U.S. ambassador to India resigns amid diplomatic row

Relations between the two countries continue to suffer in the wake of a diplomatic row over the arrest of a junior Indian diplomat. Though the State Department denies the resignation is linked to the affair, sources report that Nancy Powell's ability to perform her job suffered after the spat. Powell is expected to leave India before general elections conclude in mid-May.

Background:

U.S. envoy resigns as two nations ready for a reset [Hindustan Times]

U.S. ambassador to India Nancy Powell resigns [BBC]