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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
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Watch: Donald Trump's Son Visits Taj Mahal
Donald Trump Jr., son of US President Donald Trump, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday and spent nearly an hour exploring the monument under an elaborate security arrangement, officials said.
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Ankur Warikoo Says Ajanta And Ellora Caves Are "Better Than The Taj Mahal". Here's Why
Ankur Warikoo discussed the magnificence of the centuries-old temple at the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which is the largest monolithic rock temple in the world.
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Delhi Blast Terrorist Umar Mohammad Assembled Bomb In Red Fort Car Parking: Sources
In a key revelation in the Delhi blast case, investigators have found that Umar Mohammed alias Umar un-Nabi, who triggered the car blast near the iconic Red Fort, assembled the explosive in a public parking spot near the monument.
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Weddings At Delhi's Historical Monuments May Soon Become A Reality
Wedding at Delhi's several historical sites will no longer be a dream, as the city government is planning to open them to a host of events.
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Amit Shah Announces Grand Parade On Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the monumental role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting India post-independence and announced a series of grand celebrations to mark Iron Man's 150th birth anniversary.
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Why Paris Is Called The City Of Lights And How To See It Shine
Paris City of Lights History: Paris has been called the "City of Lights" for centuries, but the story behind the nickname is brighter than you might think. From royal lanterns to modern LEDs, here is why Paris still glows-and how to experience it.
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Taj Mahal Most-Visited Ticketed Monument In 2024-25, Drawing 6.9 Million Tourists
Mughal-era mausoleum Taj Mahal in Agra was the most-visited centrally protected ticketed monument for both domestic and foreign tourists in the financial year 2024-25, according to data published in a compendium released by the government on Saturday
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Visitors Caught Scratching Their Names On Walls Of Humayun's Tomb, Video Sparks Outrage
The footage shows multiple people treating the historic site like a blackboard, with some even climbing on each other's shoulders to deface the monument.
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From Golconda To Bekal: 7 Must-See Forts In South India For History Buffs
Many of them once stood as strong guards to protect kingdoms and people. Even today, they impress visitors with their size, design and beautiful surroundings.
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"Pray To Lord Vishnu": Top Court Refuses To Hear Plea To Restore Beheaded Khajuraho Idol
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking restoration of a 7-foot beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari temple -- part of the Khajuraho group of monuments in Madhya Pradesh
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Rani-Ki-Vav: An 11th-Century Wonder You Hold Every Time You Use Rs 100 Notes
Built in the 11th century by a grieving queen in memory of her king, this stepwell is not just a water reservoir. It is a subterranean temple, a sculptural gallery, and a symbol of India's ancient water wisdom.
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'If Dignitary Comes...': Top Court To Civic Body On Cleaning Lodhi Era Monument
"You will clean it in two hours if a dignitary is coming", the Supreme Court has said as it slammed the MCD for its inaction in maintaining cleanliness around the Lodhi-era monument "Gumti of Shaikh Ali" in Delhi.
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Supreme Court Orders Status Quo In UP's Sambhal Mosque Row
The Supreme Court on Friday directed both the Muslim and Hindu parties in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Sri Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.
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"Nationwide Security Shield To Cover All Public Places By 2035": PM Modi's Top Quotes
PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India's 79th Independence Day today. The Prime Minister hoisted the national flag for the 12th consecutive time at the iconic monument in New Delhi.
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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
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Watch: Donald Trump's Son Visits Taj Mahal
Donald Trump Jr., son of US President Donald Trump, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday and spent nearly an hour exploring the monument under an elaborate security arrangement, officials said.
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Ankur Warikoo Says Ajanta And Ellora Caves Are "Better Than The Taj Mahal". Here's Why
Ankur Warikoo discussed the magnificence of the centuries-old temple at the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which is the largest monolithic rock temple in the world.
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Delhi Blast Terrorist Umar Mohammad Assembled Bomb In Red Fort Car Parking: Sources
In a key revelation in the Delhi blast case, investigators have found that Umar Mohammed alias Umar un-Nabi, who triggered the car blast near the iconic Red Fort, assembled the explosive in a public parking spot near the monument.
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Weddings At Delhi's Historical Monuments May Soon Become A Reality
Wedding at Delhi's several historical sites will no longer be a dream, as the city government is planning to open them to a host of events.
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Amit Shah Announces Grand Parade On Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the monumental role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting India post-independence and announced a series of grand celebrations to mark Iron Man's 150th birth anniversary.
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Why Paris Is Called The City Of Lights And How To See It Shine
Paris City of Lights History: Paris has been called the "City of Lights" for centuries, but the story behind the nickname is brighter than you might think. From royal lanterns to modern LEDs, here is why Paris still glows-and how to experience it.
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Taj Mahal Most-Visited Ticketed Monument In 2024-25, Drawing 6.9 Million Tourists
Mughal-era mausoleum Taj Mahal in Agra was the most-visited centrally protected ticketed monument for both domestic and foreign tourists in the financial year 2024-25, according to data published in a compendium released by the government on Saturday
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Visitors Caught Scratching Their Names On Walls Of Humayun's Tomb, Video Sparks Outrage
The footage shows multiple people treating the historic site like a blackboard, with some even climbing on each other's shoulders to deface the monument.
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From Golconda To Bekal: 7 Must-See Forts In South India For History Buffs
Many of them once stood as strong guards to protect kingdoms and people. Even today, they impress visitors with their size, design and beautiful surroundings.
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"Pray To Lord Vishnu": Top Court Refuses To Hear Plea To Restore Beheaded Khajuraho Idol
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking restoration of a 7-foot beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari temple -- part of the Khajuraho group of monuments in Madhya Pradesh
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Rani-Ki-Vav: An 11th-Century Wonder You Hold Every Time You Use Rs 100 Notes
Built in the 11th century by a grieving queen in memory of her king, this stepwell is not just a water reservoir. It is a subterranean temple, a sculptural gallery, and a symbol of India's ancient water wisdom.
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'If Dignitary Comes...': Top Court To Civic Body On Cleaning Lodhi Era Monument
"You will clean it in two hours if a dignitary is coming", the Supreme Court has said as it slammed the MCD for its inaction in maintaining cleanliness around the Lodhi-era monument "Gumti of Shaikh Ali" in Delhi.
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Supreme Court Orders Status Quo In UP's Sambhal Mosque Row
The Supreme Court on Friday directed both the Muslim and Hindu parties in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Sri Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.
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"Nationwide Security Shield To Cover All Public Places By 2035": PM Modi's Top Quotes
PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India's 79th Independence Day today. The Prime Minister hoisted the national flag for the 12th consecutive time at the iconic monument in New Delhi.
