India's Yamuna river laps walls of Taj Mahal after heavy rain
The river has risen to lap the compound walls of Taj Mahal, causing concern about damage to the iconic 17th-century white marble monument.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Ivana Trump, first wife of Donald Trump who helped build his empire, dies at 73
Ivana Trump played a role in building up the Trump media image in the 1980s, when they were one of NY City's most prominent power couples.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Indian builds Taj Mahal replica home for wife
Chouksey's wife helped consult on the project and his version of the marble wonder of the world, around one-third the size of the original.
Sun Nov 28 2021
India's famed Taj Mahal re-opens for tourists as COVID-19 curbs ease
Only 650 tourists will be allowed inside the premises of the Taj Mahal at any point of time, according to an official.
Wed Jun 16 2021
India's Taj Mahal gets first visitors even as coronavirus infections climb
India reopened its famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, with the first visitors trickling in on Monday, as authorities reported 86,961 new coronavirus infections, with no signs of a peak yet.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Trump Taj Mahal closes for good following bitter dispute with unions
Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City casino-hotel Donald Trump once suggested was proof of his deal-making mastery, closed for good on Monday, putting 3,000 people out of work.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Judge puts Taj Mahal's bug problem on state officials' shoulders
Efforts to preserve Taj Mahal have intensified in recent years when the structure began acquiring a yellowish tinge because of rampant air pollution in Agra and smoke from a nearby crematorium.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Five convicted of gang-rape of Danish tourist in New Delhi
A court convicted five men Monday of the gang-rape of a Danish tourist in New Delhi in 2014, a crime which put India's record on sexual violence back in the spotlight.
Mon Jun 06 2016
Britain's William and Kate to visit Taj Mahal on India tour
Britain's Prince William and wife Kate will visit the Taj Mahal, where his mother princess Diana posed for one of her most famous photographs, when they go to India in April, royal officials said.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Obama begins landmark visit to India
Barack Obama on Sunday began an unprecedented second visit to India by a serving US president, aiming to consolidate what he has called one of the "defining partnerships of the 21st century".
Sun Jan 25 2015
Indian rickshaw driver fatally stabs American wife; kills himself
Bunty Sharma, 32, killed 35-year-old Arian Willingar from Pennsylvania on a deserted roadside in the tourist city of Agra after the couple had a fight late Thursday.
Sat Feb 22 2014
Miss Universe apologises to India over Taj photoshoot
Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, a 21-year-old American from Rhode Island, visited the Islamic mausoleum on Sunday during a 10-day tour of India.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Taj Mahal ranked third among world top landmarks
According to TripAdvisor's 2013 Travellers Choice Attractions Awards, Taj Mahal was ranked third in the list of Top 25 landmarks.
Mon Jul 01 2013
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024