UK PM race

With net worth of 730 million pounds, Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murthy are richest ever occupants of 10 Downing Street

In May, Indian-origin British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak became the first frontline politician to be on The Sunday Times UK Rich List. 

Oct 26, 2022, 13:35 PM IST

Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murthy's combined net worth is double that of King Charles

Rishi Sunak, who has become the UK's first ever Hindu Prime Minister, and wife Akshata Murthy, daughter of Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy, have a combined fortune of 730 million pounds, media reports claimed.

Oct 25, 2022, 14:59 PM IST

As Rishi Sunak becomes new UK PM, netizens congratulate Ashish Nehra - Check viral memes

42-year-old Rishi Sunak on Monday became Britain's first prime minister of Indian origin.

Oct 25, 2022, 12:25 PM IST

Narayana Murthy's first comments on elevation of his son-in-law Rishi Sunak as UK PM: 'Proud of him'

Narayana Murthy, the Infosys co-founder, said that he is confident that Rishi Sunak, who is married to his daughter Akshata Murthy, will do his best for the people of the United Kingdom.

Oct 25, 2022, 08:53 AM IST

'Ground-breaking milestone', says Biden as UK gets its first PM of colour in Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak on Monday won the race to lead the Conservative Party and will become Britain's youngest leader in modern times and the first person of color to hold the job.

Oct 25, 2022, 07:31 AM IST

Liz Truss reacts after Rishi Sunak becomes first Indian-origin British PM

Rishi Sunak, 42, has become Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister after he won the race to lead the Conservative Party.

Oct 25, 2022, 06:47 AM IST

Rishi Sunak likely to be UK's next Prime Minister as Boris Johnson drops out

"I am afraid the best thing is that I do not allow my nomination to go forward and commit my support to whoever succeeds," Boris Johnson said.

Oct 24, 2022, 07:01 AM IST

UK PM race: Suella Braverman backs Rishi Sunak as ‘unity' candidate

This London-born daughter of a Goan father and a Tamil mother ran for the leadership in the previous leadership election before supporting Truss.

Oct 23, 2022, 20:43 PM IST

UK PM race: Boris Johnson battles for support as more MPs rally behind Rishi Sunak

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are trying to get the support of 100 lawmakers so they can enter a ballot on Monday to replace Liz Truss and become the Britain's next prime minister.

Oct 23, 2022, 14:30 PM IST

Videsh Superfast: Rishi Sunak's claim in the race for the new Prime Minister of Britain

After the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak's claim in the race for the new Prime Minister of Britain seems to be getting stronger. Till now Sunak has got the support of more than 100 MPs.

Oct 23, 2022, 09:48 AM IST

Rishi Sunak's BEST CHANCE of becoming PM lies in....

Boris Johnson, who with his family was holidaying in the Caribbean island of Dominica, flew back to London on economy class on Saturday morning. There is growing speculation that he will run. But according to media reports on Saturday afternoon he had not obtained the endorsement of 100 MPs.

Oct 22, 2022, 23:01 PM IST

Rishi Sunak 1st BIG LAP completed! UK PM hopeful crosses 100 MPs mark for top job

Neither Rishi Sunak nor Boris Johnson have officially declared their intention to contest the leadership election, with Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt the only candidate to formally announce her candidacy so far.

Oct 22, 2022, 15:30 PM IST

Rishi Sunak leads the UK PM race, former PM Boris Johnson also a contender: Reports

Sunak and Johnson are however yet to officially declare their bids in the contest to succeed Liz Truss who resigned as head of government on Thursday after only 45 days in office, the shortest period for any British Premier in history.

Oct 22, 2022, 10:48 AM IST

'It's time for us all to get behind Liz Truss': Boris Johnson bows out as British PM

Boris Johnson, who fought to stay in office until the end, used his farewell speech to boast of his successes, including an early vaccine programme during the pandemic and his early support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

Sep 06, 2022, 13:49 PM IST

Rishi Sunak's first reaction after losing to Liz Truss in UK PM race: 'Time to...'

While Rishi Sunak polled 60,399 votes, his fellow party leader Liz Truss received 81,326 votes. 

Sep 06, 2022, 07:56 AM IST

Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak? New British Prime Minister to be announced today

If elected, Rishi Sunak will become the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

Sep 05, 2022, 09:24 AM IST

UK PM Race: Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak explain long-term visions for Britain in Birmingham hustings

UK PM race: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak explained their long-term visions for Britain as they came face to face during the 10th round of hustings in Birmingham on Tuesday. 

Aug 24, 2022, 08:33 AM IST

Britain's PM candidate Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India relationship more two-way exchange

Rishi Sunak even broke into Hindi: "Aap sab mere parivar ho (you all are my family)." He said, "We know the UK-India relationship is important. We represent the living bridge between our two countries,"? he said, in response to a question about bilateral ties from CFIN co-chair Reena Ranger.

Aug 23, 2022, 08:12 AM IST

Rishi has what the job requires: Former UK minister backs Sunak in PM race, hits out at Liz Truss

Former British cabinet minister Michael Gove said he knows what the job requires and Rishi Sunak has it. Gove also said that he thinks Liz Truss' campaign for 10 Downing Street "has been a holiday from reality."

Aug 21, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

UK PM race: Liz Truss continues to race ahead of Rishi Sunak to become British Prime Minister

The Conservative party leadership results are just a few weeks away but it looks like Liz Truss`s victory over Rishi Sunak is imminent. The result of the vote to decide who will replace Boris Johnson as the next British Prime Minister is due on September 5.

Aug 18, 2022, 06:36 AM IST