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

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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