Unnati Agri cofounder Ashok Prasad died on Monday, May 11, following sudden cardiac arrest. He co-founded the agritech in 2011 with Amit Sinha and previously held leadership roles at companies including Tata Teleservices, Paytm, and Nokia. Unnati said he helped shape growth, institutional capabilities, and long-term strategy. Earlier this year, the startup announced it was acquiring Gramophone.
Kannada actor Dileep Raj died after a suspected cardiac arrest, with reports claiming smartwatch readings may have delayed him from seeking urgent medical help. The case is reigniting warnings from experts that wearables can’t replace professional diagnosis, and concerning symptoms should be treated immediately rather than relying on device reassurance.
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Lucknow police and medical teams are probing Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s step-brother Prateek Yadav’s death. An initial post-mortem report suggests a blood clot formed in his body and contributed to cardiac arrest. Investigators say the clot’s movement and resulting arterial and lung infection may have played a decisive role, with the funeral scheduled soon.
Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died of cardiac arrest on the verge of the Bangladesh Premier League match against Rajshahi Royals. He collapsed at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and was taken to hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The timing shocked teams as preparations for the fixture were underway.
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