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2008 in India

Explore 6 historical events and records for India in 2008.

Historical records for India in 2008

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September

Nuclear Suppliers Group Waiver

Singh, Manmohan ยท New Delhi ยท Prime Minister of India ยท Government / Congress Party

The Nuclear Suppliers Group grants India a waiver permitting civilian nuclear commerce despite India remaining outside the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

October

Chandrayaan-1

Annadurai, Mylswamy ยท Sriharikota ยท Chandrayaan-1 ยท Science / Astronomy

Mylswamy Annadurai serves as project director when Chandrayaan-1 launches on India's first mission to the Moon.

November

Mumbai Terror Attacks

Singh, Manmohan ยท Mumbai ยท Prime Minister of India ยท Government / Congress Party

Coordinated terrorist attacks begin across Mumbai, creating a major national security crisis.

Other events (month unknown)

Man Booker Prize

Adiga, Aravind ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "The White Tiger, winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize

The White Tiger

Adiga, Aravind ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "The White Tiger"

The White Tiger, winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize

Adiga, Aravind ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "The White Tiger, winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize

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