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In a major development in Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from his position as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). JDU MLC Sanjay Gandhi arrived at the Bihar Legislative Council today and formally submitted his resignation at the Secretariat. This move has sparked political turmoil in the state.
Cabinet Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary confirmed the resignation. He stated that this decision signals a major change in the state's leadership structure. According to party insiders, this move is being considered the beginning of a major political transition, and Nitish Kumar may also resign as Chief Minister in the coming days.
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will face off in the third match of IPL 2026. This match will be played today on Monday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams will aim to put behind last season's disappointing performance and get off to a strong start this time around. CSK is captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, while RR is led by Riyan Parag.
Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium is generally considered a batting-friendly pitch. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, making it easier to hit big shots. Consequently, spectators can expect a high-scoring match. While fast bowlers may receive some assistance initially, as the match progresses, batsmen may dominate.
Gold and silver prices fell on Monday amid international tensions and turbulence in global markets. The bullion market remained weak despite the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran entering its fifth week. Investor caution and profit-booking continued to weigh on prices.
At 9 a.m. on Monday, April gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) fell by 0.41%, or ₹597, to ₹1,43,742 per 10 grams. Silver May futures also fell by 0.27%, or ₹611, to ₹2,27,343 per kilogram.
The Indian stock market started the week on a weak note. In Monday's pre-opening session, the BSE Sensex fell 1,018 points, or about 1.38%, to 72,565.22. The NSE Nifty 50 also fell 269.95 points, or 1.18%, to 22,549.65. Heavy selling was seen in the market in early trade.
The Indian rupee also experienced fluctuations. The rupee opened 1.3% stronger against the US dollar at 93.5875, compared to the previous close of 94.8125. The government and the Reserve Bank have tightened restrictions on speculation against the rupee. This step has been taken because the cost of intervention to keep the rupee stable is continuously increasing.
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja have become parents once again. On March 29, Sonam gave birth to their second son. The news brought joy to the family and fans. The couple shared this special moment with their loved ones on social media.
On Sunday, Sonam and Anand announced the birth of their son in an emotional post on Instagram. They wrote that they were announcing the arrival of their son with immense gratitude and love. They said that the family has now become even bigger and happier. The arrival of this new guest has filled their home with happiness and blessings.
A major development is set to unfold in Bihar politics on Monday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign from his position as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC). This information was provided by JDU MLA Anant Kumar Singh. He stated that many party leaders had urged the Chief Minister not to take this step, but Nitish Kumar remained firm on his decision. This decision is being seen as a significant turning point in the state's politics.
Nitish Kumar was recently elected as the National President of the Janata Dal (United). No other leader filed a nomination against him, resulting in his unopposed election. Political analysts believe that after assuming this new responsibility, he has made this decision to focus more on the organization and national politics.
Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a major attack took place in Kuwait on Monday, killing an Indian worker. The attack targeted a power and water desalination plant, bringing the death toll in the conflict to at least eight.
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water, posting on social media platforms, described the attack as "Iranian aggression." A service building at the plant was also damaged. The ministry stated that technical and emergency teams were immediately dispatched to the scene to control the situation and ensure continued services.
The weather has once again changed in northwest India. Due to the influence of an active western disturbance over northern Iran and the Caspian Sea, heavy snowfall is occurring in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, while rain and strong winds are being recorded in the plains. Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan are also experiencing light to moderate rain and thundershowers.
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