India

Country India
Capital New Delhi
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Indian Rupee(INR)
Languages Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the world's oldest, flourished during the 3rd and 2nd millennia B.C. and extended into northwestern India. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the Indian subcontinent about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. The Maurya Empire of the 4th and 3rd centuries B.C. - which reached its zenith under ASHOKA - united much of South Asia. The Golden Age ushered in by the Gupta dynasty (4th to 6th centuries A.D.) saw a flowering of Indian science, art, and culture. Islam spread across the subcontinent over a period of 700 years. In the 10th and 11th centuries, Turks and Afghans invaded India and established the Delhi Sultanate. In the early 16th century, the Emperor BABUR established the Mughal Dynasty which ruled India for more than three centuries. European explorers began establishing footholds in India during the 16th century. By the 19th century, Great Britain had become the dominant political power on the subcontinent. The British Indian Army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British rule, led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU, eventually brought about independence in 1947. Communal violence led to the subcontinent's bloody partition, which resulted in the creation of two separate states, India and Pakistan. The two countries have fought three wars since independence, the last of which in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. India's nuclear weapons tests in 1998 caused Pakistan to conduct its own tests that same year. In November 2008, terrorists allegedly originating from Pakistan conducted a series of coordinated attacks in Mumbai, India's financial capital. Despite pressing problems such as significant overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and widespread corruption, rapid economic development is fueling India's rise on the world stage.

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Maharashtra: Row over language turns violent in India's richest state - BBCMaharashtra: Row over language turns violent in India's richest state  BBC

'Show me 1 photo': NSA Ajit Doval dares foreign media on Operation Sindoor; seeks proof of damage on Indi - Times of India'Show me 1 photo': NSA Ajit Doval dares foreign media on Operation Sindoor; seeks proof of damage on Indi  Times of India

"Show Me 1 Photo": Ajit Doval's Dare To Foreign Media On Op Sindoor Claims - NDTV"Show Me 1 Photo": Ajit Doval's Dare To Foreign Media On Op Sindoor Claims  NDTV

NSA Ajit Doval asserts India hit 9 terrorist targets criss-crossing Pakistan without any miss during Operation Sindoor - NewsonairNSA Ajit Doval asserts India hit 9 terrorist targets criss-crossing Pakistan without any miss during Operation Sindoor  Newsonair

India unhappy with replacement ball as Dukes loses shape too soon again - ESPNcricinfoIndia unhappy with replacement ball as Dukes loses shape too soon again  ESPNcricinfo

IND vs ENG Highlights, 3rd Test Match Day 2: India 145/3 at stumps against England at Lord's - Times of IndiaIND vs ENG Highlights, 3rd Test Match Day 2: India 145/3 at stumps against England at Lord's  Times of India

Shubman Gill, India lambasted for ball change controversy during Lord's Test: ‘One of the most bizarre decisions’ - Hindustan TimesShubman Gill, India lambasted for ball change controversy during Lord's Test: ‘One of the most bizarre decisions’  Hindustan Times

Key Takeaways From Air India Probe Report On Ahmedabad Plane Crash - NDTVKey Takeaways From Air India Probe Report On Ahmedabad Plane Crash  NDTV

Air India Ahmedabad plane crash: Both engines shut down on AI 171 flight shortly after take off, says AAIB Preliminary report - The HinduAir India Ahmedabad plane crash: Both engines shut down on AI 171 flight shortly after take off, says AAIB Preliminary report  The Hindu

‘Why did you cut off ?’: Final exchange of Air India Pilots before Ahmedabad crash revealed in initial probe report - Mint‘Why did you cut off ?’: Final exchange of Air India Pilots before Ahmedabad crash revealed in initial probe report  Mint

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The price of FOMO — India’s options market faces a reality check - CNBCCNBC's Inside India newsletter: The price of FOMO — India’s options market faces a reality check  CNBC

India's population at crossroads, not a crisis: Population Foundation of India - The HinduIndia's population at crossroads, not a crisis: Population Foundation of India  The Hindu

