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Published: Jan 29, 2026 5:59 PM | 2 min read
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Palki Sharma has stepped down as the Managing Editor of Firstpost. e4m has learnt from sources that Sharma will be starting her own venture.
The news has been shared with company employees in an internal communication, accessed by e4m.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share an important leadership update at Firstpost. After a remarkable tenure as Managing Editor, Palki Sharma has decided to step down,” wrote Santosh Menon
“During her time with Firstpost, Palki played a vital role in launching our prime-time show, Vantage, and contributed significantly to shaping its editorial tone. She anchored the show with clarity, insight and an unwavering commitment to presenting global news through an Indian lens, earning widespread acclaim. Beyond her role on air, Palki helped establish a strong editorial team and fostering a culture of journalistic excellence. We thank her for her contribution and wish her the very best in her future entrepreneurial pursuits,” Menon wrote.
Meanwhile Menon, also shared that Binoy Prabhakar has joined Chief Content Officer of Firstpost.
“As we turn the page, we’re delighted to welcome Binoy Prabhakar, a highly seasoned editor with a strong track record across prominent media organisations such as Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, and our own Moneycontrol and CNBCTV18.com. Binoy brings deep editorial expertise of 25 years, and a proven track record in building and leading digital news operations. He joins us as Chief Content Officer of Firstpost to guide and strengthen our editorial direction during the exciting, next phase of the brand,” the note mentioned.
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