High-Value Note Demonetisation
The government demonetises high-denomination banknotes of 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 rupees.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1978 in India
Explore 5 historical events and records for India in 1978.
Historical records for India in 1978
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January
October
In Vitro Fertilization
Subhas Mukhopadhyay and his team achieve the birth of India's first child conceived through in vitro fertilization.
November
Arrest of Indira Nehru Gandhi
Leads to a sympathetic upturn in her political fortunes. Imprisoned for 1 week for breach of Parliamentary privilege
Other events (month unknown)
Forty-fourth Amendment
The Forty-fourth Amendment reverses several Emergency-era constitutional changes and strengthens safeguards for civil liberties.
Leader of Opposition
When the Congress(Urs) come to power in Maharashtra, Appointed Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly.
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