India Reopens Taj Mahal as Pandemic’s Second Wave Ebbs

NEW DELHI - India’s iconic Taj Mahal monument reopened Wednesday as a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic begins to ebb, prompting authorities to ease restrictions.  

A steep decline in new infections this month has encouraged major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to reopen vast swathes of the economy, including tourist sites, hotels, shopping malls and restaurants.    But after reports came in of crowded markets and packed rail stations, doctors warned of a possible resurgence.