Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK Prime Minister after meeting King Charles
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK Prime Minister after meeting King Charles

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Rishi Sunak will take charge as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister after an audience with King Charles III on Tuesday, a day after he was elected the new leader of the Conservative Party in a historic leadership run. Sunak, who describes himself as a “proud Hindu”, is the UK's first Prime Minister of South Asian heritage and the youngest for more than 200 years at the age of 42. “Rishi Sunak becoming the first British Indian Prime Minister is a historic moment. That Rishi Sunak is set to be Prime Minister during the coronation of King Charles III next spring tells an important story about our society, where we have come from and where we are going in the future,” he said.

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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 light-hearted advice to PM Keir Starmer: ‘Life comes at you fast’
5 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak's light-hearted advice to PM Keir Starmer: ‘Life comes at you fast’

Hindustan Times  

Britain's former prime minister and Conservative leader Rishi Sunak on Wednesday offered some light-hearted advice to his successor, Keir Starmer, during his first official speech as UK Opposition Leader in Parliament. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Britain, July 17, 2024. Responding …

PM Modi Discusses Bilateral Ties, FTA With UK PM Keir Starmer, Invites Him To Visit India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Discusses Bilateral Ties, FTA With UK PM Keir Starmer, Invites Him To Visit India

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Keir Starmer on his election as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking a historic victory for the Labour Party. "Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to PM Starmer for an early visit to India. UK PM Keir Starmer "said he looked forward to further deepening the strong and respectful relationship …

Rishi Sunak’s campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak’s campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch

The Hindu  

Rishi Sunak's campaign to remain Britain's Prime Minister showed a lack of political touch. “I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss," Mr. Sunak said in his final speech as Prime Minister outside the residence at 10 Downing St. Arguably, Mr. Sunak's biggest blunder — one that prompted him to apologize and which many …

Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch

Associated Press  

LONDON — Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touch. “I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss,” Sunak said in his final speech as prime minister outside the residence at 10 Downing St. Arguably, Sunak’s biggest blunder — one that prompted him to apologize and which many …

General election: Who are the main party leaders and what are their policies?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

General election: Who are the main party leaders and what are their policies?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are widely expected to lose …

Rishi Sunak trends on Google as UK votes, Conservative Party’s fate hangs in balance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak trends on Google as UK votes, Conservative Party’s fate hangs in balance

Hindustan Times  

As Britain votes in the general election, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trending on Google Trends. Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader, Rishi Sunak, emphasised that how people vote will "determine the country's future." Higher crime with Labour, or safer streets with me.” “You’ve got less than 17 hours to save Britain from a Labour supermajority,” Sunak underscored. …

World’s ‘most successful’ political party stares at sweeping defeat in UK polls
5 months, 3 weeks ago

World’s ‘most successful’ political party stares at sweeping defeat in UK polls

Live Mint  

LONDON—By Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will almost certainly be drummed out of Downing Street and his ruling Conservative Party facing its deepest hole in more than a century. Polls ahead of Thursday’s U.K. election show the opposition Labour Party and its leader Keir Starmer on course to win by a margin of about 20 percentage points, ending 14 …

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 …

Britain’s Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Britain’s Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively brief political career, but there’s always been a nagging question over the keenness of his political antenna. Sunak’s campaign has seen several missteps since he announced the July 4 election date in the pouring rain in late May, including his suspension of candidates …

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him reelected
7 months ago

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him reelected

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led. On replacing her after an uncontested leadership battle, Sunak became Britain’s first leader of color, the first Hindu to become prime minister — and at 42, the youngest leader for more than 200 years. “As I stand here as your prime minister, I can’t help but …

Rishi Sunak Calls U.K. Election For July 4
7 months ago

Rishi Sunak Calls U.K. Election For July 4

Huff Post  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, on Wednesday after calling a general election for July 4. Stefan Rousseau - PA Images via Getty Images British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Wednesday that the U.K. will hold a general election on July 4, ending months of speculation about the timing. The center-left Labour Party, led …

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date
7 months ago

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his governing Conservatives another chance. Speculation about an imminent election mounted after Sunak called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday afternoon — rather than the …

Rishi Sunak calls UK general election for July 4
7 months ago

Rishi Sunak calls UK general election for July 4

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets date for national election, ending months of speculation as to the timing of the poll. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election, choosing July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party after 14 years in power. “We will …

70% of UK doesn't want Rishi Sunak to be PM any longer, poll shows
1 year ago

70% of UK doesn't want Rishi Sunak to be PM any longer, poll shows

Hindustan Times  

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak slips to worst ever rating has his government faces Rwanda policy row, according to a survey published by YouGov. This means that Rishi Sunak's net favourability rating is at minus 49 - down by 10 points from late November and the lowest score he has recorded since becoming PM in October last year. Rishi Sunak's …

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 …

G20 Summit: UK PM Sunak receives grand welcome in Delhi, says heard people here call me 'son-in-law' of India
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: UK PM Sunak receives grand welcome in Delhi, says heard people here call me 'son-in-law' of India

