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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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LS Polls 2024: Jitendra Vaidya Explains Public Perception of Modi and Yogi in the UAE and More [Video]

LS Polls 2024: Jitendra Vaidya Explains Public Perception of Modi and Yogi in the UAE and More

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In India, migration deprives many citizens of vote

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Mob Violence In Bishkek: Indian And Pakistani Students Brutally Attacked in Kyrgyzstan – Explained [Video]

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Spain-Israel Blockade: India Speaks Out On Allegations Of Sending Arms From Chennai For Rafah Ops [Video]

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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'

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

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

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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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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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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]

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

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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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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]

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

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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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Stay indoors, EAM Jaishankar tells Indian students in Kyrgyzstan after attacks on foreigners

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Hours after India advised students in Kyrgyzstan to "stay indoors' in the wake of the mob attack on Indian and Pakistani students at Kyrgyz university hostels in Bishkek, the foreign ministry of the..
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Deadly tornadoes in Texas, fatal flooding in Afghanistan, scorching heat in India and record-breaking cold in Chile - the world is facing the effects of dangerous and extreme weather this weekend.
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'Inciting people': INDIA bloc demands EC action against PM Modi for 'bulldozer on Ram temple' remark

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Amid POK unrest, India slams Pakistan's 'exploitative policies'

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