UK PM Rishi Sunak invokes ‘Hindu faith’ on campaign trail at London’s BAPS Mandir: ‘I want to pass on…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak invokes ‘Hindu faith’ on campaign trail at London’s BAPS Mandir: ‘I want to pass on…’

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty sought divine blessings on the last weekend ahead of the July 4 general election at the iconic BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London, popularly known as Neasden Temple. Sunak went on to reference his general practitioner father and pharmacist mother’s community service and also the “wonderful work” his philanthropist mother-in-law, Sudha Murty, does in India. As Britain’s first Indian heritage Prime Minister, the 44-year-old expressed his gratitude to the community for their “prayers and love” and pledged to try and continue making them proud. Those are Conservative values.” Sunak and Murty had last visited a BAPS temple during his visit to India for the G20 Summit in September, when they offered prayers at the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi.

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Sudha Murty's praise for son-in-law Rishi Sunak: Proud Brit with Indian values
1 month ago

Sudha Murty's praise for son-in-law Rishi Sunak: Proud Brit with Indian values

India Today  

Renowned author and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty expressed pride in her son-in-law, Rishi Sunak, for embodying Indian cultural values during her keynote address at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s annual Diwali gala in London on Saturday. Murty lauded Usha Sunak for raising Rishi Sunak, the former British prime minister, with strong Indian cultural foundations. Bhavan UK Chairman Subhanu Saxena and Executive …

Sudha Murty's 'peak Indian mom' moment: Hands cash to Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty at Bengaluru temple
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sudha Murty's 'peak Indian mom' moment: Hands cash to Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty at Bengaluru temple

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru. While offering mutt, Sudha Murty had a "peak Indian mom" moment when she handed cash to Sunak and Akshata Murty to be given as offering at the place of worship. Sudha Murty, along with Narayan Murthy, Rishi Sunak, and Akshata …

Sudha Murthy's ‘Indian mother’ moment with Rishi Sunak at Bangalore temple | WATCH
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sudha Murthy's ‘Indian mother’ moment with Rishi Sunak at Bangalore temple | WATCH

India TV News  

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata Murty and her parents, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty visited Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru. During the visit, Sudha Murthy had a relatable“Peak Indian Mom” moment, handing money to Sunak and Akshata as offerings to the temple—a gesture that went viral on the Internet. A moving scene …

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak at Bengaluru’s Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt with Akshata Murthy, in-laws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak at Bengaluru’s Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt with Akshata Murthy, in-laws

Live Mint  

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, along with his wife Akshata Murthy and in-laws, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and MP Sudha Murty, according to an ANI report. The family was at the Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt to seek blessings of Guru Raghavendra during the auspicious month of Kartika, it added. Rishi …

Rishi Sunak's Indian Roots and Being a 'Proud Hindu' on Display in Bengaluru
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak's Indian Roots and Being a 'Proud Hindu' on Display in Bengaluru

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, visited the revered Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with his wife, Akshata Murty, and her parents, Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy and philanthropist Sudha Murthy. The family offered prayers together at the aarti, showcasing their cultural heritage and religious devotion.

At Neasden Temple, UK's Rishi Sunak opens up on his Hindu faith: ‘It teaches us to…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

At Neasden Temple, UK's Rishi Sunak opens up on his Hindu faith: ‘It teaches us to…’

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife, Akshata Murty, prayed at London's iconic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple, and opened up on his Hindu faith. Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in London, Britain, on June 29. After a tour of the temple complex and interaction with volunteers …

UK PM Sunak seeks blessings at London’s Neasden Temple on campaign trail
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK PM Sunak seeks blessings at London’s Neasden Temple on campaign trail

ABP News  

London, Jun 29 : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty on the last weekend of the general election campaign prayed at London's iconic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple. The couple was greeted with loud cheers as its convoy drove into the grand temple grounds on Saturday evening and went on to perform puja guided …

FRIENDS reruns: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty list out what they share in common
6 months, 3 weeks ago

FRIENDS reruns: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty list out what they share in common

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on May 26 shared a special post stating the common things he and his wife share. In a post jointly addressed on Instagram, the UK Prime Minister highlighted six reasons that show they are just like any other ordinary couple. The post started with, “People always ask us - “What is the thing you have …

Akshata Murty shares powerful message for Rishi Sunak ahead of UK general elections on July 4: ‘I am with you, every…’
7 months ago

Akshata Murty shares powerful message for Rishi Sunak ahead of UK general elections on July 4: ‘I am with you, every…’

