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:”’Q1: Why is ”Bhārat Gaṇarājya” not rendered in [[Devanagari]] script?”’

Why is ”Bhārat Gaṇarājya” not rendered in [[Devanagari]] script?

:”’A1:”’ See [[Wikipedia_talk:Noticeboard_for_India-related_topics/Archive_48#Native_languages_in_lead|this discussion]] (from 2012) and [[Wikipedia_talk:Noticeboard_for_India-related_topics/Archive_64#Multiple_Indicscript_in_infoboxes_are_out_of_control|this discussion]] (from 2017), which are codified in [[WP:INDICSCRIPT]].

See [[Wikipedia_talk:Noticeboard_for_India-related_topics/Archive_48#Native_languages_in_lead|this discussion]] (from 2012) and [[Wikipedia_talk:Noticeboard_for_India-related_topics/Archive_64#Multiple_Indicscript_in_infoboxes_are_out_of_control|this discussion]] (from 2017), which are codified in [[WP:INDICSCRIPT]].

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:”’Q2: It’s “Bengaluru”, not “Bangalore”!”’

It’s “Bengaluru”, not “Bangalore”!

:”’A2:”’ This article uses the name that is most commonly used by English-language [[WP:RS|reliable sources]]. See [[WP:COMMONNAME]].

This article uses the name that is most commonly used by English-language [[WP:RS|reliable sources]]. See [[WP:COMMONNAME]].

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:”’Q3: Why was my content removed?”’

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:”’A3:”’ The [[India]] page adheres to [[WP:SS|summary style]], sticking to core topics and [[Wikipedia:Main article fixation|skipping excess details]]. To update economy figures or other content, [[WP:CITE|cite]] [[WP:ATT|credible sources]]. See [[WP:V]].
Why was my content removed?
The [[India]] page adheres to [[WP:SS|summary style]], sticking to core topics and [[Wikipedia:Main article fixation|skipping excess details]]. To update economy figures or other content, [[WP:CITE|cite]] [[WP:ATT|credible sources]]. See [[WP:V]].
:”’Q4: Why aren’t there sections on science and technology, education, media, tourism etc?”’

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:”’A4:”’ New sections require talk-page consensus. In archived discussions, it was decided to keep them out. Consider expanding their respective daughter articles, such as [[History of India]], instead. See [[WP:WPC]].

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Why aren’t there sections on science and technology, education, media, tourism etc?
:”’Q5: Why was my image or external link removed?”’
New sections require talk-page consensus. In archived discussions, it was decided to keep them out. Consider expanding their respective daughter articles, such as [[History of India]], instead. See [[WP:WPC]].
:”’A5:”’ To add or remove images and links, start a thread on this page first. See [[WP:FP?]], [[WP:IMAGE]], and [[WP:EL]].

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:”’Q6: The map is wrong!”’
Why was my image or external link removed?
:”’A6:”’ The map shows the official (”de jure”) borders in undisputed territory and the ”de facto” borders and all related claims where there’s a dispute; it cannot exclusively present the official views of India, Pakistan, or China. See [[WP:NPOV]].
To add or remove images and links, start a thread on this page first. See [[WP:FP?]], [[WP:IMAGE]], and [[WP:EL]].

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:”’Q7: India is a superpower!”’

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:”’A7:”’ Consult the archives of this talk page for discussions of India’s status as a superpower before adding any content that makes the suggestion. See [[WP:DUE]].
The map shows the official (”de jure”) borders in undisputed territory and the ”de facto” borders and all related claims where there’s a dispute; it cannot exclusively present the official views of India, Pakistan, or China. See [[WP:NPOV]].
:”’Q8: Delhi is a state!”’

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:”’A8:”’ To create an Indian state, the [[Parliament of India]] must pass a law to that effect—see Articles 2 through 4 of the [[Constitution of India]], full text [http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/welcome.html here]. The [[List of amendments of the Constitution of India|Sixty-ninth Amendment]], which was enacted in 1991, added Article 239AA to the constitution. It proclaimed the National Capital Territory of Delhi, gave it a legislative assembly, and accorded it special powers that most union territories lack. But Delhi was not made a state. Several crucial powers were retained by the central government, such as [[Delhi Police|responsibility for law and order]]. Delhi also does not have a governor; instead, a lieutenant governor presides. Unlike [[Himachal Pradesh]], which gained statehood in 1970, and [[Goa]], which gained it in 1987, Delhi continues to be listed as a union territory by the [[Constitution of India#Schedules|First Schedule]].

