World would be happier place if women made equal partners: Murmu

First India Bureau

New Delhi: President

Droupadi Murmu said that the country has a good representation of women in decisionmaking institutions at the grassroots level but as we move up in the hierarchy, we see fewer women.

Extending her wishes on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Murmu shared an article on the indomitable spirit of Indian women on International Women’s Day.

Her article “Every Woman’s Story My Story!” talked about the status of women in society.

Lauding examples of women empowerment, the article said, “ In the 21st century, when we have made unimaginable progress in every field, till date no woman has become the head of state or government in many countries.”

“My election as the President of the world’s largest democracy is a part of the story of women empowerment,” she added. Today, countless women are contributing to nationbuilding by working in their chosen fields, she further stated. She observed, “We have a good representation of women in decision-making institutions at the grassroots level. But as we move upwards, the number of females gradually decreases.”

She further observed, “I strongly believe that there is a need to change the mindset prevailing in the society. In order to build a peaceful and prosperous society, it is necessary to understand and break free from ingrained prejudices based on gender inequality.”

Narendra Modi@narendramodi

On International Women’s Day, a tribute to the achievements of our Nari Shakti. We greatly cherish the role of women in India’s progress. Our govt will keep working to further women empowerment.

Amit Shah@AmitShah

India is proud of its resilient NariShakti. While they contribute to building the nation with countless sacrifices, their individual stories of courage, grit and determination ignite our minds with inspiration. I salute all of those strong women on International Women’s Day.

AIR INDIA GROUP FLEW 90 ALL-WOMEN CREW FLIGHTS TO MARK WOMEN’S DAY

New Delhi: Air India, along with Air India Express and AirAsia, flew over 90 all-women crew flights in the run-up to Women’s Day since March 1. 90 was the chosen number as tribute to the 90th Anniversary of Bharat Ratna JRD Tata’s first commercial flight, a statement read. The Air India Group has been operating these all-women crew flights since March 1.

ACHIEVE ACCESS FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS TO DIGITAL INNOVATIONS: WHO

New Delhi (ANI): WHO is calling for intensified action across the world to ensure that every woman and girl, everywhere has timely and equitable access to digital innovations and technologies that can protect, promote and support health and well-being, and accelerate gender equality,” said, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.

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GOLD TUMBLES BY `615/10 GM; SILVER PLUMMETS `2,285

New Delhi: Gold price tumbled by `615 to `55,095 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a decline in rates of precious metal in the overseas markets, according to HDFC Securities. The yellow metal had closed at `55,710 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also plummeted `2,285 to `62,025 per kilogramme. In the overseas markets, both gold and silver were quoting lower at $1,814 per ounce and $20.05 per ounce, respectively. —PTI

15% OF AIR INDIA’S

TOTAL 1,825 PILOTS ARE WOMEN

New Delhi: Air India on Wednesday said 15% of its 1,825 pilots are women pilots, making it an airline with the largest number of female pilots. To mark International Women’s Day, the Tata Groupowned Air India, along with Air India Express and AirAsia India, has scheduled more than 90 allwomen crew flights, and the carriers have been operating these all-women crew flights on international and domestic routes since March 1, according to a release. —PTI

Adani Power Amalgamates

SIX SUBSIDIARY COS

New Delhi: Adani Power said it has amalgamated its six subsidiaries, including Adani Power (Mundra), with itself. An amalgamation of six wholly-owned subsidiary companies of Adani Power Ltd (APL)—Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd (APML); Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd (APRL); Udupi Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL); Raipur Energen Ltd (REL); Raigarh Energy Generation Ltd (REGL) & Adani Power (Mundra) Ltd (APMuL)—with APL was sanctioned by the Ahmedabad-bench of National Company Law Tribunal on February 8, 2023. —PTI

MARUTI, HYUNDAI MARKET SHARE DIPS IN FEBRUARY 2023

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki

India and Hyundai Motor India saw a dip in their market share in February while Tata Motors, Mahindra and Kia India witnessed an year on year increase last month. As per the retail sales data collated by the FADA, Maruti Suzuki’s retail sales last month stood at 1,18,892 units as compared with 1,09,611 units in February 2022. Similarly, Hyundai’s market share last month dipped to 13.62%. —PTI