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STF tracks down Agra-based criminal in Ahmedabad
India | Jan 31, 2015, 12:58 PM ISTAgra: The Special Task Force (STF) of Agra police arrested Dhara Singh, a most-wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs.50,000 by the Uttar Pradesh government and Rs.25,000 by the Madhya Pradesh government, in Ahmedabad, police
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Akhilesh Yadav regrets missing opportunity to welcome Obama in Agra
National | Jan 27, 2015, 08:07 AM ISTLucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday regretted missing opportunity to welcome US President Barack Obama, who was scheduled to visit the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra."Attended the President's dinner. Missed the opportunity
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Barack Obama leaves US for India, Taj visit cancelled
India | Jan 24, 2015, 06:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: US President Barack Obama has left Andrews Air Force Base this evening for his highly anticipated three-day landmark trip to India on an invitation by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Obama is accompanied by
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Obama in India: Security officials pull out all stops to ensure safe visit of US Prez
India | Jan 23, 2015, 07:17 PM ISTAgra: Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Agra, the Uttar Pradesh government has sent its top officials to Taj city to work along with the US security team to oversee arrangements and plug
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Obama in India: US President, Michelle arrive Sunday, to visit Agra
India | Jan 22, 2015, 08:29 PM ISTNew Delhi: US President Barack Obama will arrive in India Jan 25 along with his wife Michelle on a three-day state visit, described Thursday as the culmination of "qualitative reinvigoration" of bilateral ties since Prime
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Taj Mahal sparkles after spell of shower
India | Jan 22, 2015, 05:26 PM ISTAgra: Heavy showers since early morning today washed all the dust and pollutants turning Taj Mahal sparkling white ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to the city on January 27.The authorities have stepped up
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100 US security personnel for Obama protection in Agra
India | Jan 21, 2015, 05:02 PM ISTAgra: About 100 American security personnel along with their 4000 Indian counterparts will ensure a protective cover to President Barack Obama and his family when they visit the world famous Taj Mahal here on January
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US President Barack Obama's likely schedule of India visit
India | Jan 21, 2015, 02:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: US president Barack Obama will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in Delhi on January 26 and subsequently hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As the Narendra Modi
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Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit
India | Jan 20, 2015, 11:52 PM ISTNew Delhi: President Barack Obama's schedule is likely to undergo a change and he may now depart from Agra instead of Delhi as authorities have examined the feasibility of his Air Force One aircraft landing
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Obama's Agra visit: IRCTC invites US President to travel in Maharajas' Express
India | Jan 20, 2015, 01:36 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has invited US President Barack Obama along with his family to travel in Maharajas' Express.Maharajas' Express is one of the most expensive and luxurious train
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Stir for high court bench in Agra intensifies
India | Jan 18, 2015, 08:40 AM ISTAgra: The stir for setting up Allahabad High Court bench in Agra intensified after lawyers from 18 west Uttar Pradesh districts on Saturday evening at a Mahapanchayat decided to convert the ongoing strike into an
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Barack Obama will not be allowed in Agra if demands not met: Lawyers
India | Jan 17, 2015, 11:38 PM ISTMathura: Lawyers of western Uttar Pradesh today said they will not allow US President Barack Obama to enter Agra on January 27 unless the Central government assures them of establishing a separate Bench of Allahabad
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Nand kishore likely to be released on Saturday
India | Jan 17, 2015, 08:03 AM ISTAgra: The controversial Hindutva leader, Nand Kishore Balimiki, Who was arrested Dec 16 for his alleged role in religious conversion in Agra, is likely to be released on Saturday, after he secured bail Friday.The district
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'Lucknow by cycle' to be launched for tourists by Jan end
India | Jan 15, 2015, 10:48 AM ISTLucknow: On the lines of Berlin and London, Uttar Pradesh Tourism will launch a new scheme here ‘Lucknow by cycle' for visitors by the end of this month and later in heritage cities of Varanasi
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Rain, hailstorm intensify cold wave in Agra
India | Jan 15, 2015, 09:35 AM ISTAgra: Rain and hailstorm in Uttar Pradesh's Agra city led to a drop in temperatures, forcing authorities to shut down schools till Jan 18, officials said Thursday.The day temperature Wednesday plummeted to 13.4 degrees, while
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Burning of cow dung cakes banned near Taj Mahal
India | Jan 13, 2015, 11:09 AM ISTLucknow: India's white marvel, the Taj Mahal, acquiring yellowish hues has prompted authorities in Agra to ban burning of cow dung cakes for cooking near the 17th century monument.The Agra district administration is also planning
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'Tevar' to have taste of Braj area
Bollywood | Jan 06, 2015, 06:38 PM ISTAgra: Artistes from Braj region are looking forward to the Jan 9 release of Bollywood film "Tevar", shot extensively in Gokul, Mathura, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra.More than a dozen local artistes have got the opportunity
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Agra records coldest day in 22 years
India | Dec 31, 2014, 11:27 AM ISTAgra: Agra recorded its coldest day in 22 years on Tuesday as the maximum temperature hovered around 10 degrees Celsius, an official said on Wednesday.The weatherman said the day temperature in this Uttar Pradesh city
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Taapsee Pannu to visit Agra for research
Bollywood | Dec 29, 2014, 07:32 AM ISTNew Delhi: Actress Taapsee Pannu is planning to travel to Agra to do research work for her role in the upcoming movie “Agra Ka Daabra”.She will be seen playing a young Muslim girl in the
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Ahead of Obama visit, US security team visits Agra
India | Dec 17, 2014, 08:06 AM ISTAgra: A 40-member team comprising US security advisers, representatives of the two houses and journalists visited the Taj Mahal in Agra to access security arrangements and logistics, ahead of the US President Barack Obama's India