In South Asia, anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures

By on    HEALTH  

In South Asia, anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures

The warning, issued jointly by UN agencies and the regional socio-economic bloc SAARC on Wednesday, underscores South Asia’s status as the “global epicentre” of anaemia among adolescent girls and women. An estimated 259 million already suffer from the condition, which impairs the body’s ability to carry oxygen, contributing to chronic fatigue, poor maternal outcomes, and […]

Revised Transaction Fees on Stock Exchanges, New TDS Rates Take Effect From Oct 1, 2024

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Revised Transaction Fees on Stock Exchanges, New TDS Rates Take Effect From Oct 1, 2024

Indian stock exchanges have revised their transaction fees for cash, futures, and options trading, effective from Tuesday. Changes related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and government bonds also came into force. According to the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the updated transaction fees are as follows: Cash market: ₹2.97 per ₹1 lakh of traded value. […]