Prime Minister

2023 - 1 - 29

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The UK Prime Minister has fired his party chairman over tax bill ... (NPR)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.

Sunak said the decision had come at the end of an investigation into the party chairman's financial dealings by the government's independent standards adviser. Zahawi headed the U.K. LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.

Letter from the Prime Minister to the Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi, 29 ... (GOV.UK)

Dear Nadhim. When I became Prime Minister last year, I pledged that the Government I lead would have. integrity, professionalism and accountability at every ...

Thank you for your service to this and previous governments. It is also with pride that I, and previous Prime Ministers, have been able to draw upon the services of a Kurdish-born Iraqi refugee at the highest levels of the U.K. As a result, I have informed you of my decision to remove you from your position in His Majesty’s Government. As you leave, you should be extremely proud of your wide-ranging achievements in government over the last five years. You agreed and undertook to cooperate fully with the inquiry. And as the Conservative Party Chairman, you have undertaken significant restructuring to Conservative Campaign Headquarters and readied us for important work in the coming months.

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Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails IISc for record ... (Economic Times)

Researchers and scientists from IISc have filed 3147 patent applications from January 2001 to December 2022, of which nearly 70% - 2157 - came in the period ...

"Talking about patents only, there has been an increase of about 50 per cent in the last five years. [Mann Ki Baat](/topic/mann-ki-baat)monthly radio programme of the year 2023, PM Modi said that the institution with a total of 145 patents in its name has set a 'wonderful example'. This is the 97th edition of Mann Ki Baat overall.

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Prime Minister to share his thoughts with people in 'Mann Ki Baat ... (All India Radio)

The programme will be broadcast on the entire network of All India Radio and Doordarshan, AIR News website and Newsonair mobile app from 11 a.m onwards. It will ...

It will also be live-streamed on YouTube channels of AIR News, DD News, the PMO and Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Prime Minister to share his thoughts with people in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio tomorrow It will be the 97th episode of the monthly radio programme.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires Conservative party chairman ... (WION)

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party on Sunday. Zahawi had come under fire for his tax arrangements.

Sunak appointed Zahawi as party chairman. In a letter written by Sir Laurie to British prime minister Sunak Sunday morning, the ethics adviser concluded that Zahawi had "shown insufficient regard for the general principles of the Ministerial Code." This latest development seems like Sunak has finally given in to the mounting pressure for action against Zahawi from opposition.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires Conservative Party chairman ... (CNN)

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bowed to pressure on Sunday by firing the Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi, who has faced criticism over his personal ...

Zahawi was born in Iraq to Kurdish parents and came to the UK as a child, when his family fled Saddam Hussein’s regime. He made no explicit reference to the findings of the ethics inquiry into his tax affairs. I believe that in no other country on earth would my story be possible,” the statement read. [Sunak](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/28/uk/rishi-sunak-british-asians-reaction-intl-gbr-cmd/index.html) last week ordered his ethics adviser to investigate Zahawi following claims he had paid a penalty as part of a reported £4.8 million ($5.96 million) settlement with tax officials. Last year, Sunak and Murty appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List of the UK’s 250 wealthiest people – the newspaper estimated their joint net worth at £730 million ($826 million). [Rishi Sunak](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/20/uk/rishi-sunak-fined-intl/index.html) bowed to pressure on Sunday by firing the Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi, who has faced criticism over his personal tax arrangements.

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UK PM Sunak sacks party chairman Zahawi over tax affairs (ThePrint)

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi from government on Sunday after an investigation found he ...

Zahawi had characterised reports last July over his tax affairs as “clearly smears”. Zahawi’s response to Sunak did not mention either the HMRC or independent adviser’s investigation. He added that Zahawi had shown “insufficient regard” for the requirement “to be honest, open and an exemplary leader through his own behaviour.” “I consider that this delay in correcting an untrue public statement is inconsistent with the requirement for openness,” Magnus said in a letter to Sunak. “Following the completion of the Independent Adviser’s investigation – the findings of which he has shared with us both – it is clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code,” Sunak said in a letter to Zahawi. Zahawi has said the tax body ruled he had been “careless” with his declarations but hadn’t deliberately made an error to pay less tax.

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India proud to see tribals among Padma awardees: PM Modi in ... (India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first 'Mann Ki Baat' of the year 2023 on Sunday and talked about the Padma awards at length.

Lauding India for its fast-growing economy, the prime minister also said that the outgoing year, 2022, had been inspirational to India in many ways. Today's latest devices are also the e-waste of the future. PM Modi mentioned the names of people from different states who have dedicated their professional lives to promoting ‘millet-made’ food. He further said, “This year the echoes of the Padma awards are being heard even in those areas which used to be Naxalite affected. [By India Today Web Desk](/author/india-today-web-desk): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first 'Mann Ki Baat' of the year 2023 on Sunday. People working with Siddi, Jarwa and Onge tribes have also been awarded this time," the prime minister said during 'Mann Ki Baat'.

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Mann Ki Baat LIVE: India is mother of democracy, says PM Modi (Hindustan Times)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 97th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat', his monthly radio programme. The first episode of 2023 will air at 11 am.