Trade deal: India and US talk in Washington, duel in Geneva - The Economic TimesTrade deal: India and US talk in Washington, duel in Geneva  The Economic Times

‘Unnecessary trade barriers…’: US hits out at India’s dairy certificate requirements at WTO; raises issue - Times of India‘Unnecessary trade barriers…’: US hits out at India’s dairy certificate requirements at WTO; raises issue  Times of India

India revises proposed retaliatory duties against U.S. over steel, aluminium tariffs: WTO - The HinduIndia revises proposed retaliatory duties against U.S. over steel, aluminium tariffs: WTO  The Hindu

With USAID shut, Norman Borlaug’s institute knocks on India’s doors - The Indian ExpressWith USAID shut, Norman Borlaug’s institute knocks on India’s doors  The Indian Express

Just backing Pakistan without mention of India does not threaten sovereignty: Allahabad HC - Times of IndiaJust backing Pakistan without mention of India does not threaten sovereignty: Allahabad HC  Times of India

Why is India forcing 80 million people to justify their right to vote? - Al JazeeraWhy is India forcing 80 million people to justify their right to vote?  Al Jazeera

Tesla drops 'coming soon' teaser on new X account ahead of India launch - India TodayTesla drops 'coming soon' teaser on new X account ahead of India launch  India Today

Updates: Air India Flight Crashed 32 Seconds After Takeoff, No Bird-Hit: Probe Report - NDTVUpdates: Air India Flight Crashed 32 Seconds After Takeoff, No Bird-Hit: Probe Report  NDTV

Tesla India debut: Elon Musk’s firm gets RTO nod for showroom; Model Y likely to go on sale from July 15 - Times of IndiaTesla India debut: Elon Musk’s firm gets RTO nod for showroom; Model Y likely to go on sale from July 15  Times of India

Tesla to officially launch in India with planned showroom opening - CNBCTesla to officially launch in India with planned showroom opening  CNBC

Air India crash: Fuel switches cut off before crash, preliminary report says - live updates - BBCAir India crash: Fuel switches cut off before crash, preliminary report says - live updates  BBC

Fuel switches cut off just before deadly Air India crash, early report says - Al JazeeraFuel switches cut off just before deadly Air India crash, early report says  Al Jazeera

Preliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash - NPRPreliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash  NPR

‘Why did you cut off ?’: Cockpit recording reveals what Air India pilots said before Ahmedabad crash - Hindustan Times‘Why did you cut off ?’: Cockpit recording reveals what Air India pilots said before Ahmedabad crash  Hindustan Times

Engine fuel switches cut off before Air India crash that killed 260, preliminary report finds - The GuardianEngine fuel switches cut off before Air India crash that killed 260, preliminary report finds  The Guardian

Fuel switches were cut off before Air India plane crashed, preliminary report says - NBC NewsFuel switches were cut off before Air India plane crashed, preliminary report says  NBC News

Air India report: Fuel to engines cut off before plane crash, preliminary report says - BBCAir India report: Fuel to engines cut off before plane crash, preliminary report says  BBC

After Mumbai, Elon Musk’s second Tesla India showroom to open in this city - Times of IndiaAfter Mumbai, Elon Musk’s second Tesla India showroom to open in this city  Times of India

'I Didn't Cut Off Fuel': Last Chat Of Pilots On Air India Plane That Crashed - NDTV'I Didn't Cut Off Fuel': Last Chat Of Pilots On Air India Plane That Crashed  NDTV

Fuel switches cut off within a second: Air India crash probe report - India TodayFuel switches cut off within a second: Air India crash probe report  India Today

India finds engine switch movement in fatal Air India crash, no immediate action for Boeing or GE - CNBCIndia finds engine switch movement in fatal Air India crash, no immediate action for Boeing or GE  CNBC

Both Engines Shut Down Within Seconds Of Take-Off: Air India Crash Probe Report - NDTVBoth Engines Shut Down Within Seconds Of Take-Off: Air India Crash Probe Report  NDTV