Live Mint  

Britons will choose their next leader in the national election on July 4. Shrugging off the voices of criticism, Akshata Murty has shared a small but powerful message for her husband, Rishi Sunak, ahead of the elections. In a recent post on Instagram, Akshata Murty shared her images with her husband Rishi Sunak and wrote, “I’m with you, every step …

Inside photos of Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty's Diwali celebration with family at 10 Downing Street
1 year, 1 month ago

Inside photos of Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty's Diwali celebration with family at 10 Downing Street

Hindustan Times  

Inside photos of Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty's Diwali celebration with family at 10 Downing Street UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday also shared pictures and video of his Diwali celebration with family on his. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday also shared pictures and video of his Diwali celebration with family on his official Instagram handle. 1 / …

Jaishankar Prays for Peace at Swaminarayan Mandir in London on Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

Jaishankar Prays for Peace at Swaminarayan Mandir in London on Diwali

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here on the occasion of Diwali and prayed for the peace, harmony and prosperity of the Indian community around the world, hours after he called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street. Blessed to visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Deepavali.Prayed for the peace, harmony …

'I believe Diwali is...': ‘Devout Hindu’ UK PM Rishi Sunak shares Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas greetings
1 year, 1 month ago

'I believe Diwali is...': ‘Devout Hindu’ UK PM Rishi Sunak shares Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas greetings

India TV News  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a “devout Hindu”, issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow. “Happy Diwali to all those celebrating around the world and across the UK, and a very happy Bandi Chhor Divas to our friends in the Sikh community,” said Sunak. Devout Hindu's Wife Akshata Murty hosted …

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty host special Diwali event at 10 Downing Street
1 year, 1 month ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty host special Diwali event at 10 Downing Street

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the widely celebrated Hindu festival of Diwali, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak extended warm wishes to the Hindu community in the United Kingdom and around the world while hosting a special event at 10 Downing Street. Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, were joined by members of the Hindu community at 10 Downing Street for the joyous occasion. …

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to visit India by the end of October, sources told India Today on Friday. Sources told India Today that Rishi Sunak will likely visit Mumbai if the trade deal is signed by the time of his expected visit. In September, before arriving in India for the G20 Summit, Rishi Sunak told his ministers …

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to visit India by the end of October, sources told India Today on Friday. Sources told India Today that Rishi Sunak will likely visit Mumbai if the trade deal is signed by the time of his expected visit. In September, before arriving in India for the G20 Summit, Rishi Sunak told his ministers …

British PM’s parents, mother-in-law visit Andhra Pradesh temple
1 year, 3 months ago

British PM’s parents, mother-in-law visit Andhra Pradesh temple

Live Mint  

Days after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty offered prayers at Akshardham temple in New Delhi, Sunak's parents Yashvir and Usha Sunak visited the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt temple in Andhra Pradesh on 13 September. "Today, the parents of Britain's Prime Minister Sri Rishi Sunak, Sir Yashvir Sunak, and Usha Sunak visited to Sri …

In Pics: UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murthy offer prayers at Delhi's Akshardham Temple
1 year, 3 months ago

In Pics: UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murthy offer prayers at Delhi's Akshardham Temple

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, offered prayers at Akshardham Temple on Sunday morning. Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy at Delhi's Akshardham temple After offering prayers, Sunak left the Akshardham Temple premises to accompany world leaders at Rajghat. Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murthy at Akshardham temple premises. An Akshardham temple official had earlier told ANI that preparations …

4 moments from Rishi Sunak-Akshata Murty's India trip that are couple goals
1 year, 3 months ago

4 moments from Rishi Sunak-Akshata Murty's India trip that are couple goals

India Today  

The G20 summit in India has been honoured with the presence of the UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and his wife, Akshata Murty. picture of Akshata Murty adjusting Rishi Sunak's tie just before they disembarked from the plane. Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty's loved-up picture is pure goals The following morning, the couple visited the Akshardham Temple in East Delhi. …

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata perform 'aarti' at Akshardham temple
1 year, 3 months ago

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata perform 'aarti' at Akshardham temple

India Today  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty reached the Akhshardham temple in Delhi on Sunday morning to offer prayers. Sunak, who is in Delhi to attend the G20 Summit, called himself a “proud Hindu” on Friday during a media interaction, expressing his will to visit a temple during his stay in the national capital. Speaking about the …

Of music and dancing, Rishi Sunak’s family in India preps for his visit: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Of music and dancing, Rishi Sunak’s family in India preps for his visit: Report

Hindustan Times  

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak will land in India later this week for the G20 World Leaders’ summit as his relative prepare for a grand welcome in New Delhi, The Telegraph reported. Rishi Sunak’s relatives will host a feast with flower bouquets and “non-stop dancing” to Punjabi music, the report claimed quoting Dr Gautam Dev Sood, UK PM's maternal uncle. …

