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India: Country in South Asia
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country as of June 2023; and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.

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Himanta Sarma’s Big Claims: 'If BJP Wins 400 Seats, Will Construct Gyanvapi And Mathura Temples' [Video]

Himanta Sarma’s Big Claims: 'If BJP Wins 400 Seats, Will Construct Gyanvapi And Mathura Temples'

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has stirred controversy with his remarks in Delhi, stating that with 400 seats, his party aims to build Krishna Janmabhoomi and Baba Vishwanath Mandir, in addition to Ram..

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Hyderabad Burqa Row: Mallikarjun Kharge Attacks PM Modi Over 'No Hindu Muslim' Politics Remark [Video]

Hyderabad Burqa Row: Mallikarjun Kharge Attacks PM Modi Over 'No Hindu Muslim' Politics Remark

Discover the controversy surrounding burqa identity checks in Indian elections as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge voices his concerns. Join us as Kharge sheds light on the implications of such..

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Watch| PM Modi Files Nomination Papers From Varanasi | Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | OneIndia [Video]

Watch| PM Modi Files Nomination Papers From Varanasi | Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | OneIndia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi files his nomination from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the final round of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. After a grand roadshow, Modi, accompanied by BJP..

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U.S Warns India For 'Business With Iran': Why Chabahar Port Deal Provoking Super Powers? | OneIndia [Video]

U.S Warns India For 'Business With Iran': Why Chabahar Port Deal Provoking Super Powers? | OneIndia

The United States has cautioned any country engaging in business dealings with Iran about the potential risks of sanctions, following reports of Iran and India signing a deal concerning the Chabahar..

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Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia [Video]

Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia

An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks..

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Watch: The eco-trailblazer turning carbon to tiles in India [Video]

Watch: The eco-trailblazer turning carbon to tiles in India

Tejas Sidnal, the creative force behind CarbonCraft, the sustainable company, is shaping the future of the construction sector.

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Jaishankar Asserts PoK Integral to India, Vows to End Illegal Occupation Amid Protests|Oneindia News [Video]

Jaishankar Asserts PoK Integral to India, Vows to End Illegal Occupation Amid Protests|Oneindia News

India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, reaffirms India's claim over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), emphasizing its integral status within India. Amid ongoing protests in the region,..

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Modi's BJP skips Kashmir in India polls for first time in three decades [Video]

Modi's BJP skips Kashmir in India polls for first time in three decades

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Reclaiming Land From China, Free Electricity: Kejriwal's 10 Guarantees If INDIA Bloc Voted To Power [Video]

Reclaiming Land From China, Free Electricity: Kejriwal's 10 Guarantees If INDIA Bloc Voted To Power

Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), outlined ten promises during a press conference, including free electricity, education, and healthcare, along with the creation of two crore jobs..

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Kenya is gripped by deadly malaria. Could a new locally produced drug be gamechanger?

The WHO approved a Kenya-based pharma company to produce a crucial antimalarial drug locally, reducing reliance on imports from India and China.

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Indian court releases top opposition leader from jail on bail during elections [Video]

Indian court releases top opposition leader from jail on bail during elections

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India's Big Blow to Israel? Why India Voted in Palestine's Favour at UN General Assembly | Watch [Video]

India's Big Blow to Israel? Why India Voted in Palestine's Favour at UN General Assembly | Watch

India's U.N. vote supports Palestine's full membership, drawing fire from Israel. UAE introduces the resolution at UNGA, with 143 votes in favor. Palestine gains the right to speak and participate in..

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India Heeds Maldives Muizzu's Ultimatum: Full Military Withdrawal Amid Rising Tensions | Details [Video]

India Heeds Maldives Muizzu's Ultimatum: Full Military Withdrawal Amid Rising Tensions | Details

Watch as Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discuss crucial bilateral issues amid escalating tensions and shifting regional dynamics. Explore the..

