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Asian group asks Taiwan to recognise tobacco harm reduction as a human right

New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) An Asia-Pacific consumer advocacy group on Sunday supported the petition asking the Taiwanese government to recognize tobacco harm reduction as a human right in line with the goal for Smoke-Free Taiwan 2040.
In a statement, the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) said it is supporting the initiative of Taiwan Tobacco Harm Reduction Association (TTHRA) which filed a petition calling upon the government of Taiwan to allow tobacco harm reduction products as part of the key strategy for tobacco control.
Tobacco harm reduction is a public health strategy that aims to provide alternatives to reduce risks caused by smoking cigarettes. Such alternatives include innovative technology-aided electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) or e-cigarettes, Swedish snus, and heat-not-burn tobacco products.
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Why is PM still silent, asks Cong on Manipur situation

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07 Jun 2023 | 3:41 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (UNI) Congress, which has been blaming the BJP government in Manipur over the current situation in the aftermath of last month's violence, on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he is still ''silent'' and made an appeal for "reconciliation''.

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Delhi police registers two cases on complaints received from JNU students

Delhi police registers two cases on complaints received from JNU students

07 Jun 2023 | 2:23 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (UNI) Delhi Police have registered two separate FIRs on the basis of complaints received from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students regarding alleged physical assault, molestation and attempt to kidnap, a senior police official said on Wednesday.

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Cong slams BJP govt over farmers issue

Cong slams BJP govt over farmers issue

07 Jun 2023 | 2:17 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack at the BJP-led government in Haryana over the lathi-charge on the farmers, who were protesting in Kurukshetra against state government accusing it of not buying sun flower seeds at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), and termed it "anti-farmer".

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Suriname holds special place in hearts of Indians: President Murmu in Paramaribo

Suriname holds special place in hearts of Indians: President Murmu in Paramaribo

07 Jun 2023 | 12:55 PM

New Delhi/Paramaribo (Suriname), June 7 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a State Visit to Suriname, said that Suriname and the Surinamese people hold a very special place in the hearts of Indians, and the Indian diaspora acts as a bridge of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

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India, US hold inaugural Strategic Trade Dialogue

India, US hold inaugural Strategic Trade Dialogue

07 Jun 2023 | 12:24 PM

New Delhi/Washington, June 7 (UNI) The inaugural meeting of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD) was held in Washington on Tuesday, during which both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation in multilateral export control regimes and agreed to share best practices

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