Hugely proud of having Indian roots and links with Hinduism: UK PM Rishi Sunak ahead of his India visit
1 year, 3 months ago

Hugely proud of having Indian roots and links with Hinduism: UK PM Rishi Sunak ahead of his India visit

India TV News  

Ahead of his visit to the G20 Summit in New Delhi, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday asserted he is extremely blessed and hugely proud of his Indian roots and his connections to India. In an exclusive interview with the news agency PTI, Sunak said he got an extremely overwhelming and humbling response from the Indian diaspora after he …

India-UK FTA Deal: How Rishi Sunak’s 'Internal Matter’ Became National Interest
1 year, 3 months ago

India-UK FTA Deal: How Rishi Sunak’s 'Internal Matter’ Became National Interest

The Quint  

In fact, Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad of Lancaster University, has been quoted saying, “As far as being a Hindu, I’m not sure whether this has any great bearing on the kinds of crises confronting this country, nor do I think it will have any impact on … relationships with India.” He cautioned that Sunak should not be seen in any sense …

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces questions over wife Akshata's Infosys shares in FTA with India: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces questions over wife Akshata's Infosys shares in FTA with India: Report

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could face some transparency questions related to wife Akshata Murty’s Infosys shares, worth an estimated 500 million pounds, in a proposed free trade agreement with India, according to a media report. India and the UK have been negotiating an FTA, now in its 12th round of negotiations, as Sunak prepares for his first visit to …

My Hindu faith guides me as Prime Minister of U.K., says Rishi Sunak
1 year, 4 months ago

My Hindu faith guides me as Prime Minister of U.K., says Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, that his Hindu faith guides him in every aspect of his life and gives him the courage to do the best as the Prime Minister of Britain. During a visit to the ongoing Ram Katha being conducted by spiritual leader Morari Bapu at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, Britain's …

Sudha Murty Reveals Immigration Officer Was Shocked to Find '10 Downing Street' As Her UK Address
1 year, 7 months ago

Sudha Murty Reveals Immigration Officer Was Shocked to Find '10 Downing Street' As Her UK Address

News 18  

Sudha Murty, a prominent author, and philanthropist who happens to be the mother-in-law of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak encountered an awkward incident when an immigration officer expressed skepticism when she mentioned her London address as “10 Downing Street,” which is the official residence and workplace of the British Prime Minister. Mrs. Murty’s daughter, Akshata, is married to Rishi Sunak, …

‘My Daughter Made Her Husband Prime Minister Of UK': Rishi Sunak's Mother-In-Law Sudha Murty
1 year, 7 months ago

‘My Daughter Made Her Husband Prime Minister Of UK': Rishi Sunak's Mother-In-Law Sudha Murty

ABP News  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law Sudha Murty said that her daughter, Akshata Murty, "made her husband a Prime Minister." In a video that is going viral on the internet, Sunak's mother-in-law Sudha Murty claimed that Sunak became the UK's youngest prime minister as a result of her daughter. PM Sunak, Wife Akshata To Lead With UK Flag At King …

UK PM Rishi Sunak Reacts To Mother-In-Law Sudha Murty Being Awarded Padma Bhushan
1 year, 8 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak Reacts To Mother-In-Law Sudha Murty Being Awarded Padma Bhushan

ABP News  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday expressed happiness after his mother-in-law Sudha Murty was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by president Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. Reacting to wife Akshata Murty’s Instagram post, on Murty being honoured with the Padma Bhushan for her contribution to social work …

Rishi Sunak is doing a fair job as British Prime Minister, says William Dalrymple
1 year, 11 months ago

Rishi Sunak is doing a fair job as British Prime Minister, says William Dalrymple

The Hindu  

As he drove to the beach on Thursday morning, William Dalrymple told himself, “This is why I chose to live in India.” “Sometimes, sitting in the cold and polluted Delhi, I wonder why I decided to live in India,” the widely-read British historian, who has to his credit several books on Indian history, told The Hindu during a break from …

'Meant a lot...': Rishi Sunak speaks of pride at being first Hindu PM of Britain
2 years, 1 month ago

'Meant a lot...': Rishi Sunak speaks of pride at being first Hindu PM of Britain

India Today  

The newly-inducted United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is an observant Hindu, noted that his appointment depicted the diversity in Britain. The 42-year-old youngest prime minister of the UK also noted that he was the appropriate person to lead the country through the UK's heightened inflation and cost-of-living crisis, given his record as the finance minister. Sunak, as Johnson's …

Roundabout | Brown Munde euphoria & UK PM Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

