PM Indira Gandhi was killed by her security guards on October 31. The murder of Indira Gandhi had triggered riots across North India against Sikh community. Rajiv Gandhi became successor of Indira Gandhi and he took oath of Prime Minister of India.

Operation Blue Star was launched against terrorists at Golden temple, Amritsar by security forces. The operation was ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. After the operation, a deep anti-Indira sentiment prevailed among Sikh community.

Operation Meghdoot was launched against Pakistan terrorists at Siachen Glacier in the Kashmir region on April 13. The military action resulted in Indian troops gaining control of the entire Siachen Glacier.

One of the most horrific incidents of mass death, the tragic incident took place in Bhopal on December 2. The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident in which over 16,000 people killed.

Bachendri became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. India had scheduled its fourth expedition, christened Everest'84, to Mount Everest. Bachendri Pal was selected as one of the members of the elite group of six Indian women and eleven men who were privileged to attempt an ascent to the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepalese).

Athlete PT Usha made history at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Though she missed the medal in Los Angeles, Usha won hearts of millions with her outstanding performance. She missed the 400 metres hurdles bronze by 1/100th of a second, making it the closest-ever miss for an Indian athlete in any competition.