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Topic: Cannabis

‘Will bring jobs, revenue’ — Himachal MLA panel to study legalising cannabis cultivation

Legalisation has been long-standing demand in Himachal, raised by legislators across party lines. Panel will visit areas where cannabis is grown & submit report within a month.

Brazil court due to rule on cannabis cultivation, may allow planting

The decision by Brazil's top court for non-constitutional matters, was made public on14 March & opened the door for a nationwide precedent for the import of seeds & planting of cannabis.

Manipur govt endorsed firm’s bid to transport, use cannabis seeds, flowers & leaves, says report

Australian national Reza Borhani met then CM N. Biren Singh in September 2019 for the purpose. In November, he was arrested in Mumbai for alleged involvement in a drug racket.

From first seeds sown by traders to tribals’ cash crop: How Andhra became a ganja hub

The state has a history of ganja cultivation spanning at least 4 decades. On Saturday, Andhra police burned seized stock of 2 lakh kg as part of ‘Operation Parivarthana’.

2 cannabis compounds can stop Covid, says US natural products study. Other scientists sceptical

Researchers in Oregon say two cannabinoid acids commonly found in hemp varieties of cannabis can bind to spike protein of coronavirus and prevent infection of human cells.

India’s cannabis law is nonsensical, it’s time for ‘Big Bhang’ reform

Cannabis is integral to India. So, the big question is: Why don’t we legalise and tax it like alcohol and tobacco?

‘Joint for jab’: Washington state is using marijuana as bait to get more Americans vaccinated

US President Biden has set a target of 70% of Americans being vaccinated by 4 July. To that end, states have been encouraged to get creative to convince citizens to vaccinate.

Amsterdam wants to restrict tourists from its marijuana shops

Amsterdam is home to 166 coffee shops that sell cannabis, and most wouldn’t be needed if the plan were in effect. Local cannabis demand would support only 68, according to a govt study.

As NCB continues arrests, India votes at UN to declare cannabis a less dangerous drug

Experts say India's move to have cannabis removed from Schedule IV of 1961 UN convention could soften its stand on the plant drug, but will have no impact on laws unless they are amended.

Mumbai had 82% of Maharashtra’s drug cases in 2018, mostly for cannabis consumption, study says

Personal consumption of cannabis accounted for 87% of all arrests and convictions in drug consumption cases in Mumbai, says study by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

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China wants to create new order in Myanmar. India must switch gears or be dealt out of the game

India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?