Air India crash probe: AAIB releases preliminary report, says fuel supply to both engines was cut off - Times of IndiaAir India crash probe: AAIB releases preliminary report, says fuel supply to both engines was cut off  Times of India

Report: Fuel cut to Air India Flight 171 engines before deadly crash - upi.comReport: Fuel cut to Air India Flight 171 engines before deadly crash  upi.com

Air India crash report: Probe tracks engine switch movement; no immediate action for Boeing or GE Aerospac - The Economic TimesAir India crash report: Probe tracks engine switch movement; no immediate action for Boeing or GE Aerospac  The Economic Times

Air India 171 crash probe: Cockpit audio reveals pilots' confusion over mid-air fuel cutoff - 10 key poin - Times of IndiaAir India 171 crash probe: Cockpit audio reveals pilots' confusion over mid-air fuel cutoff - 10 key poin  Times of India

Bumrah five-for, Archer's Test return headline closely-contested day - ESPNcricinfoBumrah five-for, Archer's Test return headline closely-contested day  ESPNcricinfo

‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ get Unesco tag; 44th honour for India; forts highlight strategic strength - Times of India‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ get Unesco tag; 44th honour for India; forts highlight strategic strength  Times of India

Air India plane crash report out; Both engines 'cut off' mid-air '01 second apart', pilots in cockpit left - The Economic TimesAir India plane crash report out; Both engines 'cut off' mid-air '01 second apart', pilots in cockpit left  The Economic Times

India takes strong stand! Retaliatory tariffs planned against US on steel and aluminium at WTO amidst tra - Times of IndiaIndia takes strong stand! Retaliatory tariffs planned against US on steel and aluminium at WTO amidst tra  Times of India

AAIB releases initial probe report on Ahmedabad Air India crash | 10 key points - Hindustan TimesAAIB releases initial probe report on Ahmedabad Air India crash | 10 key points  Hindustan Times

Earthquake Tremors Felt In Delhi, Second Time This Week - NDTVEarthquake Tremors Felt In Delhi, Second Time This Week  NDTV

Fuel to Air India 171’s engines was cut off seconds before fatal crash, report says - Financial TimesFuel to Air India 171’s engines was cut off seconds before fatal crash, report says  Financial Times

Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement - ReutersAir India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement  Reuters

India: Tennis player Yadav killed by her father — reports - DWIndia: Tennis player Yadav killed by her father — reports  DW

Musk's Tesla marks formal India entry with Mumbai launch event - ReutersMusk's Tesla marks formal India entry with Mumbai launch event  Reuters

Engine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says - CNNEngine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says  CNN

Air India Crash Report Confirms Fuel Was Cut Off Before Accident - The Wall Street JournalAir India Crash Report Confirms Fuel Was Cut Off Before Accident  The Wall Street Journal

NHRC, India’s coveted four- week Summer Internship Programme concludes - PIBNHRC, India’s coveted four- week Summer Internship Programme concludes  PIB

AAIB's preliminary report on Air India plane crash 'very soon': Civil Aviation Min Naidu - The Economic TimesAAIB's preliminary report on Air India plane crash 'very soon': Civil Aviation Min Naidu  The Economic Times

IND vs ENG Highlights, 3rd Test Day 2: India trail by 242 runs after yet another grinding day of Test cricket - Hindustan TimesIND vs ENG Highlights, 3rd Test Day 2: India trail by 242 runs after yet another grinding day of Test cricket  Hindustan Times

Shubman Gill Blasts Umpire, Sunil Gavaskar Left Fuming As Controversy Erupts At Lord's In India vs E.. - NDTV SportsShubman Gill Blasts Umpire, Sunil Gavaskar Left Fuming As Controversy Erupts At Lord's In India vs E..  NDTV Sports

One Mayday alert, focus on fuel control switches: What is known so far about Air India crash - Hindustan TimesOne Mayday alert, focus on fuel control switches: What is known so far about Air India crash  Hindustan Times

Fuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Crash, Report Says - The New York TimesFuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Crash, Report Says  The New York Times

