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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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Rahul Gandhi says India's Election Commission shielding 'vote thieves' - BBCRahul Gandhi says India's Election Commission shielding 'vote thieves'  BBC

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Trump's 25% penal tariff on India may be withdrawn after November: Chief Economic Adviser | Latest News India - Hindustan TimesTrump's 25% penal tariff on India may be withdrawn after November: Chief Economic Adviser | Latest News India  Hindustan Times

Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India victims' kin sue Boeing, Honeywell; blame fuel cutoff switches that FAA - The Times of IndiaAhmedabad plane crash: Air India victims' kin sue Boeing, Honeywell; blame fuel cutoff switches that FAA  The Times of India

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Air India crash victim families sue Boeing over disaster that killed 260 - The GuardianAir India crash victim families sue Boeing over disaster that killed 260  The Guardian

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'Another setback': Congress attacks PM Modi over Pak-Saudi defence pact; flags national security concerns - The Times of India'Another setback': Congress attacks PM Modi over Pak-Saudi defence pact; flags national security concerns  The Times of India

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Congress steps up pressure on Election Commission of India after Rahul’s presentation on Aland constituency - The HinduCongress steps up pressure on Election Commission of India after Rahul’s presentation on Aland constituency  The Hindu

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Trump repeats claim he stopped India-Pak war - The Times of IndiaTrump repeats claim he stopped India-Pak war  The Times of India

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Press Note Details - PIBPress Note Details  PIB

India unveils medals for IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships - Paralympic.orgIndia unveils medals for IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships  Paralympic.org

India commits to combat illegal Trade: Arjun Ram Meghwal - NewsonairIndia commits to combat illegal Trade: Arjun Ram Meghwal  Newsonair

Saudi-Pak defence pact: India says will protect national interest - The Times of IndiaSaudi-Pak defence pact: India says will protect national interest  The Times of India

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Pleach India and FDDI to organise a Seminar and exhibition on India’s footwear heritage - The HinduPleach India and FDDI to organise a Seminar and exhibition on India’s footwear heritage  The Hindu

Apple may manufacture its foldable iPhones in India, pilot run in Taiwan: Report - The Times of IndiaApple may manufacture its foldable iPhones in India, pilot run in Taiwan: Report  The Times of India

Siliguri Corridor: The Achilles’ Heel of India - Geopolitical MonitorSiliguri Corridor: The Achilles’ Heel of India  Geopolitical Monitor

HR, a strategic strength for India to become innovation leader: G. Satheesh Reddy - The HinduHR, a strategic strength for India to become innovation leader: G. Satheesh Reddy  The Hindu

Malta High Commissioner delivers lecture on ties with India - The HinduMalta High Commissioner delivers lecture on ties with India  The Hindu

Indian javelin in safe hands: Neeraj Chopra praises Sachin's stellar Tokyo outing - India TodayIndian javelin in safe hands: Neeraj Chopra praises Sachin's stellar Tokyo outing  India Today

Ton-up Jurel leads strong India-A reply - The HinduTon-up Jurel leads strong India-A reply  The Hindu

Indian-origin man held by ICE: In custody for over a month, kept in airport for 5 days - all you need to - The Times of IndiaIndian-origin man held by ICE: In custody for over a month, kept in airport for 5 days - all you need to  The Times of India

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India women’s coach Harendra Singh reveals packed schedule building up to Hockey World Cup 2026 qualifiers - SportstarIndia women’s coach Harendra Singh reveals packed schedule building up to Hockey World Cup 2026 qualifiers  Sportstar

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