London: In a massive elevation, Indian- origin politician Rishi Sunak was appointed the UKu2019s new finance minister on Thursday by PM Boris Johnson in an extensive Cabinet reshuffle amid reports of serious differences within Downing Street.

The 39- year- old son- inlaw of Infosys co- founder Narayana Murthy will join Priti Patel on the top government bench, after she held on to her post as Home Secretary.