India TV News  

G20 Summit 2023 : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday received a traditional welcome in New Delhi after his arrival for the high-profile G20 Summit to be held from tomorrow. Rishi Sunak on PM Modi and India Sunak also said in an interview with news agency PTI that 2023 is a huge year for India, from all the different …

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 …

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 …

\"My daughter made her husband a Prime Minister,\" UK PM Sunak's mother-in-law
1 year, 7 months ago

\"My daughter made her husband a Prime Minister,\" UK PM Sunak's mother-in-law

Deccan Chronicle  

London : UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law, Sudha Murty said that her daughter, Akshata Murty, "made her husband a Prime Minister." His mother-in-law, Sudha Murty, has claimed in a video circulating online that because of her daughter, Rishi Sunak became the youngest prime minister of UK. I made my husband a businessman, and my daughter made her husband a …

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 …

Bad news for Rishi Sunak. He, 15 ministers may lose seats in 2024 poll: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Bad news for Rishi Sunak. He, 15 ministers may lose seats in 2024 poll: Report

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and 15 of his cabinet ministers may lose their seats in a general election “wipeout”, The Independent reported citing polling data. Besides Sunak, deputy prime minister Dominic Raab and health secretary Steve Barclay, foreign secretary James Cleverly, defence secretary Ben Wallace, business secretary Grant Shapps, Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and environment secretary Therese Coffey could …

Year ender 2022: Tumult that led to Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister
2 years ago

Year ender 2022: Tumult that led to Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister

Hindustan Times  

A politically and economically tumultuous 2022 culminated in a historic first for the UK as Indian-origin Rishi Sunak took charge at 10 Downing Street as the country's first non-white Prime Minister. "The Prime Minister said he was a visual representation of the historic links between the UK and India, and intended to build on this relationship to develop ever closer …

Deja vu for Britain as Rishi Sunak faces fresh revolt within party
2 years ago

Deja vu for Britain as Rishi Sunak faces fresh revolt within party

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a fresh revolt within the Conservative party over his tax plans in the budget months after the Indian-origin Tory leader took over the reins of Britain. Rishi Sunak, whose six weeks in office saw him dealing with surging energy bills and a cost-of-living crisis, now faces heat from his own partymen to slash …

Britain’s voters warm to new leader Rishi Sunak — but not to his fractious party
2 years, 1 month ago

Britain’s voters warm to new leader Rishi Sunak — but not to his fractious party

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing St. on his way to Parliament on Wednesday. Britain’s first prime minister of color, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. Labor Party leader Keir Starmer, left, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak …

UK PM Rishi Sunak greenlights 3,000 UK visas for Indians hours after meeting PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak greenlights 3,000 UK visas for Indians hours after meeting PM Modi

Firstpost  

This confirmation came hours after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 17th edition of the G20 Summit on Tuesday.This was their first meeting since Sunak assumed office last month London: Under the new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for 3,000 visas for young professionals from …

G20 Summit 2022: Rishi Sunak tweets in 'Hindi' hours after meeting PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

G20 Summit 2022: Rishi Sunak tweets in 'Hindi' hours after meeting PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak today They met on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Bali and the discussions touched on important sectors Rishi Sunak became the Prime Minister of the UK last month G20 Summit 2022 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak today on the sidelines of the …

'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 …

Will Rishi Sunak be a ‘living bridge’? Meet the many other world leaders of Indian origin
2 years, 1 month ago

Will Rishi Sunak be a ‘living bridge’? Meet the many other world leaders of Indian origin

The Hindu  

While Indian origin leaders around the world — from U.K. and Portugal to Suriname — are helping strengthen diplomatic ties, they also bring attention to India’s current politics of division “I hate Indians, they are beastly people with beastly religion,” Winston Churchill, the wartime British prime minister, once said about his country’s colonial subjects. For many in India, there is …

The View from India | A Rishi in 10 Downing Street
2 years, 1 month ago

The View from India | A Rishi in 10 Downing Street

The Hindu  

Britain last week elected its third Prime Minister of the year. When Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister after seven weeks in power in the face of a sharp market reaction to her policies and an open revolt within the ruling party, the Conservatives turned to Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Boris Johnson Cabinet, to …

Despite Losing Elections, How PM Rishi Sunak Became UK's Youngest PM, Learn in #ClassesWithNews18
2 years, 1 month ago

Despite Losing Elections, How PM Rishi Sunak Became UK's Youngest PM, Learn in #ClassesWithNews18

News 18  

​ For the last two years, the world has been restricted to homes. It included Nadhim Zahawi, Liz Truss, former defence minister Penny Mordaunt, ex-health minister Jeremy Hunt, Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Tom Tugendha, lawmaker Kemi Badenoch and home secretary Priti Patel. Johnson was, however, backing Liz Truss to be the next UK prime minister Truss defeated Sunak with 57 …

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 …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Rishi Sunak as UK PM | Will the India-UK FTA finally happen?
2 years, 1 month ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Rishi Sunak as UK PM | Will the India-UK FTA finally happen?

