Govt Bans Production, Sale of E-Cigarettes

September 18, 2019

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the habit affected youth the most, and the government banned e-cigarettes. “The Union Cabinet has given the approval to ban e-cigarettes. It means the production, manufacturing, import/export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertising related to e-cigarettes are banned,” said Sitharaman in a press conference.
The Finance Minister mentioned that the decision was taken ‘so that we could take early action with regards to the health of people’. She added that the government hoped to pass an ordinance on the same in the next session of Parliament.
E-cigarettes, which are not licensed in India, do not burn tobacco but use a heating element to vaporise liquid nicotine, which the user inhales. That is what differentiates it from a combustible cigarette. More than 900,000 people die each year in the country due to tobacco-related illnesses. But India has 106 million adult smokers, second only to China in the world, making it a lucrative market for firms such as Juul and Philip Morris.
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Tesla recalls 46,096 Cybertrucks over loose panels posing road hazard

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Tesla is recalling 46,096 Cybertrucks in the US due to a defect that could cause an exterior panel to detach while driving, posing a road hazard.

The recall marks a setback for Tesla, as the Cybertruck’s success is crucial to its growth amid rising competition and an ageing vehicle lineup.

Tesla will replace the faulty rail assembly free of charge, with the recalled vehicles representing most Cybertrucks on the road.

Demand for the unconventional EV pickup has already shown signs of weakness following delays, and Tesla shares fell nearly 2% in premarket trading.

Tesla shares have dropped 42% this year amid a sluggish EV market and concerns over CEO Elon Musk’s growing government role.

The company led the US recalls in 2024, with 5.1 million vehicles affected, though most issues were resolved through software updates.

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Pentagon plans to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs

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The Department of Defense plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs, targeting a 5% to 8% reduction in its 900,000-strong workforce.

Around 6,000 positions per month will be eliminated by not replacing departing workers, raising concerns that service members may fill vacant roles.

The reduction will occur through voluntary resignations, firing probationary workers, and leaving vacated positions unfilled.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured that military readiness would not be affected, though some veterans will be impacted.

A federal judge has temporarily halted the termination of 5,400 probationary employees, initially dismissed for poor performance or misconduct.

Officials are reviewing personnel to ensure essential national security roles remain unaffected.

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China welcomes PM Modi’s remarks on India-China ties

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China welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s positive remarks on India-China ties, emphasising that cooperation between the two nations is the way forward.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Xi-Modi meeting in Kazan last year provided strategic guidance for improving ties.

She noted both countries have strengthened exchanges and cooperation, achieving positive outcomes in various areas.

China expressed readiness to work with India to enhance cooperation and advance stable bilateral relations, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties.

In a podcast with Lex Fridman, Modi said normalcy has returned to the India-China border after talks with Xi, emphasising their long-standing cultural ties.

He stressed that India-China cooperation is crucial for global stability, adding that competition between the two should be healthy, not conflict-driven.

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Russia, US May Start Ukraine Peace Talks Today

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Russia has signalled its willingness to have peace talks with the US over Ukraine, with discussions possibly beginning as early as today, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

The development comes after high-level diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine showed openness to a 30-day ceasefire, and the US agreed to present the proposal to Moscow.

The Kremlin confirmed that US negotiators were heading to Russia, indicating a potential step forward in diplomatic engagements between the two nations.

Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov spoke with US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on Wednesday, emphasising ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a resolution to the conflict.

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Greenland Opposition Party Secures Victory in Legislative Elections

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Greenland’s centre-right opposition secured a surprise victory in the legislative elections, with rising support for the nationalist Naleraq party advocating swift independence.

The Democratic Party won 29.9% of votes, tripling its 2021 result, while Naleraq more than doubled its share to 24.5%.

Outgoing PM Mute Egede’s Inuit Ataqatigiit party and its coalition partner Siumut placed third and fourth.

With no party securing a majority, coalition talks will shape the next government and its approach to independence.

Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland influenced the campaign, driving higher voter turnout.

Naleraq seeks immediate independence, but others prefer financial stability first, as Greenland relies on Danish subsidies.

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