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Wales have become the first home nation to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president after his proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other FIFA competitions was abandoned.The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said it will no longer back Infantino’s re-election campaign for the 2027-2031 term, following concerns over the failed investment plan.FIFA had proposed raising up to $4.2 billion by selling about a 20% stake in a new entity that would manage the commercial rights of competitions including the World Cup. However, the proposal was withdrawn on Friday…

Serena Williams (Image: Wikipedia) Victories are easy to celebrate. What usually gets forgotten is everything that had to be survived first to get there. Serena Williams put that gap into words directly. “I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall,” she said. Across a career filled with genuine triumphs, she also faced injuries, defeats, criticism and long absences from the sport, and returned from every single one of them, which is really what gives this particular line its actual weight rather than treating it as a nice thing…

Quote of the Day by Charles Dickens Charles Dickens was one of the few writers who could so powerfully capture the joys, struggles and contradictions of human life. Many have ranked Dickens as one of the greatest novelists in the English language . He revolutionised literature by putting ordinary people in the spotlight . Nearly two hundred years after the publication of his books, his unforgettable characters, his vivid storytelling, and his sharp criticism of social injustice still resonate with readers.Early life: Hardship gave him a world viewCharles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was born…

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has declared the West Bengal Joint Entrance for Computer Applications (WB JECA) 2026 result. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now download their rank cards from the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in.To access the rank card, candidates will have to log in using their application number and password.The WB JECA 2026 rank card includes the candidate’s rank and score. Candidates who have been allotted a rank will be eligible to take part in the counselling process.According to the official notice, candidates who have any objection regarding their score can raise a query…

Sunny Deol steered clear of making political statements while promoting his upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. When asked to share his views on Pakistan during a promotional event on Sunday, the actor responded cautiously and instead recalled a well-known remark made by his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, who had once described Pakistan as his “mausi” (maternal aunt).Responding to a question about the neighbouring country, Sunny first clarified that the film had not been shot across the border. He said, “Ye vahan par nahi shoot kiya hai, ye Hindustan me shoot kiya hai.”Explaining why he preferred not to enter political discussions, Sunny…

Four young Mumbai cricketers — seam-bowling all-rounder Ayush Vartak, batter Ayaz Khan, opener Divyaansh Saksena and leg-spinner Vedant Gore — are taking part in the Delhi Capitals selection trials, which began on Monday and will run until Wednesday at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.The trials are being overseen by Delhi Capitals’ new coaching group, featuring former India captain Sourav Ganguly, 2011 World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh and former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra. Ganguly is expected to be named head coach, Yuvraj the batting coach and Mishra the spin bowling coach.Ayaz earned attention after finishing with the highest batting average…

East Midlands Airport. (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC) Kevin Smith paid £5 after dropping off his son and another £5 when picking him up, but East Midlands Airport still sent him two £100 parking fines. The 68-year-old from Clifton was confused when the penalty notices arrived, even though the money for both visits had already been taken from his bank account.According to the Nottingham Post, the fines were issued because Mr Smith completed the digital payment while his car was still inside the airport’s drop-off zone.Fine issued despite app paymentMr Smith first visited the airport on 30 June to drop…

Google executive’s emotional goodbye after 8 years leaves LinkedIn talking Career updates appear on LinkedIn every day, but only a few stay with people long after they scroll past them. A recent farewell post by a Google executive from Gurugram has become one of those posts. Instead of celebrating promotions or big wins, it looked back at years of learning, teamwork, and personal growth. The message resonated with many professionals, with one particular line about Google standing out and drawing attention across the platform.Gauri Juneja announces her departureGauri Juneja, who served as Head of Corporate Communications at Google in Gurugram,…

Meet the 18-year-old Nikola Veselinov whose new mathematical theorem earned the top prize at the world’s biggest student science fair While many science fair winners build robots, develop medical technologies or tackle climate challenges, one 18-year-old student from Bulgaria impressed judges with something far less visible but equally powerful: pure mathematics. Nikola Veselinov, a student at the Sofia High School of Mathematics, developed a new mathematical theorem that explains when certain equations cannot be solved using basic mathematical functions. His research earned him the prestigious $75,000 Regeneron Young Scientist Award at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF),…

Rashmika Mandanna reveals one of her hip tendons detached during Mysaa shoot: ‘I should treat my body like a human, not a machine’ Rashmika Mandanna has opened up about a painful hip injury that has temporarily put her work commitments on hold. The actress, who was recently seen in Cocktail 2, shared a detailed health update on Instagram on Monday, revealing that she suffered the injury while filming a dance sequence for her upcoming film Mysaa.Along with a heartfelt note, Rashmika posted a carousel of candid pictures from her recovery journey, giving fans a glimpse into her life away from…