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}}'''New Delhi''' is the capital city of [[India]] and one of the 11 districts of the | }}'''New Delhi''' is the capital city of [[India]] and one of the 11 districts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It serves as the seat of all three branches of the Government of India – executive, legislative, and judiciary. New Delhi is also home to the official residences of India's President (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Prime Minister. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
New Delhi was officially declared the capital of British India in 1911, replacing [[Calcutta]]. The city was planned by British architects | New Delhi was officially declared the capital of British India in 1911, replacing [[Calcutta]]. The city was planned by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker and formally inaugurated in 1931. | ||
== Geography and Climate == | == Geography and Climate == | ||
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New Delhi is rich in cultural heritage and modern infrastructure. Important landmarks include: | New Delhi is rich in cultural heritage and modern infrastructure. Important landmarks include: | ||
* | * India Gate | ||
* [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] | * [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] | ||
* | * Rajpath and Kartavya Path | ||
* | * Lotus Temple | ||
* | * Connaught Place | ||
* | * Qutb Minar and Humayun’s Tomb (in wider Delhi) | ||
== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
New Delhi is a major transportation hub, with: | New Delhi is a major transportation hub, with: | ||
* | * Indira Gandhi International Airport | ||
* | * Delhi Metro | ||
* Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin | * Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin | ||
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The city hosts premier educational institutions such as: | The city hosts premier educational institutions such as: | ||
* | * University of Delhi | ||
* | * Jawaharlal Nehru University | ||
* | * All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | ||
* | * Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Delhi]] | * [[Delhi]] | ||
* [[Government of India]] | * [[Government of India]] | ||
* | * National Capital Territory of Delhi | ||
* | * History of Delhi | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:16, 26 August 2025
New Delhi is the capital city of India and one of the 11 districts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It serves as the seat of all three branches of the Government of India – executive, legislative, and judiciary. New Delhi is also home to the official residences of India's President (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Prime Minister.
History
New Delhi was officially declared the capital of British India in 1911, replacing Calcutta. The city was planned by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker and formally inaugurated in 1931.
Geography and Climate
New Delhi is located in northern India and shares borders with the rest of Delhi. It experiences an extreme climate, with hot summers, a monsoon season from June to September, and cold winters.
Government and Administration
New Delhi is administered by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), while the wider Delhi area is governed by the Delhi Legislative Assembly and the Lieutenant Governor. It is the political epicenter of India, housing:
- Parliament of India
- Supreme Court of India
- Union ministries and foreign embassies
Economy
New Delhi has a service-based economy dominated by public administration, IT services, tourism, and real estate. It also hosts key financial institutions, think tanks, and multinational corporations.
Culture and Landmarks
New Delhi is rich in cultural heritage and modern infrastructure. Important landmarks include:
- India Gate
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Rajpath and Kartavya Path
- Lotus Temple
- Connaught Place
- Qutb Minar and Humayun’s Tomb (in wider Delhi)
Transportation
New Delhi is a major transportation hub, with:
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Delhi Metro
- Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin
Education
The city hosts premier educational institutions such as:
- University of Delhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
See Also
- Delhi
- Government of India
- National Capital Territory of Delhi
- History of Delhi