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When Rishi Sunak celebrated Diwali at 11 Downing Street, took oath on the 'Bhagavad Gita'
The timing is particularly significant in his case because Sunak will be the first practising Hindu to preside over a nation whose King is the defender of the Church of England. Sunak made history when he swore his oath to Parliament after the 2017 general elections with his hand on a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, as pointed out by 'The Guardian'.
Will work day in, day out for the British people: Rishi Sunak
In his first, brief public statement after being elevated, he said: "I pledge that I will serve you with integrity and humility; and I will work day in, day out to deliver for the British people." It will be the first time a non-white will occupy the position of head of government in the United Kingdom -- a major post in international affairs, since Britain is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council as well as a constituent of the G7 -- the most industrialised countries in the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian leaders congratulate Rishi Sunak for becoming UK PM
"Warmest congratulations @RishiSunak! As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2030. Special Diwali wishes to the 'living bridge' of UK Indians, as we transform our historic ties into a modern partnership," Modi said in a tweet.
At 42, Sunak youngest to take UK PM office in over 200 years
The result of Monday's contest caps a spectacularly rapid rise to the pinnacle of British politics, CNN reported. Sunak was first elected as an MP in 2015 and spent two years on the backbenches, during which Brexit dominated the political agenda. Sunak supported leaving the EU during the 2016 referendum. He subsequently became a junior minister in former Prime Minister Theresa May's government.
Rishi Sunak set to become first Asian PM of UK
Rishi Sunak, who had thrown his hat in the ring again after Liz Truss's sudden resignation - barely a month and a half after she had pipped him in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson, was Monday the only contestant to replace her after rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out, due to lack of necessary support.
Xi Jinping expects to be in command till 2035
Now, the Communists party in China moves on to a new central task -- to achieve the "second centenary goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects and to advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernisation.
Unseen in decades, China's trajectory is shaped by vision and ambition of one man
That loyal inner circle has not only strengthened Xi's hold on power - but also tightened his grip over China's future. To an extent unseen in decades, the country's trajectory is shaped by the vision and ambition of one man, with minimal room for discord or recalibration at the party's apex of power, CNN reported.
UK PM race: Priti Patel backs fellow Indian-origin Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak looks set to become UK's next prime minister after he got support of more than 170 members of the parliament -- much beyond the 100-mark required to bag the keys to 10 Downing Street. Penny Mordaunt, the only other candidate, is making a last ditch attempt to persuade Tory MPs for support. She has just 26 declarations.
Imran Khan claims his long march will be biggest in history
Expressing his thoughts in an interview, Imran said: "They want to put me behind bars so that the masses could not pour onto the streets." The former prime minister said that he would not accept the government without a two-thirds majority.
This Diwali is special: Fiji Prime Minister to Indian community
"I thank God we live in a country where we can so openly share in the celebrations of all our fellow Fijians... Fijians of all backgrounds have been draped in colourful sarees, salwar kameez and kurtas and workplaces have been decorated," Bainimarama said in a video message posted on Twitter.
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