British Politics
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As UK’s Rishi Sunak increasingly looks like a lame duck, does he have any real options?
Without a clear programme, and measurable success, the British prime minister may be engulfed by wider circumstances that further limit his policy choices.
Christopher Kirkland, The Conversation
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British MPs raise concerns over Rishi Sunak’s conflict of interest over wife’s Infosys stake
Akshata Murty is the daughter of one of the founders of the IT firm. The MPs have said that a free trade deal with India could aid Sunak’s family.
Scroll Staff
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Why Rishi Sunak is a perfect poster boy for ‘New India’
A British-born, British-US-educated, British man is being celebrated with great glee in India.
Jawahr Bramdhi
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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Suella Braverman returns as British home secretary six days after resigning from post
British PM Rishi Sunak said Braverman had made an error of judgement and she accepted her mistake.
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Rishi Sunak to be next prime minister of United Kingdom
Sunak was announced as the leader of the Conservative Party after his rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the race.
Scroll Staff
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Boris Johnson pulls out of race to be UK’s next prime minister
Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak looked set to become the country’s next leader.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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UK home secretary Suella Braverman resigns after sharing sensitive document from private email
The government is going through tumultuous time, she said in her resignation letter.
Scroll Staff
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What UK Prime Minister Liz Truss doesn’t know about real leadership
She has become a case study in leadership failure.
Stefan Stern, The Conversation
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British PM Liz Truss withdraws proposal to cut taxes for high-earning citizens
On September 23, the newly-elected prime minister had proposed a tax reduction for citizens with annual incomes of £150,000 (Rs 1.3 crore) or more.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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As Liz Truss takes over as UK prime minister, these will be her biggest challenges
The Conservative politician will have to work hard to contain crippling energy prices and rising inflation.
Despina Alexiadou, The Conversation
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Liz Truss elected leader of Conservative Party, to be next UK prime minister
She secured 81,326 of the 1,72,437 votes cast, while her competitor Rishi Sunak got 60,399 votes.
Scroll Staff
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Is Rishi Sunak lagging behind in the UK leadership contest because of his race?
No one says ‘yes, ethnicity is an issue for me’ when pollsters ask, but Conservative party members do show an above average opposition to diversity drives.
Paul Whiteley, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final