India on Wednesday banned sale, production, import and distribution of electronic cigarettes.
Making the announcement on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted how e-cigarettes are being used as a "style statement".
The ban was necessary to ensure e-cigarettes don't become an "epidemic" among children and young adults, she added.
Health officials have proposed jail terms of up to three years, with a penalty of up to ₹5 lakh (around AED 25,700), for repeat offenders.
Israel-Iran battle escalates, civilians urged to evacuate target areas
Israel and Iran continued exchanging attacks that killed and wounded civilians, with both militaries urging civilians on the opposing side to take precautions against further strikes.
Harvard to urge judge to bar Trump from closing doors for international students
A federal judge is set to consider on Monday whether to extend an order blocking US President Donald Trump's plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the country to study at Harvard University.
US police arrest suspect in Minnesota lawmakers' shooting
A massive two-day manhunt ended on Sunday with the arrest of Vance Boelter, 57, for allegedly killing a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer.
Three hikers killed by lightning strike in Austrian Alps
Three hikers, including two brothers and the wife of one of the men, were killed by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm in Austria's Tyrolean Alps over the weekend, police said on Monday.
Trump calls for expanded deportation efforts of people illegally in US
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said efforts to deport people who are illegally in the country must be expanded, following nationwide protests since immigration raids were ramped up.
Israel and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, with intense cross-border missile exchanges resulting in casualties and severe damage on both sides.
2 killed, several swept away after bridge collapses in India's Pune
At least two people died and a number were swept away after a bridge over the Indrayani river in the western Indian city of Pune collapsed on Sunday, Maharashtra statechief minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
Gunman who shot 2 US lawmakers still at large as manhunt continues
A massive manhunt entered a second day on Sunday in Minnesota for the gunman who killed a Democratic state lawmaker while posing as a police officer, a crime that Governor Tim Walz characterised as a "politically motivated assassination".
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Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
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Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
