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Spain and Portugal could face missing their own 2030 World Cup as FIFA-UEFA battle escalates. The escalating dispute between FIFA and UEFA over Gianni Infantino’s controversial World Cup investment proposal is no longer just a governance battle. If FIFA presses ahead with the plan and UEFA follows through on its boycott threat, an unprecedented scenario could unfold at the 2030 World Cup, with co-hosts Spain and Portugal potentially absent from the tournament they are due to stage.The prospect has emerged after UEFA unanimously declared that none of its national teams would participate in FIFA competitions “for so long as these…

Lake Allos (French Alps), the largest natural high-altitude lake in Europe and one of the two study sites for this research. Credit: Hervé Rogissart In 1924, Arctic charr from Lake Geneva were introduced into Lake Allos. A hundred years later, scientists found that their descendants had developed different metabolic responses, even when raised under the same laboratory conditions.A new study by researchers from Université Savoie Mont Blanc-INRAE in France found that two populations of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) developed distinct physiological traits after being separated for just 100 years. Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the study shows…

This viral Times Square challenge shows just how visible Indians are around the world  There is no shortage of videos showing Indians making their presence felt across the world. From tourists to students and families, people from India can often be spotted in some of the busiest cities overseas. That is exactly what inspired a Mumbai-based content creator to try a simple challenge in New York’s Times Square. Instead of guessing how many Indians he might come across, he decided to count them. What happened next has now become a talking point on social media.The challenge started with one simple…

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) abruptly postponed its 86th annual convocation, scheduled to be held on Sunday, Aug 2. In an email sent to students after midnight on Thursday, at around 12.50 am, TISS said that the convocation, had been postponed due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’. Hundreds of students who had travelled to Mumbai, or were on their way to the city with their parents and relatives, were upset about the financial losses they incurred on travel and accommodation in Mumbai. Many travelled from other parts of the country and had…

Even before its release, ‘Jailer 2’ has been making headlines for every update surrounding the film. The latest buzz is not about the shoot or the cast, but about the venue for its much-awaited audio launch. According to recent reports, Superstar Rajinikanth has reportedly turned down the idea of holding the grand event in Malaysia, a move that has sparked discussions among fans of both Rajinikanth and Vijay.Rajinikanth disagrees with Malaysia audio launch plansAccording to Filmibeat, the makers were interested in hosting the ‘Jailer 2’ audio launch in Malaysia. Malaysia distributor Datuk Malik, who had organised the ‘Jana Nayagan’ audio…

‘Amid FIFA chaos, leaked document reveals shock plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams’ FIFA has accelerated work on a possible expansion of the men’s World Cup to 64 teams, launching a rapid consultation process that could pave the way for the enlarged format to be introduced as early as the 2030 tournament.The move comes as FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure over his separate proposal to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new commercial entity that would sell a minority stake in the governing body’s commercial rights to private investors. While that proposal has triggered opposition from…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed that his government denied visas to two US officials, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the country’s October general election, Reuters reportedSpeaking at an event on Wednesday, Lula said the officials had planned to travel to Brazil to influence the electoral process. The news agency had previously reported, citing two Brazilian officials, that the visa applications were rejected because authorities believed the visitors intended to cast doubt on the credibility of Brazil’s voting system.”This week we had to deny visas to two young folks they were sending to Brazil to…

Speckled Cobra hatlings (Photo: ETv Bharat) The Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ormanjhi, Ranchi, successfully achieved artificial incubation of Spectacled Cobra eggs for the first time in the facility’s history, resulting in five healthy hatchlings. Apart from this, the park also recorded the birth of eight healthy Sand Boa hatchlings during the same period, adding to its ongoing reptile conservation and breeding initiatives.How was the incubation was carried outAccording to Dr Om Prakash Sahu, veterinarian at the park, seven Spectacled Cobra eggs were placed inside a controlled artificial incubation system where temperature and humidity were carefully regulated. The eggs were…

IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026 The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will begin the online registration process for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 tomorrow, August 1. Eligible candidates can apply for the Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts through the official website, ibps.in, till August 21, 2026.The recruitment is being conducted under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP CSA-XVI) for vacancies in participating public sector banks for the 2027-28 recruitment cycle.Along with filling out the application form, candidates will also be able to pay the application fee and make changes to their submitted forms during the registration period. The detailed notification includes information…

Tom Holland talks about his ‘biggest responsibility.'(Image Credits: Instagram) Tom Holland, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star, has taken on the duty of being the iconic superhero of the generation – but the role comes with its own responsibilities. The 30-year-old opened up about the strings that come with being the famed Marvel character, and he wears it like a badge of honour. Many young fans are drawn to the franchise’s extraordinary films, and the actor aspires to be an inspiration for them. Here’s a closer look at Tom Holland and the responsibilities he donned with the character of ‘Spider-Man.’Tom…