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Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, visited the Taj Mahal with husband Michael Boulos and spent nearly an hour exploring the monument. She showed interest in its history and architecture, while authorities maintained extensive security arrangements throughout the visit
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal with wife Jeanette, calling it “one of the love treasures of the world.” Amid tight security, he toured the monument before heading to Jaipur, as Agra endured extreme heat
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Parliament was informed that nationals of 171 countries can avail e-visa facilities under nine sub-categories through 31 airports and six seaports. The Ministry of Tourism is promoting sustainable and responsible destinations, supporting states and UTs with financial assistance, and enhancing digital outreach through the Incredible India portal and its new Content Hub.
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The monument, currently guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Uttar Pradesh Police, will soon have an added layer of protection in the form of advanced drone neutralisation technology
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The Mughal-era mausoleum generated revenue of Rs 297 crore through ticket sales in the last five years. Qutub Minar and Red Fort of Delhi were in second and third positions in FY23-24
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A recipient of the Padma Shri, Raghu Rai's contribution to photography transcends the realm of art; it is an emotional dialogue with humanity, a testament to the power of vision and empathy.
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Other heritage sites on Times Travel list are Taj Mahal, Hampi, Great Wall of China, Myanmar's Bagan, Indonesia's Borobudur, Vietnam's Halong Bay, Kyoto's Historical Monuments of Japan, Jordan's Petra, the Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras
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Dr. Manjula advocates for universal healthcare, comprehensive education, sustainability, technological advancements, global cooperation, social equity, preventive health measures, mental health focus, innovation, and community involvement.
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The petition filed Wednesday demands a stop to Islamic activities and other unsuitable practices for a place of worship.
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ASI officials, however, claimed that the picture circulated online was six months old
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The ASI will undertake a year-long study to find ways to prevent the green-coloured stains on the Taj Mahal caused by the faecal matter of insects along the Yamuna adjacent to the monument
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On Saturday, CISF personnel intervened as they noticed a tourist laying out a prayer mat, halting the religious ritual at the site.
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The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to decide representation seeking change in the books of history pertaining to the construction of the Taj Mahal, claiming there is no historical evidence of demolition of palace of Raja Man Singh and fresh construction of Taj Mahal on the same site.
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A case has been registered at the tourism police station here against a man who allegedly accompanied the US Naval Secretary as guide
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The mini Taj Mahal constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore at Tiruvarur in Tamil Nadu which is the hometown of the businessman is drawing crowds from across the state.
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Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench on Thursday dismissed the petition seeking opening of 22 rooms in the Taj Mahal premises. The two-judge bench ripped into the petitioner who sought opening of the 22 locked rooms, stating that the truth about the iconic monument needs to come out, and that he has filed multiple […]
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One of them Mohammad Sohail, a resident of Firozabad, was handed over to Taj Ganj police by CISF personnel.
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Agra: Ticket windows for a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra have been closed in view of rising number of Covid cases. Visitors can now book tickets online for a visit to the monument. The Archaeological Survey of India has given the facility of online booking. However, inside the Taj Mahal, the counter on […]
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Hyderabad: While many have heard the story of the Taj Mahal being a symbol of love, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz, a man from Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur has given life to that love story once again by gifting an exact replica of the Taj Mahal to his wife. Anand […]
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Agra: On the occasion of Sharad Purnima, the Taj Mahal, which is made of white marble and shines during moon night, was reopened for visitors at night. Talking to ANI, Dr Raj Kumar Patel, Superintending Archaeologist said, “Taj Mahal, which is made up of white marble and shines during moon night, especially on Sharad Purnima […]
