India, officially the Republic of India, [j][20] is a country in South Asia.

3 days ago · India is a country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. It is a constitutional republic that represents a highly diverse population consisting of thousands of ethnic groups. It …

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National Portal of India provides a single-window access to information and services that are electronically delivered from all Government Departments, Institutions and Organizations. It …

3 days ago · India, the world's largest democracy, has a very diverse population, geography, and climate. India is the world's second most populous country, as well as the seventh largest in area.

India is now the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people (in 2024). The country is subdivided into 29 states and seven Union Territories. With an …

Jul 6, 2023 · India is a large country located on the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia. India is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.

The Oxford English Dictionary (third edition - 2009) says that the name "India" comes from the Classical Latin name India. It was originally used for the Indian subcontinent and the areas to …

Feb 9, 2023 · India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.

Jun 8, 2023 · India is now the world's most populous nation with 1.486 billion people, passing China in April according to projections by the United Nations. And it's still growing. The sheer …