A striking metallic-blue tarantula discovered in the forests of Meghalaya’s Khasi and Garo Hills has been identified as a species new to science, underlining the state’s status as one of India’s richest biodiversity hotspots. (PICS/ Rajesh Sanap)

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming to overcome his poor run as his team takes on Uzbekistan in an all-important FIFA World Cup group stage clash on Tuesday. (Pic: PTI)