The Government of India operates within a framework of federal parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of India is the head of government. It was established by the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950, and is the governing authority of a federal union of 28 states, 6 union territories and 1 National Capital Territory. Collectively, the federal union is called the Republic of India.
The Government of India consists of legislative, executive and judicial branches. The Legislative branch is a bicameral parliament, comprising the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and the Lok Sabha (Lower House). The Executive arm consists of the President, Vice-President, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The judiciary branch is independent of the legislative and executive branches. The Supreme court consists of a chief justice and 25 associate justices. The legal system as applicable to the federal and individual state governments is based on the English Common and Statutory Law. India accepts compulsory International Court of Justice jurisdiction with several reservations.

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• July 21: Pratibha Patil becomes the first woman president of India in the 13th presidential election.
• December 24: Inhabited tropical island of Lohachara lost to rising seas.
• December 19: President Bush signs U.S.-India nuclear deal.
• December 17: Indian Army celebrates Victory Day on 35th Anniversary of Bangladeshi Liberation.
• December 9: US House of Representatives passes India nuclear bill.
• November 30: India's economy grows annual 9.2% in Q2.
• November 28: Union Coal Minister Shibu Soren convicted in the murder case by Delhi court
• November 27: Greg Chappell under fire for his remarks on MPs.
• November 27: Rajnath re-elected as chief of Bharatiya Janata Party.
• November 22: Winter session of the Parliament begins today.
• November 17: Justice Sachar committee says Indian Muslims "lag behind" other communities.
• November 16: Flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah border becomes more peaceful.
• November 7: One day strike of traders in Delhi against sealing drive.

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