1948 in India
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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