News for 'Agra'

Yeh Hai India: Wah! Taj, Ek Selfie Toh Banta Hai!

Yeh Hai India: Wah! Taj, Ek Selfie Toh Banta Hai!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Sadhus take a selfie in front of the Taj Mahal on a hot summer day in Agra

Kartik-Kriti's Day Out At The Taj Mahal

Kartik-Kriti's Day Out At The Taj Mahal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Priyanka's day out with Malti... Neha relaxes in Dubai... Sharmila enjoys an exhibition...

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'Randeep Hooda's a very bossy kind of person.'

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi, an advance American team held talks on agenda and security-related aspects on Friday even as top Pentagon official Frank Kendall will arrive on January 21 to give final touches to defence-related content.

Akhilesh Yadav elected SP president for 3rd time

Akhilesh Yadav elected SP president for 3rd time

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Declaring the result of the election at the Samajwadi Party national convention at Ramabai Ambedkar stadium here, Ram Gopal Yadav said Akhilesh Yadav was the only candidate for the post.

Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to 7 in India

Covid's XBB.1.5 variant cases rise to 7 in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Of the seven cases, three were found in Gujarat and one each in Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) said.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Monga, Murugan Showcase Tradition At Cannes

Monga, Murugan Showcase Tradition At Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Four Indian films have made it to the official selection at Cannes Film Festival.

Cops say Somnath Bharti hiding in Agra; acting like pro criminal

Cops say Somnath Bharti hiding in Agra; acting like pro criminal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

According to police sources, Bharti is believed to be hiding somewhere near Agra.

Army, IAF special forces carry out multi-domain drill in eastern sector

Army, IAF special forces carry out multi-domain drill in eastern sector

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The exercise was aimed at validating joint plans for strategic airlift of specialised forces employing IAF's fixed and rotary wing platforms by landing and dropping in designated areas for undertaking kinetic actions, they said.

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Wednesday said it would not be appropriate to say if Pakistani citizen Seema Haider, who entered India illegally in May and is staying with her partner in Noida, is a spy "unless we have enough proof".

India Feels The Heat

India Feels The Heat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Scenes from a hot summer day.

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Devotees gathered in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Moradabad, Haridwar, Agra and Kolkata on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, June 9, 2022.

Blast at Nashik chemical firm; 2 dead, 17 injured in fire

Blast at Nashik chemical firm; 2 dead, 17 injured in fire

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The blast was so strong that it was heard in nearby villages. The fire and smoke could be seen from a distance.

Car drags man's body for 10 km on Yamuna Expressway in UP

Car drags man's body for 10 km on Yamuna Expressway in UP

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The driver told the police that he was not aware that the body was stuck under the car and attributed it to poor visibility caused by dense fog.

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The government announced the decision apprehending spread of rumours through social media by anti-social elements ahead or during the rally called to be held on Monday.

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Vishal told me he envisioned me while writing (the script), but I was not well.' 'He called me and said, 'Navindraji, hum aap ka dhyaan rakhenge set par.' 'That's how I got on board, and they really pampered me.'

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

We remember some of Nitin Chandrakant Desai most influential works.

Kashmiris who cheered for Pak team charged with sedition, sent to jail

Kashmiris who cheered for Pak team charged with sedition, sent to jail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The three students, two of them aged 20 and one 21, were also remanded in 14-day judicial custody by an Agra court, the officials said.

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

Rediff.com31 May 2023

While 14 bodies have been recovered, five were still missing, they said.

IAF crash: Wg Cdr Chauhan's father recalls his journey

IAF crash: Wg Cdr Chauhan's father recalls his journey

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

He joined the Indian Air Force in Hyderabad in 2000 and was currently posted at the Indian Airforce station in Sulur. Tamil Nadu.

Former U'khand governor Baby Rani Maurya sworn in as UP minister

Former U'khand governor Baby Rani Maurya sworn in as UP minister

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

On Friday, the 65-year-old Dalit leader was sworn-in as an Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister.

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'They are both very individualistic and have similar personalities.'

PIX: Deepak Chahar, Jaya Bhardwaj tie the knot

PIX: Deepak Chahar, Jaya Bhardwaj tie the knot

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

India pace bowler Deepak Chahar tied the knot with girlfriend Jaya Bharadwaj in Agra on Wednesday.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

The Wall At The Taj

The Wall At The Taj

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

His wards are busy playing the IPL, so Indian cricket's Head Coach Rahul Dravid took some time off to savour the majesty of the Taj Mahal in Agra.

PFI official from Kerala nabbed in Hathras conspiracy case

PFI official from Kerala nabbed in Hathras conspiracy case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday said it has arrested a "functionary" of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) from Kerala on charges of conspiracy to trigger riots in the wake of the alleged gangrape and death of a Dalit girl in Hathras in 2020.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

BF.7 variant found in several Covid +ve samples of int'l fliers: Govt

BF.7 variant found in several Covid +ve samples of int'l fliers: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

More than 15 lakh international air passengers have so far been screened and 200 of them have tested positive for COVID-19, Mandaviya said on the sidelines of a book launch.

Yeh Hai India: Holi At The Taj

Yeh Hai India: Holi At The Taj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Young women celebrate Holi at the Taj Mahal complex.

UP policewomen face action for clicking selfie with me: Priyanka

UP policewomen face action for clicking selfie with me: Priyanka

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'If it is a crime to take pictures with me, then I should also be punished as it does not suit the government to spoil the career of these hardworking and loyal policewomen,' Priyanka added.

Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

It's expected that INSACOG will be once again releasing a bulletin from next week on updates about the types of variants present in India.

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

After launching expressway projects worth almost Rs 1 trillion, the Uttar Pradesh government is now betting big on the aviation sector to propel the state's economic growth. Air travel, comprising both business and leisure, is expected to give a fillip to the socioeconomic landscape by attracting fresh investment. It would also ramp up infrastructure and create jobs.

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate has increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry's website.

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Glimpses from Jaya Bhardwaj and Deepak Chahar's reception in Delhi.

Indian stabbed in Sydney: Father seeks speedy visa; police detains suspect

Indian stabbed in Sydney: Father seeks speedy visa; police detains suspect

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

His father Ramniwas Garg has expressed concern over the racial attack on his son and has demanded a strict punishment to the culprit.

INSIDE Payal Rohatgi's Mehendi Ceremony

INSIDE Payal Rohatgi's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Payal Rohatgi and her boyfriend of 11 years, wrestler Sangram Singh, will get married on July 9.

The Army Doctor Who Died Saving His Men

The Army Doctor Who Died Saving His Men

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Captain Anshuman Singh sacrificed his life saving the men entrusted to his medical care in the highest traditions of doctors that serve in the military.

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Allahabad high court has granted bail to three Kashmiri students, who were arrested on the sedition charge after they allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans following a cricket match in Agra last year.

India logs 226 fresh Covid infections; active cases rise to 3,653

India logs 226 fresh Covid infections; active cases rise to 3,653

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,702 with three fatalities reconciled by Kerala, data updated at 8 am by the ministry stated.