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Five killed in bike collision on Agra-Jagner Road
Karan, who was riding the second motorcycle with his companion Kanhiyya, also died in the accident. Kanhiyya was injured and is receiving medical treatment.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 09:02 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
EAM Jaishankar meets former UK PM Rishi Sunak in Delhi
S Jaishankar met former Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak in Delhi. Jaishankar said he appreciated Sunak's support in strengthening India-UK relations.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 09:49 PM IST
ANI |
Sabri brothers, Sunil Grover to perform at Taj Mahotsav
Taj Mahotsav, a 10-day celebration of art and culture, runs from February 18-27 in Agra, with performances and events at multiple venues.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
Two die in Agra-Jaipur highway accident
Six people were returning in a car after taking a dip at Sangam in Prayagraj when the accident occurred
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:40 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
Bicycles parked on stairs of Buland Darwaza; ASI sacks guard
A viral video of cyclists parking on Buland Darwaza's stairs led to police complaints, the removal of a negligent guard, and a guide facing a ban.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 08:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
Kamakhya Devi temple existed on Sikri premises, claims suit in Agra court
The suit has been filed on behalf of deity Shri Bhagwan Sri Kamakhya Mata as the main petitioner represented through next friend and lawyer Ajay Pratap Singh and five others
Published on May 10, 2024 04:56 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
From INDIA bloc’s ‘Fauji Baba’ to rebel trouble, things get challenging for BJP’s Chahar in Fatehpur Sikri
Forty kilometres from Agra stands the Buland Darwaza (the Door of Victory) – believed to be the world’s highest gate, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar at his walled capital city of Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate his triumph over Gujarat. Four centuries later, the BJP, led by Narendra Modi, a Gujarati, is facing a stiff challenge from the Congress candidate, a former army man, while a BJP rebel is already causing sleepless nights for the sitting BJP MP.
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 08:14 AM IST
79 years of life, 98 poll losses fail to deter Agra’s ‘perennial’ candidate
No election is complete in Agra without Hasnu Ram Ambedkari contesting it. This time again, Hasnu Ram is filing two sets of nomination papers for Agra reserved and Fatehpur Sikri seats, going to polls on May 7 in the third phase of election.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 08:24 AM IST
BSP plays the ‘Brahmin Card’ in Fatehpur Sikri; contest hots up in BJP’s stronghold
BJP has taken the lead in announcing candidates for both the Agra reserved constituency and Fatehpur Sikri (Agra rural).
Published on Mar 24, 2024 08:05 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
BJP retains Hema Malini, Kalyan’s son, Baghel, Chahar in Braj region
Two-time sitting MP Hema Malini will contest from Mathura again. Union minister SP Singh Baghel has been fielded from Agra (reserved) for another stint.
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 05:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
FATEHPUR SIKRI: Case filed against accused for misbehaving with female tourists
The FIR was lodged by Shakir Ali, the approved guide of Uttar Pradesh tourism who was accompanying three women tourists from the US who had visited Fatehpur Sikri on Wednesday.
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 08:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
ASI launches probe into death of French tourist at Fatehpur Sikri
The unfortunate incident occurred when the French tourist, identified as Esma Ben Yelles, fell from a platform approximately five feet high.
Published on Sep 23, 2023 06:54 PM IST
Tourist’s death at Fatehpur Sikri: Probe begins
Additional district magistrate (protocol) Shairi and chief medical officer Dr AK Srivastava reached the monument and interacted with the Archaeological Survey of India and private security staff deployed there. The 61-year-old French woman tourist had died on Thursday after falling from a platform about five feet high.
Published on Sep 23, 2023 12:26 AM IST
ADF suggests steps to promote lesser-known Agra monuments
A letter has been sent by Agra Development Foundation (ADF) to Union tourism and culture minister G. Kishan Reddy , in which it has been said that Agra has rich historical and cultural heritage. But recent statistics show that most tourists visiting Agra only see the Taj Mahal and leave the same day without seeing the other monuments.