Tesla to open first India experience center in Mumbai on July 15; deliveries expected to begin in late Aug - The Economic TimesTesla to open first India experience center in Mumbai on July 15; deliveries expected to begin in late Aug  The Economic Times

Air India Crash Probe To Offer Peek Into Jet's Final Moments - NDTVAir India Crash Probe To Offer Peek Into Jet's Final Moments  NDTV

‘Fired 5 times, 3 hit her back’: Gurgaon cops detail how tennis player Radhika Yadav was killed; mother m - Times of India‘Fired 5 times, 3 hit her back’: Gurgaon cops detail how tennis player Radhika Yadav was killed; mother m  Times of India

Air India crash: Report may explain what went wrong; peek into final moments expected - Times of IndiaAir India crash: Report may explain what went wrong; peek into final moments expected  Times of India

IND vs ENG: Joe Root to India - 'Don't keep asking for a ball change, learn to adapt' - Times of IndiaIND vs ENG: Joe Root to India - 'Don't keep asking for a ball change, learn to adapt'  Times of India

India and China strive to reset ties but with caution - BBCIndia and China strive to reset ties but with caution  BBC

India (M) drop to worst FIFA rank in nine years - ESPN IndiaIndia (M) drop to worst FIFA rank in nine years  ESPN India

Mohammed Siraj's heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota in Lord's Test: Watch - India TodayMohammed Siraj's heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota in Lord's Test: Watch  India Today

Australian Man Says "India Can Go From Rich To Poor In Seconds", Video Sparks Debate - NDTVAustralian Man Says "India Can Go From Rich To Poor In Seconds", Video Sparks Debate  NDTV

Day After Tax Notice, Maharashtra Minister Seen With Bag Allegedly Full Of Cash - NDTVDay After Tax Notice, Maharashtra Minister Seen With Bag Allegedly Full Of Cash  NDTV

Inside the cockpit: How Air India's Boeing Dreamliner flight ended in disaster - ReutersInside the cockpit: How Air India's Boeing Dreamliner flight ended in disaster  Reuters

Tesla Likely To Begin First Deliveries In India From August - NDTVTesla Likely To Begin First Deliveries In India From August  NDTV

500% Russian oil tariff on India? There's more to Trump's latest declaration than meets the eye - The Economic Times500% Russian oil tariff on India? There's more to Trump's latest declaration than meets the eye  The Economic Times

Air India crash report updates: Preliminary findings say fuel switches were cut off before plane went down - The IndependentAir India crash report updates: Preliminary findings say fuel switches were cut off before plane went down  The Independent

Air India crash linked to sudden fuel switch shutdown - DWAir India crash linked to sudden fuel switch shutdown  DW

Air India plane crash initial probe report out, shows fuel cutoff to both engines – 10 key takeways - MintAir India plane crash initial probe report out, shows fuel cutoff to both engines – 10 key takeways  Mint

‘We continue to mourn the loss’: Air India responds to AAIB report on Ahmedabad crash - Hindustan Times‘We continue to mourn the loss’: Air India responds to AAIB report on Ahmedabad crash  Hindustan Times

"This Is Not India": US Man Lashes Out At Restaurant Employee For Calling His Wife "Beautiful" - NDTV"This Is Not India": US Man Lashes Out At Restaurant Employee For Calling His Wife "Beautiful"  NDTV

Why are Indian workers angry with Narendra Modi? - Al JazeeraWhy are Indian workers angry with Narendra Modi?  Al Jazeera

Operation Sindoor: NSA Ajit Doval says India hit nine terrorist bases of Pakistan, missed none - The HinduOperation Sindoor: NSA Ajit Doval says India hit nine terrorist bases of Pakistan, missed none  The Hindu

Indian Super League 2025-26 put 'on hold' due to MRA uncertainty with AIFF - ESPN IndiaIndian Super League 2025-26 put 'on hold' due to MRA uncertainty with AIFF  ESPN India

