All stories by Aditi Khanna
Family really excited about Downing Street home: Rishi Sunak
Rediff.com5 Nov 2022The Indian-origin former chancellor has overturned the norm by moving back into the smaller flat above 10 Downing Street, which is usually used as the home of the Chancellor of Exchequer.
UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim
Rediff.com1 Nov 2022UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under fire from the Opposition and refugee activists for classifying an increase in the number of refugees landing on the country's shores seeking asylum as an "invasion" by migrants on the border.
Meet Akshata, UK's first Indian First Lady
Rediff.com25 Oct 2022At the time of the media maelstrom around her non-dom status, she hit back at implications that it was in some way indicative of her stronger bond with India than the UK.
Sunak goes with continuity, retains chancellor Hunt, foreign secretary Cleverly
Rediff.com25 Oct 2022In another move aimed at continuity, James Cleverly will stay in his post as Foreign Secretary despite not being a Sunak loyalist.
Here to fix mistakes, says PM Rishi Sunak in first address
Rediff.com25 Oct 2022Newly-appointed British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that he has been elected to fix some of the "mistakes" made by his predecessor as he promised to place "economic stability and confidence" at the heart of his government's agenda.
Wish Rishi Sunak every success for good of UK: Liz Truss on exit as PM
Rediff.com25 Oct 2022Accompanied by her husband Hugh O'Leary and two daughters, Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister ended her tenure by trying to strike an optimistic tone as she said that brighter days lie ahead.
Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III
Rediff.com25 Oct 2022Rishi Sunak on Tuesday scripted history when he was appointed by King Charles III as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party on Diwali.
Rishi Sunak to take charge as UK PM after meeting King Charles today
Rediff.com25 Oct 2022Outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss will chair her final Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday morning before she makes her way to Buckingham Palace to formally tender her resignation to the 73-year-old monarch.
What British PM-elect Rishi Sunak has promised
Rediff.com24 Oct 2022Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, who will take over as Britain's prime minister from Liz Truss, on Monday promised 'stability and unity' as his priority.
Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM
Rediff.com24 Oct 2022Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.
Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'
Rediff.com24 Oct 2022Rishi Sunak, who is set to be Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister, recently said that he wants to change the United Kingdom-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.
Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today
Rediff.com24 Oct 2022With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.
UK PM race: Sunak gets boost as ex-home secretary Sullela backs him
Rediff.com23 Oct 2022Her intervention comes just days after her dramatic exit from Cabinet over a breach of the ministerial code and a scathing attack on Truss' leadership.
Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?
Rediff.com23 Oct 2022While Sunak has maintained a dignified silence over the recent crisis, his supporters have not lost any opportunity to point out how the former finance minister had got the economic forecasts right.
Rishi Sunak declares bid to contest UK PM race, says will fix economy
Rediff.com23 Oct 2022In an accompanying vision statement, the former finance minister highlighted his track record of serving in the Cabinet, helping to steer the economy through the toughest of times with the COVID pandemic.
UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark
Rediff.com22 Oct 2022The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.
Rishi Sunak emerges as bookies' favourite to replace Liz Truss
Rediff.com21 Oct 2022The 42-year-old is holding a solid 55 per cent lead with the Oddschecker betting odds aggregator, followed by a 29 per cent chance of former prime minister Boris Johnson making a comeback. Third placed in what is emerging as a three-way contest is Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt, who had polled third in the first round of parliamentary votes to shortlist candidates for the last leadership race.
Liz Truss quits as British PM after 45 days; Rishi Sunak now frontrunner
Rediff.com20 Oct 2022"I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected," she said speaking outside Downing Street.
India trade deal eludes another British prime minister
Rediff.com20 Oct 2022Britain's third female prime Minister, Liz Truss, was out of office on Thursday after the shortest tenure at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) under her belt as a Brexit prize.
Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'
Rediff.com20 Oct 2022"I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign," the 42-year-old barrister said.