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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicTaj mahal

Topic: taj mahal

Unlicensed guide who showed Taj Mahal to Vietnam minister arrested after ThePrint report

The presence of an unlicensed guide with a VIP guest was not only a protocol lapse, but also a security hazard to the guest, a senior cop said.

Unlicensed guide escorts Vietnam defence minister in Taj Mahal, authorities flummoxed

On 19 November last year, US Naval Secretary Carlos Del Tora was escorted by Arshad, a hawker posing as a guide and carrying forged credentials.

ASI takes note of Taj Mahal turning green due to insect droppings, treats it with water & cotton

ASI treated outer surface of Taj Mahal days after ThePrint highlighted issue. Official says no guarantee green spots won't reappear since this is ideal time for breeding of insects.

Insect poop is turning parts of Taj Mahal green, again. Environmentalists say root cause is ‘dying Yamuna’

Yamuna's sewage-filled waters are breeding ground of Chironomus Calligraphus. Males exhibit swarming behaviour while mating, and deposit their droppings on monument's pearly white surface.

Why dozens of Agra cops are standing guard over flowerpots put up to welcome G20 delegates

Over 70 flower pots were reported stolen on a single night. Out of those, 66 were found soon after an FIR was lodged. Now cops will be deployed 24*7  and surveillance increased via CCTV.

Monkey menace returns to Taj days before visit of G-20 delegates, ASI says ‘no risk of attack’

Monkeys tore down the vertical garden near the VIP gate of the Taj Mahal Thursday, raising concerns about the safety of G-20 nation delegates set to visit the monument 12 February.

Vertical garden & selfie point near Taj Mahal gate collapses, authorities blame monkeys

A drain and its surrounding filthy area near the iconic monument has had many temporary fixes, activists said, but never a permanent solution.

ASI gets notice to pay Rs 1.9 crore & Rs 1.5 lakh as water, property tax on Taj Mahal

The Agra Municipal Corporation has also served a notice for over Rs 5 crore on the Agra Fort. ASI has been told to clear the outstanding dues within 15 days.

What’s the Taj Mahal conflict & what do past documents tell us about its history

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Our take on sedition law, Taj Mahal and the iPod – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.