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Indian City and State Name Changes
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After contributing a new word to the English language, which Indian city decided to officially change its name on 1 November 2006?
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Bangalore
💡 Explanation:
Bangalore officially changed its name to Bengaluru on November 1, 2006, becoming the first major Indian city to complete such a name change process. The city's name contributed the word 'bangalored' to English, meaning when jobs are moved to India (specifically Bangalore/Bengaluru) from Western countries. This reversion to Kannada language roots was part of a broader movement to restore traditional names of Indian cities.