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Rishi Sunak is a new and old-fashioned Tory

It is a nice coincidence that Rishi Sunak has won the leadership of the Conservative Party, and hence the prime ministership, on the most important day of Diwali, the "festival of light" celebrated by Hindus, along with Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists. Diwali supposedly marks the triumph of "light over…

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'A milestone in British Asian history' The pride felt by Cardiff's Hindu community towards Rishi Sunak as they celebrate Diwali

'At the time of Diwali we really look to fresh beginnings. We've been amongst dark times and we're looking to the light in the future, and I hope that Rishi can be the person to bring us that.'

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Pakistanis hope Sunak will push India on Kashmir resolution

Britain’s new prime minister has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage but he also has roots in present-day Pakistan, in the city of Gujranwala, where his paternal grandparents lived during Britain’s colonial rule

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What is the significance of Rishi Sunak’s red bracelet?

The new prime minister is frequently spotted with thread around his wrist

The Independent UK

Why does Rishi Sunak wear a red bracelet on his wrist?

Against the backdrop of the black door of 10 Downing Street, Rishi Sunak's red bracelet was easy to spot as he started his new job as Prime Minister. But why does he wear the wrist band?

Daily Mirror

Sunak’s rise is thanks to the Tory Hindu revolution. Labour, look and learn

There is a complex story behind his arrival at No 10. The Conservatives worked hard to erase a hatred that went back to the era of Churchill, says author and broadcaster Mihir Bose

The Guardian - UK

‘From Age of Empire to Rishi Raj’: Rishi Sunak is front-page news across India’s English papers

Rishi Sunak is the UK’s new prime minister, and Indians across the world are tripping over themselves to claim him as one of their own. The Conservative leader, whose parents migrated to the UK from East Africa, met King Charles last evening and was officially invited to form a new…

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Sunak's daunting task: Can new prime minister restore trust in UK politics?

What does Rishi Sunak stand for? Britain’s youngest prime minister in two centuries is also its first Asian and first Hindu PMwhose "whatever it takes" Covid-19 rescue plan as chancellor helped the poorest when they needed it most. The UK’s fifth Conservative leader in six years is also the Oxford…

France 24

Rishi Sunak's rise to PM hailed as as 'Obama' moment - but not everyone agrees

Rishi Sunak's success as the first British Asian and Hindu PM has been widely celebrated - but some have criticised what his representation actually means

Daily Mirror

King Charles' touching gesture to Rishi Sunak as he becomes Prime Minister

Britain's first-ever Hindu Prime Minister met had an audience with the King

Manchester Evening News

Inside Rishi Sunak’s private life - Astonishing wealth, devout faith and luxury homes with wife and children

He will also be the richest resident in 10 Downing Street's history, with him and his wife having a combined wealth that even outranks King Charles

Irish Mirror

'Full circle': Sunak's roots a point of pride for Indians

New Delhi (AFP) - 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.

AFP

Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister after meeting King at Buckingham Palace

Mr Sunak, 42, is the UK’s first Hindu PM, the first of Asian heritage and the youngest for more than 200 years

Wales Online

How India has responded to Rishi Sunak as PM: ‘Just return the Kohinoor’

This is second time in just two months that Indian social media users have trended #Kohinoor

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Rishi Sunak's ascent to British prime minister stirs celebrations across India

People across India are celebrating Rishi Sunak, who has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage, becoming the newest British prime minister.

Reuters

Dogs get their day at Hindu festival dedicated to them in Nepal

Dog lovers of Nepal honoured canines on Monday, putting bright orange garlands around their necks and indulging them with treats to celebrate a Hindu festival highlighting the loyalty of dogs to humans.

AFP

Post-Diwali Delhi wakes to toxic firecracker smog

New Delhi (AFP) - New Delhi woke to toxic smog on Tuesday after Diwali revellers defied a firecracker ban and risked jail to celebrate the annual Hindu festival.

The Guardian - AU

Who is Rishi Sunak? Everything you need to know about Britain’s next prime minister

Ultra rich, young and the first person of colour to become UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak will also make history as the first practising Hindu to lead the country

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North-west London’s Hindus are proud but some still want an election

On the main day of Diwali locals in Brent are rooting for Rishi Sunak but aware of the challenges facing them and the country

Al Jazeera

‘A Diwali gift’: Indians celebrate Rishi Sunak’s rise to UK PM

Rishi Sunak is poised to formally take over from Liz Truss as the UK’s prime minister on Tuesday.

ABC News

Who is Rishi Sunak? Meet the millionaire Hindu politician who emerged from Tory chaos to be Britain's next PM

In just seven years, Rishi Sunak has gone from a little-known Conservative MP, to COVID-19 chancellor, to backbencher, and now, Britain's first Hindu prime minister. Inside the meteoric rise is a tale of immense wealth, political scandal and a foreboding economic prophecy.

The Independent UK

‘Indian son rises over the empire’: PM Rishi Sunak makes history and headlines in Delhi OLD

He is the first non-white British prime minister

Wales Online

Diwali 2022: All the big events happening in Cardiff

There is lots going on in the capital for those who celebrate Diwali

The Independent UK

Sunak, UK's next PM, gets cheers from unlikely place: India

Rishi Sunak, the former British Treasury chief who won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and is likely to become the country’s next prime minister, is getting cheers from an unlikely place: India, its former colony

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s rise to PM is ‘our Barack Obama moment’

President of Hindu temple set up by new PM’s family ‘proud’ at his appointment as Tory leader.

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