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  Rishi Sunak, former British Prime Minister, visits Taj Mahal with family | See pics

  World | February 15, 2025 22:48 IST

  Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak went to the Taj Mahal on Saturday along with his daughters, wife, and mother-in-law Sudha Murty.

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  British Hindus objects to non-veg, alcohol served at UK PM's Diwali reception

  World | November 10, 2024 20:22 IST

  British Hindu organisation Insight UK has raised concern over the serving of non-vegetarian food and alcohol at the Diwali reception dinner organised by British PM Keir Starmer.

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  'Be quiet': Biden loses cool at British reporter on Putin's threat to West over Ukraine | WATCH

  World | September 14, 2024 10:58 IST

  This took place as Biden hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House, where they reaffirmed their support towards Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin had warned that the West would be in direct conflict with Russia if they supply long-range missiles to Kyiv.

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  PM Modi speaks with new British counterpart Keir Starmer, invites him for early visit to India

  World | July 06, 2024 16:07 IST

  The Labour Party led by Starmer swept 412 seats in the 650-member Parliament in a historic victory, sweeping Conservatives from power after 14 years. PM Modi on Friday congratulated Starmer for his win and applauded outgoing PM Rishi Sunak for his role in advancing India-UK relations.

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  Keir Starmer becomes first British PM from Labour after 14 years following historic win

  World | July 05, 2024 17:09 IST

  The re-energised Starmer-led Labour won a mammoth 412 seats, while the Conservatives could only secure 121 seats so far. Starmer will now succeed the Conservative leader Rishi Sunak as the next British PM, amid a gigantic responsibility of recovering the flailing economy.

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  UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak resigns as PM, Conservative leader after crushing defeat to Labour

  World | July 05, 2024 16:27 IST

  Sunak said the public has sent a clear signal that the government must change and apologised to Tory candidates for the defeat to Labour. Sunak's party suffered the worst drubbing in the modern history of the party, winning only 121 seats in the 650-member Parliament.

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  UK General Election 2024 LIVE: Labour set for landslide victory as results come in

  World | July 05, 2024 6:58 IST

  The high-stakes polls saw British PM Rishi Sunak's battered Conservatives taking on Keir Starmer's Labour Party, the latter tipped to end 14 years of Tory rule by a landslide margin. Sunak called for a snap general election on May 22, as the party grappled with widespread discontent.

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  'Will you do a deal with Taliban?': Rishi Sunak clashes with Labour rival in fiery debate | WATCH

  World | June 27, 2024 16:07 IST

  Sunak accused his Labour rival Keir Starmer of not being clear on migration, tax, and women's rights, while the latter attacked the PM on economic challenges. Starmer is widely expected to become the next UK PM as Conservatives trail behind Labour in opinion polls.

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  PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Rishi Sunak on sidelines of G7 Summit 2024 | WATCH

  World | June 14, 2024 19:53 IST

  PM Modi's meeting with Sunak came after he held similar talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2024 in Italy. PM Modi was invited for the grand event by his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and will meet other world leaders during the event.

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  Why British PM Rishi Sunak's choice of sporting Adidas sneakers has created a furore?

  World | April 11, 2024 13:23 IST

  Sunak sported the trendy $100 Adidas Sambas sneakers during an interview over his tax policies at 10 Downing Street. However, social media users were displeased by his latest fashion statement, saying he has ruined the look of the well-known footwear.

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  British PM Rishi Sunak's party may face worst election defeat, new survey shows

  World | April 04, 2024 11:34 IST

  The Conservatives have been in power since 2010 and have been embroiled in political turmoil, including Britain's controversial handling of the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunak, 43, has has struggled to restore his party's sinking popularity amid a high cost-of-living crisis.

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  Britain King Charles III's cancer detected early, says UK PM Rishi Sunak

  World | February 06, 2024 15:53 IST

  The Buckingham Palace on Monday announced King Charles III's cancer diagnosis during a hospital procedure for a benign enlarged prostate. The 75-year-old monarch has suspended public engagements but will continue with state business, including weekly meetings with the PM.

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  UK: Big relief for British PM Rishi Sunak as lawmakers vote in favour of controversial Rwanda bill

  World | December 13, 2023 10:20 IST

  The House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the Sunak government's Rwanda migration bill, which is facing opposition from both the left and right. While human rights groups have protested against the bill, far-right Conservatives argue that it doesn't do enough to overcome legal challenges.

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  'Enough is enough': British PM Rishi Sunak faces no-confidence letter from Conservative MP

  World | November 14, 2023 9:34 IST

  In her no-confidence letter, Jenkyns criticised the British PM for sacking Suella Braverman from the post of Home Secretary, saying that she was the only one with the "balls to speak the truth". Sunak replaced Braverman with ex-foreign secretary James Cleverly.

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  Rishi Sunak condemns 'horror and barbarism' of Hamas attacks, vows to protect Jewish community

  World | October 15, 2023 17:11 IST

  Rishi Sunak acknowledged the existence of "shameful anti-semitism" and "intimidating behaviour" against Jewish community in the UK and promised strong action against these acts. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marches into the streets of London chanting anti-Israeli slogans.

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  'I hope we can...' British PM Rishi Sunak reiterates commitment to India-UK free trade deal

  World | October 03, 2023 22:23 IST

  After the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Sunak committed to an India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but said that he "would not rush things". FTA negotiations between both sides are focused on immigration, liquor among other factors.

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  British PM Rishi Sunak raises 'strong concerns' over Chinese interference in UK democracy

  World | September 11, 2023 12:23 IST

  "In particular my very strong concerns about any interference in our parliamentary democracy, which is clearly unacceptable," Sunak said on the sidelines of G20 Summit in New Delhi.

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  'I'm here not as UK PM, but as a Hindu': Rishi Sunak as he visits spiritual Guru Morari Bapu's event

  World | August 16, 2023 8:15 IST

  "It is truly an honour and pleasure to be here today at Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha at the University of Cambridge on Indian Independence Day. Bapu, I am here today not as a prime minister but as a Hindu!" said Sunak in his opening remarks.

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  PM Modi speaks to UK PM Rishi Sunak; calls for strong action against anti-India elements

  India | April 14, 2023 6:16 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also reviewed the progress on a number of bilateral issues as part of the India-UK Roadmap 2030.

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  Rishi Sunak unveils new framework to make UK science, tech superpower

  World | March 06, 2023 19:00 IST

  Downing Street said that the framework will work alongside a raft of new measures backed by over GBP 370 million in funding to boost investment in innovation, bring the world’s best talent to the UK, and seize the potential of ground-breaking new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).