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What We Know About Prateek Yadav's Death

What We Know About Prateek Yadav's Death

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, has died in Lucknow at the age of 38. Although not involved in active politics, his wife Aparna Bisht Yadav is a member of the BJP.

Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh's Son, Dies Aged 38

Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh's Son, Dies Aged 38

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, has died in Lucknow at the age of 38 after suddenly falling ill. Despite his family's political prominence, Prateek remained outside active politics, while his wife, Aparna Bisht Yadav, is a member of the BJP.

Akhilesh Yadav's Heartwarming Gesture At Prateek Yadav's Funeral

Akhilesh Yadav's Heartwarming Gesture At Prateek Yadav's Funeral

Rediff.com6 days ago

A touching moment between Akhilesh Yadav and his niece at Prateek Yadav's funeral has resonated on social media, offering a brief respite amid the solemnity. The funeral was attended by family, politicians, and supporters, following Prateek's death at age 38 due to cardiac and lung-related complications.

Akhilesh Yadav's Heartwarming Gesture At Prateek Yadav's Funeral

Akhilesh Yadav's Heartwarming Gesture At Prateek Yadav's Funeral

Rediff.com6 days ago

A touching moment between Akhilesh Yadav and his niece at Prateek Yadav's funeral has resonated on social media, offering a brief respite amid the grief.

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Son Prateek Dies At 38

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Son Prateek Dies At 38

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's family claims he has mental health issues and is undergoing treatment.

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

West Bengal Leads the Pack at Sub-Junior Table Tennis Championships

West Bengal Leads the Pack at Sub-Junior Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The 87th Inter-State Sub-Junior and Cadet National Table Tennis Championships begin in Gandhidham, with 32 teams competing for the boys U-15 title. West Bengal enters as the favourite, while other states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are expected to challenge.

Kho Kho World Cup: Prateek, Priyanka named India captains

Kho Kho World Cup: Prateek, Priyanka named India captains

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Prateek Waikar will captain the India men's team, while Priyanka Ingle will lead the women's side in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Sikhs Flee Taliban, Arrive In India

Sikhs Flee Taliban, Arrive In India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

At least 30 Afghan Sikhs, including infants and children, flew to India from Kabul on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after religious persecution escalates in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

KSCA T20 auction saw Indian international batter Devdutt Padikkal lead the charts as the most expensive player of the day,

Will Prateek challenge elder bro Akhilesh?

Will Prateek challenge elder bro Akhilesh?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Although Mulayam Singh has made public his preference for Akhilesh as his successor, younger son Prateek's presence in the rival camp hasn't gone unnoticed.

'Poorly designed': ICMR on BHU Covaxin safety study

'Poorly designed': ICMR on BHU Covaxin safety study

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The method of data collection has a high risk of bias, the ICMR DG said.

Union Budget 2025: Will 10K new medical seats curb students outflow?

Union Budget 2025: Will 10K new medical seats curb students outflow?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The Indian government's announcement of 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges next year, part of a plan to add 75,000 seats over five years, has been welcomed by education experts and stakeholders. The move aims to address the shortage of medical professionals and reduce the outflow of Indian medical students to other countries. The budget also includes infrastructure expansion at five new IITs to accommodate 6,500 more students and an allocation of Rs 500 crore to set up a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for education.

New all-in-one vaccine may prove effective against all coronaviruses

New all-in-one vaccine may prove effective against all coronaviruses

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The research published in 'Nature Nanotechnolog' on Monday is based on a new approach to vaccine development called "proactive vaccinology", where scientists build a vaccine before the disease-causing pathogen even emerges, which has shown promising results in mice.

Mumbai serial blasts convict killed as inmates attack him in jail

Mumbai serial blasts convict killed as inmates attack him in jail

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Prima facie, an argument with other inmates over taking a bath in the bathroom area of the jail resulted in the attack on 59-year-old Munna alias Mohammad Ali Khan alias Manoj Kumar Bhawarlal Gupta.

ASI crushed to death by tractor-trolly used for illegal sand mining in MP

ASI crushed to death by tractor-trolly used for illegal sand mining in MP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident which took place on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday in Badoli village under Beohari police station limits, 90 km from the district headquarters, Superintendent of Police Kumar Prateek told PTI.

5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

Rediff.com11 May 2021

At least 11 COVID-19 patients died due to a problem in oxygen supply inside the intensive care unit (ICU) in the government-run Ruia Hospital in Tirupati late on Monday night, Chittoor district Collector M Hari Narayanan said.

Cabinet likely to approve bill to repeal 3 farm laws today

Cabinet likely to approve bill to repeal 3 farm laws today

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

"The Union cabinet is likely to take up on Wednesday, November 24 the withdrawal of the three farm laws for approval. The bills for withdrawal of the laws shall then be introduced in the forthcoming Parliament session," sources in the government told ANI.

Firecrackers banned in Delhi for 3rd consecutive yr

Firecrackers banned in Delhi for 3rd consecutive yr

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Delhi government has been following the practice of banning all kinds of firecrackers for the last three years.

Govt denies pressuring Covaxin makers for early release of vaccine

Govt denies pressuring Covaxin makers for early release of vaccine

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The Union health ministry on Thursday termed as 'misleading' and 'fallacious' media reports which claimed that regulatory approval for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin was rushed due to political pressure.

