See also: 1957 in India, other events of 1958, 1959 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.

Events

• Kunwar Digvijay Singh Babu (hockey player) was awarded the Padma Shri.
• September 11 - The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is passed by the Parliament

Births

• August 16 - R R Patil, politician

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