The Hindu  

It has been a week of change in UK’s 10 Downing Street, and a week of celebration for many in India as Rishi Sunak became the country’s new Prime Minister. And his wife Akshata Murthy, daughter of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy remains an Indian citizen, which would make his children, the first half-Indians in 10 Downing street -First Hindu- and …

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 …

In Pics | Rishi Sunak and other Indian-origin world leaders
2 years, 1 month ago

In Pics | Rishi Sunak and other Indian-origin world leaders

Hindustan Times  

In Pics | Rishi Sunak and other Indian-origin world leaders Rishi Sunak becoming prime minister of the United Kingdom was seen as a historic moment for all Indians. So, let's have a look at some of these global leaders with Indian connection.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Rishi Sunak is the UK's youngest Prime Minister …

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 …

New British PM Rishi Sunak and family to move back to smaller flat above 10 Downing Street
2 years, 1 month ago

New British PM Rishi Sunak and family to move back to smaller flat above 10 Downing Street

India Today  

Newly-appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family will be returning to live in a smaller flat above No 10 Downing Street as they were "very happy there," his spokesperson has said. No 10 Downing Street has been the residence of British prime ministers since 1735, says the government's website. Speaking to the Times newspaper in August during the …

UK PM Rishi Sunak greets chef Sanjay Raina's 'Vijay mama' in viral video. Desi internet is impressed
2 years, 1 month ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak greets chef Sanjay Raina's 'Vijay mama' in viral video. Desi internet is impressed

India Today  

The buzz around the UK’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is refusing to die down. Now, celebrated chef Sanjay Raina has shared a video on Twitter that is bound to impress a desi mom. In the clip, Raina can be seen introducing Rishi Sunak to his ‘Vijay mama’. Rishi Sunak became the 57th Prime Minister of Britain after Liz Truss …

Rishi Sunak's first 100 days as prime minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak's first 100 days as prime minister

The Telegraph  

After being confirmed as Britain's next prime minister on Monday, Rishi Sunak faces a key period in his premiership - the first 100 days. Wednesday With barely 24 hours to prepare, Mr Sunak faced Sir Keir Starmer in the House of Commons for his first Prime Minister’s Questions. October 31 Mr Sunak’s Chancellor of the Exchequer will deliver the Government’s …

In first call, PM Modi, Rishi Sunak discuss early conclusion of free trade agreement
2 years, 1 month ago

In first call, PM Modi, Rishi Sunak discuss early conclusion of free trade agreement

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one in a series of leaders who spoke with the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, on Thursday. The Indian premier emphasised the need for an early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the two sides, which was expected to be done by Diwali by the previous administration but took a …

'Excited' about what UK, India can achieve as they deepen partnership: Rishi Sunak tells PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

'Excited' about what UK, India can achieve as they deepen partnership: Rishi Sunak tells PM Modi

Firstpost  

Sunak, 42, was elected Conservative Party leader on Monday, marking a very special Diwali for the former Chancellor of Exchequer who entered 10 Downing Street as the first Indian-origin and also the youngest British PM in 210 years London: Britain’s newly-elected Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for congratulating him on his new role, …

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 …

Will build a Britain where our children, grandchildren can light their diyas, says Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

Will build a Britain where our children, grandchildren can light their diyas, says Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

Extending Diwali greetings to everyone, Britain's newly-appointed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that he will do everything to build a Britain where children and grandchildren can light their Diyas and look to the future with hope. Mr. Sunak, 42, attended a Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street here on Wednesday night, a day after making history by becoming Britain's …

'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 …

Rishi Sunak holds first Cabinet meeting with his new team
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak holds first Cabinet meeting with his new team

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday held his first Cabinet meeting with the new team as he prepares for his debut at Prime Minister's Questions, the first big test of Britain's Indian-origin premier's leadership. Mr. Sunak's first Cabinet meeting was held amid criticism over his reappointment of Ms. Braverman as home secretary. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly — who's kept his …

Rishi Sunak to face opposition in Parliament for 1st time
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak to face opposition in Parliament for 1st time

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is holding the first meeting of his new Cabinet before facing the opposition in Parliament on Wednesday for the first time as leader. Sunak’s office said the lineup “effects a unified party” and aims to ensure “that at this uncertain time, there is continuity at the heart of government.” But during the regular House of …

Editor’s Pick | Rishi Sunak takes over as Britain’s first non-white PM
2 years, 1 month ago

Editor’s Pick | Rishi Sunak takes over as Britain’s first non-white PM

The Hindu  

Tuesday was a historic day for the United Kingdom as it 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. Mr. Sunak, a committed Brexiteer, will face turbulence as most of Britain’s economic headwinds are of Westminster’s own making, says The Hindu opinion piece “…the story …

Explained: How Rishi Sunak is connected with ‘India and Pakistan’?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: How Rishi Sunak is connected with ‘India and Pakistan’?

Live Mint  

Rishi Sunak created history by becoming first Indian-origin British Prime Minister on Tuesday. Sunak's grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan's Punjab province. Shafat Shah, another user tweeted, “I think Pakistan should also lay claim on Rishi Sunak because his paternal grandparents were from Gujranwala who from there migrated to Kenya and then …

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