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This is political because in 1947 India obtained its independence from British rule and the establishment of a free and independent Indian country. -
First war over Kashmir ends, but decades- long conflict begins, meaning its political. -
Treaty signed with newly-independent India guaranteeing non-interference in Bhutan's internal affairs, but allowing Delhi influence over foreign relations.
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India adopted a constitution and became a democratic republic. That being political. -
Agricultural scientist introduced new farming techniques and higher. Yielding grain varieties to improve production. That would help the economy. -
In 1965 the Maldives Islands attained full political independence from the British. The last British troops left on March 29, 1976; the date thereafter celebrated in the Maldives as Independence Day. That would be political because the maldives finally got their independence. -
East Pakistan attempts to secede, leading to civil war. India intervenes in support of East Pakistan which eventually breaks away to become Bangladesh.
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In 1974 India tested its first nuclear weapon, specifically its first nuclear bomb. That would be political considering its nuclear weapons. -
The last major natural disaster before the tsunami was the November 1978 cyclone that hit the eastern part of the country killing around 1,000 and displacing around a million. That would be social and economic causing destruction and death. -
Sikhs were angered by India policies assassinated Prime minister Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Nehru. People were affected causing it to be social. -
Five percent of Indias farm families owned nearly twenty five percent of Indian farmland. That being social and economic. -
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act, No21 of 1996 provides for the resolution of issues that come before the Commission, through conciliation and mediation. -
Army chief Pervez Musharraf seizes power in coup, ousting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. -
President General Musharraf issues the Legal Framework Order 2002. 2002 Pakistani general election, first general elections since the 1999 military coup held. That being political due to it being elections. -
Niko's first well in the concession was drilled in 2004 where it failed to set sufficient protective casing, had several thousand meters of open hole above them when they encountered over-pressured gas. That affected the economy. -
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated while on campaign trail for 2008 parliamentary election. That being political. -
President Gayoom survives an assassination attempt after 15-year-old boy scout Mohamed Jaisham wrestled a kitchen knife from the would-be killer's hands. -
The UN report shows that assassinations and the killing of women and children all rose dramatically, making 2010 the bloodiest year yet in a war which is now in its 10th year. The numbers killed by government and Nato forces declined sharply - the report said they were to blame for 16% of deaths, a fall of 26% compared with 2009. -
Ghulam Azam, leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, is convicted of war crimes committed during the 1971 war of independence. Several other Jamaat leaders are convicted in the following years.
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Devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit Nepal in April 2015 followed by several powerful aftershocks causing loss of life, infrastructure and property in an unimaginable scale. Most mid hill districts of Nepal including Kathmandu valley saw massive devastation. -
Government declares state of emergency for 30 days ahead of mass rally in support of jailed former president Nasheed, allowing security forces to detain suspects without charge, and shutting down major online news sites.
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The Islamic State group claims an attack on a cafe in Dhaka's diplomatic quarter in which 20 hostages, including 18 foreigners, are killed, but the government rejects the claim saying the militant group Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen was responsible.
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Former international cricket star Imran Khan becomes prime minister on a pledge to end corruption and dynastic politics.