“This year the echoes of the Padma Awards are being heard even in those areas which used to be Naxalite affected. By nature, we are a Democratic Society,” said PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat. This also shows the growing scientific potential of India,” said PM Modi. PM Modi says,"Today's latest devices are also the E-Waste of the future. “Expansion of Wetlands in India is possible because of the people who live around Ramsar Sites. He praised the government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and spoke about 'Amrit Kaal' as India celebrated its 75th anniversary of independence.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak sacks Tory party chief over tax penalty row | Mint (Livemint)

Nadhim Zahawi, who held no portfolio as the chief of the governing Tory party, faced pressure in recent days to quit over questions about his finances.

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UK Prime Minister Fires Conservative Party Chair (Voice of America)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired the chairman of the Conservative Party. Sunak removed Nadhim Zahawi on Sunday, following an investigation into ...

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UK PM Sunak fires party chairman Zahawi after breach of ministerial ... (Al Arabiya English)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi from government on Sunday after an investigation found he had been.

Zahawi had characterized reports last July over his tax affairs as “clearly smears.” Zahawi’s response to Sunak did not mention either the HMRC or independent adviser’s investigation. He added that Zahawi had shown “insufficient regard” for the requirement “to be honest, open and an exemplary leader through his own behavior.” “I consider that this delay in correcting an untrue public statement is inconsistent with the requirement for openness,” Magnus said in a letter to Sunak. “Following the completion of the Independent Adviser’s investigation – the findings of which he has shared with us both – it is clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code,” Sunak said in a letter to Zahawi. Zahawi has said the tax body ruled he had been “careless” with his declarations but hadn’t deliberately made an error to pay less tax.

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UK prime minister Rishi Sunak sacks party chairman Nadhim ... (ABC News)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi after an investigation finds he was insufficiently open about a tax probe ...

He added that Mr Zahawi had shown "insufficient regard" for the requirement "to be honest, open and an exemplary leader through his own behaviour". "Following the completion of the Independent Adviser's investigation – the findings of which he has shared with us both – it is clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code," Mr Sunak said in a letter to Mr Zahawi. The investigation found Mr Zahawi had failed to declare the tax probe or acknowledge it was a serious matter

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The Prime Minister Praised the “Phad” made by IGNCA (India Education Diary)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bhilwara also showed his devotion towards this 'Phad' after offering his prayers to 'Lord Devnarayan' at ...

In 40 feet part of this ‘Phad’, Devnarayan ji, the family deity of ‘Gurjar community’, ‘Pujya Pabuji’ of ‘Raibari’ community on 20 feet and family deity ‘Ramdev Ji’ of Meghwal community on 15 feet of the ‘Phad’ has been made. Sachidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA informed that on the occasion of ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ that is on 75 years of Independence, 75 feet long and nine feet wide ‘Phad’ has been made by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. On long clothes, ‘Phads’ tell the story of the family deities of different communities in the region.

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Bangladesh Prime Minister likely to attend G-20 summit (Telegraph India)

India officially assumed the G20 presidency on December 1. Advertisement. The country is expected to host over 200 preparatory meetings across the country. The ...

G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies. “Our Prime Minister is likely to meet her counterpart on the G-20 summit sidelines, apparently in the last meeting ahead of the general elections in both countries,” said the foreign ministry official familiar with the development. "Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to visit India in September to join the G-20 summit on an invitation sent by her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi", a foreign ministry official said here on Sunday.

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Prime Minister Sunak fires party chairman Zahawi over tax affairs (Jakarta Post)

Sunak had ordered independent adviser to investigate questions over the tax affairs of Zahawi, who was briefly finance minister during a period of political ...

"Mr. Zahawi did not correct the record until last week, when he said he had reached a settlement with the authorities. "Following the completion of the Independent Adviser’s investigation – the findings of which he has shared with us both – it is clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code," Sunak said in a letter to Zahawi.

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U.K. Prime Minister Fires Top Official Over Tax Probe (The Wall Street Journal)

Rishi Sunak removes Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi for failing to disclose tax investigation.

[Valentine's Day Special: 20% off 1800flowers promo code](https://www.wsj.com/coupons/1800flowers) Plus, 60% off clearance with American Eagle promo code](https://www.wsj.com/coupons/american-eagle-outfitters) LONDON—British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday fired Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the U.K.’s ruling Conservative Party, after an internal probe concluded Mr.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires party chairman over tax bill ... (New Zealand Herald)

Sunak had faced days of pressure to sack Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-dollar unpaid tax bill while he was in charge of the country's ...

Standards inquiries are also underway into Johnson — over claims he secured a loan with the help of a Conservative donor who was later appointed chairman of the BBC — and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, who faces allegations he bullied staff. Zahawi said Sunday it had been “the privilege of my life” to serve in government. “The electorate will have a chance to pass judgment,” he told Times Radio. The probe began in April 2021, but Zahawi did not declare it when he was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer more than a year later. The prime minister acted after a standards probe found Zahawi had breached the ministerial code of conduct. He attacked the media — which first revealed his whopping tax bill, reported at almost £5 million ($9.5 million) — and claimed some reporting did not reflect “legitimate scrutiny of public officials.”

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