Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed deep grief over the death of his younger brother, Prateek Yadav, describing him as a hardworking and health-conscious individual. Akhilesh highlighted Prateek's determination to progress through his own efforts and mentioned that financial setbacks can deeply affect individuals. The family will proceed with legal formalities and future decisions collectively.

Kannada film industry mourns the loss of actor and producer Dileep Raj, who passed away at 47 following a heart attack. Raj gained widespread acclaim for his role in the 2007 hit 'Milana' and remained active on social media. His recent performance in 'Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javaabdaararu' also garnered critical praise. He was also a dedicated theatre artist.

Air India has significantly reduced its flight schedule, cancelling around 200 weekly services from June to August due to soaring jet fuel prices and a depreciating rupee. These cuts follow previous reductions and aim to combat substantial losses. The airline is also exploring cost-saving measures like making meals optional on certain flights and unbundling lounge access for business class passengers.

Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.

Asian markets showed mixed trading as AI stock momentum waned, oil prices stayed high, and inflation worries persisted. Japan's Nikkei saw a slight gain, while South Korea's Kospi recovered some losses. Concerns over stalled US-Iran talks and hotter US inflation data contributed to investor caution across the region.

Punjab Kings' IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in jeopardy after four straight losses, a stark contrast to their earlier unbeaten run. Amidst speculation about team environment issues, co-owner Preity Zinta has strongly refuted 'calculated misinformation' and urged responsible reporting. The team now faces a critical match against Mumbai Indians to halt their slide.

Prateek Yadav, step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died at 38 in Lucknow under mysterious circumstances. Brought to Civil Hospital by Aparna's brother, doctors declared him dead on arrival. The exact cause of death is under investigation pending a postmortem examination.

The US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals, including the owner of an Indian online pharmacy, KS International Traders, accused of selling illicit fentanyl-laced drugs to Americans. This action follows previous sanctions against Indian nationals and firms involved in trafficking fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, highlighting a joint effort between the US and India to combat drug networks.

Shubman Gill went viral after Gujarat Titans beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026. Gill posted “Dil abhi bhi sache, aur ghar bhi kache” on Instagram, referencing an old joke about SRH’s poor record against GT. On the field, half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar helped Gujarat dominate Hyderabad in Ahmedabad.

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