Is India a secular state? Why do we need a secular country in modern times?

Yes, India is a secular state because:
 India has no religion of its own.
 Under Article 25 to 28, the right to freedom of religion has been granted to all the
persons residing in India.

 All persons in India are equally free to progress, practicise or propagate the religion
of their own choices.
Secular state is must in modern times because:
 It opposes to intra-religious domination.
 To value peace, religion and state must be kept separate.
 It promotes freedom within religions