India has been making headlines recently due to a variety of events, including the collapse of a massive billboard in Mumbai, the charging of Indian nationals in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, and the strained relations with Canada over banners referencing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Additionally, the country has been in the news for its parliamentary elections following the revocation of the region's semiautonomy, as well as the ongoing tensions with Pakistan and the United States.
India, officially known as the Republic of India, is a South Asian country that is the second-most populous in the world and the largest democracy globally. It is known for its diverse culture, rich history, and rapidly growing economy. India gained independence from British colonial rule in 1947 and has since emerged as a major player on the global stage, particularly in areas such as technology, medicine, and space exploration. The country is characterized by its vast geographical and cultural diversity, with 28 states and 8 union territories, each with its own distinct traditions and languages.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to remove Kashmir's special status has proved deeply unpopular in the region - but people who speak out against him have to do so in hushed tones for fear of retribution.
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Candidates are fainting, voter turnout is lower, and research suggests extreme heat could influence who people choose.
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A large billboard collapsed onto people during heavy rain and thunderstorms in India’s western city of Mumbai, killing at least 14 and injuring 74 others
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The port deal could help India strengthen trade ties with Central Asia. But a US sanctions threat clouds the pact.
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India’s record goal scorer and most capped player says it’s time for the country to see ‘the next number nine’.
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It was the first time an international U.N. employee had been killed in Gaza since the war began last October.
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Local police said the billboard measured around 230 feet by 165 feet, and collapsed due to "speedy winds" on Monday as Mumbai suffered heavy rains.
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The huge billboard fell onto houses and a petrol station during the freak accident
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A fourth Indian national living in Canada has been charged in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader last June that became the center of a diplomatic spat with India
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Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of sending opposition leaders to jail and undercutting its own leaders to create a dictatorship
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Community union joins Unite in opting to act over plans that involve closure of Port Talbot blast furnaces
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Staff take sick leave en masse in apparent protest against working conditions imposed by new owner Tata Group.
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Electric vehicle adoption ‘inevitable’ in US, but unclear how fast transition will happen, experts say.
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Analysts say with momentum already with the BJP, any alleged Pakistani interference and support for Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to swing voter support.
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India has always been a society which has been very open, Jaishankar says
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Three Indian nationals have been charged in the brazen killing of a separatist leader in British Columbia. The case strained already-tense ties between the two nations.
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Comments met with surprise since US president has sought to deepen ties with key ally Japan, as well as India.
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Allegation overshadow India-US relation as Modi to face Biden during G7 meeting
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India has one of the world's fastest growing economies but the benefits are yet to fully reach the poorest.
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India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner after ‘Modi Wanted’ banners were reportedly hoisted at a Toronto event addressed by Justin Trudeau.