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India is a superpower!
:”’Q9: Add Hindi as the national language/hockey as the national sport!”’
Consult the archives of this talk page for discussions of India’s status as a superpower before adding any content that makes the suggestion. See [[WP:DUE]].
:”’A9:”’ Hindi is the [[official language]], not [[national language]]. There is no national language, but there are constitutionally recognized languages, commonly known as ”'[[Eighth_Schedule_to_the_Constitution#Eighth_Schedule_to_the_Constitution|Schedule 8 languages]]”’. English also serves as a subsidiary official language until the universal use of Hindi is approved by the states and parliament.

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To create an Indian state, the [[Parliament of India]] must pass a law to that effect—see Articles 2 through 4 of the [[Constitution of India]], full text [http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/welcome.html here]. The [[List of amendments of the Constitution of India|Sixty-ninth Amendment]], which was enacted in 1991, added Article 239AA to the constitution. It proclaimed the National Capital Territory of Delhi, gave it a legislative assembly, and accorded it special powers that most union territories lack. But Delhi was not made a state. Several crucial powers were retained by the central government, such as [[Delhi Police|responsibility for law and order]]. Delhi also does not have a governor; instead, a lieutenant governor presides. Unlike [[Himachal Pradesh]], which gained statehood in 1970, and [[Goa]], which gained it in 1987, Delhi continues to be listed as a union territory by the [[Constitution of India#Schedules|First Schedule]].

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Add Hindi as the national language/hockey as the national sport!
Hindi is the [[official language]], not [[national language]]. There is no national language, but there are constitutionally recognized languages, commonly known as ”'[[Eighth_Schedule_to_the_Constitution#Eighth_Schedule_to_the_Constitution|Schedule 8 languages]]”’. English also serves as a subsidiary official language until the universal use of Hindi is approved by the states and parliament.

:[[Field hockey]] is not the national sport as per this article [http://www.deccanherald.com/content/268727/in-rti-reply-centre-says.html “In RTI reply, Centre says India has no national game”, ”Deccan Herald”, August 2012].

:[[Field hockey]] is not the national sport as per this article [http://www.deccanherald.com/content/268727/in-rti-reply-centre-says.html “In RTI reply, Centre says India has no national game”, ”Deccan Herald”, August 2012].

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2. It’s “Bengaluru”, not “Bangalore”!

This article uses the name that is most commonly used by English-language reliable sources. See WP:COMMONNAME.

4. Why aren’t there sections on science and technology, education, media, tourism etc.?

New sections require talk-page consensus. In archived discussions, it was decided to keep them out. Consider expanding their respective daughter articles, such as History of India, instead. See WP:WPC.

5. Why was my image or external link removed?

To add or remove images and links, start a thread on this page first. See WP:FP?, WP:IMAGE, and WP:EL.

6. The map is wrong!

The map shows the official (de jure) borders in undisputed territory and the de facto borders and all related claims where there’s a dispute; it cannot exclusively present the official views of India, Pakistan, or China. See WP:NPOV.

7. India is a superpower!

Consult the archives of this talk page for discussions of India’s status as a superpower before adding any content that makes the suggestion. See WP:DUE.

8. Delhi is a state!

To create an Indian state, the Parliament of India must pass a law to that effect—see Articles 2 through 4 of the Constitution of India, full text here. The Sixty-ninth Amendment, which was enacted in 1991, added Article 239AA to the constitution. It proclaimed the National Capital Territory of Delhi, gave it a legislative assembly, and accorded it special powers that most union territories lack. But Delhi was not made a state. Several crucial powers were retained by the central government, such as responsibility for law and order. Delhi also does not have a governor; instead, a lieutenant governor presides. Unlike Himachal Pradesh, which gained statehood in 1970, and Goa, which gained it in 1987, Delhi continues to be listed as a union territory by the First Schedule.

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