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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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  • WTC Final: Amid top order failure, Ajinkya Rahane gives India some chance with gritty knock June 09, 2023 10:50 PM IST

    WTC Final: Amid top order failure, Ajinkya Rahane gives India some chance with gritty knock

    Rahane, who had earlier led India to a glorious Test series win against Australia in 2020-21 tour, maintained a similar calm approach to help India avoid the follow-on threat on Friday

  • 1,500 people from trouble-torn Manipur take refuge in Nagaland: Official June 09, 2023 09:28 PM IST

    1,500 people from trouble-torn Manipur take refuge in Nagaland: Official

    While many of these people are staying with their relatives, others are in houses provided by villagers.

  • Parliamentary Committee on Finance asks authorities to address rising cyber fraud cases June 09, 2023 07:11 PM IST

    Parliamentary Committee on Finance asks authorities to address rising cyber fraud cases

    A report containing recommendations for combating cybercrime is expected to be presented during the monsoon session of the parliament.

  • Ethnic violence a death knell for a weak economy like Manipur June 09, 2023 05:56 PM IST

    Ethnic violence a death knell for a weak economy like Manipur

    Whatever hopes that the people of Manipur had of a turnaround in the dismal unemployment numbers through the coming of Railways and government claims of private investment have been belied by the outbreak of violence, which is now continuing for over a month

  • India seeing substantial rise of non-communicable diseases: Lancet report June 09, 2023 05:45 PM IST

    India seeing substantial rise of non-communicable diseases: Lancet report

    A study by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation with ICMR-INDIAB, which was published in the Lancet, found growth of hypertension and diabetes from 2008 to 2020

  • Industry unhappy with edible oil price slide, but govt intervention in favour of consumers June 09, 2023 05:43 PM IST

    Industry unhappy with edible oil price slide, but govt intervention in favour of consumers

    In the past two months, the Centre has twice asked edible oil companies to reduce retail prices in line with the fall in global prices for edible oil commodities.

  • Amit Shah to address public meetings in 4 states on June 10 and 11 June 09, 2023 02:36 PM IST

    Amit Shah to address public meetings in 4 states on June 10 and 11

    One of the venues for his meetings is Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, where the political atmosphere is abuzz with speculation on whether the BJP will join hands with the N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party after the two leaders met recently in the national capital.

  • Korea doesn't get MSCI developed market upgrade, India flows will have to wait June 09, 2023 04:44 PM IST

    Korea doesn't get MSCI developed market upgrade, India flows will have to wait

    The upgrade of Korea from an MSCI emerging market to a developed market would have had a positive impact on passive flows towards India, China and Taiwan

  • SC seeks Centre's stand on Delhi govt plea against HC order staying notice to Rapido, Uber June 09, 2023 01:51 PM IST

    SC seeks Centre's stand on Delhi govt plea against HC order staying notice to Rapido, Uber

    A vacation bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal directed that the copy of the petitions be served to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

  • NCP says death threat issued to Sharad Pawar on social media, party leaders meet Mumbai police chief June 09, 2023 12:44 PM IST

    NCP says death threat issued to Sharad Pawar on social media, party leaders meet Mumbai police chief

    A delegation of NCP workers led by Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule met Mumbai police chief Vivek Phansalkar demanding action.

  • Use of tech by Modi govt made business easier, took govt services to every home: Amit Shah June 09, 2023 12:27 PM IST

    Use of tech by Modi govt made business easier, took govt services to every home: Amit Shah

    The home minister highlighted through tweets the Modi government's thrust on use of technology for the benefit of people with the hashtag #9YearsOfTechForGrowth.

  • China should be confronted strategically: Mallikarjun Kharge June 09, 2023 11:50 AM IST

    China should be confronted strategically: Mallikarjun Kharge

    The Congress has been attacking the government over its policy with China and has asked why it does not confront Beijing.

  • Exchange of Rs 2,000 notes: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea challenging RBI decision June 09, 2023 11:48 AM IST

    Exchange of Rs 2,000 notes: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea challenging RBI decision

    A vacation bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal perused the report filed by the registry, and said there is no urgency in the matter.

