Rishi Sunak: News
05 Dec 2024
BangladeshYear ender 2024: Key winners, losers in election year
The year 2024 saw an unprecedented wave of global elections, with at least 64 countries participating.
10 Nov 2024
DiwaliUK PM's Diwali party with alcohol, meat 'offends' British Hindus
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Diwali celebration at 10 Downing Street has sparked controversy over alcohol and meat on the menu.
06 Nov 2024
LondonRishi Sunak, Akshata Murty visit Bengaluru's Guru Raghavendra Mutt
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty recently paid a visit to the Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt in Jayanagar, Bengaluru.
03 Nov 2024
Boris JohnsonWho is Kemi Badenoch, new Conservative leader replacing Rishi Sunak
Kemi Badenoch has been elected the new leader of Britain's Conservative Party, replacing former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
27 Sep 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk hits out at Britain after reported summit snub
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual and CEO of Tesla, has expressed his displeasure with the United Kingdom government on X, a social media platform he owns.
05 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiModi congratulates Starmer for poll win; has message for Sunak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer for his party's historic win in United Kingdom general elections.
05 Jul 2024
Boris JohnsonWhich Indian-origin politicians made it to UK's House of Commons
Rallying behind the slogan "It's time for change," the Labour Party in the United Kingdom (UK) delivered a stunning blow to the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party after 14 years.
05 Jul 2024
United KingdomWhat Keir Starmer's poll win means for UK-India relations
Britain's Labour Party swept to power on Friday after over a decade in opposition—marking the party's return to government less than five years after its worst defeat in nearly a century.
05 Jul 2024
Labour PartyWhen would Sunak have to move out of Number 10
Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak will vacate 10 Downing Street following his defeat in the United Kingdom's general elections to Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
05 Jul 2024
United KingdomWho is Keir Starmer, the UK's next PM?
The Labour Party's leader Sir Keir Starmer is poised to replace Rishi Sunak as the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
05 Jul 2024
Labour Party'I am sorry...': PM Sunak concedes defeat in UK polls
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday conceded defeat in the general elections, with Labour Party crossing the majority mark of 326 in the 650-member House of Commons.
05 Jul 2024
Labour PartyUK: Sunak braces for huge loss; trends predict Labour sweep
Keir Starmer is poised to become Britain's next prime minister on Friday, with his Labour Party projected to win a large majority in the parliamentary election, according to an exit poll.
04 Jul 2024
United KingdomWhy UK general elections are always held on Thursdays
United Kingdom voters are gearing up for the first general election since 2019, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a surprise election in May.
14 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiG7 Summit: What's on PM Modi's agenda?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy on Thursday night to attend the 50th G7 Summit, his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term.
26 May 2024
IsraelSunak pledges to bring back mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the Conservative government would bring back mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if they are voted to power in the upcoming general elections.
23 May 2024
United KingdomExplained: What happens in a UK general election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the United Kingdom (UK) will hold its next general election on July 4, following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
22 May 2024
SeoulLeaders, tech companies commit to AI safety at Seoul summit
Global leaders and top executives from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry gathered this week at an AI safety summit in Seoul.
17 Apr 2024
United KingdomUK PM Rishi Sunak's anti-smoking bill passes first hurdle
The proposed smoking ban of the British government—headed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak—has successfully passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within its cabinet.
12 Apr 2024
United KingdomWhat are UK's new visa rules? Do they affect Indians?
The United Kingdom's new visa regulations, aimed at reducing migration, came into effect on Thursday.
18 Feb 2024
United KingdomMore than 100 MPs may resign before UK parliamentary polls
The Conservative Party, under the leadership of United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is allegedly on the brink of facing a mass exodus.
01 Feb 2024
Health & WellnessRishi Sunak fasts for 36 hours! Should you? Know here
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a unique weekly routine: fasting for 36 hours straight.
02 Jan 2024
JapanJapan earthquake: 155 jolts recorded, 30 dead; tsunami warnings lifted
Japan has witnessed at least 155 earthquakes since Monday, including a powerful 7.6-magnitude quake in Ishikawa, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
14 Nov 2023
United Kingdom'Time to go': UK's Rishi Sunak gets first no-confidence letter
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has received his first no-confidence letter after dismissing Suella Braverman as the home secretary during a cabinet reshuffle on Monday.
13 Nov 2023
United KingdomSuella Braverman sacked for second time. But who is she?
