Prateek Yadav dies at 38: The private life of Mulayam Singh Yadav’s son
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav and half-brother of Akhilesh Yadav, died at the age of 38 after reportedly falling ill at his Lucknow residence.
Vijay revokes appointment of his personal astrologer as OSD following criticism
UPDATED: May 13, 2026 15:55 IST
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has revoked the appointment of a personal astrologer as an Officer on Special Duty. The decision follows backlash from allied parties and opposition leaders, who unanimously objected to placing an astrologer on the government payroll. Critics argued against promoting unscientific concepts and questioned the use of public funds for such an appointment. The issue gained momentum after previous videos surfaced showing the astrologer making claims about curing medical emergencies with mantras. Initially, the ruling party defended the move by citing the appointee's role as a media representative. However, after facing pressure and demands for a scientific approach in governance, the Chief Minister reconsidered the decision.
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