The Supreme Court today expressed concern over the changing colour of the iconic Taj Mahal apparently due to pollution and rapped the government saying “perhaps you don’t care” and directing it to take urgent steps to restore the pristine glory of the ancient monument at Agra. After an awful shade of yellow, the Taj Mahal—India’s shining monument of love and winner of the New 7 Wonders of World initiative—is now turning brown and green. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the city of Agra and is now one of the world's leading tourist attractions, drawing as many as 70,000 people every day. Or perhaps you don’t care.”

Environmentalist MC Mehta has claimed that harmful pollutants in the air and deforestation in the area are fuelling the damage caused to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts millions of tourists to Agra every year.
The Supreme Court of India orders the government to seek international help after examining photos submitted by environmentalists showing a change in colour of the Taj Mahal.