Many multinational companies have set up their headquarters in Delhi and adjoining cities-from Pepsico and Gap, Inc. to the zipper giant, YKK. On Christmas Day, 2002, the New Delhi Metro opened, running in the urban area.

Keeping pace with globalization, there are many discotheques and dance clubs — most of them located in five-star hotels. More>>

After the commencement of the sixty-ninth amendment to the Constitution of India in 1991, Delhi was granted the status of a special union territory and officially its name was changed to the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT).

Even though Delhi is not one of the 28 states of India, it has its own Legislative Assembly, Lieutenant Governor, Council of Ministers and Chief Minister. The seats in Delhi's Legislative Assembly are filled by members chosen by direct elections from territorial constituencies in the NCT. More>>