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From Independence to becoming a global superpower — explore every milestone.
India gains independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
India adopts its Constitution and becomes a Republic on January 26, 1950.
Bhilai Steel Plant established with Soviet assistance, starting India's steel revolution.
Indian Space Research Organisation established, marking the beginning of India's space journey.
ISRO launches its first sounding rocket from Thumba, Kerala.
India conducts its first nuclear test at Pokhran, Rajasthan — "Smiling Buddha."
India's first satellite Aryabhata launched from Soviet Union.
India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle SLV-3 successfully puts Rohini satellite in orbit.
India wins the Cricket World Cup under Kapil Dev's captaincy, uniting the nation.
Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian in space aboard Soyuz T-11.
India opens its economy with landmark reforms, triggering decades of growth.
India conducts five nuclear tests at Pokhran, becoming a declared nuclear power.
India's first lunar mission discovers water molecules on the Moon's surface.
ISRO launches Mangalyaan — India becomes first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, on first attempt.
Mars Orbiter Mission successfully enters Mars orbit. India becomes the first country to succeed on its maiden attempt.
Unified Payments Interface launched, beginning India's digital payments revolution.
Goods and Services Tax unifies India into a single market with one tax.
ISRO sets world record by launching 104 satellites in a single mission.
World's tallest statue (182m) unveiled in Gujarat.
India successfully tests anti-satellite weapon, becoming 4th country with ASAT capability.
World's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft opens under Rohtang Pass.
India manufactures and exports 2 billion+ COVID-19 vaccine doses worldwide.
Indigenous semi-high-speed trains expand rapidly across Indian Railways.
India becomes first country to land near Moon's south pole.
India's first solar observatory reaches L1 Lagrange point.
World's highest railway bridge opens for rail traffic in J&K.
India's first hydrogen-powered train unveiled.
India approaches the $4 trillion GDP milestone, 5th largest economy.
India's first semiconductor fabrication plants begin production.