e-cigarette ban
BJP's Amit Malviya Accuses Trinamool MP Kirti Azad of Vaping in Parliament: E-Cigarette Controversy Explained
Dec 17, 2025 07:56 pm CST
BJP leader Amit Malviya has shared video footage allegedly showing Trinamool MP Kirti Azad vaping inside Parliament, intensifying political tensions over alleged violations of India's strict e-cigarette ban. The controversy has drawn in Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and highlights broader political rivalries between BJP and Trinamool Congress ahead of upcoming elections, while raising questions about parliamentary decorum and privilege.
Maldives Implements Historic Generational Smoking Ban for Anyone Born After 2007
Nov 04, 2025 02:31 am CST
The Maldives has become the first country to successfully implement a permanent generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born after January 1, 2007 from purchasing or using tobacco products. This groundbreaking public health initiative, championed by President Mohamed Muizzu, establishes strict penalties for violations and extends to all visitors to the island nation, positioning the Maldives as a global leader in tobacco control.