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The Times of India On this day: Birth of Ashes - one of the most iconic cricket rivalries

The Ashes is a legendary cricket rivalry between England and Australia dating back to 1882. Highlights include the controversial 1932/33 "Bodyline" series and the memorable 2005 series. The 2023 series ended in a 2-2 draw. Australia has held the Ashes since 2018, with England aiming to win them back in the 2025-26 tour.

The Times of India DGCA suspends Alchemist Aviation’s flying school approval after fatal crash that killed 2

The DGCA suspended Alchemist Aviation's flying training approval after a crash killed two people in Jamshedpur, revealing serious deficiencies in compliance. Earlier, the DGCA suspended the maintenance approval for International Aircraft Sales and the operations of Red Bird Flight Training Academy due to safety concerns following incidents.

The Times of India 'When a team like Aust can tour Pak, why not India?'

Pakistan have hosted teams from Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies in the past few years. It has led to former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal questioning the BCCI, asking why India cannot travel to Pakistan when teams like Australia have done so. The last time Pakistan hosted India was in 2005-06, where Pakistan won the three-match Test series 1-0, while India claimed the ODI series with a 4-1 margin.

The Times of India Who is Kash Patel, ‘the man who will do anything for Trump’

Kash Patel, a lawyer with limited government experience, rapidly ascended in the Trump administration since 2019. His loyalty earned him key Defense and Intelligence roles, drawing criticism. Post-administration, Patel stays close to Trump, involved in promotional activities, writing, and testifying in investigations. Challenges may await him in any future Trump presidency.

The Times of India India's Crypto app CoinSwitch sues WazirX: We are now taking steps, including ...

CoinSwitch is suing rival crypto platform WazirX to recover funds stuck after a $230 million hack. Despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue, CoinSwitch has been unable to recover the funds.

The Times of India 'Never threatened ... ': Mamata clarifies remarks made during TMCP rally

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified her remarks accusing the BJP-led Centre of undermining democracy and attempting to create anarchy in the state. She denied targeting medical students or their protests, affirming support for their cause. Her comments have prompted criticism from BJP leaders, including Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma and Manipur's N Biren Singh.

The Times of India 7 killed in 47 days: Forest teams capture killer wolf in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich

Over a continuous 72-hour operation, 25 forest department teams successfully captured one of the three wolves responsible for a string of deadly attacks in Bahraich's Sisiya village. Utilizing drones, nets, and tranquilizer guns, the team focused on sugarcane fields where the wolves were detected. Seven victims, including six children, were reported over 47 days.

The Times of India EC issues notification for phase-2 polling in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls

The Election Commission has issued a notification for the second phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Elections will take place on September 25, with nominations due by September 5. This is the first assembly election since the abrogation of Article 370. The polls are expected to see multi-cornered contests across various constituencies.

The Times of India Lakshya Sen wants to be the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton

Lakshya Sen's pursuit of an Olympic medal at the Paris Games ended in heartbreak as he suffered a 13-21, 21-16, 21-11 defeat against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze-medal match. Despite the setback, the 23-year-old shuttler's performance has bolstered his confidence and determination to reach greater heights in his career.

The Times of India 'Just copy what India is doing': Former Pakistan cricketer urges PCB

Basit Ali, a former cricketer, calls on the Pakistan Cricket Board to focus on red-ball cricket to improve the national team's performance. He criticizes the board's strategy of mirroring systems from other countries and recommends following India's model, which uses red-ball tournaments like the Duleep Trophy to build a solid foundation.

The Times of India Passport Seva portal to be unavailable for over 3 days - check details

The Passport Seva portal will undergo technical maintenance from 8:00 PM IST on August 29 to 6:00 AM IST on September 2, 2024. Services such as application processing and appointments will be interrupted.

The Times of India Passport website shut for 5 days: Dates, reason and what happens to booked appointments

The Passport Seva portal will be unavailable from August 29, 2024, to September 2, 2024, for technical maintenance. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms that all appointments scheduled during this period will be rescheduled, ensuring no public inconvenience. The portal facilitates booking passport appointments and processing applications nationwide.

The Times of India Astronomers discover Quasar J0529-4351, brightest in the Universe

Astronomers discovered J0529-4351, the brightest quasar known, 500 trillion times brighter than the sun. It contains a supermassive black hole growing at an unprecedented rate. The quasar’s light, 12 billion years old, is key to studying the early Universe. Future research will use advanced instruments to explore this celestial phenomenon.

The Times of India 'It's not about...': Goenka on rumors of LSG keeping Rs 50 cr for one player

Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka revealed that Zaheer Khan would be the team's new mentor. Responding to rumors, Goenka dismissed the idea of spending Rs 50 crore on Rohit Sharma, emphasizing the impracticality. LSG's goal is to create a balanced squad, rather than focusing on a single marquee player, to maintain team strength.

The Times of India UEFA Champions League: Everything you need to know about new format

The UEFA Champions League draw for the 2024/25 season is set for Thursday in Monaco, now with 36 clubs. The competition shifts to a 'Swiss system' format with eight matches instead of six. French, German, and Italian leagues receive additional slots. Top eight clubs advance to the last 16 directly.