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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; 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.
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. 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.