According to the Oxford English Dictionary (2009), the name "India" is derived from the Classical Latin India, a reference to South Asia and an uncertain region to its east.

2 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 …

India (भारत Bhārat Gaṇarājya) officially the Republic of India, [19] also known as Hindustān, [20] is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area. It is also the most …

Jul 6, 2023 · India is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by Afghanistan and Pakistan in the north-west; by China, Nepal and …

It is a gateway to access Indian Government websites at Centre, State and District levels.

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

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 …

Mar 26, 2022 · India comprises as much as one third of Asia and supports one seventh of humanity. It has been recognised as the largest democracy of the world, and an emerging …

India - "Bharat" to most Indians - is the seventh largest country in the world. The Lakshadweep Islands off the southwest coast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 750 miles off the …