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What's Buzzing This Week?- Sep 1, 2022

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Here’s your dose of weekly news updates from us!

  1. As per NCRB data, Delhi is the most unsafe city for women that saw a rise of 40% crime against women in 2021 as compared to 2020.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delhi-saw-over-40-jump-in-crimes-against-women-in-2021-most-unsafe-ncrb-101661795561046-amp.html

  1. Judoka Linthoi Chanambam became the first Indian to win a world title in Judo at World Cadet Championships in Sarajevo.

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/manipur-teen-wins-indias-1st-world-judo-title-georgia-town-celebrates-8115946/

  1. Distance education for female students to be funded by Rajasthan Government: CM Ashok Gehlot.

https://www.financialexpress.com/education-2/ashok-gehlot-rajasthan-fund-distant-education-women-education-reimburse-fees/2643393/lite/

  1. For supporting women-led SMEs, Telangana government’s incubator for women entrepreneurs, WE Hub partnered with the UK based fintech platform Tide.

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/msme-skil-telangana-govts-we-hub-incubator-partners-with-uks-neobank-tide-to-support-women-led-smes/2642949/lite/

  1. Ban on AIFF lifted by FIFA, Women’s U-17 World Cup to be hosted by India in October.

https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/fifa-lifts-ban-on-aiff-decks-cleared-for-india-to-host-womens-u-17-world-cup/amp_articleshow/93806798.cms

  1. Government Data shows that nearly 56% accounts in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana are held by women.

https://m.timesofindia.com/business/india-business/women-hold-56-of-over-46-crore-jan-dhan-accounts/amp_articleshow/93841793.cms

  1. The LaTrobe University PhD scholarship that aims at providing opportunities for Indian women researchers to make an impact in the world, named after Shah Rukh Khan has been revived by him.

https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-revives-scholarship-aimed-at-helping-indian-female-researchers-make-an-impact-in-the-world/amp_articleshow/93868549.cms

  1. As compared to developed countries, India is far ahead with more than 44% seats occupied by women in local bodies in India.

https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-with-44-percent-women-in-local-government-seats-india-far-ahead-of-developed-economies-2979852

  1. For helping women leaders in the social sector, WomenLead India Fellowship announced by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership.

https://www.news18.com/amp/news/education-career/reliance-foundation-vital-voices-launches-womenlead-india-fellowship-to-nurture-women-leaders-in-the-social-sector-5827849.html

  1. 200 women drivers to be recruited by Delhi government for DTC buses.

https://www.india.com/news/delhi/good-news-for-women-drivers-delhi-govt-plans-to-recruit-200-women-drivers-for-dtc-buses-soon-5589636/amp/

  1. The first all-women delivery station of Northeast, launched by Amazon in Champai in Mizoram.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/amazon-launches-north-easts-first-all-women-delivery-station-9086751.html/amp

  1. Data by EPFO shows that it’s difficult for women to re-enter the job market.

https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/current-affairs/gender-disparity-harder-for-women-to-re-enter-job-market-shows-epfo-data-122082901026_1.html

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Who is the first Indian to win world title in Judo?
Judoka Linthoi Chanambam became the first Indian to win a world title in Judo at World Cadet Championships in Sarajevo.
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Government Data shows that nearly 56% accounts in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana are held by women.
Where is the first all women delivery station in North East India?
The first all-women delivery station of Northeast, launched by Amazon in Champai in Mizoram.