Agra: The Taj Mahal will remain closed for the general public from 12 noon on February 24 during US President Donald Trump's visit next week. Speaking to ANI, Vasant Kumar Swarnkar, Superintendent Agra Division, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said, "Due to security reasons, Taj Mahal will be closed for public from 12 noon on the day when US President Donald Trump visits the monument. President Trump will visit Taj Mahal on February 24." The verification process is about to finish. Local vendors in the city have said that as part of the verification process, police asked them to provide their Aadhaar card.

Source: Mint February 21, 2020 03:45 UTC