Kanta Prasad of 'Baba ka Dhaba' fame attempts suicide

Kanta Prasad of 'Baba ka Dhaba' fame attempts suicide

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The owner of south Delhi's 'Baba ka Dhaba', Kanta Prasad, allegedly attempted suicide and has been admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital, police said.

SC closes cases on evacuation of students from Ukraine

SC closes cases on evacuation of students from Ukraine

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Krishna Murari took note Attorney General K K Venugopal's submissions that the Centre, besides bringing back stranded students, is also looking into the representation on their studies being hit by the ongoing war.

'Can I Withdraw Rs 1L PM From My Corpus?'

'Can I Withdraw Rs 1L PM From My Corpus?'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

Complete ban on firecrackers up to January 1 in Delhi

Complete ban on firecrackers up to January 1 in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022.

Major tragedy averted as driverless goods train runs from J-K to Punjab

Major tragedy averted as driverless goods train runs from J-K to Punjab

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

No casualty or damage to property has been reported, they said and added that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident that took place between 7.25 am and 9 am.

Bharat Biotech to supply 500 mn Covaxin jabs to Centre

Bharat Biotech to supply 500 mn Covaxin jabs to Centre

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Speaking at a virtual conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, Suchitra Ella, joint Managing Director of the city-based vaccine maker, said the company's facilities in four cities -- Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune and Ankaleshwar -- are currently producing Covaxin.

Monkeypox threat: BMC readies isolation ward, issues advisory

Monkeypox threat: BMC readies isolation ward, issues advisory

Rediff.com23 May 2022

As on date, there has been no report of any suspected or confirmed case of Monkeypox in Mumbai, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) public health department said.

PMO asks for project inauguration details for next 2 years from urban affairs ministry

PMO asks for project inauguration details for next 2 years from urban affairs ministry

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The Prime Minister's Office has asked the Union housing and urban affairs ministry to furnish details of projects that will be ready for foundation stone laying and inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the next two years, according to an official document.

As challenges ease, cement firms remain bullish

As challenges ease, cement firms remain bullish

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The March quarter (Q4) of the ongoing financial year (FY23) may see cement companies report better financial numbers as input costs ease, pricing action resumes, and cement demand remains firm. While companies have been cautiously optimistic about their outlook, analysts and sector experts remain bullish. In its latest report on the cement sector, brokerage IDBI Capital said that it expected earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) per tonne for cement companies to improve by Rs 200-300 sequentially in Q4.

Central Vista executive enclave's cost goes up by Rs 100 cr

Central Vista executive enclave's cost goes up by Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The estimated project cost of the executive enclave which will house a new prime minister's office (PMO) has gone up by over Rs 100 crore to Rs 1,316 crore as the CPWD floated a fresh tender cancelling its earlier one, according to the agency's bid document.

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Pargat Singh, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Kuljit Nagra and Rana Gurjit Singh are likely to be included in the cabinet, according to the sources.

'I Want To Do Rs 10k SIP For Kids'

'I Want To Do Rs 10k SIP For Kids'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Vanniyar quota to apply subject to outcome of PILs: HC

Vanniyar quota to apply subject to outcome of PILs: HC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Madras high court on Wednesday declined to grant a total stay against the 10.5 per cent Vanniyar quota but held that admission in higher educational institutions and appointment in government services will be subject to the outcome of the batch of petitions challenging the same.

No one above law: Chhattisgarh CM after father booked for remarks

No one above law: Chhattisgarh CM after father booked for remarks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

After a controversy erupted over the alleged remarks of his father, the chief minister said he was pained by such comments and asserted that nobody was above the law in his government and police will take an appropriate action in the matter.

Central Vista: Green nod to 'Executive Enclave' that will house new PMO

Central Vista: Green nod to 'Executive Enclave' that will house new PMO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Delhi State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has granted environmental clearance to the proposal for the construction of the 'Executive Enclave' which will house the new Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Secretariat.

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

Covaxin for kids: Bharat Biotech completes phase 2/3 trials

Covaxin for kids: Bharat Biotech completes phase 2/3 trials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Bharat Biotech has completed the Phase 2/3 trials of COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin for use in children under 18 years of age and is expected to submit the data by next week to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech International Ltd, Krishna Ella said

Go First bankruptcy: IndiGo, SpiceJet good momentum plays, say analysts

Go First bankruptcy: IndiGo, SpiceJet good momentum plays, say analysts

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Wadia Group-owned Go First Airways' (Go First) insolvency plea could trigger a 'momentum rally' in shares of rival airlines, Interglobe Aviation (parent company of IndiGo) and SpiceJet, as they look to gain bankrupt airline's market share, said analysts. On the bourses, shares of InterGlobe Aviation hit a 52-week high of Rs 2,235.95, surging 8 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade, before settling 4.5 per cent higher at Rs 2,164 apiece. Those of SpiceJet and Jet Airways, meanwhile, rallied up to 6 per cent in the intra-day trade, and ended 1 per cent and 5 per cent higher, respectively, following the development, which was announced post market hours on Tuesday.