VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html IPL 2026: Virat Kohli’s strong record against KKR faces toughest challenge in Sunil Narine MSP hike for Kharif crops: Cabinet raises support prices for 14 crops, sunflower and cotton see biggest jump ‘Can’t stop paper leaks, how will he halt war’: Congress targets PM Modi over NEET-UG paper leak ‘Gunmaaster G9’: Emraan Hashmi starrer action thriller eyes Dussehra 2026 release 7 native plants that keep your front yard neat and pollinator-friendly | Horoscope Tomorrow, May 14, 2026: Your zodiac insights await The hidden Pacific mountain that made scientists rethink the world’s biggest volcano Neet 2026: Meet Ashok Bahar: 71-year-old UP man whose dream of clearing NEET 2026 was shattered by the paper leak Assam CM Himanta NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that assam govt will introduce the Uniform Civil Code Bill (UCC) in the Assembly on May 26. “Assam cabinet has decided to introduce UCC Bill (Uniform Civil Code Bill) on the last day of the state assembly session on May 26. The state cabinet has approved the draft of UCC,” he said, as quoted by ANI.Further sharing details on specific implementation for the state, he added, “”Basically, the UCC will deal with marriage, live-in relationship and compulsory registration of marriage, including divorce. It will be almost in sync with Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Goa. However, we have completely exempted the tribal population and customs, rituals, and traditions of Assam. Because in Assam we have different communities, different customs.”The move comes as part of the BJP-led government’s broader commitment to implement the UCC, a long-standing ideological and legislative promise in its election manifesto.The Uniform Civil Code refers to a proposal to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of civil laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption for all citizens. It is aimed at ensuring uniformity in legal rights and obligations across communities, though it remains a politically sensitive issue in India.Only a few states, including Uttarakhand, have so far implemented the UCC framework, while others like Gujarat have also moved in that direction.CM Sarma has previously said the government will act in line with its manifesto and under constitutional provisions while prioritising Assam’s identity and development agenda.The announcement adds to a series of policy commitments by the newly formed “NDA 3.0” government in the state, which has signalled a push to accelerate reforms in its current term.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Vijay Revokes Astrologer Vettrivel’s OSD Appointment Amid Political Storm In Tamil NaduNEET-UG 2026 Leak Case Reaches Supreme Court, Petition Demands NTA Dissolution And Fresh ExamVijay Wins Tamil Nadu Trust Vote With 144 MLAs Amid AIADMK Split And Assembly ChaosKejriwal Targets BJP Over NEET Leak, Says ‘Gen-Z Can Demand Accountability Like Nepal & Bangladesh’FIR Against SP Spokesperson Rajkumar Bhati Over Viral Anti-Brahmin Remark, BJP Targets AkhileshAkhilesh Yadav Reacts To Prateek Yadav’s Death, Says “Business Losses Can Deeply Distress People”Air India Slashes International Flights | Why Ticket Prices Are Suddenly ExplodingPrateek Yadav Passes Away At 38 In Lucknow, Political Leaders Express GriefGovt Hikes Gold & Silver Import Duty To 15% | Modesty Push Or Economic Warning?PM Modi Pushes Major Austerity Drive, Orders Reduction In Convoy Size And Fuel Consumption Measures123PhotostoriesFrom Mouni Roy to Dilip Joshi, Kapil Sharma and more: Highest-paid TV stars and their net worthFrom Bulldogs to Pugs: 5 surprisingly lazy dog breeds that love sleeping all dayRatan Tata’s ₹150 crore sea-facing bungalow ‘Bakhtawar’ is Mumbai’s most iconic legacy property; here’s who lives there nowHow to identify the St Lucia Racer: One of the world’s rarest snakes”Bus uska whistle ka problem tha…thanks to God main bach gai”: When to replace your pressure cooker to avoid any accidentAlia Bhatt just turned Cannes red carpet glamour into pure parampara with this ivory corset sareeDivorce rumours hit paradise: Who is Mouni Roy’s husband Suraj Nambiar? 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Watch Akhilesh Yadav Reacts To Prateek Yadav’s Death, Says “Business Losses Can Deeply Distress People”Speaking to reporters, Mehrotra said, “His body was brought for post-mortem. I enquired about the reason for his post-mortem. The doctor said that this is not a normal death. It is a death in a critical condition. He said that the cause of his death could be poison.”Claiming that there were injury marks on Prateek Yadav’s body, Mehrotra further said, “There were bruises on his body. They are demanding that the cause of Prateek Yadav’s death should be investigated. He had his own gym. He used to exercise in the gym. He was completely healthy. So, how could he die suddenly? He died before coming to the hospital.”Prateek Yadav, the stepbrother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, passed away in Lucknow on Wednesday morning at the age of 38.He was brought to Civil Hospital around 6 am, where doctors declared him brought dead. Prateek was the son of Sadhana Gupta, the second wife of late Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav. Despite belonging to one of Uttar Pradesh’s most prominent political families, he largely stayed away from active politics and focused on business and fitness ventures.He ran ‘The Fitness Planet’, a well-known gym in Lucknow and was known for maintaining an active fitness-oriented lifestyle. He had studied at the University of Leeds before returning to India to pursue business interests.Soon after the news of his death emerged, political leaders across party lines expressed grief and condolences.In a post on X, Akhilesh Yadav wrote, “The passing of Shri Prateek Yadav Ji is extremely sad! May God grant peace to the departed soul. Humble tribute!”The Samajwadi Party also condoled his death, saying, “The passing of Prateek Yadav is deeply saddening. May God grant peace to the departed soul.”Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath termed the death ‘extremely heartbreaking’ and extended condolences to the bereaved family.In a post on X, Adityanath said, “The sudden demise of Prateek Yadav, son of former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mulayam Singh Yadav, and husband of Aparna Yadav, Vice-Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission, is extremely heartbreaking. My condolences are with the bereaved family.”Prateek Yadav had also been in the news earlier this year after publicly speaking about marital issues with his wife Aparna Yadav on social media.In a post shared on his Instagram account, he had accused Aparna of damaging his ties with family members and had stated that he intended to seek divorce.PollDo you believe there should be an investigation into Prateek Yadav death?YesNo”I am going to divorce this selfish woman as soon as possible. She ruined my family ties. All she wants is to become famous and influential. Right now, I am in a very bad mental health condition and she doesn’t bother because it’s only herself she bothers about,” he had written.”I have never seen such a bad soul, and I was unfortunate to get married to her,” he added.However, days later, Prateek had shared another Instagram post with the message: “All is good,” triggering speculation over whether the couple had reconciled.Aparna Yadav, who contested the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly election on a Samajwadi Party ticket before joining the BJP in 2022, currently serves as vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women.Prateek and Aparna married in 2011 in a high-profile ceremony held in Saifai village in Etawah district, the ancestral home of the Yadav family.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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