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  INDIA India, officially known as the Republic of India, is a country located in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion people. India is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and varied geography, ranging from the Himalayan mountains to tropical rainforests and extensive coastline. Here are some key facts about India: Geography: India is located in South Asia and shares borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The geography of India is diverse, with the Himalayan mountain range in the north, the Thar Desert in the northwest, fertile plains in the north and east, and a long coastline along the Indian Ocean in the south. Population and Culture: India is the second-most populous country in the world, with a diverse population comprising numerous ethnicities, religions, and languages. Hindi and English are the official languages of India, with over 1,600 oth...

  THE BALAKOT AIR STRIKE  The Balakot strike refers to a military operation conducted by the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019. The operation targeted a terrorist training camp located in Balakot, Pakistan, which was believed to be operated by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Pakistan-based terrorist group responsible for various attacks in India. The Balakot strike was carried out in response to a terrorist attack on February 14, 2019, in Pulwama, Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, where a suicide bomber from JeM attacked a convoy of Indian paramilitary forces, resulting in the deaths of 40 Indian soldiers. In the Balakot strike, Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jets dropped bombs on the terrorist camp, destroying it. The strike was seen as a pre-emptive, retaliatory action by India to target the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack and prevent further terrorist activities. It was conducted across the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border between India and Pakistan in...