In a notable cabinet shake-up, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak named James Cleverly as the home secretary of the United Kingdom (UK), replacing Suella Braverman on Monday.
13 Nov 2023
David CameronUK: David Cameron is new foreign secretary
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs in the UK.
13 Nov 2023
United KingdomSunak sacks Suella Braverman for saying police favored pro-Palestinian protesters
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked Suella Braverman as home secretary after she was blamed for inciting tensions, prompting far-right groups to clash with the police on Saturday.
01 Nov 2023
United KingdomUK's AI Safety Summit begins today: What to expect
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to host the world's first global 'AI Safety Summit' today.
26 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUK to host world's first AI safety institute: Rishi Sunak
The world's inaugural AI safety institute will be established in the UK, as revealed by PM Rishi Sunak during an address in London.
19 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaRishi Sunak urges progress on Gaza aid during Israel visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak touched down in Tel Aviv on Thursday to show support for Israel.
10 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiG20 Summit ends, PM Modi hands over presidency to Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which marked the end of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
10 Sep 2023
G20 SummitRishi Sunak visits Akshardham Temple ahead of G20 Summit's day-2
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty on Sunday morning visited the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit's second-day sessions.
10 Sep 2023
G20 SummitG20 Summit: Key events scheduled for world leaders on day-2
Day one of the much-anticipated G20 Summit in India was highly eventful, with major announcements like the adoption of the New Delhi Leadership Declaration and the African Union (AU) becoming a permanent member of the G20 bloc.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiG20 Summit: PM Modi speaks with 'Bharat' placard in front
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed G20 leaders upon their arrival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
07 Sep 2023
G20 SummitBiden to Trudeau: Where G20 leaders are staying during summit
Final preparations are underway in Delhi as the national capital decks up to welcome top global leaders for the highly anticipated G20 Summit.
26 Jul 2023
Social MediaWhy Sudha Murthy is trending on X
Author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy is one of the most well-known and respected figures in the country.
29 Jun 2023
Sonam Kapoor AhujaAll about Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's outfit for Rishi Sunak's reception
After being invited to King Charles's coronation ceremony last month, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja made India proud at another global event being held in the United Kingdom (UK). She represented India at UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's reception at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday.
28 Apr 2023
Narayana MurthyRishi Sunak's mother-in-law claims her daughter made him prime minister
United Kingdom (UK) PM Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law and Padma Shri awardee Sudha Murty has claimed that her daughter, Akshata Murty, made her husband a prime minister.
21 Apr 2023
Dominic RaabUK: Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns after bullying investigation
United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday following the conclusion of an investigation into bullying allegations.
03 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiModi retains 'world's most popular leader' title; beats Biden, Sunak
PM Narendra Modi has once again grabbed the top spot as the world's "most popular leader" for the second consecutive time, outperforming several foreign leaders, including his United Kingdom counterpart Rishi Sunak and United States President Joe Biden.
15 Mar 2023
United KingdomRishi Sunak's family breaks law by letting dog off leash
After facing criticism for violating lockdown and traffic laws, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has found himself in legal trouble again. This time, because of his dog.
08 Mar 2023
United KingdomUK announces 'illegal migration bill'; PM Rishi Sunak warns migrants
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced bringing a strict and controversial law the "Illegal Migration Bill" against illegal migrants coming from different countries. It will likely block them from seeking asylum or citizenship.
27 Feb 2023
United KingdomUK: Sunak to 'give everything' to reach new Brexit deal
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday vowed to "give everything" he has to fix the remaining Brexit problems and also reach a new agreement to resolve the troublesome Northern Ireland Protocol with the European Union (EU).
21 Jan 2023
United KingdomUK: PM Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing seatbelt; apologizes
The United Kingdom police on Friday fined Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for riding in a car without a seatbelt, BBC reported.
29 Nov 2022
China'Golden era' of UK-China ties over, says PM Rishi Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday said that China posed a "systemic challenge to the values and interests" of the United Kingdom (UK).
16 Nov 2022
United KingdomRishi Sunak gives nod to 3,000 UK visas for Indians
Newly elected British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has approved nearly 3,000 visas for young professionals from India to live and work in the United Kingdom (UK) every year.
28 Oct 2022
United KingdomPM Modi congratulates UK counterpart Rishi Sunak, discusses trade deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rishi Sunak, the newly-appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), in first phone call on Thursday evening.
