Day: June 19, 2019

Never thought I could play a knock like that: Morgan on six-hitting record

Manchester, Jun 19: England skipper Eoin Morgan, who smashed a world record 17 sixes in his side’s 150-run crushing of Afghanistan in a World Cup game, said he never thought a knock like that could come from his bat. Morgan blasted an incredible 17 sixes — the most in […]

Modi wishes good health, long life to Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

New Delhi, Jun 19:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished good health and a long life to Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. Modi took to Twitter to convey his wishes to Gandhi, who turned 49 on Wednesday. “Best wishes to Shri Rahul Gandhi on his […]

Rupee rises 21 paise to 69.49 against USD in early trade

Mumbai, Jun 19:  The rupee appreciated by 21 paise to 69.49 against the US dollar in opening trade Wednesday ahead of the US central bank’s meeting. The rupee opened strong at 69.57 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground to touch 69.49 per dollar, displaying gains […]

Om Birla — From grassroots politician to LS speaker

New Delhi, Jun 19: The new Lok Sabha speaker, Om Birla, a two-time BJP MP from Rajasthan, is a relative newcomer for the post traditionally held by seniors. A surprise pick by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Birla’s name was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself for the post. […]

Om Birla chosen as Lok Sabha speaker

New Delhi, Jun 19: Rajasthan MP Om Birla was on Wednesday chosen as speaker of the Lok Sabha. The motion to choose Birla as the speaker was moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is also Leader of the House, and passed by a voice vote “That Shri Om […]

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