Delhi

American  

[del-ee] / ˈdɛl i /

noun

1. a union territory in N India. 574 sq. mi. (1,487 sq. km).

2. Also called Old Delhi. a city in and the capital of this territory: former capital of the old Mogul Empire; administrative headquarters of British India 1912–29.

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Delhi British  

/ ˈdɛlɪ /

noun

1. the capital of India, in the N central part, on the Jumna river: consists of Old Delhi (a walled city reconstructed in 1639 on the site of former cities of Delhi, which date from the 15th century _bc ) and New Delhi to the south, chosen as the capital in 1912, replacing Kolkata (then called Calcutta); university (1922). Pop: 9 817 439 (2001)

2. an administrative division (National Capital Territory) of N India, formerly a Union Territory. Capital: Delhi. Area: 1483 sq km (572 sq miles). Pop: 13 782 976 (2001)

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Delhi Cultural  

1. City in north-central India. New Delhi, the nation's capital, is a division of the city.

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Delhi

The official itinerary also did not include Delhi, which raised some questions, especially from Indian opposition politicians.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Meera Shankar says that India is possibly "waiting for the US to formalise its tariff positions so that we know whether Delhi has a preferential trade deal".

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

In 2024 he abruptly postponed a trip to New Delhi during which he was expected to announce a Tesla factory in India.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Delhi Police have barred public gatherings around Connaught Place citing concerns about public order and safety.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Fish and Wildlife Service men rescue the peregrine eyases of the Delhi Bridge.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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