New Delhi
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Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948 at one of the city's prayer grounds.
Built from 1912 to 1929 to replace Calcutta as the capital.
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Until recently, Ashish Savita spent his days assembling earbuds and smartwatches at a factory on the outskirts of New Delhi and his nights studying for a college degree.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Arju Singh, a 21-year-old master’s student in English in New Delhi, has been preparing for India’s civil-service exam while continuing her studies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Gates then traveled to Mumbai and ultimately to New Delhi, where he planned to deliver a keynote speech at an AI conference attended by heads of state and tech leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Rubio then attends a gala reception in New Delhi for the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain, on July 4, 1776.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
"Is she the one who works for that big NGO in New Delhi?"
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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