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Topic: Australia Open

Australian open: PV Sindhu knocked out in quarterfinals

Sindhu has slipped to world number 17th following a series of early exits and lost 12-21 17-21 to Zhang in 39 minutes.

Russian flags banned at Australian Open tennis after complaint from Ukraine ambassador

Vasyl Myroshnychenko, the Ukranian ambassador, posted a picture showing a Russian flag seen during Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl's first round match, at the Australian Open on Monday.

Ukranian tennis player Marta Kostyuk will snub handshakes with Russian, Belarusian players

Kostyuk said she would snub handshakes with any Russian or Belarusian opponent who had not openly condemned the invasion.

Covid-19 pandemic: Hundreds of cops died from virus in US, Russia reports record daily deaths

ThePrint brings you some of the important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.