In what would be an extraordinary comeback, Johnson, who was ousted by lawmakers over 3 months ago, was running high up the ranks alongside Sunak to be crowned the next prime minister.
The race for a new Conservative Party PM may come down to the colour of the skin of the 2 candidates. Recent polls show Liz Truss is beating Sunak by 62% to 38%.
Indian-origin Sunak termed China the 'largest threat' while announcing his policies & promised to counter alleged Chinese industrial espionage, cyber threats & tech acquisitions if elected PM.
Voting for second phase of race will now take place via postal ballot. The period between now and the end of August will also include time for campaigning and hustings by the two candidates.
Ex-chancellor Sunak topped third round of voting among Conservative MPs Monday. If he wins party leadership contest, he would be first Indian-origin man to become Britain's PM.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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