Tajmahal
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What if UNESCO withdraws Taj Mahal's world heritage site title, asks Supreme Court
India | Jul 26, 2018, 04:55 PM IST"Why have you given a draft plan? Are we supposed to vet it for you? Is it our job to vet it?" SC bench asked the counsel appearing for UP govt.
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Taj Mahal precinct should be declared no-plastic zone: UP govt tells SC on preservation of the monument
India | Jul 24, 2018, 02:26 PM ISTThe vision document was submitted after an angry apex court on July 11 lashed out at the state government for its apathy towards the Mughal era monument.
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After rap from SC, government says action on ‘war footing’ for conserving Taj Mahal
India | Jul 17, 2018, 07:07 AM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that the Centre has decided to adopt several measures for preserving the heritage.
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Aaj Ka Viral: Were Muslims forced to leave Taj Mahal?
Aaj Ka Viral | Jul 14, 2018, 11:16 PM ISTAaj Ka Viral: Were Muslims forced to leave Taj Mahal?
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Eiffel Tower nothing compared to Taj but draws eight times more crowd, do you realise the loss? SC to Centre
India | Jul 11, 2018, 07:34 PM ISTThe apex court observed that though Eiffel Tower was "perhaps nothing compared to Taj Mahal", Paris was thronged by 80 million of visitors last year whereas only 10 million foreign tourists visited India during that period.
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Preserving Taj Mahal a 'hopeless cause', says SC as it slams Centre over its 'lethargic' approach
India | Jul 11, 2018, 02:50 PM IST"Either we will shut down the Taj or you demolish or restore it," the Supreme Court said in a hard hitting remark while noting that the Taj Mahal "is more beautiful than the Eiffel Tower".
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SC refuses 'outsiders' to perform Namaz at Taj Mahal, says 'people may offer prayers at other mosques'
India | Jul 09, 2018, 12:44 PM ISTA bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan said that the Taj Mahal was one of the seven wonders of the world and people can offer their prayers at other mosques also.
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Taj Mahal gate sabotaged by Bajrang Dal workers
News | Jun 11, 2018, 10:19 AM ISTTaj Mahal gate sabotaged by Bajrang Dal workers
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Taj Mahal, Mumbai Sea Link among most popular tourist landmarks in India
Travel | May 23, 2018, 10:39 AM ISTThe award winners were decided using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for landmarks worldwide over a 12-month period.
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Taj Mahal infected by insects, monument colour change worries Supreme Court
Aaj Ka Viral | May 11, 2018, 10:19 AM ISTTaj Mahal infected by insects, monument colour change worries Supreme Court
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Supreme Court pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal
India | May 09, 2018, 01:55 PM ISTThe apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.
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'Perhaps, you don't care': Supreme Court slams Centre over changing colour of Taj Mahal
India | May 01, 2018, 06:04 PM ISTThe apex court suggested that the Centre take the assistance of experts from India and abroad to first assess the damage and then take steps to restore the historic monument.
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Won't stake claim to Taj Mahal, Sunni Waqf Board tells Supreme Court
India | Apr 18, 2018, 12:11 PM IST"Once you have registered the monument as a Waqf property, your statement that you will not be staking claim will not help," said the bench.
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'Taj Mahal belongs to India, not religious boards', Mughal descendant debunks Sunni Waqf's claim
India | Apr 16, 2018, 05:32 PM ISTMughal descendant Tucy says no one has a right to play politics in the name of Taj Mahal, which is a national treasure.
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Minaret at Taj Mahal entrance collapses in heavy rains, thunderstorm | See pics
India | Apr 12, 2018, 09:55 PM ISTThe pillar and the small dome above it were destroyed completely in the incident.
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Sunni Waqf board claims ownership of Taj Mahal, SC demands proof with Shah Jahan's signature
India | Apr 11, 2018, 11:12 PM ISTWhen the waqf board counsel told the court that Shah Jahan had himself declared it a Waqf property, the bench asked the board to show it the original deed executed by the Mughal emperor.
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau visits Taj Mahal
India | Feb 19, 2018, 10:15 AM ISTThe Canadian first family was visibly thrilled during the visit and posed for a picture seated on the iconic bench with the monument in the backdrop.
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to visit Taj Mahal today
India | Feb 18, 2018, 08:25 AM ISTTrudeau will also hold talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on wide-ranging issues, including defence and counter-terror cooperation on February 23.
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Visit to Taj Mahal to get costlier as govt introduces Rs 200 special ticket to enter main mausoleum
India | Feb 13, 2018, 05:41 PM ISTOne of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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Place vision document on preservation of Taj Mahal: SC to UP govt
India | Feb 08, 2018, 07:10 PM ISTThe apex court would also take up during the next hearing another application seeking permission to cut trees for widening of road near Govardhana Hill in Mathura.