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From US Senators To Tech Billionaires: Why Taj Mahal Keeps Impressing Global Icons
The Taj Mahal is beyond beautiful. From US Vice President JD Vance to Mark Zuckerberg to Princess Diana, this monuments enduring magnetism continues to attract even the most high-profile travellers.
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4 Children Drown In Agra Pond; 5 Who Tried Saving Them Land In Hospital: Cops
Four children drowned while taking a bath in Agra in a pond on Sunday morning, as five others who attempted to save them had to be rescued by police and locals, officials said.
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A Drive in the Golden Triangle-An Exhilarating Experience
The Golden Triangle, a popular tourist route in Northern India is the dream of every person who loves driving long distances, to take at least one tour of the Golden Triangle Circuit of India for the variety of thrills it offers and the places one visits on the way.
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UP Local Leader Raped Woman On Promise Of Giving Her A Job, Arrested
A local leader in Agra was arrested after a woman alleged that he, along with his friends, gang-raped her at least a couple of times on the pretext of giving her a job, police said on Monday.
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UP Teen Killed By Man Who Wanted To Marry Her, Mother Also Murdered: Cops
A 19-year-old woman and her 50-year-old mother in Agra were stabbed to death on Sunday night allegedly by a man who wanted to marry the girl, the police said. A third woman - a relative - was also seriously injured and admitted to a local hospital, they added.
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Taj Mahal, Other Agra Monuments Won't Open Today, Order Cites Risk Of COVID-19 Spread
The government has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in Agra from visitors flocking to see the monument. Local authorities issued a new advisory late on Sunday ordering an extension of lockdown curbs on monuments in and around Agra. The government order did not specify the durati...
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97-Year-Old Man Recovers From COVID-19. ''Ray Of Hope'' Says Official
A nonagenarian man from Agra has recovered from COVID-19, which local authorities on Thursday said, has come as a "ray of hope" for novel coronavirus patients.
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Make Agra Great Again: Mud Packs For Taj Mahal Ahead Of Trump's Visit
US President Donald Trump makes his first official visit to India on Monday and work has been going on around the clock to spruce things up -- to the annoyance of some locals as well as monkeys.
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Nine-Foot Python Spotted At Taj Mahal Parking Lot, Rescued: Officials
A 9-foot-long Indian Rock Python made its way to the parking lot of the Taj Mahal today in Agra, causing panic among locals, official said. The snake was spotted by construction workers in the western parking lot.
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UP Businessman Pays Bail Money For 17 Inmates On 73rd Birthday
A local businessman in Uttar Pradesh's Agra deposited around Rs 35,000 with the district jail authorities to secure the release of 17 inmates.
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Janhvi Kapoor Films RoohiAfza In Agra, Fans Turn Up On Film Sets: Report
The locals were quite excited to catch a glimpse of Sridevi's daughter.
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UrDa Mobility Shared Mobility Firm Announces Foray Into India With eBikeGo
Taiwan-based shared mobility firm - UrDa Mobility has announced its foray into India with local partner EBikeGo. The mobility firm is backed by Taiwanese electric scooter maker Ahamani Group and will be bringing in electric scooters to the country for ride sharing across multiple cities. UrDa plans to commence operations by the end of the year in N...
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Peshawri: ITC Mughal's Crown Jewel Could Easily Be Agra's Best Luxury Restaurant
Peshawri is ITC's signature restaurant serving food from the North-West Frontier region. The food at Peshawri is high on taste and authenticity. The restaurant has a rustic vibe and guests are expected to eat with their hands while wearing a bib.
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6-Year-Old Was Crying For Momos. Father Allegedly Throws Him Into Canal
A 31-year-old man allegedly threw his 6-year-old son in a canal in Agra. The boy was apparently crying for 'momos', which angered the man, who was apparently drunk at the time of the incident. The boy's body was found today by local divers.
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Taj Mahal's Delisting Has Agra Locals Worried
As a 11-year-old, Shahid Abbas needed to start making a living. Forbidden from working anywhere else, he set up a stall selling Agra's most popular product- Taj Mahal mementos.
