taj mahal

BJP leader claims Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story based on his petition, approaches centre seeking ban 

October 29, 2025 1:26 pm

Rajneesh Singh, a BJP spokesperson from Ayodhya, filed a petition claiming the monument was originally a temple. He claims the film The Taj Story starring Paresh Rawal is based on the subject of a petition he filed in the high court.

‘The TAJ Story’ trailer: The 22 locked ‘rooms’ in the monument are no mystery. Here’s why

November 02, 2025 12:11 pm

Even as the film has come under some criticism for casting doubts on the monument’s well-established history, such claims about the Taj are not new.

Taj Mahal restricted zone video shows man entering Shah Jahan-Mumtaz's grave, plays Hindi song ‘Jo wada kiya woh nibhana padega’

August 22, 2025 9:59 am

A video is circulating on the Internet, sparking curiosity as it offers a rare glimpse into the restricted areas of the Taj Mahal.

Centre advises UP to assess Yamuna rubber dam's potential impact on Taj Mahal foundation

July 31, 2025 8:30 pm

The state government plans to construct the rubber dam 1.5 km downstream of the monument in Agra. 

Top 10 countries with most UNESCO World Heritage Sites; check where India ranks

July 29, 2025 6:33 pm

Top 10 countries with most Unesco World Heritage Sites list: By 2025, the number of Unesco World Heritage Sites has reached 1,248, spread across 170 countries. At the 47th World Heritage Committee session held in Paris, 26 new sites were added to this prestigious global list.

ASI carrying out repairs to prevent seepage through Taj Mahal dome, will remain open for public

June 29, 2025 9:01 am

“Preventive and corrective measures are currently underway and there is no indication of any threat to the monument or its continued public access,” an ASI spokesperson said.

'Mission Impossible' star Tom Cruise speaks Hindi, confesses love for Taj Mahal and Bollywood: ‘Would love to make a Bollywood style film’

May 20, 2025 12:54 pm

With 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' now playing in theatres across India, Tom Cruise sends his love directly to Indian fans in a viral video.

Ever wondered what Taj Mahal looks like with no people? UK woman found out: ‘One of the most magical experiences’

May 09, 2025 12:05 pm

Jarman had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the first visitor through the gates of the Taj Mahal one early morning.

Vance at Taj: ‘Testament to true love’

April 24, 2025 3:14 am

Expresses keenness to return but in cooler weather to watch the Mughal era monument during sunrise

At the Taj Mahal, JD Vance writes in the visitors' book, Usha Vance asks about its architecture

April 23, 2025 6:20 pm

JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, and their children spent more than an hour at the Taj Mahal.

Architectural marvels in India beyond the Taj Mahal

October 08, 2025 10:26 am

These are some of the architectural marvels in India beyond Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal, other ASI-protected monuments reopen as India relaxes Covid curbs

June 16, 2021 5:52 pm

However, the Agra administration has capped the number of visitors at the Taj Mahal to 650 people at a time.

Visitors back at Taj Mahal as 'monument of love' reopens after 6 months

September 21, 2020 7:02 pm

According to ASI estimates, the Taj Mahal receives around 70-80 lakh visitors each year, including a large number of foreign tourists who are not likely to come till regular international flights resumes in the country.

Trump at Taj: From Jackie Kennedy to Will Smith, the many visitors to the monument of love

February 24, 2020 7:54 pm

India all set to welcome US President Donald Trump today

February 24, 2020 8:23 am

Across the Sabarmati river on the east bank, a huge poster with the Trumps and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been put up.

Namaste Trump: Agra, Ahmedabad gear up for US President's visit

February 20, 2020 1:00 pm

Fresh coats of paint, uniformly coloured shop hoardings and newly dug pavements await US President Donald Trump on his scheduled maiden visit to the Taj Mahal on February 24. In pic: Fountains being cleaned at Taj Mahal ahead of Trump’s visit.

From Eiffel Tower to Taj Mahal: Delhi gets its own Wonders of the World Park

February 22, 2019 1:13 pm

From Eiffel Tower to Taj Mahal: The seven replicas have been made using different kinds of waste such as the scrap of automobile parts and other metal waste like fans, rods, iron sheets, nut-bolts, bicycle and bike parts.

In Photos: A sneak peek into Delhi's Wonders of the World Park

January 24, 2019 12:17 pm

The seven wonders are - Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt), Eiffel Tower (Paris), Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy), Statue of Liberty (the US), Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), Colossuem (Italy) and Taj Mahal (India).

Yogi Adityanath visits Taj Mahal, participates in cleanliness drive

October 27, 2017 9:40 am

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid a visit to the world famous symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, in Agra city. He also participated in a cleanliness drive near the Mughal-era monument.

Vidya Balan, hubby Siddharth Roy Kapur at the monument of love Taj Mahal

February 28, 2016 6:11 pm

Actress Vidya Balan visited the Taj Mahal on Saturday (February 27) with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur.