p data-start151 data-end179strong data-start151 data-end179Highlights India Today Hindi – 14 January 2026strongp p data-start151 data-end179strong data-start151 data-end17950th Anniversary Specialstrongp p data-start181 data-end537strong data-start181 data-end2211975–85 Krantikari Badlav Ke Varshstrongbr data-start221 data-end224India Today’s first decade unfolded amid tyranny, tragedy and turbulence, shaped by a dominant political personality who ruled for nearly sixteen years. It was a time of resilience and transformation, marked by both achievement and excess, reminding readers that no leader can permanently command India’s destiny.p p data-start539 data-end925strong data-start539 data-end5841985–95 Uthal Puthal Aur Badlav Ka Daurstrongbr data-start584 data-end587Beginning with the Emergency’s aftermath and ending in assassination and massacre, this decade was scarred by trauma. Yet its churn reshaped India’s political and social foundations. The Mandal and Mandir movements altered the genetic code of Indian polity, giving form to a new century. These were years when decades felt like centuries.p p data-start927 data-end1288strong data-start927 data-end9641995–2005 Virat Manthan Ka Daurstrongbr data-start964 data-end967Liberalisation brought speed, aspiration and abundance—expressways, digital connectivity and consumer choice. Yet conflict persisted. Nuclear tests, border tensions, riots and terror attacks unsettled the nation. Political instability prevailed, but beneath the chaos lay the creative ferment of a new India taking shape.p p data-start1290 data-end1689strong data-start1290 data-end13192005–15 Josh Aur Akroshstrongbr data-start1319 data-end1322A decade of sharp contrasts—growth and drift, empowerment and anger. Rights-based welfare reforms expanded citizenship, while the 2008 global financial crisis, terror attacks, Maoist violence and corruption scandals eroded trust. Mass protests reshaped politics, giving rise to AAP. Tougher laws for women followed public outrage, though justice lagged social change.p p data-start1691 data-end2053strong data-start1691 data-end17212015–25 Ek Mukhar Bharatstrongbr data-start1721 data-end1724Under Narendra Modi, India saw stability and decisive governance. From Article 370’s abrogation and cross-border strikes to economic reforms like demonetisation and GST, India projected assertiveness at home and abroad. The consolidation of Hindutva politics culminated in the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, ending a century-old dispute.p