U.K.’s Sunak is first prime minister of color in nation grappling with inequality
2 years, 1 month ago

U.K.’s Sunak is first prime minister of color in nation grappling with inequality

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in London on July 12, is Britain’s first person of color to hold that position. Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the first female Muslim Cabinet member when she served in Prime Minister David Cameron’s government, said she thought Sunak would be a unifying figure for all British Asians. There have to be young children today from poor homes, going to ordinary state schools, who say that they, too, could become prime minister.” Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, a think tank focused on immigration, identity and race, called Sunak’s victory a “historic moment” that wouldn’t have been possible just a decade ago. “Some people on the left appear to be reluctant to say it, but it is undeniably a great thing that, in Rishi Sunak, Britain has its first brown prime minister,” Sanghera wrote. “Frankly, I never expected to see such a thing in my lifetime.” While Sunak’s success will boost the aspirations of young people throughout Britain, more work needs to be done, Sanghera said.

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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 …

Rishi Sunak waiting awkwardly behind Britain’s most tattooed woman is television gold
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak waiting awkwardly behind Britain’s most tattooed woman is television gold

Hindustan Times  

A photo of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak waiting awkwardly for his turn on a TV show behind Britain’s most tattooed woman has been termed television gold. A day before millions of UK voters cast their ballots in a historic general election to decide whether Rishi Sunak will return for a second term, the UK PM appeared on ITV’s This …

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 …

Black leader’s ascension as Wales first minister marks milestone for U.K.
9 months ago

Black leader’s ascension as Wales first minister marks milestone for U.K.

LA Times  

Vaughan Gething’s election as leader of Wales marks a milestone: For the first time, none of the U.K.’s four main governments is led by a white man. Gething, son of a Welsh father and a Zambian mother, said his election March 16 as the first Black leader of the governing Welsh Labor Party marked a moment when “we turn the …

'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. …

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. …

In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name
1 year, 6 months ago

In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name

NPR  

In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin LaMarque/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Kevin LaMarque/Pool/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — When Rishi Sunak became the United Kingdom's prime minister last fall, it was right around the Indian holiday of Diwali — and Sunak is the …

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 …

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

'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 …

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 …

Minority in diversity: Sunak’s elevation and shifting lines of identity politics in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Minority in diversity: Sunak’s elevation and shifting lines of identity politics in India

The Hindu  

The election of Rishi Sunak as the Prime Minister of the U.K. has triggered some heated conversations in India on minority rights within the country. In the first, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor wondered whether India could elect a member of a “visible” minority community as Prime Minister. The second view emerges in a Twitter spat between Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

‘Special Diwali’: IMF Deputy MD Gita Gopinath, Canadian MP Chandra Arya, Diaspora Indians Cheer as Sunak Becomes UK PM
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Special Diwali’: IMF Deputy MD Gita Gopinath, Canadian MP Chandra Arya, Diaspora Indians Cheer as Sunak Becomes UK PM

News 18  

Indian Americans on Tuesday 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. It’s a special Diwali this year as the UK has its first Prime Minister of Indian origin. pic.twitter.com/dgA0eLHmK8— Chandra Arya October 25, 2022 Al Mason, a real estate businessman from …

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 …

Rishi Sunak once visited this iconic eatery in Bengaluru, see pic
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak once visited this iconic eatery in Bengaluru, see pic

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's favourite and popular eatery Vidyarthi Bhavan shared a picture of Britain's newly elected Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shortly after his win in the electoral race, but it was not the usual congratulatory post. Iconic eatery Vidyarthi Bhavan shared a picture of UK PM Rishi Sunak dining at their restaurant. We wish him good luck & may he become the …

Trevor Noah Hilariously Rips Apart Racists Worried Over Rishi Sunak 'Selling' UK to India
2 years, 1 month ago

Trevor Noah Hilariously Rips Apart Racists Worried Over Rishi Sunak 'Selling' UK to India

News 18  

As Rishi Sunak becomes the new UK PM, he has some challenges lying ahead of him as the United Kingdom goes through grave economic turmoil. Trevor speaks about “England’s racists”, the voting for Brexit which “directly led” to Rishi Sunak becoming the prime minister. “That’s right, revenge time you ba******, happy Diwali…” Meet Rishi Sunak, Britain's new PM who is …

'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 …

Rishi Sunak 'Doppelganger' Spotted Partying at Ibiza Club, Dubbed 'Raving Rishi'
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak 'Doppelganger' Spotted Partying at Ibiza Club, Dubbed 'Raving Rishi'

News 18  

Rishi Sunak has become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the midst of a “profound economic challenge” and has to make some tough decisions ahead. Turns out Sunak has a “raving” doppelganger, and no, this one’s not Indian cricketer Ashish Nehra. “Raving Rishi”, as he has been affectionately dubbed on social media, was spotted around January this year …

7 Indian-origin world leaders in high ranks apart from Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

7 Indian-origin world leaders in high ranks apart from Rishi Sunak

India Today  

Rishi Sunak is the UK’s first Prime Minister of colour and the youngest in 200 years. The 2021 Indiaspora Government Leaders List released by a US-based organisation working among the Indian diaspora stated that more than 200 Indian-origin people occupy leadership positions in as many as 15 countries – over 60 of them hold Cabinet positions. With news of Rishi …

Neetu Kapoor is getting 'cheap thrills' because Rishi Sunak is UK PM. Find out why
2 years, 1 month ago

Neetu Kapoor is getting 'cheap thrills' because Rishi Sunak is UK PM. Find out why

India Today  

Many celebrities took to social media to celebrate when Indian-origin Rishi Sunak became the Prime Minister of Britain. While others congratulated the new PM, Neetu Kapoor was amused with UK Prime Minister's name matching with her late husband Rishi Kapoor. Meanwhile, many termed Rishi taking over as UK Prime Minister as 'Rishi Raj', and Raj Kapoor was Neetu's father-in-law. NEETU …

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 …

DC Edit | Britain makes history: Will ‘Rishinomics’ bail out UK?
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Britain makes history: Will ‘Rishinomics’ bail out UK?

