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).

With an area of รขโ‚ฌยฆ 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 its east. After india's independence on august 15, 1947, jawaharlal nehru became prime minister of the dominion of india, an office he held until january 26, 1950, when india became a republic;