India set to overtake China as world's most populous nation: UN

India is set to surpass China as the world's most populous country by the end of this month, with a population of almost 1.43 billion people, according to the United Nations. India's young population and higher fertility rate give it the potential to replicate China's economic trajectory, but it faces challenges in providing jobs for its growing population and addressing issues such as climate change, disparities between urban and rural populations, and a widening religious divide.