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

1 day 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 …

It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since its Independence. As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains …

Oct 15, 2025 · India is the name given to the vast peninsula which the continent of Asia throws out to the south of the magnificent mountain ranges that stretch in a sword like curve across …

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 …

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.

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 …

22 hours ago · The car exploded near a metro station in a historic part of New Delhi on Monday night. Officials are investigating and security is tight around the region.

India is a multiparty federal republic with two legislative houses; its head of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister. India has been inhabited for thousands of …