See also: 1974 in India , other events of 1975, 1976 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.

Events

• April 19 - The first Indian satellite, Aryabhatta, goes into Earth's orbit.
• May 26 - Sikkim becomes part of India
• June 26 - A state of emergency is declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during which the press is censored and 100,000 are jailed.

Births

• November 19 - Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994