PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pass a law barring cigarette sales to anyone born after January 1, 2009. He argues the measure will create a “smoke-free generation” by legally blocking future access to tobacco. Ramadoss points to India’s heavy toll of tobacco-related deaths and diseases as the reason for the proposal.
The Supreme Court ruled that existing laws are sufficient to tackle hate speech across the country. It said the task of creating new criminal offences lies with the legislature, not the judiciary. The court pointed to legal mechanisms available under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita as already offering comprehensive ways to respond to such cases.
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American lawmakers are drafting bipartisan AI legislation focused on both safety and innovation. One proposal would require parental controls for AI chatbots, aiming to protect children from harmful or misleading interactions. Another bill supports AI research while funding cybersecurity training for workers, responding to fears that fraud and security risks will grow as adoption accelerates.
A new US bill called the SACRED Act would create a 100-foot buffer zone around places of worship. The proposal seeks to criminalize harassment and intimidation within that area at the federal level. Introduced by Congressmen Tom Suozzi and Max Miller, it has backing from multiple religious and civil rights groups, arguing it will better protect worshippers and reduce targeted incidents.
The UK has escalated its anti-smoking push after Parliament passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Under the plan, people born after December 31, 2008 would be barred from ever legally buying cigarettes. Campaigners call it a decisive step toward ending smoking, while critics warn about enforcement and the long-term impact on rights and black-market sales.
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