On the first of April, several countries will implement new changes. These include tax reform in India, a visa fee hike in the US, and the legalisation of cannabis possession in Germany.

India tax reform, US visa fee hike, Germany cannabis legalisation: All new changes happening from April 1

Germany has become the largest European Union nation to legalise recreational cannabis, a decision met with both celebration and criticism. The new law, despite facing strong opposition from certain quarters, signals a drastic shift in drug policy in the country.

Germany becomes biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis

The German parliament on Friday (Feb 23rd) backed the move to partly legalise cannabis use. This legislation would make Germany only the third European country to legalise the drug for personal use.

German parliament supports partial legalisation of cannabis, doctors warn against risk of addiction

Germany on Friday joined the small group of countries and jurisdictions that have legalised cannabis when the Bundestag passed a law allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of the drug.

Germany joins legal cannabis club that allows growth and holding of limited quantities of the drug

Ukrainian president Zelensky has signed a bill legalising the medical use of Cannabis into a law. Is Ukraine trying to make money by selling Cannabis now?

Gravitas: Medical use of Cannabis now legal in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially approved a bill legalising the medical use of cannabis, as revealed by a parliamentary database on Thursday (Feb 15).

Ukraine legalises use of medical cannabis, implementation to happen after 6 months

The ban comes 18 months after historic decriminalisation. The relaxed law saw a boom in the cannabis industry. PM Srettha Thavisin had pledged to ban cannabis. The new law will ban advertising, and marketing of cannabis products. Watch to know more!

Thailand to ban recreational Cannabis use, after historic decriminalisation

Thailand has sought public opinion on draft legislation by the new government which seeks to ban cannabis for recreational use, making a major reversal over a year after the country became the first in Asia to decriminalise the substance.

Thailand seeks public opinion as it moves to ban recreational cannabis use, after historic decriminalisation

In a major crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation, Tripura police destroyed around 2,00,000 saplings in Agartala on Monday. Watch to get more insights!

India: Tripura police crackdown against Cannabis, destroys 2 lakh saplings in  Agartala

Japan's parliament has made a groundbreaking decision to legalise medicines derived from cannabis. This change, approved in the upper house, allows for the use of cannabis-based medical products, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

Japan approves medical cannabis use, toughens recreational marijuana ban in landmark drug law revision

A top private Tokyo university is disbanding its storied 83-year-old American football team after a cannabis scandal that forced the resignation of the college's president and vice-president, Japanese media reported.

Japanese University scraps team for alleged possession of drug

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro said that cannabidiol was discovered by a group of scientists in the flowers and fruits of a plant known as Trema micrantha blume, a shrub that grows throughout most of the South American nation and is frequently classified as weed.

Brazil: Scientists discover cannabis in a local plant

Scientists have found cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a very common plant in Brazil, which further opens new avenues for producing the popular substance through other sources.

Scientists discover cannabis inside totally different plant in Brazil

Over 60 children in Jamaica have been rushed to the hospital after consuming sweets containing cannabis, according to Fayval Williams, the country's education minister.

Jamaica: Over 60 school children hospitalised after consuming cannabis-infused sweets

Thailand's prime minister has said that he is against the recreational use of cannabis. PM Srettha Thavisin has said that within six months his government will "rectify" its cannabis policy and limit its use to medical purposes.

Thailand PM vows to change law that allows recreational use of cannabis

A new study review has revealed that teenagers, young adults, pregnant women, drivers and people who are mentally ill should avoid cannabis. The in-depth study was published in the BMJ.

Study reveals teenagers, pregnant women & drivers should not consume cannabis. Know why

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended easing federal restrictions on marijuana. HHS delivered the recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stating that marijuana be moved from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance.

US: Health department bats for loosening cannabis restrictions

Adults would be able to possess up to 25 grams (0.88 oz) of the drug, grow a maximum of three plants, and purchase marijuana as members of non-profit cannabis clubs under German law, which still needs to be approved by the parliament.

Germany: Government legalises cannabis, law will allow adults to keep 25 grams of the drug

One after the other. Nations are legalising Marijuana. Germany is next in line, as nation passes bill to bring it in recreational use.

Will Germany legalise recreational Marijuana use? What will be the new rules?

A controversial draft bill to legalise recreational marijuana use and cultivation was approved by the German cabinet on Wednesday (August 16). Health Minister Karl Lauterbach unveiled the bill after the approval and called it a "turning point" in the battle for the legalisation of cannabis use.

German cabinet approves controversial bill legalising recreational marijuana use, cultivation

Global financial payment-major Mastercard said that companies must stop individuals in the United States from buying legal marijuana using their debit cards. Marijuana remains legal for medical use in 38 of the 50 states in the US.

SAFE Act row: Mastercard asks US cannabis shops to stop swiping its cards

Jammu is set to lead India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project. The project undertaken by the CSIR-IIIM Jammu is in collaboration with a Canadian firm ‘IndusScan'. Union Minister Jitendra Singh revealed the importance of the project

India's Jammu kicks off the nation's first cannabis medicine project

British police have announced the successful outcome of Operation Mille, a large-scale drugs operation conducted throughout June. More than 450 individuals have been charged, and cannabis plants with a value exceeding £115 million or $146 million were seized in the operation, which took place across England and Wales.

British police seize cannabis worth $146 mn, charge over 450 people in massive month-long operation

The new owner of Pornhub and founder of Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners (ECP) believes that governments should stop cracking down on porn websites and instead promote sexual expression while ensuring proper age verification measures are in place.

Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring'

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