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India is a country in South Asia, neighbouring with Pakistan in the west, China, Nepal, Bhutan in north, Bangladesh and Myanmar in east and Sri Lanka in South. India has the second most populous country in the world. As per area, Indians ranked seventh in the world. Hindi is the official language of India and 447 regional languages. Hinduism is the majority religion with 79.8 percent, followed by Islam with 14.2 percent. Christianity constitutes 2.3 percent, while Sikhism is with 1.7 percent, Buddhism is 0.7 percent, Jainism 0.4 percent and others. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first prime minister of India and Rajendra prasad was the first president of India. Currently, Narendra Modi from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the prime minister of India and Ram Nath Kovind is the president. Cricket is the most popular sport in India. Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest players to have played the game. Other sports like Tennis, Football, Hockey also have a root in India. India has 28 states and 8 union territories. Delhi is the capital of India, whereas Mumbai is considered as the financial capital of India. Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest Asian. Ratan Tata, N.r. Narayana Murthy, Kumar Managalam Birla, Gautam Adani etc are among the few popular businessmen of India. More

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  • Amid attacks on Hindus, Bangladesh envoy to India wishes community happy Makar Sankranti

    Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah wished Hindus in India and Bangladesh a happy Makar Sankranti, sharing festive photos on X, amid growing concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

  • ‘What has been done?’: India’s High Commissioner challenges Canada over terrorism inaction

    India’s High Commissioner to Canada accused Ottawa of decades-long inaction against extremist groups, rejected allegations over Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing, and said any reset in ties requires credible evidence and consistency.

  • India U19 vs USA U19 live streaming: When and where to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi and others in ICC U19 World Cup match

    India U19 vs USA U19 live streaming: The ICC U19 World Cup match between India U19 and USA U19 will take place at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

  • Budget 2026–27: India’s tariff-hit exporters seek duty rationalisation, carbon compliance relief

    Exporters are seeking lower import duties on raw materials, continued support for MSME-led exports, and measures that ease cash-flow pressures. Support for clean energy adoption and technology upgrades is also seen as important to meet global market requirements.

  • OPINION | India AI at Inflection Point: Capital, code and consequence

    Are the Global investors signalling that India’s traditional technology narrative no longer excites them? Artificial Intelligence is quietly dismantling the labour-intensive model on which much of corporate India’s success was built 

  • ‘Wasn’t aware until announcement’: Jitesh Sharma breaks silence on T20 World Cup snub

    After speaking with his family and RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik, Jitesh Sharma revealed he had gotten past the late rejection.

  • US oversight of Venezuelan oil may unlock Indian pharma dues, revive exports

    At its peak, India pharmaceutical exports to Venezuela amounted to $250 million before the country’s economic collapse.

  • 'Don't think Delhi a place to host badminton tournament': World No. 3 snubs India Open due to 'hazardous' air quality

    A four-time World Championships medallist, Antonsen's remarks came a day after fellow Dane Mia Blichfeldt criticised the playing conditions at the USD 950,000 event.

  • OPINION | India’s growth is holding up, but with narrower foundations

    India’s growth risks becoming narrow and unequal unless productivity-led sectors generate large-scale employment, reconnecting economic expansion with jobs, incomes and inclusive development Dr Rajiv Kumar, Samriddhi Prakash 

  • OPINION | India’s health needs are changing; our policies must too

    India must urgently shift to prevention-led, sustainably financed healthcare to manage rising NCDs, expand capacity, strengthen diagnostics and build long-term national health resilience

  • OPINION | India’s civilisational journey is complicated; neat demarcations are ahistorical

    Interpreting history as society classified into good and villainous segments is inaccurate. The past is messier than is often acknowledged 

  • OPINION | Budget 2026 should provide a fillip to sustain and grow manufacturing momentum

    India’s manufacturing momentum demands Budget 2026 support through digitalisation, MSME competitiveness, skilled workforce development and sustainable infrastructure to cement the nation’s position as a leading global manufacturing hub

  • Rakesh Sharma turns 77: India’s First Astronaut who paved way for future space missions

    January 13 marks the birthday of Rakesh Sharma who became India’s first astronaut in 1984 inspiring generations. He turned 77 today. His historic flight opened new paths for India’s space missions and human spaceflight ambitions.

  • Trump’s Iran tariff: India’s $1.2-billion exports at risk but top shipment rice safe

    Rice shipments alone accounted for $757.3 million, or over 61 percent of India’s total exports to Iran, making it the most exposed category by value

  • NASA's veteran astronaut Sunita Williams to attend Kerala Literature Festival 2026

    NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will attend Kerala Literature Festival 2026, which is scheduled to run from 22–25 January sharing her space journeys, leadership lessons and insights into human curiosity, inspiring audiences of all ages in Kozhikode.

  • OPINION | Union Budget 2026 and India’s Evolving Global Tax Framework: Balancing revenue, compliance and investment 

    There have been significant tax reforms. Now, the task of policy is to harmonise domestic administration with evolving international standards

  • From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to the future of Pakistan batting: Meet the stars of Under 19 World Cup

    From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, several greats have used this tournament as a launchpad.

  • India eyes defence exports, tech transfer via Russia-led EAEU FTA

    In 2023–24, India’s arms and ammunition shipments to Russia accounted for only a small share of its global defence sales and an even smaller portion of overall exports to Russia, underscoring the limited scale of trade in this segment.

  • OPINION | What makes Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune the most conducive Indian cities for women?

    Cities that find a balance between providing economic opportunities and fostering a safe public environment work best for women. This can happen only when governments, employers and society pull in the same direction 

  • India asks Russia to ease language rules, remove dual barriers to boost exports, drain rupee pile-up

    The issue is expected to take the centre stage when India and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union hold the next round of trade talks, likely in the second half of February

  • OPINION | What AI Still Cannot Do: The limits that will matter most in 2026

    AI’s predictive power is transformative, but its lack of explainability, contextual understanding, and causal reasoning raises concerns. Trustworthy deployment demands transparency, fairness, and human oversight, especially in diverse societies like India

  • OPINION | On National Youth Day, a forgotten lesson on unity for opposition

    RSSFACTS: The Vivekananda Rock Memorial’s history reveals how the RSS, transcending political divides, mobilised national support to honour Swami Vivekananda and advance his vision of spiritual and national rejuvenation

  • OPINION | US decline is overstated; India’s chance to influence affairs is underestimated

    ​If the world values norms, uses international groups to limit single countries’ actions, and lets smaller countries work together around shared principles, then India’s influence, though limited, can be used most effectively 

  • OPINION | A budget on a Sunday and other vignettes from India’s annual economic highpoint

    India’s annual union budget has its roots in the 19th century. Change has been the only constant as practices have evolved to meet contemporary requirements

  • Scientist of the Year: Nalini Joshi becomes first mathematician to win top NSW science award

    Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi has been named New South Wales Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the honour for her groundbreaking contributions to applied mathematics and scientific research.

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