New Delhi
New Delhi (Hindi: नई दिल्ली) is the capital of India. It is also a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT).
In traditional Indian geography, it is in the North Indian zone. The city has an area of about 42.7 square kilometres (16.5 sq mi). New Delhi has a population of about 9.4 million people.[1]
The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by George V in 1911.[2] It was designed by British architects. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931,[3] by Viceroy and Governor-General Irwin.
New Delhi Media
The Secretariat Building houses Ministries of Defence, Finance, Home Affairs and External Affairs. It also houses the Prime Minister's office.
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the home of the President of India
Dense smog at Connaught Place, New Delhi
2015 Air pollution in New Delhi (PM2.5 AQI)** Hazardous * Very Unhealthy * Unhealthy** Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups* Moderate * Good*
Map of the municipalities in the National Capital Territory of Delhi
The district of New Delhi within the NCT
LIC,New Delhi in Connaught Place
Connaught Place in Delhi is an important economic hub of the National Capital Region. 
The National Museum in New Delhi is one of the largest museums in India.
The Rajghat, the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi
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References
- ↑ "Facts about New Delhi". New Delhi Hub. Archived from the original on 2018-08-15. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- ↑ Lahiri, Tripti (13 January 2012). "New Delhi: One of history's best-kept secrets". The Wall Street Journal. https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2011/11/08/one-of-historys-best-kept-secrets/.
- ↑ Stancati, Margherita (8 December 2011). "New Delhi becomes the capital of Independent India". The Wall Street Journal. https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2011/12/08/independence-through-a-womans-lens/. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