Deccan Chronicle  

In a ground-breaking eventful transition of political power in Britain, a non-white, practising Hindu of Indian origin, who is also the youngest Prime Minister of UK since 1812, has ascended the rungs to occupy 10 Downing Street. There is rum irony in the MPs of a predominantly white conservative party, with increasing claims to diversity among its elite, twice choosing …

PM Rishi Sunak Unveils New Team, Picks Dominic Raab as His Deputy, Jeremy Hunt as Finance Min
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Rishi Sunak Unveils New Team, Picks Dominic Raab as His Deputy, Jeremy Hunt as Finance Min

News 18  

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday was officially appointed as British Prime Minister by King Charles III. Sunak also unveiled his new cabinet and inducted several ministers from Truss Cabinet including Jeremy Hunt, Suella Braverman, Ben Wallace, Penny Mordaunt, Michelle Donelan, Chris Heaton-Harris and Alister Jack. Sunak became the ruling Conservatives’ new leader on Monday after rival contender Penny Mordaunt failed to …

Sunak's new team has old faces as he aims to fight crisis, many exit | In points
2 years, 1 month ago

Sunak's new team has old faces as he aims to fight crisis, many exit | In points

Hindustan Times  

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday took over as Britain's new Prime Minister, becoming the first person of colour – as an Indian-origin leader – to head the country. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Sunak, who became the youngest Prime Minister in modern history, is now in the process of appointing ministers for his cabinet – a critical step that will decide …

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 …

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 …

The road ahead for Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

The road ahead for Rishi Sunak

Hindustan Times  

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday became the first person of colour, the first Hindu, and the youngest in 210 years to be named prime minister of the United Kingdom. That’s because Mr Sunak, the UK’s third PM in a month-and-a-half, faces tough economic and political challenges. That will mean unpopular cuts on government spending, and it could mean more unpopular tax …

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 …

Sunak vows to earn each Briton's trust as UK PM, talks of hopes and challenges
2 years, 1 month ago

Sunak vows to earn each Briton's trust as UK PM, talks of hopes and challenges

Hindustan Times  

Rishi Sunak was on Tuesday anointed Britain's first Prime Minister with Indian origins. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech at Downing Street in London, Tuesday. In his first speech as the UK PM outside 10, Downing Street, the third boss the country had in three months, Sunak said fixing mistakes begins now. “I have been appointed to fix …

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 …

Sunak\'s rise as next British PM triggers war of words between BJP, opposition leaders
2 years, 1 month ago

Sunak\'s rise as next British PM triggers war of words between BJP, opposition leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: With opposition leaders using the elevation of Rishi Sunak as Britain's next prime minister to lament alleged majoritarianism and divisiveness in India, the BJP on Tuesday cited APJ Abdul Kalam's and Manmohan Singh's rise as the country's president and prime minister to hit out at them. The BJP also rejected any parallel between its leaders' opposition to prime …

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 …

Rishi Sunak\'s rise to PM is Obama moment for British Hindus, says UK Hindu leader
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak\'s rise to PM is Obama moment for British Hindus, says UK Hindu leader

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Rishi Sunak becoming UK's Prime Minister is “our Barack Obama moment,” said the leader of a Hindu temple that was set up by the Indian-origin leader's grandfather. Sunak, 42, on Monday won the race to lead the Conservative Party and is now set to become Britain's first prime minister of Indian origin. Sanjay Chandarana has celebrated the UK's first …

Education Qualification: Rishi Sunak Studied from Stanford University, Been a Member of Parliament Since 2015
2 years, 1 month ago

Education Qualification: Rishi Sunak Studied from Stanford University, Been a Member of Parliament Since 2015

News 18  

Rishi Sunak has been chosen as the leader of the Conservative Party on Monday and is set to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Let us know the education qualification of the UK’s first nonwhite prime minister: Early life and education Rishi Sunka was born on May 12, 1980 in Southampton to Yashvir Sunak and Usha Sunak. …

UK’s first Hindu PM Rishi Sunak keeps statue of Lord Ganesha on desk; had earlier appealed to give up beef too
2 years, 1 month ago

UK’s first Hindu PM Rishi Sunak keeps statue of Lord Ganesha on desk; had earlier appealed to give up beef too

Firstpost  

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 New Delhi: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak always keeps an Idol of Shri Ganesh on his table. Sunak, who describes himself as a proud Hindu, is the UK’s first …

From fixing Britain’s economy to the Ukraine war, the challenges awaiting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

From fixing Britain’s economy to the Ukraine war, the challenges awaiting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Firstpost  

Rishi Sunak has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-origin prime minister in Britain. Rishi Sunak has become the first Indian-origin prime minister of Britain after Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the race as she failed to secure the support of the required number of MPs to stay in contention for the top government post. Sunak has hinted …

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