2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...
27 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: ReportIndia must adopt tax moderation and targeted import curbs to boost exports and shield against the West Asia crisis. A report suggests restr...
27 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
08 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Anbumani Ramadoss, who banned public smoking during UPA govt, asks PM Modi to bar cigarette sales to those born after 2009PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact legislation prohibiting cigarette sales to individuals born af...
02 May, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
US Stocks: Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertaintyPhilip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and risin...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18sBritain passes landmark law to create a smoke-free generation by permanently banning cigarette sales to those aged 17 and under and tighten...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
How to quit smoking. Tips to fight tobacco cravingsWhen you feel an urge to use tobacco, keep in mind that it will likely pass within the next few minutes. Each time you resist a tobacco cra...
31 May, 2022, 02.34 PM IST
JB Chemicals launches medicated nicotine lozenges to help quit smokingOn the occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day', the drug maker has also launched an Artificial Intelligence-enabled chatbot 'Dr Will', which wou...
31 May, 2021, 03.06 PM IST
World No Tobacco Day: How cigarettes, bidis & hookahs affect the bodyTobacco contains many chemical substances such as nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar and potential carcinogen.
31 May, 2020, 10.00 AM IST
World No Tobacco Day: 50% Indian smokers wish to quit the habit, but fail to do soIndia is the second largest consumer of tobacco in the world.
31 May, 2019, 09.01 AM IST
Inducing child to consume tobacco? Get ready to face 7 years' jailAny person found inducing a child to purchase/consume tobacco may face rigorous imprisonment of seven years.
06 May, 2016, 06.09 AM IST
E-cigarette ads may fuel urge to smokeFormer smokers who watched e-cigarette advertisements with vaping had less confidence that they could refrain from smoking tobacco.
13 Mar, 2015, 04.11 PM IST
Assam to ban all non-smoking tobacco products from tomorrowManufacturing and use of non- smoking tobacco products in Assam will be banned from tomorrow with the government to notify the relevant Act.
12 Feb, 2014, 04.21 PM IST
Assam to ban manufacture, sale, use of smoking products"I do not know when it will happen, but I want to begin the banning of smoking tobacco in the country from Assam," Sarma said.
21 Jul, 2013, 01.20 PM IST
- Non-smoking tobacco makers fume as FM enhances levy
Budget 2010-11 has elicited frowns from the makers of non-smoking tobacco, popularly known as chewing tobacco.
02 Mar, 2010, 12.00 AM IST