Updated on May 25, 2023 12:08 AM IST
A glimpse into history through a Chandigarh teen’s rare coin collection
“I was always interested in Indian history and started collecting coins towards the end of the Covid-19 lockdown. It is like a stress-buster for me,” said Aviral, a Class-12 science student at Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 03:52 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri to undergo conservation work amid lockdown
As monuments have been closed till May 15 due to the spike in Covid-19 cases, the Archaeological Survey of India will utilise that time in conservation of Taj Mahal premises, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
Updated on Apr 18, 2021 09:10 AM IST
PTI |
Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: A celebration of love
To really appreciate the beauty of the Taj, you have to watch it change colour as it shimmers in the sun
Updated on Dec 06, 2020 08:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vir Sanghvi
Taj Mahal will not reopen for tourists tomorrow after Covid-19 cases soar in Agra
Union Culture Minister Prahlad Patel, a couple of days ago had declared that all Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments will reopen from July 6 for tourists.
Updated on Jul 05, 2020 09:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
UP govt announces compensation for Auraiya road mishap victims
According to the official, Station House Officer of Fatehpur Sikri and Kosi Kalan have been suspended with immediate effect.
Published on May 16, 2020 03:36 PM IST
Lucknow | Asian News International
Casinos, discos mooted to draw tourists to Agra
Around four decades ago, there was a plan to revive the game as an attraction for tourists, mainly foreigners, but nothing came of it.
Updated on Oct 06, 2019 01:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Agra | Hemendra Chaturvedi
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Mayawati again cracks whip, suspends Kanshi Ram loyalist
SP national general secretary Mewa Lal Gautam said on Wednesday that Upadhyay had been suspended because he opposed BSP candidates selected to contest the Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and Aligarh seats.
Updated on May 23, 2019 09:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | Rajesh Kumar Singh
Lok Sabha elections 2019 Phase 2 voting: BJP looks to retain key Uttar Pradesh seats
The BJP is now up against a united Opposition in form of the Samajwadi Party (SP), BSP and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) alliance. In Fatehpur Sikri, BJP’s Choudhary Babulal had polled 44.06% of votes in 2014 while the BSP, SP and RLD got 50.72%, contesting separately.
Updated on Apr 18, 2019 08:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Meerut/Agra | S Raju & Hemendra Chaturvedi
Raj Babbar verbally abused by BSP candidate on news channel
Hours after the EC’s action against Yogi Adityanath, Azam Khan, Maneka Gandhi and Mayawati, the BSP candidate form Fatehpur Sikri, Guddu Pandit alias Bhagwan Sharma, launched a diatribe against UPCC President Raj Babbar who is also contesting on Fatehpur Sikri seat.
Updated on Apr 16, 2019 02:53 PM IST
Lucknow | Indo Asian News Service
Lok Sabha 2019 constituency: Congress’ Raj Babbar will contest again from UP’s Fatehpur Sikri
Bahujan Samaj Party’s Seema Upadhayaya defeated Congress’ Raj Babbar in the 2009 Lok Sabha election. Chaudhary Babulal won the next election in 2014.
Updated on Apr 15, 2019 10:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Congress’s 7th list for LS polls names Raj Babbar from Fatehpur Sikri in UP
The party has nominated Imran Pratapgarhiya from Moradabad where Babbar’s candidature was announced earlier.
Updated on Mar 23, 2019 08:59 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Former BSP MP refuses to contest from Fatehpuri Sikri
Seema Upadhaya is the wife of prominent BSP leader and former minister Ramveer Upadhaya. Fatehpur Sikri goes to poll in the second phase on April 18.
Published on Mar 13, 2019 11:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | HT Correspondent, Agra
‘Don’t you know my power’: BJP legislator threatens woman bureaucrat in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra
A video of the incident shows Udaybhan Singh shouting at sub-divisional magistrate Garima Singh in Kirawali tehsil of the district reportedly on Monday.
Updated on Dec 18, 2018 02:20 PM IST
Akbar left Fatehpur Sikri because of water shortage, where will Gurugram residents go?
Speedy urbanisation in the last two decades has increased the demand for water, which is exceeding the sustainable supply, and Gurugram now stands at a very critical juncture
Updated on Jun 29, 2018 02:35 PM IST
Latika Thukral
Storms damage Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri for second time in a month
Wednesday’s storm struck at a time when the authorities were still trying to repair damage to the monuments caused by a similar weather phenomenon on April 11.
Updated on May 04, 2018 09:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Agra | Hemendra Chaturvedi