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Bihar's cabinet expansion is scheduled for thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president Nitin Nabin expected to attend. This event follows Samrat Choudhary's appointment as Chief Minister on April 15. Senior leaders from the NDA alliance will also be present for the occasion.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is likely to join the squad in Raipur on thursday for their Sunday fixture against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The all-rounder didn't travel with the first batch of players on Wednesday and will link up with the squad on thursday.

Bestselling author Richard Osman, alongside comedian Bill Bailey and chef Marcus Wareing, received prestigious honours from the Princess Royal. Osman was awarded an OBE for his contributions to literature and broadcasting, while Bailey and Wareing received MBEs for their work in entertainment and culinary arts respectively. All expressed pride in their British heritage and the opportunities it afforded them.

Following the governor’s response, Vijay held discussions with his legal team and senior leaders at his Foreshore Estate residence on thursday on the possibilities of moving court for directions for a floor test in the Assembly if delay continued.

Suspected Myanmar-based Kuki militants attacked three Manipur villages near the Indo-Myanmar border early thursday. A woman was shot, and over 20 houses were burnt in coordinated assaults on Choro, Wanglee, and Namlee. Residents fled, with some taking shelter in jungles. The Kuki National Army-Burma denied involvement, while former CM N. Biren Singh condemned it as cross-border terrorism.

The Indian rupee opened sharply lower against the US dollar, falling 36 paise to 94.58 due to rising Middle East tensions. This marked a reversal from thursday's gains, as US President Trump warned Iran of stronger military action.