins-16th-Grand-Slam-title-at-Wimbledon/articleshow/48046068.cms 19 July 2015 The Times of India 12 July 2015 26 September  – Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the women's double title at the Guangzhou International Women's Open.Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis win Guangzhou International Women's Open http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/sania-mirza-martina-hingis-win-guangzhou-international-womens-open/ 12 November 2015 The Indian Express 26 September 2015 3 October – Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the 2015 Wuhan Open women's doubles title. 10 October  – Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the women's double title at the 2015 China Open.Four-in-a-row for Sania and Hingis https://www.thehindu.com/sport/tennis/WTA-China-Open-tennis-tournament-Sania-Mirza-Martina-Hingis-lift-China-Open-trophy/article60296465.ece 1 November 2015 The Hindu 10 October 2015 Hockey 22 February – Ranchi Rays won the Hockey India League by defeating Punjab Warriors.Hockey India League: MS Dhoni's Ranchi Rays win title on debut http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/hockey-india-league/top-stories/Hockey-India-League-MS-Dhonis-Ranchi-Rays-win-title-on-debut/articleshow/46334871.cms 24 February 2015 The Times of India 22 February 2015 12 April – India won the bronze at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.India beat Korea on penalties to win bronze medal in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/India-beat-Korea-on-penalties-to-win-bronze-medal-in-Sultan-Azlan-Shah-Cup/articleshow/46897197.cms 15 April 2015 The Times of India 12 April 2015 11 October – Punjab National Bank won the Beighton Cup.PNB win maiden Beighton Cup http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pnb-win-maiden-beighton-cup-115101100523_1.html 1 November 2015 Business Standard 11 October 2015 Golf 8 February – Anirban Lahiri won the Malaysian Open (golf) title.Anirban Lahiri wins Malaysian Open https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/anirban-lahiri-wins-malaysian-open/article6871113.ece 24 February 2015 The Hindu 8 February 2015 22 February – Anirban Lahiri won the Hero Indian Open golf title.Indian Open golf: Lahiri turns it around to triumph https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/indian-open-golf-lahiri-turns-it-around-to-triumph/article6922367.ece 24 February 2015 The Hindu 22 February 2015 Other 14 January – Open water swimmer Bhakti Sharma established a record by swimming 1.4 miles in 52 minutes in 1 °C waters in the Antarctic Ocean.Open water swimmer Bhakti Sharma sets world record in Antarctic Ocean http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Open-water-swimmer-Bhakti-Sharma-sets-world-record-in-Antarctic-Ocean/articleshow/45886901.cms 24 February 2015 The Times of India 14 January 2015 24 April – Motor sports were given government recognition by including the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India in the list of National Sports Federations (NSFs).Indian Motor Sports Gets Government Recognition http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/241119-indian-motor-sports-gets-government-recognition 9 May 2015 NDTV 24 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150518082750/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/241119-indian-motor-sports-gets-government-recognition 18 May 2015 dead 26 June – Satnam Singh Bhamara was signed by Dallas Mavericks, making him the first Indian to be signed by an NBA team.Satnam Singh Bhamara: Meet the first NBA player from India http://www.hindustantimes.com/othersports/getting-to-know-satnam-singh-bhamra-the-1st-indian-born-nba-pick/article1-1362993.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150626094150/http://www.hindustantimes.com/othersports/getting-to-know-satnam-singh-bhamra-the-1st-indian-born-nba-pick/article1-1362993.aspx dead 26 June 2015 17 July 2015 Hindustan Times 26 June 2015 29 June – Abhijeet Gupta won the Commonwealth Chess Championship by winning 7 out of 9 games and drawing 2 against Arghyadip Das.Abhijeet Gupta wins Commonwealth Chess Championship http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/Abhijeet-Gupta-wins-Commonwealth-Chess-Championship/articleshow/47884779.cms 8 August 2015 The Times of India 30 June 2015 5 July – India defeated Sri Lanka to retain the South Asian Basketball Association Championship title.India retains title in style https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/south-asian-basketball-saba-championship-india-retains-title-in-style/article7389422.ece 19 July 2015 The Hindu 5 July 2015 14 July – Dipa Karmakar won a bronze medal at the ART Asian Gymnastics Championships.Dipa Karmakar bags Asian Gymnastics bronze https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/6th-senior-art-gymnastics-asian-championships-dipa-karmakar-bags-bronze/article7495977.ece 14 August 2015 3 August 2015 The Hindu 2 August – Joshna Chinappa won the 2015 Women's Victorian Open squash tournament by defeating Line Hansen.Joshna Chinappa wins Victorian Open for 10th professional title http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/Joshna-Chinappa-wins-Victorian-Open-for-10th-professional-title/articleshow/48318324.cms 14 August 2015 The Times of India 2 August 2015$16,000 Women's Victorian Open 2015, Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Melbourne, Australia https://www.squashinfo.com/events/6243-womens-victorian-open-2015 14 August 2015 Squash Info 2 August 2015 13 August – Pankaj Advani won the Six-red World Championship after defeating Ng on Yee of Hong Kong.Pankaj Advani bags 13th World Snooker Championship http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pankaj-advani-bags-13th-world-snooker-championship/ 15 August 2015 The Indian Express 5 September – Vikas Krishan Yadav won a silver at the 2015 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.Vikas settles for silver in Asian Championships https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/asian-boxing-championships-vikas-settles-for-silver-in-asian-championships/article7619462.ece 12 November 2015 The Hindu 5 September 2015 24 September – Abhishek Verma won a silver at the 2015 Archery World Cup in the compound event.Abhishek Verma bags historic silver in Archery World Cup Final http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Abhishek-Verma-bags-historic-silver-in-Archery-World-Cup-Final/articleshow/49528129.cms 31 October 2015 The Times of India 25 October 2015 13 September – Narsingh Pancham Yadav won a bronze at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships, qualifying for the Rio Olympics.Wrestler Narsingh Pancham Yadav Books India's Olympic Place for 2016 Rio Games http://sports.ndtv.com/wrestling/news/248494-wrestler-narsingh-pancham-yadav-books-india-s-olympic-place-for-2016-rio-games 12 November 2015 NDTV 13 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151105185544/http://sports.ndtv.com/wrestling/news/248494-wrestler-narsingh-pancham-yadav-books-india-s-olympic-place-for-2016-rio-games 5 November 2015 dead dmy-all 25 September – Deepika Kumari won a silver at the 2015 Archery World Cup in the recurve event.Deepika Kumari bags silver at Archery World Cup http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/deepika-kumari-bags-silver-at-archery-world-cup-115102601231_1.html 31 October 2015 Business Standard 26 October 2015 26 September – 10 October – World Bridge Team Championships was held in Chennai.India to host world bridge team championships https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/india-to-host-world-bridge-team-championships/article6929466.ece The Hindu 24 February 2015 15 August 2015Poor show by India at the World Bridge Championship http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/poor-show-by-india-at-the-world-bridge-championship-115092700649_1.html 31 October 2015 Business Standard 27 September 2015 27 September – Pankaj Advani won the 2015 IBSF World Billiards Championship by defeating Peter Gilchrist in a timed match. 30 September – At the 2015 Asian Air Gun Championship, Heena Sidhu won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event. Shweta Singh won silver in the marquee event. Heena, Shweta and Yashaswini Singh Deshwal won the team women's 10m air pistol team event.Heena Sidhu bags gold, India shine http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151001/jsp/sports/story_45543.jsp https://web.archive.org/web/20160304224737/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151001/jsp/sports/story_45543.jsp dead 4 March 2016 1 November 2015 The Telegraph 1 October 2015 31 October – Michael Kueffer finished first in the Paragliding World Cup held in Bir, Himachal Pradesh.Swiss Michael Kueffer and Japan's Yuki Sato win 2015 Paragliding World Cup http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sports/swiss-michael-kuffer-and-japans-yuki-sato-win-2015-paragliding-world-cup-1158871.html 31 October 2015 IBNLive 31 October 2015 20 December – Indian men win 3rd Roll Ball World Cup Championship by beating Iran.3rd Roll ball World Cup Championship http://www.rollball.org 20 December 2015 rollball 20 December 2015 References 3 2015 in Category:2010s in India India Category:Years of the 21st century in India India