Roundabout | Brown Munde euphoria & UK PM Rishi Sunak

Hindustan Times  

Filial ties have always been important to us and more so when he, along with our very own Akshata ‘bhabi’, are the richest couple of United Kingdom, the country which enslaved us for two centuries and made us pay a heavy price, by cutting Punjab into two, just to get rid of them at the dawn of Independence. Late Ustad …

Excitement over Rishi at No. 10 as UK waits for his Nov. eco plan
2 years, 1 month ago

Excitement over Rishi at No. 10 as UK waits for his Nov. eco plan

Deccan Chronicle  

As always the weather reflected the storms that were battering Westminster in the last few weeks. As the former Prime Minister Liz Truss fell on her sword, and the prime ministerial race was opened once again, everyone feared there may be another long-drawn leadership battle while the country suffered its worst economic crisis in recent times. Fortunately, there was a …

The rise of Rishi Sunak: What British society thinks of their new PM
2 years, 1 month ago

The rise of Rishi Sunak: What British society thinks of their new PM

India Today  

When King Charles III met Rishi Sunak at Buckingham Palace, inviting him to be Britain’s prime minister, he was meeting a man richer than him. You do everything, you do both.” Sunak took his oath on the Bhagavad Gita when he became an MP and wore a ‘mouli’ while meeting King Charles III recently. How has white British society reacted …

Rise of Rishi Sunak and emergence of the global Hindu citizen
2 years, 1 month ago

Rise of Rishi Sunak and emergence of the global Hindu citizen

Firstpost  

If Sunak succeeds as the UK PM, the emergence of the confident and overachieving global Hindu will get a further fillip All the Indian nationalist chest-thumping notwithstanding, Rishi Sunak becoming the Prime Minister of the UK is not about history coming to a full circle or India avenging British colonisation. The other Indian-born and Sunak’s home secretary, Suella Braverman, is …

Hindu and Proud: How Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has always worn his religion on his sleeve
2 years, 1 month ago

Hindu and Proud: How Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has always worn his religion on his sleeve

Firstpost  

From wearing the sacred thread to worshipping cows, Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has always embraced his roots. Before entering his new home, 10 Downing, he performed a pooja, as most Hindus do All eyes are on Rishi Sunak as he becomes Britain’s first Indian-origin prime minister as well as its youngest in over 200 years. A practicing Hindu Rishi …

'Excited about India-UK partnership': Rishi Sunak tells PM Modi in 1st talk after taking charge of Britain
2 years, 1 month ago

'Excited about India-UK partnership': Rishi Sunak tells PM Modi in 1st talk after taking charge of Britain

India Today  

Rishi Sunak on Thursday thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating him on assuming charge as United Kingdom prime minister. I'm excited about what our two great democracies can achieve as we deepen our security, defence and economic partnership in the months & years ahead," Sunak tweeted. pic.twitter.com/Ly60ezbDPg — Rishi Sunak October 27, 2022 Taking to Twitter, PM Modi …

'Big day,' say Indian Americans as Rishi Sunak becomes British PM
2 years, 1 month ago

'Big day,' say Indian Americans as Rishi Sunak becomes British PM

The Hindu  

Indian Americans on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, celebrated the swearing-in of Indian origin Rishi Sunak as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister and said it was a big day for the overseas Indian community. ‘Special Diwali’ “It’s a special Diwali this year as the UK has its first Prime Minister of Indian origin. Al Mason, a real estate businessman from New …

‘We are proud’: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy on new UK PM Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

‘We are proud’: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy on new UK PM Rishi Sunak

Live Mint  

Infosys founder and father-in-law of Britain's next PM Rishi Sunak NR Narayana Murthy congratulated him and wished him success. We are confident he will do his best for the people of the United Kingdom," Murthy said in his first comments on the elevation of his son-in-law Rishi Sunak as Britain's prime minister. Sunak spent three years at Goldman Sachs Group …

OPINION | UK’s Hindu PM: What it means for India and Indians!
2 years, 1 month ago

OPINION | UK’s Hindu PM: What it means for India and Indians!

