Rajya Sabha

“The legislation was subsequently passed by a voice vote.”

“More than 5.7 lakh people were fined for smoking in public across India in 2025-26, with authorities collecting over Rs 5.1 crore in penalties under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COT…”

“Karnataka recorded the highest number of challans at 1,59,041, followed by Rajasthan (99,789), Andhra (55,850), Tamil Nadu (47,941) and Uttarakhand (40,545).”

“Karnataka collected the highest amount in fines, at over Rs 1.4 crore.”

“Assam, Chandigarh, Manipur, Puducherry and Telangana reported zero challans and no fines, pointing to differences in enforcement across states.”

“Delhi reported 574 challans, with fines amounting to Rs 2.5 lakh.”

“the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 judges to 38.”

“The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill by voice vote”

“Being a Money Bill, the Upper House cleared the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026”