World surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases
The world reached a staggering milestone surpassing 20 million COVID-19 cases with 736,000 deaths — a doubling of 10 million cases in just over six weeks.
India
A parliamentary republic and the world's most populous democracy. As a rising economic powerhouse and member of the U.N., G-20, and BRICS, it has a diverse economy driven by a large service sector, a growing manufacturing base, and a significant agricultural industry. Its strategic autonomy and influence in international affairs are key to its foreign policy.
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