See also: 1947 in India, other events of 1948, 1949 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.

Events

• January 30 - Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the independence movement and champion of non-violent protest (Ahimsa), is assassinated.
• March 8 - Air India International incorporated.
• June 8 - Air India International inaugurated its international services with a weekly flight from Bombay to London via Cairo and Geneva.

Births

• February 24 - J. Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
• May 14 - Bob Woolmer, cricket coach