The Ariane Passenger PayLoad Experiment (APPLE), was an experimental communication satellite with a C-Band transponder launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on June 19. It was launched by launching vehicle of the European Space Agency (ESA) from Centre Spatial Guyanais near Kourou in French Guiana.

One of the pioneers of IT industry in India, Infosys was founded in Pune in July. Legend businessman Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy had founded the Infosys. He started Infosys as small startup and now the company boomed to $34.38 Billion IT giant.

Bihar witnessed one of the worst riots after reportedly Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra's pompous statement about combating communalism in the National Integration Committee. The brutal communal violence had erupted in Bihar Sharif in Nalanda district. According to reports, the situation took an ugly turn because of the mistrust between the Yadavs and the Muslims.

 Veteran actress Nargis had died due to pancreatic cancer. She passed away  a few days before the Bollywood debut of her son Sanjay Dutt. Married to actor Sunil Dutt, she is known for her superb performance in Mother India and Raat Aur Din.