Prime Minister Modi has urged ministers and officers to refrain from modifying their offices in the new ministry buildings along Kartavya Path, discouraging linking status to allocated space. This directive precedes the government's planned shift of ministries to the Common Central Secretariat, aiming to curb frequent renovations and save public funds.
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A surrendered Maoist, Chhota Shyamlal Dehri, who was incarcerated in Hazaribag jail since 2021, allegedly committed suicide in his cell on Saturday. He used a rope and wire to hang himself from the ceiling fan. Jail authorities discovered the incident during the morning count, raising questions about how he obtained the rope.
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Suryakumar Yadav has surpassed AB de Villiers to become the highest-scoring non-opener in an IPL season, achieving this milestone during the Qualifier 2 clash against Punjab Kings. He eclipsed De Villiers' 2016 record with his aggressive batting style. Now, he aims to surpass Sai Sudharsan for the Orange Cap, as Mumbai Indians pursue their sixth IPL title.
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