India’s top drug advisory body has recommended restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, raising concerns that it will hinder smokers’ efforts to quit. While tobacco products are widely available, this move could create more barriers for people who seek help to quit smoking, potentially impacting public health initiatives.

New Delhi: Access to quit smoking aids like nicotine gum and lozenges may soon become tighter, raising concerns among experts that it could make it harder for smokers to quit.The trigger is a recommendation from India’s top drug advisory body to restrict over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement products. The proposal allows exemptions only for unflavored 2 mg nicotine gum, excludes nicotine lozenges (2 mg), and excludes all other nicotine replacement products from exemptions.Currently, some of these products are available unlicensed, making them easier to access. The proposed changes could mean there will be fewer choices and more barriers for those trying to quit tobacco, even if tobacco products remain widely available.Experts say the concern stems from how addiction works. Nicotine—not the act of smoking—is an addictive substance, and withdrawal symptoms such as low mood and poor concentration often push users toward cigarettes.Nicotine replacement therapies – gums, lozenges and patches – help manage these symptoms by providing nicotine without the thousands of harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke that cause cancer, COPD and heart disease. But they are not a guaranteed solution. “Many users continue smoking with nicotine patches or gum, which does not serve the purpose and may also increase overall nicotine intake,” said Professor (Dr) GC Khilnani, Chairman, PSRI Institute of Pulmonary and former Head of Pulmonary, AIIMS, Delhi. He said, although nicotine is less harmful than tobacco smoke, it is not risk-free and can have cardiovascular effects, so medical supervision is advised. India, where more than 1.35 million tobacco-related deaths occur annually, is largely dependent on accessible tobacco quitting support. Experts warn that even small barriers — such as prescription requirements or limited availability — can discourage attempts to quit.There are also concerns about balance. Although the means to quit smoking are under strict scrutiny, tobacco products continue to be widely sold.The Panel has proposed safeguards, including a ban on sales to minors, monitoring of online sales, post-marketing surveillance, and possible restrictions on tobacco industry involvement in the marketing of these products due to conflict of interest concerns.However, some experts argue that the risk of abuse may be higher. Dr Priyanka Chaudhary Bindru, consultant pulmonologist at Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, said, “I have not found a single documented case of nicotine gum or lozenge abuse by a minor. These products have been available OTC in the US and UK for decades without causing a public health crisis. Banning a WHO-approved cessation aid without contemporary evidence is a step backward.“The proposal is part of an ongoing policy debate over how to regulate nicotine products – whether to prioritize strict control or easy access to support quitting. The final decision will be taken by the government, but for now, the main question is: should help to leave be made easier, or harder?

उन्होंने कहा कि यह कानून महिलाओं के आत्मविश्वास और सम्मान को नई ऊंचाई प्रदान करेगा। इसका इंतजार देश दशकों से कर रहा था. 2014 के बाद मोदी सरकार की हर योजना और नीति के केंद्र में महिलाएं रहीं. ये सिर्फ एक कानून नहीं है, महिलाएं सिर्फ वोट देने तक ही सीमित नहीं रहेंगी. नीति निर्माण में भी अहम भूमिका निभाएंगे.

यह भी पढ़ें…उत्तराखंड: पीएम मोदी ने जनता की हृदय रेखा को छूकर लंबी की बीजेपी की भविष्य रेखा, मंच से दिखाई चुनावी ताकत

यह कानून संसद और विधानसभा में एक मजबूत आवाज पैदा करेगा. मैं इस बात का जीता-जागता उदाहरण हूं कि अवसर मिलने पर एक साधारण व्यक्तित्व भी ताकत के साथ यहां तक ​​पहुंच सकता है।

यह समाज के हर वर्ग, विशेषकर महिलाओं और बच्चों को एक मजबूत आवाज देगा। नारी शक्ति वंदन अधिनियम भारत के उज्ज्वल भविष्य की आधारशिला है।

A new pirate-themed game called Windrose has been launched, and it’s already being touted as a strong alternative to Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. Released in early access, the new title is attracting the attention of players who enjoy open-world pirate adventures. The launch comes at a time when Ubisoft is preparing to introduce the remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, one of the most popular games in the series. The synopsis for Windrose reads, “Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the age of piracy. Fight alone or with friends on land and sea. Build, build and explore a vast open world full of dark secrets.” “Master Soulslight combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder untold treasures!”.

windrose went out Steam

Windrose is an online role-playing game based on the era of piracy. It allows players to explore a large open world, fight enemies on land and sea, and play alone or with friends. The game also features crafting, ship combat, and exploration elements.The developers say players can “fight on land or sea, alone or with friends” and explore a world full of challenges and hidden secrets. As mentioned above, it is currently rolled out in Early Access on SteamInitial reactions to the game have been positive and some players have called it a “true AAAA pirate experience”, a term often used to describe big budget, high quality games. As cited in a report by Gaming Bible, one user wrote that it shows “what a AAA game should look like”, while others said it looks better than some existing pirate-themed titles.However, the game is still in Early Access, which means it may have bugs or missing features. For now, Windrose is only available on PC through platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store, with no official word on a console release yet.

Is Windrose Coming to PS5 and Xbox?

As noted on the Windrose website, the developer said that Windrose is currently available for PC via Steam. As far as “future platform announcements” are concerned, the studio said to “keep an eye on official channels.”A spokesperson for Kraken Express told GameSpot: “The team doesn’t have any other updates about Windrose on console, but want to reiterate that they’re excited for it to finally come to console but are focused on the 1.0 launch first.”

नोएडा मजदूरों का विरोध: उत्तर प्रदेश के नोएडा में वेतन बढ़ोतरी की मांग को लेकर कर्मचारियों के हिंसक प्रदर्शन के बाद स्थिति काफी तनावपूर्ण हो गई है. प्रदर्शन के दौरान आगजनी और तोड़फोड़ की घटनाएं सामने आईं, जिसके बाद पुलिस ने बड़ी कार्रवाई करते हुए 300 से ज्यादा लोगों को हिरासत में लिया. इस मामले में कुल 7 एफआईआर दर्ज की गई हैं. पुलिस ने इस हिंसा को भड़काने और सोशल मीडिया पर अफवाह फैलाने के आरोप में राजनीतिक पार्टी राजद के दो राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ताओं के खिलाफ भी मामला दर्ज किया है। पुलिस का कहना है कि भ्रामक सूचना फैलाकर माहौल खराब किया गया।

सोशल मीडिया पर अफवाह फैलाने के आरोप में राजद प्रवक्ताओं पर केस
नोएडा पुलिस ने राजद की राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ता प्रियंका भारती और कंचना यादव के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज किया है. आरोप है कि दोनों ने इसे नोएडा की घटना बताकर एक वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर शेयर किया, जबकि वीडियो किसी और जगह का था. पुलिस का कहना है कि इस तरह की भ्रामक पोस्ट से लोगों में डर और भ्रम का माहौल पैदा हुआ. पुलिस के मुताबिक, इन पोस्ट के जरिए एक सुनियोजित नैरेटिव तैयार किया गया, जिससे कानून-व्यवस्था प्रभावित हुई और लोगों को भड़काने की कोशिश की गई. इससे विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में अविश्वास और तनाव की स्थिति पैदा हो गई.