Hisar MP Brijendra Singh resigns from BJP, meets Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
Brijendra Singh, former MP from Hisar, resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party citing compelling political reasons. He met with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi along with Former Union Minister Birender Singh. Key Points
Economic TimesOdisha Assembly Speaker, two ministers resign
The Speaker of the Odisha Assembly, Bikram Keshari Arukha, along with two ministers, Samir Ranjan Dash and Srikanta Sahu, have resigned from their positions. Arukha cited personal reasons for his resignation and did not comment on whether he will be included in Naveen Patnaik's government. Labour minister Sahu resigned after a female Biju Janata Dal (BJD) worker accused him of sexual harassment. Key Points
Economic TimesUK Tory MP faces suspension, by-election after groping claims upheld
Chris Pincher, resigned in July 2022 following accusations of groping two men. If the suspension is approved, it could lead to a by-election. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesMaratha quota: Have quit as Maharashtra Minister, says Chhagan Bhujbal
Chhagan Bhujbal, Nationalist Congress Party leader, resigned as a cabinet minister over the Marathas being given a quota from the OBC category. Bhujbal, an OBC leader, opposed including the Marathas in the OBC category due to concerns about overcrowding for reservations and government jobs. Shiv Sena MLAs, like Sanjay Shirsat and Sanjay Gaikwad, demanded Bhujbal be 'kicked out of the cabinet' for his opposition. Bhujbal clarified that he had already resigned and would continue working for the OBCs. Key Points
Economic TimesStocks in news: Infosys, Mankind Pharma, SpiceJet, DLF, Dixon
Infosys on Monday said its CFO Nilanjan Roy has resigned from the company to pursue other personal aspirations. Nilanjan will continue to be with Infosys till March 31, 2024 as CFO. Key Points
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Cognizant offers salary hike to over 3 lakh employees
The development comes days after Cognizant’s chief people officer, Rebecca Schmitt resigned from her office. She will be leaving Cognizant effective May 5. Key Points
FinancialexpressChetan Sharma resigns after TV sting operation
Former India pace bowler Chetan Sharma has resigned from the post of chairman of the senior selection committee following a sting operation by a news channel. “Chetan has tendered his resignation to BCCI secretary Jay Shah. His position had become untenable. He resigned voluntarily,” a B Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDenied tickets for Lok Sabha polls, 22 leaders quit Chirag Paswan's LJP: ‘He preferred outsiders’
Accusing Chirag Paswan of ‘selling tickets for money,’ the leaders, who resigned simultaneously, also declared they will support the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesDenied MNF ticket for upcoming assembly polls, Mizoram Speaker resigns. Set to join BJP
Lalrinliana Sailo is the 8th legislator to quit ahead of polls, says he wants to join BJP to 'usher in development'. He will likely contest from Mamit constituency. Key Points
ThePrintSheikh Hasina resigns, leaves Bangladesh, army chief says interim government soon
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday, the country's army chief said. An interim goverment will soon be formed with the army's support, he added. Key Points
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'I made a mistake', Hungarian president resigns over sex abuse case pardon
Katalin Novak had granted a presidential pardon to a man accused of covering up sexual abuse in a children's home. The pardon led to public uproar. Key Points
ThePrintHungary president resigns over pardon to man convicted in child sexual abuse case
Hungary's conservative President Katalin Novak resigned amid public outrage over a controversial pardon she granted to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case. Novak's decision to step down came after widespread criticism and protests following revelations of the pardon issued in April 2023. The move sparked an unprecedented political scandal for the long-standing nationalist government led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party. Novak, a key ally of Orban, acknowledged her mistake and apologized, becoming the first female president in Hungary's history to resign from office. Key Points
Economic Times10 of 12 BJP MPs who won state elections resign from Lok Sabha; Baba Balaknath yet to quit
After resigning from his MP post, BJP's Prahlad Patel said, “After meeting BJP president JP Nadda, I have resigned as Lok Sabha MP. Soon, I will also resign from the Cabinet." Key Points
Business TodayNCST chairman Chouhan resigns eight months before end of term
Harsh Chouhan, chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), has resigned from his position with eight months remaining in his term. This has resulted in the tribal rights body being left with only one member. Chouhan's resignation comes after a disagreement with the environment ministry over the Forest Conservation Rules 2022, which he believed violated the Forest Rights Act. Key Points
Economic TimesVictory for Democracy : Devendra Fadnavis hails SC's judgment over Shiv Sena-centric crisis in Maharashtr
Devendra Fadnavis expressed his satisfaction over the decision and said, This is a victory for democracy and the democratic process. We are satisfied with the verdict given by the Supreme Court. I express my complete satisfaction over the Supreme Court's decision. Those who were speculating that this government will collapse today have been silenced (by the verdict), PTI quoted him as saying Key Points
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