Delhi’s Central Vista tells ‘the history of India’. Why is the Modi government redeveloping it?

The 3.2-km stretch includes the Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the India Gate war memorial.

Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation News

· Apr 05, 2020 · 01:30 pm

ASI order stops Muslims from offering namaz in Taj Mahal except on Fridays: Report

The Supreme Court ruled in July that only Agra residents would be allowed to offer Friday namaz in the mosque located inside the Taj Mahal complex.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 05, 2018 · 11:59 am

Taj Mahal: Supreme Court asks pollution control board, UP government for steps to preserve monument

The court said the vision document should be prepared taking into account pollution in the Taj Trapezium Zone.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 28, 2018 · 02:52 pm

Centre identifies officers responsible for maintaining Taj Trapezium Zone

Supreme Court told that joint secretary of environment ministry and commissioner of Agra Division will be responsible for maintenance.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 30, 2018 · 04:34 pm

Supreme Court asks Centre, UP government to identify one authority to maintain Taj Mahal

Justice Madan Lokur criticised the state for preparing a vision document on protecting the monument without consulting the Archaeological Survey of India.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 26, 2018 · 12:46 pm

Archaeological Survey of India lifts ban on photography at protected monuments

But it will continue to banned at the Taj Mahal, the Ajanta caves and Leh Palace in Jammu and Kashmir.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 13, 2018 · 11:13 am

Only Agra residents allowed to offer namaz inside Taj Mahal complex, rules Supreme Court

The court said the 16th Century monument was one of the seven wonders of the world, and should be preserved.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 09, 2018 · 12:40 pm

Indian History Congress perturbed by Centre’s decision to let private firm adopt Red Fort

The organisation said the government should put the deal on hold until it is reviewed by a recognised body of experts.

Scroll Staff

· May 02, 2018 · 01:15 pm

‘The monument has not been handed over,’ says Centre after row over private firm adopting Red Fort

The Ministry of Tourism said the MoU signed with the Dalmia Bharat group was only meant for the development and operations of the site.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 29, 2018 · 11:42 am

Photos: In Gujarat, Junagadh's stunningly beautiful monuments are crumbling with neglect

Tip: go and visit it before it’s gone.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Sep 06, 2016 · 10:30 am

Archaeological Survey of India suggests limiting visiting hours at Taj Mahal to 3-4 hours

It also proposed issuing tickets in a number of colours – one for a particular duration or session that would be invalid beyond the specified time.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 23, 2016 · 10:25 am

24 Indian monuments are 'missing' – and nearly half of them are from Uttar Pradesh

The untraceable structures include prehistoric megaliths, temple ruins, tombs and rock inscriptions.

IndiaSpend Team

· Aug 03, 2016 · 07:30 pm