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Country India
Capital New Delhi
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Indian Rupee(INR)
Languages Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the world's oldest, flourished during the 3rd and 2nd millennia B.C. and extended into northwestern India. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the Indian subcontinent about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. The Maurya Empire of the 4th and 3rd centuries B.C. - which reached its zenith under ASHOKA - united much of South Asia. The Golden Age ushered in by the Gupta dynasty (4th to 6th centuries A.D.) saw a flowering of Indian science, art, and culture. Islam spread across the subcontinent over a period of 700 years. In the 10th and 11th centuries, Turks and Afghans invaded India and established the Delhi Sultanate. In the early 16th century, the Emperor BABUR established the Mughal Dynasty which ruled India for more than three centuries. European explorers began establishing footholds in India during the 16th century. By the 19th century, Great Britain had become the dominant political power on the subcontinent. The British Indian Army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British rule, led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU, eventually brought about independence in 1947. Communal violence led to the subcontinent's bloody partition, which resulted in the creation of two separate states, India and Pakistan. The two countries have fought three wars since independence, the last of which in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. India's nuclear weapons tests in 1998 caused Pakistan to conduct its own tests that same year. In November 2008, terrorists allegedly originating from Pakistan conducted a series of coordinated attacks in Mumbai, India's financial capital. Despite pressing problems such as significant overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and widespread corruption, rapid economic development is fueling India's rise on the world stage.

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Indian regulator bars U.S. trading firm Jane Street from accessing securities market - CNBCIndian regulator bars U.S. trading firm Jane Street from accessing securities market  CNBC

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England vs India: Shubman Gill hits 267 before wickets give tourists control - BBCEngland vs India: Shubman Gill hits 267 before wickets give tourists control  BBC

IND vs ENG Highlights: England reach 77/3, trail by 510 runs; Shubman Gill's historic 269 takes India to 587 - Hindustan TimesIND vs ENG Highlights: England reach 77/3, trail by 510 runs; Shubman Gill's historic 269 takes India to 587  Hindustan Times

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England vs India: Shubman Gill hits ton as tourists reach 310-5 on day one of second Test after resting Jasprit Bumrah - Sky SportsEngland vs India: Shubman Gill hits ton as tourists reach 310-5 on day one of second Test after resting Jasprit Bumrah  Sky Sports

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Pak social media accounts banned again after 'tech glitch' leads to unblocking - India TodayPak social media accounts banned again after 'tech glitch' leads to unblocking  India Today

Cloud over Apple's India plans as Chinese workers ‘called back home’ by iPhone maker Foxconn - Hindustan TimesCloud over Apple's India plans as Chinese workers ‘called back home’ by iPhone maker Foxconn  Hindustan Times

Record alert! Shubman Gill becomes first Indian captain to achieve this historic feat - Times of IndiaRecord alert! Shubman Gill becomes first Indian captain to achieve this historic feat  Times of India

Watch: Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes nine sixes vs England U-19; collects India U19 record during career-be - Times of IndiaWatch: Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes nine sixes vs England U-19; collects India U19 record during career-be  Times of India

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Apple's India Manufacturing Push Hit As Foxconn Removes Chinese Staff - NDTVApple's India Manufacturing Push Hit As Foxconn Removes Chinese Staff  NDTV

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Asia Cup: Pakistan hockey team's participation cleared for tournament in India; visa process underway - Times of IndiaAsia Cup: Pakistan hockey team's participation cleared for tournament in India; visa process underway  Times of India

PM says India has over 2,500 political parties, sets off buzz in Ghana Parliament - India TodayPM says India has over 2,500 political parties, sets off buzz in Ghana Parliament  India Today

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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Boundaries brought in for Bazball? Ex-England cricketer's Edgbaston claim raises eye - Times of IndiaIND vs ENG 2nd Test: Boundaries brought in for Bazball? Ex-England cricketer's Edgbaston claim raises eye  Times of India

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India and US to sign defence framework when Rajnath Singh, his American counterpart Pete Hegseth meet next - The Indian ExpressIndia and US to sign defence framework when Rajnath Singh, his American counterpart Pete Hegseth meet next  The Indian Express

