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Mint TOTM on 8 Jan. 2026 | Tax shortfall tests budget arithmetic, but fiscal cushion holds

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- As Union Budget 2026 approaches, the government is grappling with a likely Rs.1.5-2 trillion tax shortfall in FY26, driven by slower nominal GDP growth, weaker corporate tax colle... Read More


Jhajjar - Bachauli wildlife sanctuary to be named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

CHANDIGARH, Jan. 8 -- In a landmark decision, the Standing Committee of the Punjab State Board for Wildlife today gave nod to the naming of Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar District aft... Read More


Decade of transformational governance has strengthened public trust and institutional reforms: Chief Minister

CHANDIGARH, Jan. 8 -- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that India has witnessed a decisive and positive transformation over the past eleven years, driven by transparent governance, c... Read More


Launching second phase of 'Yudh Nashean Virudh', Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann say, 'United, Punjab will eradicate drugs from roots'

CHANDIGARH, Jan. 8 -- Stepping up Punjab's fight against drugs, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched the second phase of... Read More


JKTPO spotlights J&K's Culinary Brilliance in Food & Agriculture at 9th edition of Indus Food 2026

NOIDA, Jan. 8 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, is proudly showcasing the re... Read More


Emraan Hashmi confesses he used to be called out at immigration checks several times: 'I fit the bill of somebody'

India, Jan. 8 -- Actor Emraan Hashmi has revealed that he was often stopped at immigration checks, and he suspects his earrings might have been the culprit. He shared that he used to get whisked away ... Read More


One has to have the blessings of the people to be in politics: CM

Bengaluru, Jan. 8 -- "One has to have the blessings of people to be in politics. With the blessings of the people I have come so far. I do not know how long I will be there in politics. I have come so... Read More


AAP will give tickets based on public support, not status: Arvind Kejriwal

Ludhiana, Jan. 8 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the party remains committed to giving electoral tickets to common people who earn the trust and suppor... Read More


Bathinda man gets 7-yr RI for raping Zirakpur woman on pretext of helping her get a job

Chandigarh, Jan. 8 -- A local court on Wednesday sentenced a Bathinda resident to seven years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for raping a Zirakpur woman on the pretext of helping her secure a job. The... Read More


Karnataka to move court against VB-G RAM G

Bengaluru, Jan. 8 -- Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided not to accept the newly enacted Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G Act) and will challenge the ... Read More