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Delhi: Megacity and union territory of India, containing the national capital
Delhi, officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. It is bordered by the state of Haryana on three sides and by Uttar Pradesh to the east. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573Ā sqĀ mi). According to the 2011 census, Delhi's city proper population was over 11Ā million, the second-highest in India after Mumbai, while the whole NCT's population was about 16.8Ā million. Delhi's urban area is now considered to extend beyond the NCT boundaries, and include the neighbouring satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon and Noida in an area called the National Capital Region (NCR) and had an estimated 2016 population of over 26Ā million people, making it the world's second-largest urban area according to the United Nations. Recent estimates of the metro economy of its urban area have ranked Delhi either the most or second-most productive metro area of India. Delhi is the second-wealthiest city in India after Mumbai and is home to 18Ā billionaires and 23,000Ā millionaires. Delhi ranks fifth among the Indian states and union territories in human development index. Delhi has the second-highest GDP per capita in India. Delhi is of great historical significance as an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as the political centre of India.

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Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on September 17 said that his government has increased COVID-19 testing cases four times due to which numbers are likely to rise in Delhi for 10-15 days. "This will..

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Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) planted 70 trees on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday on September 17. They planted trees at Lodhi Garden to mark and celebrate the 70th..

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'Seva Saptah' is being celebrated by BJP to mark PM Modiā€™s birthday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 70 on September 17, 2020. As a part of celebration, 70 NDMC workers were felicitated for their..

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Delhi gyms reopen with proper COVID precautionary measures [Video]

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Gyms re-opened in the national capital after over 5 months in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Proper COVID-19 precautionary measures have been taken at the gyms to ensure safety. The clients are..

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CPI-M protest in Kerala against Yechury being named in Delhi riots cases [Video]

CPI-M protest in Kerala against Yechury being named in Delhi riots cases

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday staged protest against the naming of party general secretary Sitaram Yechury in cases related to Delhi riots. The violence took place in northeast..

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India's average COVID-19 positivity rate is 8.4%: Health Ministry

Union Health Ministry Secretary, Rajesh Bhushan held a press conference in Delhi to brief the media over the current situation of COVID-19 in the nation. He said that the country's average positivity..

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Watch: Fitness enthusiasts explain what itā€™s like to work out as Delhi gyms reopen [Video]

Watch: Fitness enthusiasts explain what itā€™s like to work out as Delhi gyms reopen

The Delhi government allowed gyms and yoga centres in the national capital to reopen after being closed for over five months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In an order issued, the Delhi Disaster..

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Delhi riots: Facebook's refusal to appear before Delhi committee is attempt to conceal facts, says Raghav Chadha [Video]

Delhi riots: Facebook's refusal to appear before Delhi committee is attempt to conceal facts, says Raghav Chadha

Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony Committee Chief Raghav Chadha said, "We had summoned Facebook India VP and MD Ajit Mohan over its role in Delhi riots. In reply, Facebook has asked to withdraw summon..

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Covid-19: India at 80k deaths, cases move closer to 5 million [Video]

Covid-19: India at 80k deaths, cases move closer to 5 million

Hindustan Times' National Political Editor, Sunetra Choudhury brings you the top stories you need to know. Sunetra talks about the number of Covid-19 cases in India so far; 1000 daily deaths; Covid..

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Unlock 4.0: Gyms resumes operations in Delhi after over 5 months [Video]

Unlock 4.0: Gyms resumes operations in Delhi after over 5 months

Gymnasiums, yoga centres and fitness clubs began operations in Delhi from September 14. Delhi government issued new guidelines for unlock 4.0 amid coronavirus pandemic. The gym owners are making sure..

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Covid update: 1,500 crore vaccine doses; onion export ban; Oct-Nov warning [Video]

Covid update: 1,500 crore vaccine doses; onion export ban; Oct-Nov warning

From the CEO of the world's largest vaccine manufacturer commenting on the possible timeline of the final vaccine reaching every person on the planet, to the World Health Organisation warning that the..

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