How 29 States in India got their names? Several Rulers, languages, history etc. of particular regions contributed to the names of states and Union Territories. That is why we call it as Unity in ...

India is a union of States. It is a Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system of Government. There are 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country.

The state of Goa of India was not under their rule and even when the whole country became independent, Goa remained under Portuguese rule. The Portuguese stayed in India for about 400 years.

State-issued invitations sent to guests of this week’s G-20 meeting in New Delhi referred to India as 'Bharat,' sparking rumors of a national rebrand.

Article 1 of the Constitution of India states clearly: “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States." And this seamless transition in use-terms means nothing really.

A dinner invitation has prompted speculation that India might become the latest country to change its name, potentially joining a list of nations that includes Turkey, the Czech Republic and the ...