What happened with 5.7 Lakh People Fined ₹5.1 Crore for Smoking in Public in 2025-26?

Authorities collected ₹5.1 crore in penalties from 5.7 lakh people violating Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) by smoking in public spaces. The central government released data on August 7, 2026, showing that more than 5.7 lakh individuals were fined for smoking in public across India during 2025-26. The total penalties collected amounted

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5.7 Lakh People Fined ₹5.1 Crore for Smoking in Public in 2025-26

Authorities collected ₹5.1 crore in penalties from 5.7 lakh people violating Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) by smoking in public spaces.

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#COTPA-2003#tobacco-control#public-health#smoking-ban#regulatory-enforcement

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81% of Indian Study-Abroad Aspirants Plan to Return Home After Foreign Degrees

Oxford International survey reveals 81% of Indian students planning to study abroad intend to return to India after completing degrees, signaling brain circulation over brain drain.

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#brain-circulation#student-migration#return-intention#Indian-diaspora#higher-education