26 Oct 2022
United KingdomUK PM Sunak reshuffles cabinet with Dominic Raab as deputy
Starting work immediately after his formal appointment, the new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reportedly asked for the resignation of several ministers from the cabinet of his predecessor, Liz Truss.
25 Oct 2022
Winston ChurchillWhy is Winston Churchill trending after Sunak became UK PM?
As Rishi Sunak emerged victorious in the race to become the United Kingdom's prime minister—the third in two months—on Monday, over 7,000 kilometers away, Indians were celebrating that he has proved "Winston Churchill" wrong.
25 Oct 2022
United Kingdom'Elected to fix mistakes': UK PM Sunak in first address
Addressing the public on the first day of formally taking over as the United Kingdom's prime minister, Rishi Sunak said that he has been elected to "fix mistakes."
25 Oct 2022
Narayan MurthyAkshata Murty: From humble Bengaluru girl to UK's first lady
Rishi Sunak scripted history on Monday after winning the race to lead the Conservative Party and became the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
25 Oct 2022
United KingdomKing Charles to appoint Rishi Sunak as UK PM today
Rishi Sunak is set to be appointed as the first prime minister of color of the United Kingdom on Tuesday after meeting King Charles III.
24 Oct 2022
United KingdomRishi Sunak wins UK PM race as Penny Mordaunt withdraws
After receiving support from the majority of the Conservative Party Members of Parliament (MPs), Rishi Sunak has won the race to become the party's new leader and the United Kingdom's next prime minister.
24 Oct 2022
United KingdomRunner-up to frontrunner: Sunak likely to become UK PM today
Rishi Sunak—the runner-up in the United Kingdom's last prime ministerial race—is almost set to assume the top post on Monday, said reports.
24 Oct 2022
Liz TrussEverything about Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, frontrunner in UK PM race
Rishi Sunak is vying to become the first Indian-origin prime minister of the United Kingdom.
21 Oct 2022
Liz TrussRishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt emerge frontrunners for UK PM post
After Liz Truss announced her decision to resign as the Prime Minister of the UK amid the country facing economic and political turbulence, the spotlight is back on her probable successors.
20 Oct 2022
Liz TrussUK PM Liz Truss resigns after 45 days in office
In an embarrassing yet expected development, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned from her post 45 days after coming to power. This is the shortest term for a British PM.
19 Oct 2022
Boris JohnsonUK: Over 50% Tory members want PM Truss to quit
The United Kingdom appears to be in the midst of yet another political crisis, with Conservative Party MPs publicly demanding Prime Minister Liz Truss's resignation.
05 Sep 2022
United KingdomLiz Truss defeats Rishi Sunak to win UK PM race
After a neck-to-neck political battle with former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has won the race to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.
02 Sep 2022
United KingdomUK PM: Liz Truss enjoys overwhelming support over Rishi Sunak
After three televised debates, a dozen hustings, and a fiery nationwide tour, the United Kingdom (UK) is all set to get its next prime minister on Monday.
15 Aug 2022
United KingdomRishi Sunak's Rs. 3.8 crore-pool comes under criticism amid drought
With the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Ministerial election less than a month away, Indian-origin candidate Rishi Sunak has come under scrutiny yet again for his lifestyle.
05 Aug 2022
United KingdomUK: Rishi Sunak surprises with debate win over rival Truss
Rishi Sunak on Thursday looked to pull off a surprise victory in front of a studio audience in a crucial debate with front-runner Liz Truss in the campaign to become the next prime minister of Britain.
15 Jul 2022
United KingdomRace for UK PM: Rishi Sunak tops second round voting
By securing 101 votes in Thursday's second round of voting, former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak cemented his lead in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and UK prime minister.
09 Jul 2022
CaliforniaUK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to replace PM Boris Johnson
Britain's ex-finance minister, Rishi Sunak, declared on Friday that he would run to replace Boris Johnson, who resigned as the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister.
07 Jul 2022
CaliforniaWho is Rishi Sunak, top contender for UK PM
Rishi Sunak, one of the several Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Tory Party, left Borish Johnson's administration, putting the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) on the verge of stepping down.
07 Jul 2022
Theresa MayBoris Johnson steps down as UK PM: Details here
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson on Thursday resigned from the post, saying that "he's sad to give up the best job in the world."
09 Apr 2022
InfosysUK: Rishi Sunak's PM prospects fade amid wife's tax controversy
Until recently, Rishi Sunak, the UK's Indian-origin finance minister, was widely regarded as a top contender to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
