Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang touch down in the US under new loan deal

South China Morning Post - Sep 27, 2026

Two giant pandas have arrived in Atlanta to take up residency at the southern US city’s zoo. The pandas, male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang, left Chengdu in China’s southwest on Sunday, within days of Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapping up his three-day state visit to the United States. During the visit, Xi said the pandas would arrive “in a few days”. Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, whose names mean peace and double blessings, arrived at Atlanta International Airport on a chartered flight, state...

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Tamil Nadu revokes controversial order exempting Law and Order dept from RTI Act after backlash
Sep 27, 2026
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The swift reversal comes after the initial move by the TVK-led state administration triggered a political storm, drawing sharp criticism from alliance partners — the Congress and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).

Asian Games 2026: Sindhu criticises badminton scheduling after playing 3 matches in 24 hours
Sep 27, 2026
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PV Sindhu expressed her dissatisfaction with the badminton scheduling during the Asian Games, citing inadequate recovery time. She played three matches within 24 hours, which affected her performance and preparation. Many players, including Sindhu, faced similar challenges due to the tight schedule. Additionally, she noted the absence of player challenge provisions in her quarterfinal match, impacting line call accuracy.

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Goyal
Sep 27, 2026
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Goyal

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, citing favourable industrial policies, rising revenues and growing interest from major companies. The state, which currently exports around Rs 2 lakh crore annually, is targeting Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 as it seeks to attract more global investment and strengthen tourism and local brands.

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Goyal
Sep 27, 2026
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Goyal

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, citing favourable industrial policies, rising revenues and growing interest from major companies. The state, which currently exports around Rs 2 lakh crore annually, is targeting Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 as it seeks to attract more global investment and strengthen tourism and local brands.

Mobile recharge new rules: Raghav Chadha shares good news for prepaid users, 30-day plans and voice-SMS only options introduced; check what changes
Sep 27, 2026
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Raghav Chadha has introduced new prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring flexible 30-day plans alongside voice-only services. By previously raising these issues in Parliament, Raghav Chadha emphasizes the importance of providing better choices, ultimately aiming to improve the prepaid mobile experience for users across India.

Asian Games Volleyball 2026: India beat Vietnam 3-0 in pool C
Sep 27, 2026
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The Indian men's volleyball team achieved a 3-0 victory over Vietnam in their Asian Games opener. The match took place at Park Arena Komaki and lasted for one hour and 24 minutes. India won the sets with scores of 25-23, 25-21, and 25-20. Following this victory, India is scheduled to compete against Hong Kong and Qatar in their upcoming matches.

‘Right now, it’s fine’: Trump brushes off questions about summit talk on Taiwan
Sep 27, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has sought to play down exchanges with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Taiwan, saying on Saturday that they touched on the subject only briefly. “We didn’t talk about it too much. Right now, it’s fine. It’s just moving along,” Trump said. “We didn’t spend a lot of time talking about Taiwan. He understands very much how I feel.” During the summit in Washington last week, Xi pressed Trump to take an explicit position against Taiwan independence – a stand that would...

UK PM Andy Burnham refuses to back Heathrow's third runway project
Sep 27, 2026
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Asian Games 2026: Another boxing medal confirmed as Parveen Hooda prevails in women's 65 kg QF
Sep 27, 2026
Asian Games 2026: Another boxing medal confirmed as Parveen Hooda prevails in women's 65 kg QF

Parveen Hooda achieved a significant victory in the women's 65 kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games. She won decisively against Uzbekistan's Navbakhor Khamidova by a 5-0 score. Ankush Panghal also performed well, winning his quarterfinal bout against Nekruz Salimov from Tajikistan through a unanimous decision. Hooda and Panghal each showcased their boxing skills and secured medals for India in their respective events.

Mobile phone retailers to protest against UPI MDR charges on Oct 2
Sep 27, 2026
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Mobile phone retailers across India will observe October 2 as 'No UPI Day' to protest UPI charges. The All India Mobile Retailers Association has expressed concerns over new charges affecting their earnings. Retailers will not accept UPI payments and will cover QR codes to symbolize their protest. The introduction of a 0.4 percent fee on transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 starts on October 15.

Mobile phone retailers to protest against UPI MDR charges on Oct 2
Sep 27, 2026
Mobile phone retailers to protest against UPI MDR charges on Oct 2

Mobile phone retailers across India will observe October 2 as 'No UPI Day' to protest UPI charges. The All India Mobile Retailers Association has expressed concerns over new charges affecting their earnings. Retailers will not accept UPI payments and will cover QR codes to symbolize their protest. The introduction of a 0.4 percent fee on transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 starts on October 15.

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