India TV News  

The first British Indian and first non-White Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, will take oath as PM in London on October 28. Rishi Sunak is not the first Person of Indian Origin to become prime minister of a country. Rishi Sunak did not become the Prime Minister, because he is a Hindu, he attained this powerful democratic position …

How Rishi Sunak as UK PM matters to India
2 years, 1 month ago

How Rishi Sunak as UK PM matters to India

Live Mint  

Rishi Sunak took over as Britain’s first prime minister of Asian heritage. Sunak was quick off the mark, despite a late challenge by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who quit the race despite claiming the support of around 100 MPs. Walmart will boost Flipkart with $3bn to challenge rivals Why Reliance investors remain unimpressed After Sep quarter show, ITC’s stock …

Focus on India-U.K. ties as Sunak becomes British PM
2 years, 1 month ago

Focus on India-U.K. ties as Sunak becomes British PM

The Hindu  

India's bilateral relations with the U.K. may well be poised to see greater two-way exchanges as Rishi Sunak was installed as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister on Tuesday, scripting an impressive political comeback in British politics. Mr. Sunak, 42, was elected Conservative Party leader on Monday, marking a very special Diwali for the former Chancellor of Exchequer who entered 10 …

New British PM Rishi Sunak pledges to clean up mess
2 years, 1 month ago

New British PM Rishi Sunak pledges to clean up mess

The Hindu  

Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak on Tuesday said he would try to fix the mess left by his predecessor, restore faith in politics and tackle a “profound economic crisis” but warned the country there would be difficult decisions. PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said it was a proud moment that Indian-origin Sunak was …

Rishi Sunak sports sacred Hindu thread during address at 10 Downing Street
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak sports sacred Hindu thread during address at 10 Downing Street

Hindustan Times  

Rishi Sunak, the first Indian-origin and Hindu Prime Minister of the UK, was seen wearing the sacred red Hindu 'Kalawa' thread during his first speech at 10 Downing Street. Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak waves outside 10 Downing Street wearing a sacred Hindu thread on his forearm. Sunak on Tuesday scripted history for a series of firsts - the …

'Election Of 1st Hindu UK PM A Historic Moment': British Envoy To India Hails Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

'Election Of 1st Hindu UK PM A Historic Moment': British Envoy To India Hails Rishi Sunak

ABP News  

New Delhi: The British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis on Tuesday said the election of the first Hindu PM of Britain is a “historic moment”, as reported by news agency ANI. Rishi Sunak on Tuesday took charge as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister after meeting King Charles III. "The election of the first Hindu PM of Britain is a …

Rishi Sunak becomes UK PM: Timeline of events that gave him a second chance
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak becomes UK PM: Timeline of events that gave him a second chance

Live Mint  

Rishi Sunak has formally taken charge as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister after an audience with King Charles III on Tuesday. July 2019: Sunak endorses Boris Johnson for British Prime Minister and is rewarded by the new leader with a job as Treasury minister under then Chancellor Sajid Javid. September 2: Voting closes in the UK Prime Minister race between …

Rishi Sunak takes charge as UK\'s first Indian-origin PM after meeting King Charles
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak takes charge as UK\'s first Indian-origin PM after meeting King Charles

Deccan Chronicle  

London, Oct. 25: Rishi Sunak on Tuesday took charge as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister, the first person of colour in the chair and the first Hindu to the post, promosing to put the crisis-hit country's needs “above politics” and “fix the mistakes” made by his predecessor, a day after he was elected the leader of the Conservative Party in …

Rishi Sunak as new UK PM: Neetu Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Vivek Agnihotri react
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak as new UK PM: Neetu Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Vivek Agnihotri react

Hindustan Times  

Indians are overjoyed to see Rishi Raj Sunak become the first Indian origin prime minister of Britain. Neetu shared a picture of Rishi Raj Sunak on Instagram Stories and wrote, “'Rishi Raj Sunak' getting cheap thrills with the name.” The soon-to-be Britain PM's name is same as Neetu's late actor husband, Rishi Kapoor. now the UK finally has a new …

Indians embrace next Britain Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as their own
2 years, 1 month ago

Indians embrace next Britain Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as their own

The Hindu  

The next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage — and on Monday, people across the former British colony proudly celebrated his victory. “It is a moment of pride for India that the country which ruled us for many years has now a prime minister of Indian heritage,” said Manoj Garg, a …

Rishi Sunak congratulated by Karnataka CM Bommai, corporate heads
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak congratulated by Karnataka CM Bommai, corporate heads

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and several corporate heads joined the line in congratulating Britain's new prime minister-elect, Rishi Sunak on Tuesday. “Congratulations to Conservative Party leader Shri Rishi Sunak as being elected Britain’s Prime Minister, the first person of Indian-origin to hold this august office. Former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy also followed course, posting, “Hearty congratulations to …

Rishi Sunak becomes third British Prime Minister of the year
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak becomes third British Prime Minister of the year

The Hindu  

Tuesday was a historic day for the United Kingdom, which got its first ever non-white Prime Minister in Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer and Britain’s youngest Prime Minister in recent times. “This will be a source of pride to many British Asians — including many who do not share Rishi Sunak’s Conservative politics,” he said. Former Prime …

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