  • PM Modi's US visit signals strong bilateral ties in future: USIBC June 09, 2023 11:44 AM IST

    PM Modi's US visit signals strong bilateral ties in future: USIBC

    "This is only the third state visit for the Biden administration. India is now one of our closest friends. The fact that the prime minister and the president have agreed to this, their coming together is a powerful signal from the top of each government that our future is together," Keshap told PTI in an interview.

  • US secretary of state and commerce secretary Antony Blinken to address India Ideas Summit June 09, 2023 11:42 AM IST

    US secretary of state and commerce secretary Antony Blinken to address India Ideas Summit

    The summit of the US India Business Council (USIBC) will discuss how to take this relationship for even greater realisation of happiness and prosperity between the two free peoples, organisers said on Thursday.

  • India to host Miss World 2023 after 27 years. Sini Shetty to represent country June 09, 2023 11:32 AM IST

    India to host Miss World 2023 after 27 years. Sini Shetty to represent country

    Miss World 2023 in India: Sini Shetty from Karnataka will represent India at the paegent. The much anticipated 71st edition of Miss World is expected to take place in November this year, the final dates of which are yet to be confirmed.

  • RBI may not cut rate before February unless inflation skids, global crisis hits: Axis Bank treasurer June 09, 2023 11:05 AM IST

    RBI may not cut rate before February unless inflation skids, global crisis hits: Axis Bank treasurer

    On Thursday, the Reserve Bank of India left the repo rate unchanged at 6.50%, as expected. However, Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank needed to move towards the primary target of inflation at the 4% level, and it will do "whatever is necessary to ensure that long-term inflation expectations remain firmly anchored."

  • AI's potential in enhancing India's tech ecosystem vast: PM Modi June 09, 2023 10:55 AM IST

    AI's potential in enhancing India's tech ecosystem vast: PM Modi

    Earlier, Altman said in a tweet, "Great conversation with @narendramodi discussing india's incredible tech ecosystem and how the country can benefit from ai. Really enjoyed all my meetings with people in the @PMOIndia."

  • Lok Sabha polls preparations: EC begins 'first level check' of EVMs, papertrail machines across India June 09, 2023 10:52 AM IST

    Lok Sabha polls preparations: EC begins 'first level check' of EVMs, papertrail machines across India

    "The EC issues a calendar for such exercises and there are standing instructions that are to be followed by state chief electoral officers," the functionary explained.

  • How do Mumbai’s Youngsters Spend Their First Salary? | Ground Report | Expert Tips June 09, 2023 10:16 AM IST

    How do Mumbai’s Youngsters Spend Their First Salary? | Ground Report | Expert Tips

    Personal finance and investing has become a new trend among the youth. Social media and the internet have had a huge influence on their investment decisions. To know what goes in the minds of the youth in Mumbai, we went out on the ground! Watch the video to find out.

  • Major fire in Mumbai residential building, at least 50 people rescued; one suffers minor injury June 09, 2023 09:47 AM IST

    Major fire in Mumbai residential building, at least 50 people rescued; one suffers minor injury

    "Fifty to sixty people were trapped inside the complex when the fire broke out, but they were safely rescued by the fire brigade personnel using the staircase of an adjoining building," a civic official said.

  • Odisha approves Rs 3,457 crore investment proposals June 09, 2023 09:40 AM IST

    Odisha approves Rs 3,457 crore investment proposals

    The proposals were approved at the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) chaired by chief secretary P K Jena on Thursday. The panel also recommend two Industrial projects to HLCA (High-Level Investment Authority), the official said.

  • Business groups look at India as part of strategy to diversify globally: White House official June 09, 2023 09:37 AM IST

    Business groups look at India as part of strategy to diversify globally: White House official

    Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, said the relationship between India and the US has developed over the years and there is a degree of trust and confidence now that was not present a decade ago.

  • PM Modi's US visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon June 09, 2023 09:33 AM IST

    PM Modi's US visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon

    Prime Minister Modi will embark on his first state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden this month.

  • Rupee opens marginally higher at 82.49 to a dollar June 09, 2023 09:35 AM IST

    Rupee opens marginally higher at 82.49 to a dollar

    Indian rupee strengthened marginally against US dollar on June 9 tracking gains in the Asian currencies and local equity markets.