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3 days ago · India is a habitat for 8.6% of all mammal species, 13.7% of bird species, 7.9% of reptile species, 6% of amphibian species, 12.2% of fish species, and 6.0% of all flowering plant species. [ 199][ 200] Fully a third of Indian plant species are endemic. [ 201]
3 days ago · In South India, the climate is mainly tropical, which means it can get very hot in summer and cool in winter. [ 72] The northern part, though, has a cooler climate, called subtropical. The mountainous regions can be alpine. [ 72] The Himalayas, in the alpine climate region, can get extremely cold.
4 days ago · European explorers began establishing footholds in India during the 16th century. By the 19th century, Great Britain had become the dominant political power on the subcontinent, and India was seen as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire. The British Indian Army played a vital role in both World Wars.
1 day ago · Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday August 16, 2024, Kolkata. Amid nationwide uproar over the Kolkata hospital rape-murder, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ...
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4 days ago · BJP’s budget seeks to tackle joblessness and cut fiscal deficit after shock loss of majority. You are on page 1. Breaking news and top stories from India. The latest on the Indian economy ...
5 days ago · The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several various cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced and shaped by a history that is several thousand years old. [ 1][ 2] Throughout the history of India, Indian culture has been heavily influenced by Dharmic religions. [ 16]