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Rahul Gandhi Appeals Vote for Akhilesh Yadav in Kannauj, UP | AAP's Sanjay Singh Also Present [Video]

Rahul Gandhi Appeals Vote for Akhilesh Yadav in Kannauj, UP | AAP's Sanjay Singh Also Present

Witness the historic moment as Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Sanjay Singh come together to address their first joint rally for the INDIA bloc in Kannauj. Hear their promises, appeals, and rallying..

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Diplomatic Triumph: Remaining 5 Indian Sailors Released from Seized MSC Aries Ship by Iran |Oneindia [Video]

Diplomatic Triumph: Remaining 5 Indian Sailors Released from Seized MSC Aries Ship by Iran |Oneindia

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, five Indian sailors who were on board a ship seized by Iran have been released. The Indian Embassy expressed gratitude towards Iranian authorities for their..

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RFK Jr. Speaks About Past Health Incidents Including Brain Parasite [Video]

RFK Jr. Speaks About Past Health Incidents Including Brain Parasite

RFK Jr. Speaks About , Past Health Incidents , Including Brain Parasite. CNN reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered his first public explanation of a medical abnormality he experienced in 2010,..

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Indians' Shocking U.S Disappearance: Telangana Man Missing amid Multiple Indians Killed Within Days [Video]

Indians' Shocking U.S Disappearance: Telangana Man Missing amid Multiple Indians Killed Within Days

The disappearance of Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, a 25-year-old student from Telangana studying in Chicago, has alarmed the Indian community. Last seen on May 2nd, efforts to locate him have been..

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'PoK Must Return Home': S Jaishankar's Epic Response To Pakistan| Watch | Oneindia News [Video]

'PoK Must Return Home': S Jaishankar's Epic Response To Pakistan| Watch | Oneindia News

Join us as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar unveils a startling revelation: Every political party in India is committed to reclaiming Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Explore the implications of..

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Russia Charges US of Meddling in India's Election, Questions Lack of Evidence in Pannun Case [Video]

Russia Charges US of Meddling in India's Election, Questions Lack of Evidence in Pannun Case

Russia dismissed US accusations against India in the foiled assassination attempt of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, criticizing Washington's lack of credible evidence and accusing it of..

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Indian Youth Concerned: Unemployment Tops List of Worries Despite Faith in Modi's Vision | Oneindia [Video]

Indian Youth Concerned: Unemployment Tops List of Worries Despite Faith in Modi's Vision | Oneindia

In a recent survey, young Indian voters named “unemployment” as their main worry. While many still trust that Narendra Modi will lead India into a golden future , the economic growth is simply not..

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Sam Pitroda Row: PM Modi attacks MK Stalin over Pitroda’s controversial racist remarks | Watch [Video]

Sam Pitroda Row: PM Modi attacks MK Stalin over Pitroda’s controversial racist remarks | Watch

On Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's controversy, PM Modi says,"...A close aide of Congress and biggest adviser of 'Prince' (Rahul Gandhi), what he said is very shameful. Congress..

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Congress' Sam Pitroda's Controversial Remark Goes Viral: BJP Calls it 'Racist' | Oneindia News [Video]

Congress' Sam Pitroda's Controversial Remark Goes Viral: BJP Calls it 'Racist' | Oneindia News

Sam Pitroda, Indian politician and close aide to the Congress party, has sparked yet another controversy with his recent remarks. In a statement, Pitroda commented on the appearance of people from the..

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PM Modi votes as India's marathon election heats up [Video]

PM Modi votes as India's marathon election heats up

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Oneindia Podcast: Author Sudesh Verma Discusses His New Book on PM Modi [Video]

Oneindia Podcast: Author Sudesh Verma Discusses His New Book on PM Modi

Join us for an insightful podcast discussion with Sudesh Verma, author of the groundbreaking book "Narendra Modi: The GameChanger," as he delves into India's transformation under Modi's leadership...

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India: millions cast ballots in third phase of national elections [Video]

India: millions cast ballots in third phase of national elections

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