Officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, it is the capital of India. A union territory bordered between Haryana on three sides and Uttar Pradesh on its eastern side, Delhi is also the second most populous region of the country after Mumbai.
Being among the oldest existing cities of the world, it has been continuously inhabited by people since as early as the 6th century. It also served as the capital for many royal dynasties, the most famous of which is the Mughal Empire.
The union territory also serves as a home for the state heads and is the centre of national politics as well. The Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and various other government institutions present within the city make it the administrative epicenter of the whole nation.
Apart from this, Delhi also boasts of fair number of tourist sites among which are the three UNESCO world heritage sites of the Humanyun's Tomb, the Qutab Minar and the Red Fort to name a few. Two of these are synonymous with the city's skyline and are iconic monuments easily recognisable throughout the country. Another prominent spot of the city is the India Gate which was built as a war memorial for soldiers of the British Indian Army who died during the 1st World war.
The city is also a major education hub of the country with many renowned colleges and universities present within its limit. Some of the most famous educational institutes in Delhi include Delhi University, Jamia Milia Islamia and Jawahar Lal Nehru University, among others.
An India Today report details a political development as a Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament resigns from the Rajya Sabha and the party. Sources indicate the parliamentarian is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party after meeting the Assam Chief Minister in New Delhi. This marks the second such resignation from the Trinamool Congress within a week, pointing to defections across both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Rebel parliamentarians have reportedly held meetings in the national capital, affecting the party's parliamentary strength. The shrinking opposition numbers in the upper house could assist the ruling party at the centre in passing legislation, including delimitation and the women's reservation bill. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress is seeking legal assistance from the Congress party to navigate the crisis and challenge the defections. The situation remains developing as more parliamentarians are reportedly considering switching allegiances in the coming days.
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