March 29 — HC judge bribery case verdict, MGNREGA protest, IPL: GT vs MI

• Verdict in 17-year-old ‘cash-at-judge’s doorstep’ case
A CBI court is set to deliver its verdict in the 2008 bribery case involving Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, Justice Nirmal Yadav, linked to ₹15 lakh allegedly given as a bribe.
• Protests in TN against delay in paying MGNREGA dues
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin is set to hold a protest against the Union government, demanding the release of pending Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) salary funds.
• SC judges to visit Arunachal for legal awareness drive
Justices BR Gavai and Ujjal Bhuyan will visit Arunachal Pradesh for a legal awareness programme aimed at empowering tribal communities in Dirang, Bomdila and Tawang.
• IPL 2025: GT vs MI at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Hardik Pandya’s return strengthens Mumbai Indians as they face Gujarat Titans, both seeking their first win of this season. While MI battles form issues, GT faces bowling concerns ahead of the clash.
• Income Tax offices to remain open
The Income Tax department will operate nationwide during the weekend and Eid al-Fitr to help taxpayers complete pending fiscal year tasks.

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Other key events
• AAP to hold protest in Uttar Pradesh against liquor policy
• AIMPLB to hold a sit-in in front of Andhra Pradesh assembly against Waqf Bill
• Decision on disciplinary action against Trinamool MLAs
• Union home minister Amit Shah on two-day visit to Bihar
• Asian Yogasana Championships to be held at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi
• ISL: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
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Anniversaries
• Birth anniversary of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens
• Birth anniversary of actor Utpal Dutt
• Death anniversary of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
• Ireland became the first country to ban smoking in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants, this day in 2004

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Last updated at 9.20pm | Compiled by Rajesh Sharma