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Viral Videos Show Karnataka Youth Removing Gutka Ads From KSRTC Buses
While many supported the move, some internet users warned that defacing government property, even for a good cause, could lead to legal consequences.
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Government Asks IPL To Ban Tobacco, Alcohol Advertising
The Union Health Ministry has urged the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on national television.
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Government Asks BCCI To Take Steps To Prevent Surrogate Tobacco Ads By Sportspersons
The Union Health Ministry has urged the BCCI and the Sports Authority of India to take measures to prevent surrogate advertisements of tobacco and alcohol by sportspersons.
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No More Tobacco Ads At Cricket Stadiums? BCCI Set To Receive New Mandate: Report
The Union Health Ministry is planning to instruct the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to stop putting hoardings with advertisements for smokeless tobacco products at cricket venues.
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Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix Criticised Over Tobacco Advertising
Netflix has come under criticism for its popular show Formula 1: Drive to Survive, due to concerns and criticism from tombacco industry watchdogs regarding prominent advertising of tobacco brands on F1 cars. The show is being accused of indirectly glorifying tobacco brands, although F1 insists that all advertising is in line with applicable laws.
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Children Prey to Online Ads of Harmful Products, Regulation Needed - UN Study
Children and adolescents are being bombarded with ads on social media promoting harmful products from fast food to tobacco and alcohol, according to a United Nations-backed report on Wednesday that called for regulation.
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Seeking Ban On Tobacco Ads
Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to the Health Ministry on a public suit seeking directions to concerned authorities to impose a ban over advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of any tobacco product in any form.
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Instagram Bans Influencers From Promoting Vaping Products
Social media influencers will be banned from promoting vaping, tobacco products and weapons on Instagram as the Facebook-owned platform doubles down on its existing ban on companies advertising these products.
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Ajay Devgn Asked By Cancer Patient To Not Promote Tobacco Products
Nanakram, a 40-year old cancer patient from Rajasthan, has made a public appeal to Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn to stop doing advertisement of tobacco products in the interest of the society.
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No Harm In Pictorial Warnings For Tobacco Products: Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court today refused to stay the operation of new amended rules of the Union Health Ministry directing the manufacturers to have graphic warning images on packets of cigarettes and other tobacco products and helpline numbers for those who wanted to quit the habit.
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Viral Videos Show Karnataka Youth Removing Gutka Ads From KSRTC Buses
While many supported the move, some internet users warned that defacing government property, even for a good cause, could lead to legal consequences.
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Government Asks IPL To Ban Tobacco, Alcohol Advertising
The Union Health Ministry has urged the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on national television.
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Government Asks BCCI To Take Steps To Prevent Surrogate Tobacco Ads By Sportspersons
The Union Health Ministry has urged the BCCI and the Sports Authority of India to take measures to prevent surrogate advertisements of tobacco and alcohol by sportspersons.
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No More Tobacco Ads At Cricket Stadiums? BCCI Set To Receive New Mandate: Report
The Union Health Ministry is planning to instruct the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to stop putting hoardings with advertisements for smokeless tobacco products at cricket venues.
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Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix Criticised Over Tobacco Advertising
Netflix has come under criticism for its popular show Formula 1: Drive to Survive, due to concerns and criticism from tombacco industry watchdogs regarding prominent advertising of tobacco brands on F1 cars. The show is being accused of indirectly glorifying tobacco brands, although F1 insists that all advertising is in line with applicable laws.
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Children Prey to Online Ads of Harmful Products, Regulation Needed - UN Study
Children and adolescents are being bombarded with ads on social media promoting harmful products from fast food to tobacco and alcohol, according to a United Nations-backed report on Wednesday that called for regulation.
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Seeking Ban On Tobacco Ads
Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to the Health Ministry on a public suit seeking directions to concerned authorities to impose a ban over advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of any tobacco product in any form.
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Instagram Bans Influencers From Promoting Vaping Products
Social media influencers will be banned from promoting vaping, tobacco products and weapons on Instagram as the Facebook-owned platform doubles down on its existing ban on companies advertising these products.
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Ajay Devgn Asked By Cancer Patient To Not Promote Tobacco Products
Nanakram, a 40-year old cancer patient from Rajasthan, has made a public appeal to Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn to stop doing advertisement of tobacco products in the interest of the society.
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No Harm In Pictorial Warnings For Tobacco Products: Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court today refused to stay the operation of new amended rules of the Union Health Ministry directing the manufacturers to have graphic warning images on packets of cigarettes and other tobacco products and helpline numbers for those who wanted to quit the habit.
