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Rishi Sunak was appointed today as Britain's new Prime Minister. He is the first person of colour and the first Indian-origin Prime Minister in the UK's history.
Rishi Sunak met King Charles today and will be the first PM to be appointed by the new monarch since the death of Queen Elizabeth. Liz Truss was appointed by the Queen two days before her death on September 8.
Here are the LIVE Updates on Rishi Sunak's Anointment:
Oct 25, 2022 23:20 (IST)
After being appointed as the new Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak began the process of choosing ministers for his cabinet with some reappointed and several sacked from their posts.
Oct 25, 2022 22:15 (IST)
The irony of one of Britain's richest men occupying the Prime Minister's residence at 10th Downing Street as the country undergoes the worst economic crises in decades was aptly captured by UK's beloved Larry the cat.
Oct 25, 2022 21:03 (IST)
Rishi Sunak Reappoints James Cleverly, Ben Wallace
James Cleverly has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs while Ben Wallace has been re-appointed Secretary of State for Defence.
James Cleverly has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs while Ben Wallace has been re-appointed Secretary of State for Defence.
Oct 25, 2022 20:42 (IST)
Rishi Sunak Appoints Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary
Oct 25, 2022 20:29 (IST)
Rishi Sunak Sacks Several Ministers, Jeremy Hunt To Stay Finance Minister
New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak started delivering on his "work would begin immediately" promise within an hour of his meeting with King Charles II. Sources said he has asked for the resignation of several members of Liz Truss's team of ministers as a precursor to the announcement of his new cabinet.
So far four ministers have been asked to step down. Among them are Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg, Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis, Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith and Development minister Vicky Ford, sources said. Reports indicate that Jeremy Hunt -- who replaced Kwasi Kwarteng -- will stay on as the finance minister.
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Oct 25, 2022 19:38 (IST)
Rishi Sunak asks several ministers to leave after taking charge as UK Prime Minister.
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Oct 25, 2022 19:26 (IST)
Rishi Sunak Ditches Liz Truss' Twisted Wood Podium During Address
One of incoming British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's first decisions saw him dispense with Liz Truss's lectern, styled to look like a twisted stack of wooden blocks. The lectern's unusual appearance sparked surprise last month when Truss used it to make her first address in front of the prime minister's residence at number 10 Downing Street.
Oct 25, 2022 19:25 (IST)
Rishi Sunak on Tuesday became Britain's third prime minister this year and the first person of colour to hold the top job, receiving a flurry of welcome messages from around the world.
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Oct 25, 2022 18:19 (IST)
"A Sign Of A Different UK": British Envoy To India On Rishi Sunak
Oct 25, 2022 18:00 (IST)
Rishi Sunak has been appointed Britain's Prime Minister by King Charles III, the palace said. Mr Sunak, 42, became the leader of the Conservatives yesterday after Boris Johnson called off his comeback bid and Penny Mordaunt didn't get enough backing.
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Oct 25, 2022 17:58 (IST)
Rishi Sunak Pictured With Larry The Cat At Downing Street
Oct 25, 2022 17:04 (IST)
Celebrations In India After Rishi Sunak Appointed As New Prime Minister
Mumbai Art school teacher Sagar Kambli paints a picture of new Conservative Party leader and incoming British prime minister Rishi Sunak as a congratulatory celebration after he was announced as the winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest.
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Oct 25, 2022 16:54 (IST)
'Ukraine War Must Be Seen To Conclusion': Rishi Sunak In 1st Speech As PM
Britain's new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, vowed Tuesday to help Ukraine fight off Russia's invasion even as he warned of difficult financial choices ahead for his government.
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sunak called it a "terrible war that must be seen successfully to its conclusion".
Oct 25, 2022 16:49 (IST)
Rishi Sunak, UK PM Who Is Practicing Hindu With Punjabi Roots
Many Indians are delighting in the elevation of Rishi Sunak - a practising Hindu with Punjabi roots - as British prime minister, in a milestone year for the subcontinental country's relationship with its former colonial ruler.
Rishi Sunak took charge Tuesday as Britain's third premier this year with his Conservative Party floundering in the polls and daunting challenges ahead.
The 42-year-old was born and raised in Southampton, but his appointment as his country's first prime minister of colour has been cheered by Indians who still consider him a son of the soil.
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Oct 25, 2022 16:47 (IST)
Boris Johnson Vows "Wholehearted Support" To New UK PM
Oct 25, 2022 16:41 (IST)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Vows To Fix Liz Truss "Mistakes"
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday vowed to fix the errors made by his predecessor Liz Truss while warning of "difficult" decisions ahead.
Speaking on the steps of Downing Street after being appointed premier by King Charles III, Sunak spoke of Truss's "noble" aims but said some "mistakes" had been made.
Oct 25, 2022 16:40 (IST)
Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in his first public address, today vowed to fix Liz Truss's 'mistakes'. He warned that the country will have to make 'difficult' choices.
Oct 25, 2022 16:32 (IST)
"Trust Is Earned, And I Will Earn Yours": Rishi Sunak
Oct 25, 2022 16:10 (IST)
Rishi Sunak Appointed As Britain's New PM By King Charles
Oct 25, 2022 16:09 (IST)
Rishi Sunak will be appointed today as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister, in a stunning leadership change amid an economic crisis.
Oct 25, 2022 16:04 (IST)
Rishi Sunak Arrives At Buckingham Palace To Meet King Charles
After being appointed as the leader of the Conservative Party on Monday, Rishi Sunak arrived at Buckingham Palace today to meet King Charles III, who will anoint him as the United Kingdom's new PM.
