Resignations

SAIL chief Amarendu Prakash resigns; Krishna Kumar Singh gets interim role

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) Chairman and Managing Director Amarendu Prakash has resigned from his post, effective April 2, following approval from the steel ministry, a regulatory filing said. In the interim, company's Director (Personnel) Krishna Kumar Singh has been given additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director for three months from April 2 to July 1, 2026 or until a regular incumbent joins or until further orders, whichever is earlier, as per a steel ministry order. In a filing to the BSE, SAIL said that Prakash tendered his resignation notice to the ministry on January 2. "The Competent Authority has approved his resignation from the post of Chairman and Managing Director, SAIL w.e.f. 1 April 2026. Accordingly, Amarendu Prakash, Chairman and Managing Director, SAIL has ceased to be a member of the SAIL Board, w.e.f. 1 April, 2026," the filing said. In his resignation letter to the government, he said, "I request for an early release and commensurate notice

Atanu Chakraborty's exit stems from power struggle with HDFC CEO: Report

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned following disagreements with CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, with sources citing a power struggle and differing views on leadership

Aditya Khaitan steps down from Kilburn Engineering board amid changes

Aditya Khaitan steps down as non-executive director of Kilburn Engineering, citing other commitments amid board-level changes within the promoter group

Kotak Mahindra Bank CTO Bhavnish Lathia resigns, Nilesh Chaudhari steps in

Kotak Mahindra Bank said CTO Bhavnish Lathia has resigned citing personal reasons and will step down in February 2026; Nilesh Chaudhari has been appointed his successor

UK leader's aide quits over Mandelson ambassador role, Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furore surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Morgan McSweeney said the decision to appoint Mandelson as ambassador to the US in 2024 was "wrong" that he takes "full responsibility" for advising Starmer to do so.

ITC Infotech CEO and MD Sudip Singh steps down after seven years

ITC Infotech CEO Sudip Singh has stepped down after seven years, with president and COO Manas Chakraborty set to take over the top role

Ola Electric names Deepak Rastogi as new CFO after Harish Abichandani quits

Ola Electric said Deepak Rastogi is a veteran finance and business leader with over 30 years of experience in large, complex, capital-intensive industries, including automotive and manufacturing

Supreme Court rules resignation ends pension rights under CCS Rules

The top court last week clarified that under the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, resignation results in forfeiture of past service, which makes an employee ineligible for pensionary benefits

BBC's top bosses resign over Trump documentary row: All that happened

Tim Davie, who became BBC Director-General in 2020, and News Head Deborah Turness have stepped down after a Panorama episode allegedly misrepresented Trump's 2021 speech

Birla Opus CEO Rakshit Hargave resigns to pursue new opportunities

The company said the appointment of Hargave's successor will be announced in due course. In the meantime, MD Himanshu Kapania will directly oversee the paints business

Flipkart Minutes VP Kabeer Biswas resigns within a year of joining

While Biswas had joined Minutes in January this year, the company's qcom operations had started just a few months ago in August 2024

Entire Gujarat Cabinet quits; CM Bhupendra Patel to form Cabinet on Oct 17

The new cabinet will take oath on October 17 at 11:30 am at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, according to an official statement

Akasa Air sees top-level exit as co-founder Neelu Khatri quits role

Neelu Khatri, co-founder and Senior VP for International Operations, resigns from Akasa Air, with the airline saying its expansion plans remain unchanged

UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns over tax issues, triggering reshuffle

Rayner's resignation came after the government's independent ethics adviser, Laurie Magnus, delivered a report to the premier on Friday that found she had breached the ministerial code of conduct

Don't know the actual reason behind Dhankhar's resignation: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says he has no information about Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation and urges the former Vice-President to explain the reason

Astronomer HR exec resigns days after kiss cam row with CEO Andy Byron

Kristin Cabot, former chief people officer at the data firm, resigned following reports of her departure, according to The Hollywood Reporter; she is no longer associated with the company

V-P Dhankhar's resignation accepted; a bit amiss, says Opposition

Dhankhar's resignation has led to political speculation, with Congress suggesting deeper reasons behind his exit, including tensions with the government and recent impeachment motions

Will retire in 2027: Jagdeep Dhankhar's 10-day-old video in focus after sudden exit

A recent video of Jagdeep Dhankhar stating that he would retire as Vice President in August 2027 resurfaced on social, a day after he stepped down from the post.

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India, citing medical reasons

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned with immediate effect, citing health reasons and medical advice, thanking the President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers for their support

'Kisan Putra' to Vice Prez: Dhankhar's legacy of legal acumen & assertion

Jagdeep Dhankhar, from a farmer's son in Rajasthan to India's Vice President, leaves behind a legacy shaped by legal expertise, assertive governance, and a firm belief in constitutional values