March 31 — Kamra to appear before cops, Eid celebrations, IPL: MI vs KKR

• IAF joins INIOCHOS-25 wargame in Greece
The Indian Air Force will participate in a 12-day multinational air combat exercise in Greece, deploying Su-30 MKI, IL-78 and C-17 aircraft to enhance joint operational capabilities.
• Chinese foreign minister to visit Russia
Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi will meet Russian leaders and foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss the Ukraine war and strengthen bilateral ties amid Western criticism of Beijing’s role.
• World Water 2025 Award
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will receive the prestigious award in New Delhi for its exceptional efforts in sustainable urban water supply and management.
• Last day for big firms to complete registration
Companies with over ₹250 crore turnover and central public sector enterprises procuring from MSMEs must register on the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform before the deadline to comply with government rules.
• IPL 2025: MI vs KKR at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Kolkata Knight Riders will be boosted by Sunil Narine’s return as they take on Mumbai Indians, who are seeking their first win after back-to-back losses. MI will aim for a strong comeback in their first home game, while KKR looks to build on their momentum.

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Other key events
• Comedian Kunal Kamra to appear before Mumbai police in connection with the case against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde
• Protesting ASHA workers to cut their hair to intensify agitation in Kerala
• Eid al-Fitr celebrations
• Men’s M25 ITF World Tennis Tour in Bengaluru
• Nasa’s SpaceX Crew-9 post-flight news conference with astronauts, including Sunita Williams

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Anniversaries
• International transgender day of visibility
• Birth anniversary of first female Indian doctor Anandi Gopal Joshi
• Birth anniversary of former Army chief KS Thimayya
• Death anniversary of actor Meena Kumari
• The Eiffel Tower, or the Tour Eiffel, opened this day in 1889

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Last updated at 9.30pm | Compiled by Rajesh Sharma