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