NEW DELHI -- India will have nearly 3 million more people than China by the middle of this year, becoming the world's most populous nation -- if it is not already -- a United Nations report released on Wednesday shows.
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A crowd gathers at a beach in Mumbai for New Year's celebrations: The United Nations says that by mid-year, India will have nearly 3 million more people than China. © Reuters
NEW DELHI -- India will have nearly 3 million more people than China by the middle of this year, becoming the world's most populous nation -- if it is not already -- a United Nations report released on Wednesday shows.