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Ukraine attacks oil storage depot in Russian border region

Ukraine has launched an attack on an oil storage depot in a Russian border region, leading to a significant fire. Russian authorities are monitoring the tense situation closely as emergency services work to control the blaze.

1. Times Now. Number one on the list of top 10 news channel in India is The Times Group.

PTI is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India.

19 April - 1 June - 2024 Indian general election: First of the seven phases of polling begins to elect members to the 18th Lok Sabha with the election expected to be the largest in history. A restaurant fire that spreads to an adjacent hotel in Patna kills six people and injures 20.

Overview. While India is a multiparty democracy, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has presided over discriminatory policies and a rise in persecution affecting the Muslim population.

According to the World GDP Ranking 2024 list, India is the fifth largest economy in the world. Other prominent countries like the United States of America, China, Japan, Germany, etc., have a significant presence in this GDP Ranking list.

India, officially the Republic of India (ISO: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country with effect from June 2023; and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy.

India is famous for its rich cultural heritage, historical monuments like the Taj Mahal, diverse cuisine, vibrant festivals, and spiritual destinations. The country's natural landscapes, from the Himalayas to Kerala's backwaters, and bustling cities like Delhi and Mumbai also attract numerous tourists.

Although India gained its independence on August 15, 1947, it officially proclaimed itself a Sovereign, Democratic, and Republic state with the adoption of its Constitution on January 26, 1950. This date marked a significant milestone in India's journey towards establishing a democratic nation.