Can India stop Pakistan’s river water — and will it spark a new war? - Al JazeeraCan India stop Pakistan’s river water — and will it spark a new war?  Al Jazeera

India's Foreign Minister To Make First China Visit In 5 Years: Report - NDTVIndia's Foreign Minister To Make First China Visit In 5 Years: Report  NDTV

World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank - The Indian ExpressWorld’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank  The Indian Express

India move past Archer's first-over strike upon Test return - ESPNcricinfoIndia move past Archer's first-over strike upon Test return  ESPNcricinfo

The Boeing 787 Air India Crash Report Has Arrived. Fuel Switches Played A Role. - Barron'sThe Boeing 787 Air India Crash Report Has Arrived. Fuel Switches Played A Role.  Barron's

Air India crash: Preliminary report likely to be released today, may provide clarity on the cause - Hindustan TimesAir India crash: Preliminary report likely to be released today, may provide clarity on the cause  Hindustan Times

Archer and Bumrah make batters sweat as England and India toil on day two at Lord’s - The GuardianArcher and Bumrah make batters sweat as England and India toil on day two at Lord’s  The Guardian

England v India: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened - The GuardianEngland v India: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened  The Guardian

'Fuel supply to AI 171 Dreamliner engines got cutoff 3 seconds after liftoff, plane crashed 29 seconds la - Times of India'Fuel supply to AI 171 Dreamliner engines got cutoff 3 seconds after liftoff, plane crashed 29 seconds la  Times of India

Air India crash report today may reveal what led to death of 260 - Hindustan TimesAir India crash report today may reveal what led to death of 260  Hindustan Times

Pilot confusion over fuel cutoff cited in Air India crash report - USA TodayPilot confusion over fuel cutoff cited in Air India crash report  USA Today

Elon Musk’s Tesla to open first India showroom in Mumbai on 15 July, Model Y likely to lead the lineup - MintElon Musk’s Tesla to open first India showroom in Mumbai on 15 July, Model Y likely to lead the lineup  Mint

Air India responds to AAIB preliminary report on Ahmedabad crash, reaffirms support and cooperation - CNBC TV18Air India responds to AAIB preliminary report on Ahmedabad crash, reaffirms support and cooperation  CNBC TV18

Surge in UPI payments reduced cash usage: IMF - Times of IndiaSurge in UPI payments reduced cash usage: IMF  Times of India

‘You can’t keep slowing the game down’: Root wants to limit number of ball changes - The Guardian‘You can’t keep slowing the game down’: Root wants to limit number of ball changes  The Guardian

Root breaks Dravid's catching record; Bumrah surpasses Kapil - ESPNcricinfoRoot breaks Dravid's catching record; Bumrah surpasses Kapil  ESPNcricinfo

'Absolute highways': Mitchell Starc surprised by India vs England pitches, says he’d hate bowling to Shub - Times of India'Absolute highways': Mitchell Starc surprised by India vs England pitches, says he’d hate bowling to Shub  Times of India

India on track for record IPO year - Financial TimesIndia on track for record IPO year  Financial Times

Air India Boeing 787 crash preliminary report released - The Seattle TimesAir India Boeing 787 crash preliminary report released  The Seattle Times

Bumrah lords over England to keep India in the hunt - Hindustan TimesBumrah lords over England to keep India in the hunt  Hindustan Times

Fuel switches on Air India flight cut off moments before fatal crash: Preliminary report - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosFuel switches on Air India flight cut off moments before fatal crash: Preliminary report  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

In India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea - The Washington PostIn India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea  The Washington Post

Shubman Gill lashes out at umpire as ball change controversy rocks Lord's Test; Mohammed Siraj asked to go back… - Hindustan TimesShubman Gill lashes out at umpire as ball change controversy rocks Lord's Test; Mohammed Siraj asked to go back…  Hindustan Times

Ajit Doval dares foreign media on Op Sindoor: Show one photo of damage in India - India TodayAjit Doval dares foreign media on Op Sindoor: Show one photo of damage in India  India Today

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