New Delhi

New Delhi, is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sansad Bhavan, and the Supreme Court. New Delhi is a municipality within the NCT, administered by the NDMC, which covers mostly Lutyens' Delhi and a few adjacent areas. The municipal area is part of a larger administrative district, the New Delhi district.
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Some of the key events about New Delhi

  • 1739
    The city was sacked and looted by Persian invader Nader Shah, resulting in massive destruction and loss of life
  • 1857
    The city was besieged and captured by British forces during the Indian Rebellion, leading to widespread violence and reprisals
  • 1911
    New Delhi was officially designated as the capital of British India
  • 1911
    The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi, displacing many local residents
  • 1929
    The foundation stone for the new capital city was laid
  • 1931
    The inauguration of New Delhi as the new capital of India took place
  • 1947
    New Delhi became the capital of independent India
  • 1947
    The city experienced severe communal violence and mass exodus during the Partition of India
  • 1956
    The first major expansion of New Delhi's boundaries occurred
  • 1982
    New Delhi hosted the Asian Games, showcasing its sporting infrastructure
  • 1984
    Anti-Sikh riots erupted in the city following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, resulting in thousands of deaths
  • 2001
    A terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament in New Delhi killed 14 people and injured many others
  • 2002
    The Delhi Metro began operations, revolutionizing public transportation in the city
  • 2005
    A series of bomb blasts in crowded markets killed 62 people and injured over 200
  • 2008
    Multiple terrorist attacks across the city killed 30 people and injured over 130
  • 2010
    New Delhi successfully hosted the Commonwealth Games
  • 2012
    A brutal gang rape case in the city sparked nationwide protests and highlighted issues of women's safety
  • 2015
    The city launched its first solar-powered green corridor
  • 2019
    New Delhi achieved 100% electrification, providing electricity to all households
  • 2020
    The city experienced severe air pollution, with air quality index reaching hazardous levels

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