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  2. Names for India - Wikipedia

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    Latin India is used by Lucian (2nd century CE). [citation needed] India was known in Old English language and was used in King Alfred's translation of Paulus Orosius. In Middle English, the name was, under French influence, replaced by Ynde or Inde, which entered Early Modern English as "Indie". The name "India" then came back to English usage ...

  3. National symbols of India - Wikipedia

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    The Constituent Assembly of India met at 11 pm on 14 August in the Constitution Hall in New Delhi, chaired by Rajendra Prasad in which Nehru delivered the Tryst with Destiny speech proclaiming India's independence. [36] [37] The Dominion of India became an independent country on 15 August 1947. [35] [38] Republic Day [9] changed to vector image

  4. List of current Indian legislative speakers and chairpersons

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    In the Republic of India, the various central and state legislatures are presided by either a Speaker or a Chairperson.A speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha and of the legislative assembly of each of the twenty-eight states and three union territories.

  5. List of Indian state and union territory name etymologies

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    Andaman and Nicobar Islands (A): . Andaman: Italian traveler Niccolò de' Conti (c. 1440) mentioned the word Andaman meant "Island of Gold". A theory that became prevalent in the late 19th century and has since gained momentum is that the name of the islands derives from Sanskrit via the Malay handuman, named for the Hindu deity Hanuman.

  6. List of current Indian chief ministers - Wikipedia

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    According to the Constitution of India, at the state level, the governor is de jure head, but de facto executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the state legislative assembly , the governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the state government .

  7. Bharat Ratna - Wikipedia

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    The Bharat Ratna (Hindi pronunciation: [bʱaːɾət̪ ɾət̪n̪ə]; lit. ' Jewel of India ') is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India.Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position or gender.

  8. List of vice presidents of India - Wikipedia

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    They also decide whether a bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha is a financial bill. [1] There have been 14 vice presidents since the inception of the post in 1950. The first vice president of India, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, took oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 13 May 1952. [5] He later served as the president. [6]

  9. Bharata (Ramayana) - Wikipedia

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    Bharat takes Rama padukas from Chitrakoot. Bharata is known for his love and devotion towards his brother Rama. Despite him not willing to take up the throne of Ayodhya, Bharata decidated himself for the people's welfare as the regent. [18] Rama had donned garments made of tree bark when he went to the forest. His hair was matted.