What's Buzzing This Week? - Jun 9, 2022

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

1. Nine Khelo India women’s leagues announced by the government, that would take place over the next four years.

https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/more-sports/others/govt-announces-nine-khelo-india-leagues-for-women/amp_articleshow/91976123.cms

2. To protect women and children and ensure their development, 160 schemes have been launched by the Union government : Union Minister Smriti Irani

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/varanasi/160-schemes-launched-for-women-kids-devpt/amp_articleshow/92047376.cms

3. The Supreme Court observed that a woman can reside at either of the two places, be it her mother’s place or her mother-in-law’s place. 

https://m.timesofindia.com/india/a-woman-has-right-to-reside-in-houses-of-mother-and-mil-sc/amp_articleshow/91900569.cms

4. Quota for women to be introduced in the company boards in the European Union.

https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/business/european-union-set-to-introduce-quota-for-women-on-company-boards-to-boost-equality/amp_articleshow/92063427.cms

5. Mithai Raj and Smriti Mandhana maintain 7th and 9th rank respectively in the Women’s ODI rankings.

https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/womens-odi-rankings-mithali-maintains-7th-spot-mandhana-remains-at-9th/amp_articleshow/92060680.cms

6. Avani Lekhara wins Gold in the women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1 at the Para shooting world cup, ensuring her spot at 2024 Paris Paralympics.

https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/sports/para-shooting-wc-avani-lekhara-wins-gold-secures-2024-paralympics-spot-122060701285_1.html

7. A study in Britain finds that young women fear for their safety and trolling online.

https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/current-affairs/trolling-and-safety-fears-plague-young-women-online-study-finds-122060101468_1.html

8. Nishna Patel, a 16 year old golf prodigy, has been selected to represent India at the World Amateur Team Championships 2022.

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/mumbai/nishna-punches-her-ticket-to-paris/amp_articleshow/92068589.cms

9. Iga Swiatek won the women’s singles final of the French Open 2022, defeating Coco Gauff from America.

https://www.news18.com/news/sports/french-open-2022-womens-singles-final-live-score-and-updates-iga-swiatek-vs-coco-gauff-tennis-grand-slam-streaming-sony-six-livenews-5311825.html

10. Mithali Raj announced her retirement from international cricket after a 23-year long career.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/mithali-raj-veteran-india-batter-and-former-captain-retires-from-international-cricket-101654678177051.html

11. Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Gracia from France won the women’s doubles title in French Open 2022.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/french-open/more-paris-heartbreak-for-gauff-as-mladenovic-garcia-win-french-open-womens-doubles-title/articleshow/92020039.cms