Delhi-Washington Air India flight cancelled after fuel stop in Vienna over snag - Hindustan TimesDelhi-Washington Air India flight cancelled after fuel stop in Vienna over snag  Hindustan Times

'Much less tariffs': Donald Trump hints at closing India-US trade deal soon; wants to make both sides com - Times of India'Much less tariffs': Donald Trump hints at closing India-US trade deal soon; wants to make both sides com  Times of India

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Match: Boundaries shortened to counter two-spinner plan? - Times of IndiaIND vs ENG 2nd Test Match: Boundaries shortened to counter two-spinner plan?  Times of India

Gold price today: Rates inch up on persisting India-US trade deal uncertainty - MintGold price today: Rates inch up on persisting India-US trade deal uncertainty  Mint

Doctors, experts back govt stand on safety of Covid-19 vaccines - Times of IndiaDoctors, experts back govt stand on safety of Covid-19 vaccines  Times of India

Why did India lose jets to Pakistani fire in May fight? - Al JazeeraWhy did India lose jets to Pakistani fire in May fight?  Al Jazeera

'China will do everthing to cripple India': Economic expert warns Delhi as Foxconn removes Chinese staff f - The Economic Times'China will do everthing to cripple India': Economic expert warns Delhi as Foxconn removes Chinese staff f  The Economic Times

India cruise past 400 on second morning, Gill crosses 150 - ESPNcricinfoIndia cruise past 400 on second morning, Gill crosses 150  ESPNcricinfo

England v India: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened - The GuardianEngland v India: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened  The Guardian

India travel advice - GOV.UKIndia travel advice  GOV.UK

Stranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism campaign - ReutersStranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism campaign  Reuters

PM Modi Tells Ghana MPs India Has 2,500 Political Parties, Leaves Them Stunned - NDTVPM Modi Tells Ghana MPs India Has 2,500 Political Parties, Leaves Them Stunned  NDTV

Watch: PM Modi mentions India has 2,500 parties in Ghana Parliament. Then this happens - Times of IndiaWatch: PM Modi mentions India has 2,500 parties in Ghana Parliament. Then this happens  Times of India

India must act to preserve Tibetan autonomy and culture, or risk letting China snuff it out - The Economic TimesIndia must act to preserve Tibetan autonomy and culture, or risk letting China snuff it out  The Economic Times

Jane Street restrained from accessing India’s securities market - MoneycontrolJane Street restrained from accessing India’s securities market  Moneycontrol

Suryavanshi's 31-ball 86 gives India 2-1 series lead - ESPNcricinfoSuryavanshi's 31-ball 86 gives India 2-1 series lead  ESPNcricinfo

Air India pilots carry simulator test after Ahmedabad crash; results show Boeing 787-8 kept flying - The Indian ExpressAir India pilots carry simulator test after Ahmedabad crash; results show Boeing 787-8 kept flying  The Indian Express

IND vs ENG: No Jasprit Bumrah, no problem — 'Boom Boom' Akash Deep breathes fire with two wickets in two - Times of IndiaIND vs ENG: No Jasprit Bumrah, no problem — 'Boom Boom' Akash Deep breathes fire with two wickets in two  Times of India

Shubman Gill continues plunder as Indian captain with maiden Test double century - The Indian ExpressShubman Gill continues plunder as Indian captain with maiden Test double century  The Indian Express

US, India push for trade deal after Trump strikes deal with Vietnam - Business StandardUS, India push for trade deal after Trump strikes deal with Vietnam  Business Standard

Indian scientists develop new material to supercharge green energy storage - Times of IndiaIndian scientists develop new material to supercharge green energy storage  Times of India

Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire - Al JazeeraDeath toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire  Al Jazeera

India vs England: Akash Deep implements Josh Hazlewood’s advice for two wickets in two balls - The Indian ExpressIndia vs England: Akash Deep implements Josh Hazlewood’s advice for two wickets in two balls  The Indian Express

'No one can decide except Dalai Lama, set convention': India's first reaction over next successor; Kiren - Times of India'No one can decide except Dalai Lama, set convention': India's first reaction over next successor; Kiren  Times of India

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