According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the English proper noun "India" derives most immediately from the Classical Latin India, a reference to a loosely-defined historical region of …

Nov 21, 2025 · 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 …

2 days ago · India, the world's largest democracy, has a very diverse population, geography, and climate. India is the world's second most populous country, as well as the seventh largest in area.

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India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since Independence.

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 …

Jul 6, 2023 · India is a large country located on the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia. India is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.

13 hours ago · India's economy likely stayed resilient in the July–September quarter, driven by consumer demand and front-loading of production and exports ahead of U.S. tariffs, though …

This section on the history of India covers the history of ancient, medieval and modern India, including famous historical personalities and important events.

The Oxford English Dictionary (third edition - 2009) says that the name "India" comes from the Classical Latin name India. It was originally used for the Indian subcontinent and the areas to …