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'''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.~~<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/New-Delhi</ref>~~ New Delhi is also home to the official residences of India's President (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Prime Minister.

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}}'''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.~~<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/india/new-delhi</ref>~~

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.~~<ref>https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/weather/types-of-weather/climate/india</ref>~~

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 ==

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* [[Parliament of India]]

* [[Supreme Court of India]]

* Union ministries and foreign embassies~~<ref>https://www.ndmc.gov.in/</ref>~~

* 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.~~<ref>https://www.ibef.org/states/delhi.aspx</ref>~~

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]]

* India Gate

* [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]]

* [[Rajpath]] and [[Kartavya Path]]

* Rajpath and Kartavya Path

* [[Lotus Temple]]

* Lotus Temple

* [[Connaught Place]]

* Connaught Place

* [[Qutb Minar]] and [[Humayun’s Tomb]] (in wider Delhi)~~<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in</ref>~~

* Qutb Minar and Humayun’s Tomb (in wider Delhi)

== Transportation ==

New Delhi is a major transportation hub, with:

* [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]]

* Indira Gandhi International Airport

* [[Delhi Metro]]

* Delhi Metro

* Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin~~<ref>https://www.delhimetrorail.com/</ref>~~

* Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin

== Education ==

The city hosts premier educational institutions such as:

* [[University of Delhi]]

* University of Delhi

* [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]]

* Jawaharlal Nehru University

* [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)]]

* All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

* [[Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi~~]]<ref>https://www.education.gov.in/en</ref>~~

* Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

== See Also ==

* [[Delhi]]

* [[Government of India]]

* [[National Capital Territory of Delhi]]

* National Capital Territory of Delhi

* [[History of Delhi]]

* History of Delhi

== References ==

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-'''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.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/New-Delhi</ref> New Delhi is also home to the official residences of India's President (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Prime Minister.
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+}}'''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.<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/india/new-delhi</ref>
+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.<ref>https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/weather/types-of-weather/climate/india</ref>
+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 ==
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 * [[Parliament of India]]
 * [[Supreme Court of India]]
-* Union ministries and foreign embassies<ref>https://www.ndmc.gov.in/</ref>
+* 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.<ref>https://www.ibef.org/states/delhi.aspx</ref>
+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]]
+* India Gate
 * [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]]
-* [[Rajpath]] and [[Kartavya Path]]
+* Rajpath and Kartavya Path
-* [[Lotus Temple]]
+* Lotus Temple
-* [[Connaught Place]]
+* Connaught Place
-* [[Qutb Minar]] and [[Humayun’s Tomb]] (in wider Delhi)<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in</ref>
+* Qutb Minar and Humayun’s Tomb (in wider Delhi)
 == Transportation ==
 New Delhi is a major transportation hub, with:
-* [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]]
+* Indira Gandhi International Airport
-* [[Delhi Metro]]
+* Delhi Metro
-* Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin<ref>https://www.delhimetrorail.com/</ref>
+* Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin
 == Education ==
 The city hosts premier educational institutions such as:
-* [[University of Delhi]]
+* University of Delhi
-* [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]]
+* Jawaharlal Nehru University
-* [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)]]
+* All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
-* [[Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi]]<ref>https://www.education.gov.in/en</ref>
+* Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
 == See Also ==
 * [[Delhi]]
 * [[Government of India]]
-* [[National Capital Territory of Delhi]]
+* National Capital Territory of Delhi
-* [[History of Delhi]]
+* History of Delhi
 == References ==
 <references />
+[[Category:Articles needing expansion]]
+[[Category:Articles needing more references]]
+[[Category:Articles needing infobox]]
+[[Category:Delhi]]
+[[Category:Metropolitan cities in India]]
+[[Category:Tourism in Delhi]]
+[[Category:History of Delhi]]
+[[Category:Geography of Delhi]]
+[[Category:Economy of Delhi]]
+[[Category:Government of Delhi]]
+[[Category:Education in Delhi]]
+[[Category:Culture of Delhi]]
+[[Category:States and Union Territories of India]]
+[[Category:Cities in Delhi]]