The Record

• 2009 Centre to keep personal records of students going abroad, incentives considered for voluntary registration, online system planned. Outcome: No comprehensive database created, MEA still relies on foreign country data. [preprod.indianexpress.com] Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2014 'Achhe Din' (Good Days) promised, focusing on economic growth and development → Mixed results, with ongoing challenges in employment, inflation, and income inequality Bureau coverage · www.newindianexpress.com
• 2015 MEA launched MADAD portal for voluntary registration of Indian students abroad. Outcome: Only 41,000 students registered out of an estimated 1 million+ by 2026. [indianexpress.com], [fsi.mea.gov.in] Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) signed, limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Outcome: Trump withdrew US in 2018, reimposing sanctions. 2026 (Feb): US/Israel launch strikes on Iran, followed by US naval blockade. Outcome: Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic, global oil prices surge. 2026 (April): Ceasefire declared, US proposes 9-point plan. Outcome: Iran responds with 14-point plan, US rejects it Bureau coverage · BBC World
• 2016 MEA launched 'Students Registration Module' on madad.gov.in, with then-FM Sushma Swaraj tweeting requests for registration. Outcome: By September 2016, only 6,600 students had registered. [thepienews.com] Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2017 Trump's first visit to China, red-carpet welcome, 'pragmatic businessman' rhetoric. Outcome: Trade war escalated shortly after. 2025 (October): Trump and Xi met in South Korea, shook hands on a 'trade war truce'. Outcome: US announced new trade investigations and tariffs shortly after, continuing the trade war Bureau coverage · WaPo World
• 2017 Mamata Banerjee government announced 'Hill Area Development Programme' with Rs 100 crore allocation for Darjeeling. Outcome: CAG reports and local media frequently cited slow progress and alleged fund diversion Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2019 Rajasthan Industrial Policy 2019 announced, aiming to attract investment and boost manufacturing. Outcome: While some investment occurred, Rajasthan's industrial growth remained moderate, and it continued to lag behind leading industrial states. (General economic reports, not specific policy review found) Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2020 During COVID-19, PM Modi urged citizens to observe 'Janata Curfew' and bang thalis to show appreciation for frontline workers, shifting focus from government preparedness to public participation. Outcome: While symbolic, the economic burden and healthcare system strain remained significant, requiring later government interventions Bureau coverage · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
• 2021 2026 (TMC regime): Teachers' recruitment scam, municipal recruitment scams, jobs handed over for monetary gains. Outcome: Supreme Court cancelled 26,000 teachers' jobs in 2025; TMC lost recent assembly elections Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections saw numerous TMC leaders defect to BJP, including high-profile figures like Suvendu Adhikari, often citing 'lack of internal democracy' or 'corruption'. Outcome: While BJP gained some seats, TMC still won a landslide, and many defectors lost or returned to TMC Bureau coverage · NDTV India
• 2021 TMC government promised 'permanent political solution' for Darjeeling. Outcome: No concrete solution achieved, Gorkhaland demand remains Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2022 Amid rising fuel prices, government appealed for 'responsible consumption' and 'energy conservation' without significant reduction in fuel taxes. Outcome: Fuel prices remained high, and the burden continued to be borne by consumers Bureau coverage · timesofindia.indiatimes.com
• 2022 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision launched, aiming for developed nation status by India's centenary of independence → Regular meetings and pronouncements, but concrete, measurable progress towards specific 2047 targets remains largely rhetorical Bureau coverage · www.newindianexpress.com
• 2022 Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2022 launched, offering incentives for investment. Outcome: Attracted some investment, but overall industrial transformation remained a long-term goal. (General economic reports) Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2023 Panchayat elections saw renewed accusations of internal sabotage and factionalism within TMC, leading to sporadic violence and public spats among leaders. Outcome: TMC won overwhelmingly, but internal cracks remained visible Bureau coverage · NDTV India
• February 2026 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, initiating conflict with US and Israel, stranding 2000+ ships Bureau coverage · BBC World
• April 2026 Fragile ceasefire agreed, US and Iran engage in peace talks via Pakistan Bureau coverage · BBC World
• May 2026 US launches 'Project Freedom' to reopen strait, leading to renewed attacks from Iran and UAE Bureau coverage · BBC World