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From US Senators To Tech Billionaires: Why Taj Mahal Keeps Impressing Global Icons
The Taj Mahal is beyond beautiful. From US Vice President JD Vance to Mark Zuckerberg to Princess Diana, this monuments enduring magnetism continues to attract even the most high-profile travellers.
-
4 Children Drown In Agra Pond; 5 Who Tried Saving Them Land In Hospital: Cops
Four children drowned while taking a bath in Agra in a pond on Sunday morning, as five others who attempted to save them had to be rescued by police and locals, officials said.
-
A Drive in the Golden Triangle-An Exhilarating Experience
The Golden Triangle, a popular tourist route in Northern India is the dream of every person who loves driving long distances, to take at least one tour of the Golden Triangle Circuit of India for the variety of thrills it offers and the places one visits on the way.
-
UP Local Leader Raped Woman On Promise Of Giving Her A Job, Arrested
A local leader in Agra was arrested after a woman alleged that he, along with his friends, gang-raped her at least a couple of times on the pretext of giving her a job, police said on Monday.
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UP Teen Killed By Man Who Wanted To Marry Her, Mother Also Murdered: Cops
A 19-year-old woman and her 50-year-old mother in Agra were stabbed to death on Sunday night allegedly by a man who wanted to marry the girl, the police said. A third woman - a relative - was also seriously injured and admitted to a local hospital, they added.
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Taj Mahal, Other Agra Monuments Won't Open Today, Order Cites Risk Of COVID-19 Spread
The government has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in Agra from visitors flocking to see the monument. Local authorities issued a new advisory late on Sunday ordering an extension of lockdown curbs on monuments in and around Agra. The government order did not specify the durati...
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97-Year-Old Man Recovers From COVID-19. ''Ray Of Hope'' Says Official
A nonagenarian man from Agra has recovered from COVID-19, which local authorities on Thursday said, has come as a "ray of hope" for novel coronavirus patients.
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Make Agra Great Again: Mud Packs For Taj Mahal Ahead Of Trump's Visit
US President Donald Trump makes his first official visit to India on Monday and work has been going on around the clock to spruce things up -- to the annoyance of some locals as well as monkeys.
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Nine-Foot Python Spotted At Taj Mahal Parking Lot, Rescued: Officials
A 9-foot-long Indian Rock Python made its way to the parking lot of the Taj Mahal today in Agra, causing panic among locals, official said. The snake was spotted by construction workers in the western parking lot.
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UP Businessman Pays Bail Money For 17 Inmates On 73rd Birthday
A local businessman in Uttar Pradesh's Agra deposited around Rs 35,000 with the district jail authorities to secure the release of 17 inmates.
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Janhvi Kapoor Films RoohiAfza In Agra, Fans Turn Up On Film Sets: Report
The locals were quite excited to catch a glimpse of Sridevi's daughter.
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UrDa Mobility Shared Mobility Firm Announces Foray Into India With eBikeGo
Taiwan-based shared mobility firm - UrDa Mobility has announced its foray into India with local partner EBikeGo. The mobility firm is backed by Taiwanese electric scooter maker Ahamani Group and will be bringing in electric scooters to the country for ride sharing across multiple cities. UrDa plans to commence operations by the end of the year in N...
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Peshawri: ITC Mughal's Crown Jewel Could Easily Be Agra's Best Luxury Restaurant
Peshawri is ITC's signature restaurant serving food from the North-West Frontier region. The food at Peshawri is high on taste and authenticity. The restaurant has a rustic vibe and guests are expected to eat with their hands while wearing a bib.
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6-Year-Old Was Crying For Momos. Father Allegedly Throws Him Into Canal
A 31-year-old man allegedly threw his 6-year-old son in a canal in Agra. The boy was apparently crying for 'momos', which angered the man, who was apparently drunk at the time of the incident. The boy's body was found today by local divers.
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Taj Mahal's Delisting Has Agra Locals Worried
As a 11-year-old, Shahid Abbas needed to start making a living. Forbidden from working anywhere else, he set up a stall selling Agra's most popular product- Taj Mahal mementos.
