After India's independence on August 15, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru became prime minister of the Dominion of India, an office he held until January 26, 1950, when India became a republic; Nehru …

3 days ago · India, country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. It is made up of 28 states and eight union territories, and its national capital is New Delhi, built in the 20th century just south of the …

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2 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.

1 day ago · India's Reliance in talks for US permit to buy Venezuelan oil, sources say India's Reliance Industries is seeking U.S. approval to resume purchases of Venezuelan crude, two sources familiar …

Mar 10, 2025 · Provides an overview of India, including key events and facts about the world's largest democracy.

Jul 6, 2023 · Physical map of India showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about India.

India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since Independence.

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 its east.

3 days ago · India is located in South Asia south of the Himalayan Mountains and borders the Indian Ocean with a coastline of about 7,000 km. Here also about 1,200, often uninhabited islands belong …