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Indian people or Indians are the citizens and nationals of the Republic of India. In 2022, the population of India stood at 1.4 billion people. According to UN forecasts, India overtook China as the world's most populous country by the end of April 2023, containing 17.50 percent of the global population. In addition to the Indian population, the Indian overseas diaspora also boasts large numbers, particularly in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf and the Western world.
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60 Indians rescued from job scam in Cambodia return homeThe first batch of 60 Indian nationals rescued by the Indian Embassy in Cambodia from fraudulent employers have returned home, the embassy said on Thursday.DNA - Published | 60 Indians forced into cybercrimes in Cambodia rescued, return home60 Indians rescued by the Indian embassy in Cambodia return home. It has been done in cooperation with Sihanoukville(SHV) authority. Earlier, the Indian embassy set up a temporary control room at..IndiaTimes - Published |
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