Kolkata's nation (5)

I believe the answer is:

india

(Other definitions for india that I've seen before include "South Asian country" , "Asian sub-continent" , "Nation, I (radio comms.)" , "South Asian republic" , "Country in South Asia" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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