India is the second largest country in the world and the sixth most populous country, with over 1.2 billion inhabitants. It is the most populous country in the world. It is located on the Indian Subcontinent. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west. It is composed of 14 states and union territories. The national capital is New Delhi. The largest and most populous city in India is Mumbai. Other major cities include Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

The Indian government describes the country as a nuclear state with a large nuclear arsenal and the capability to strike other nations. It has been involved in several conflicts, including the Kashmir War, the Indo-Pakistani conflict over the nuclear programme, the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the war in Afghanistan.

It is the world's largest exporter of arms and ammunition. India is also one of the world's most corrupt countries, with a lot of money going missing every year.