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Ahmedabad, Agra, Delhi fortified as India awaits PM Modi's 'friend' Trump

The Indian security agencies are working in close proximity with their US counterpart to make the visit hassle-free for the President and the First Lady

Trump's India visit: Taj Mahal to be closed for public on February 24

Earlier today, Superintendent of Police (City) Botre Rohan Pramod, had said, 'All the houses, shops, restaurants and hotels on the main route and near the Taj Mahal area have been identified'

CM Adityanath, 3,000 artistes to welcome Trump and dignitaries in Agra

Trump is scheduled to reach Agra from Ahmedabad during his February 24-25 tour to India

Taj matter: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking heritage city tag for Agra

The apex court has been monitoring development in the area to protect the Taj Mahal

SC lifts ban on construction, industrial activities in Taj Trapezium Zone

A Bench headed by Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde said non polluting industries with proper clearances and those complying with the rules can be allowed. It said ban on heavy industry will continue

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Planning to visit Taj Mahal next full moon? Be prepared to pay more

The ticket price to use the viewpoint for Indian tourists will be Rs 50 per person and foreign visitors Rs 200 per person from Friday onwards

SC allows for new terminal near Taj Mahal, suggest Palace on Wheels option

The top court also allowed construction of an additional terminal at the airport near the Taj Mahal with a rider that it will not allow an increase in air traffic

SC refers Agra Metro rail project to CEC for nature impact assessment

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde also directed the panel formed by the apex court to consider the impact of the project on the environment

Taj Mahal to be repaired after 90 yrs: Damaged stones, stains to be removed

The dome of the main mausoleum will also be given mud pack treatment to contain discolouration and cleanse the yellow stains

Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar among top 10 revenue-generating monuments: Govt

Others among the top 10 include Sun Temple in Konark and Ellora Caves and Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad

Nothing secret about Taj Mahal vision doc, make it public: SC to UP govt

SC had asked authorities to take a larger perspective on issues of pollution and green cover while preparing a vision document, saying there would not be a 'second chance' to preserve the Taj

Want to protect Taj? Deal with pollution in 10,400 sq km area around it: SC

The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on September 25

SC raps Centre over Taj Mahal maintenance, fears losing Unesco heritage tag

'We cannot afford to get it (Taj Mahal) removed from the list of UNESCO's world heritage site"

Yogi's idea to save Taj: No-plastic zone & closure of polluting industries

The vision document was submitted after apex court on July 11 lashed out the state government for its apathy towards the 17th century Mughal era monument

SC pulls up Centre, UP govt for 'lethargy' in protecting Taj Mahal

A bench of Justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said no concrete steps have been taken by the government, despite a parliamentary standing committee report on Taj's protection

No namaz for non-Agra residents at mosque in Taj Mahal: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said that the Taj Mahal was one of the seven wonders of the world and people can offer their prayers at other mosques also

A spectacular failure in upkeep

Anything would be an improvement over the government managing our heritage sites and monuments

Green slime on Taj Mahal: SC blames ASI for slow, botched clean-up

Since 2015, the Archaeological Survey of India, has overseen a restoration project at the Taj Mahal

SC on Taj Mahal's poor maintenance: Centre please consider if ASI is needed

The apex court also expressed concern over Taj Mahal being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including the ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this