Tobacco-based mouth fresheners banned in Leh to protect school childrenLeh district authorities have banned the sale and distribution of mouth fresheners containing tobacco. The order aims to protect school-goi...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIn the stock market, everything has to be seen in context. The most noticeable thing these past few days is that there is not much Gulf-rel...
13 May, 2026, 11.39 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
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
07 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
05 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 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
Why can only club members complain?In a diverse society, it's essential to critically evaluate how religious customs shape public life. Non-believers play a vital role in thi...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.04 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
No boarding pass required: Abu Dhabi airport allows entry for non travellers to shop, dineZayed International Airport is offering a unique eight-week opportunity for UAE citizens and residents to explore its terminal without a bo...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Excise duty on tobacco: Manufacturers to install CCTV, preserve footage for 24 months from February 1New rules mandate chewing tobacco and gutkha makers install CCTV systems by February 1. Footage must be kept for 24 months. Manufacturers w...
01 Jan, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
BAT takes near $8 billion charge over Canada lawsuit, headwinds loomBAT said it took a 6.2 billion pound ($7.74 billion) hit from settling a tobacco lawsuit in Canada, and warned of "significant" headwinds i...
13 Feb, 2025, 01.36 PM IST
Anti-tobacco warnings for OTT programmes soon, health ministry to amend rulesOTT platforms may soon be mandated to display anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers as are seen in movies screened in theatres and in telev...
25 May, 2023, 05.20 PM IST
Government needs to introduce tobacco regulation to prevent trade in illegal cigarettesSales volume has declined by as much as 15 per cent in the last two quarters, with the affordable sub-65 mm length cigarettes prices having...
01 Sep, 2015, 03.48 PM IST
ITC stock plunges: Main business vulnerable to threats of regulationTobacco continues to be the company's bread and butter and an area that is being threatened by regulation and heavy taxation across the wor...
16 Aug, 2012, 04.12 PM IST