India - Wikipedia
WebIndia, officially the Republic of India (ISO: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country as of June 2023; and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy.
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WebAs India's election nears the halfway mark, voters say a gruelling heatwave is getting to them. Get all the latest news, live updates and content about India from across the BBC.
India | History, Map, Population, Economy, & Facts | Britannica
Web6 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 is made up of eight union territories and 28 …
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WebIndia, officially the Republic of India ( ISO: Bhārat Gaṇarājya ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country as of June 2023; and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy.
India's Covid crisis: Inside the world's worst second wave - BBC
Web28 Apr 2021 · Summary. India has seen more Covid cases in the last seven days than any other country. A ferocious second wave has seen the official death toll surpass 200,000 - experts believe the actual...
India country profile - BBC News
Web21 March 2023. India is the world's largest democracy and, according to UN estimates, its population is expected to overtake China's in 2028 to become the world's most populous nation. As a...
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Web1 May 2024 · 5h ago. Flickering Lights review – how the arrival of electricity heralded peace in a turbulent Indian state. ‘The Body Shop held our hand’: how the troubled British firm helped a recycling...
India election 2024: When are they, why do they matter and who …
Web24 Apr 2024 · India's 2024 general election - which is being held over six weeks between 19 April and 1 June - is the biggest the world has ever seen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping to win a third...
India - World Factbook Glyph
Web7 May 2024 · India is a source, transit, and destination for illicit narcotics and precursor chemicals; drug abuse in India growing, facilitated by illicit narcotics and the availability of over-the-counter medicines; commonly abused substances in India include heroin, cannabis, and cocaine, with growing use of pharmaceutical drugs in recent years …
Free water, housing, food: Modi's $400bn welfare bet to win ... - BBC
Web9 May 2024 · Mr Modi says his government has spent more than 34 trillion rupees ($400bn; £316bn) in the past decade, delivering direct cash benefits to low-income households and reaching over 900 million ...
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