Breaking News: Tripura HC grants bail to Saayoni Ghosh, TMC MPs meet Amit Shah in Delhi

The fifth East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation will be held in Kolkata on November 23-24. The event is being organized by India in partnership with Australia. During the conference, experts from both government and academia from the EAS participating countries will deliberate upon various aspects of maritime security cooperation under four thematic sessions. 

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai in New Delhi to deepen India-US trade relationships. 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interacted with Ludhiana's autorickshaw drivers and said, "70% contribution was of auto & taxi drivers in the formation of our govt in Delhi. You can call any auto driver in Delhi and ask about us. If he doesn't praise us then don't vote for me".

Param Bir Singh's lawyer Puneet Bali said, "Former Mumbai CP Parambir Singh has appealed to the court that he is being victimised since he has written to CBI. Sanjay Pandey told him that if he takes back the complaint of Mar 19 against the then home minister then things will settle for him".

Punit Bali further said, "He was told if he didn't do it, then he will face cases. So listening to our detailed arguments, Supreme Court has given notice to CBI and Maharashtra and provided interim protection to him from arrest". 

Farooq Abdullah stated that both India and Pakistan must hold talks over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He asked, "If India can hold discussions with China then why can't it with Pakistan?". 

Trinamool Congress Youth President Saayoni Ghosh has been granted bail by Tripur High Court. She was earlier arrested by Tripura Police on an attempt to murder charges after three hours of interrogation.

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane had telephonic interaction with Major General Talgat Mamyrtaevich Koibakov, Commander-in-Chief, Land Forces of Kazakhstan. The interaction was aimed to discuss issues of bilateral defence cooperation. 

In a big development in Nawab Malik and Sameer Wankhede's clash, Court has directed Malik to check his facts before making allegations against the NCB Zonal Officer.

Indian Air Force Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman was honoured with the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday, November 22. He was honoured for his contribution to the Balakot Airstrike in 2019.  

The Reserve Bank on Monday came up with a draft scheme for the acquisition of Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank by Delhi-based Unity Small Finance Bank (USFB).

The draft scheme of amalgamation envisages the takeover of the assets and liabilities of PMC Bank, including deposits, by the USFB, thus giving a greater degree of protection for the depositors, the Reserve Bank of India said.

The USFB is being set up with a capital of about Rs 1,100 crore as against the regulatory requirement of Rs 200 crore for the setting up of such a bank, as per the guidelines for on-tap licensing.

The Reserve Bank said it would receive suggestions and objections on the draft scheme till 5.00 pm on December 10. Thereafter, it will take a final view on the takeover.

It is to be noted that Unity Small Finance Bank Limited, a joint venture between Centrum Group and Bharatpe, has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from November 1, 2021.

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Shaurya Chakra posthumous on Lance Naik Sandeep Singh of 4 Para (Special Forces) for killing one foreign terrorist & injuring two others in an operation in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018. His wife Gurpreet Kaur received the award.

15 Corps Commander Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey will receive the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in New Delhi today for his role in counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir as Major General.

Patalpani railway station in Indore to be renamed as Tantya Mama railway station, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed. 

TMC MPs spoke to the reporters after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. According to the TMC MPs, Amit Shah has affirmed to stop all kinds of violence in Tripura. Shah has already spoken to Chief Minister and state Police and directed them to examine the matters. 

According to the PTI report, there is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for a booster vaccine dose against COVID-19, ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava informed underlining the completion of second dose for India's adult population is the priority for the government for now.

According to sources, the booster dose issue is likely to be discussed in the next meeting of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI).

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at an event in Gorakhpur said, "BJOled government in the state works towards the welfare of the people". He further thanked BJP National Spokesperson JP Nadda for inspiring all the BJP workers for public service amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at a few locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection to a terrorism case. As per NIA, the raids were conducted in Srinagar and some other places. In order to avoid any problem in the operation, the agency officials did not disclose the specific case in which raids were conducted in the region.

TMC MPs arrived at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence. They look forward to discussing the situation of Tripura violence. 

TMC MPs are on their way to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence at 4 pm today. They look forward to discussing the situation of Tripura violence. 

Rajasthan government has allocated portfolios to ministers of the rejigged Cabinet. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot keeps Home, Finance, and IT & Communication.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai informed, "Prevailing pollution in Delhi has now been decreasing, due to various measures taken against it & the change in wind speed. Keeping this in mind, the ban on demolition & construction has now been taken back, but strict monitoring will continue".

TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in a press briefing accused Tripura Police of supporting BJP workers in carrying out an attack in the state. He said, "In a democratic country, any political party has the right to campaign in the state or speak of their ideology".

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal who is on a 2-day visit to Punjab said in an event that if his party comes to power then the government will work towards the welfare of women. 

Kejriwal said, "If we form govt in Punjab in 2022, then we will give every woman of the state, who is above 18 years of age, Rs 1000 per month. If a family has 3 female members then each will get Rs 1000. This'll be the world's biggest women empowerment program".

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the state legislative assembly said, "We believed that decentralisation of capital is much needed in Andhra Pradesh...Govt is going to take back the Bill which was introduced earlier. We will introduce a new Bill with no errors".

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has tested positive for COVID-19. Kamal Haasan informed, "Had a slight cough after returning from a US trip. COVID19 infection was confirmed after the test and I got isolated at the hospital".

BJP National President JP Nadda offered prayers at Gorakshanath Temple in Gorakhpur, marking the first day of his two-day stay in Uttar Pradesh. He also visited Spiritual Institute Gita Press in Gorakhpur today.

The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to withdraw three capitals proposal and has decided to repeal the Laws paving way for three capitals of Andhra Pradesh. 

Slamming the Tripura government over the alleged violence and attacks against TMC members, Mamata Banerjee said there is 'no democracy in BJP ruled states'. 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is at the Kolkata airport and will shortly take a flight for the national capital, where she is set to hold a series of meeting with many Opposition leaders. The TMC Supremo is also likely to meet PM Modi on Wednesday to address a number of issues, including the BSF jurisdiction and violence in Tripura. Presently, 16 TMC MPs are staging protests outside the MHA office in New Delhi after they were denied meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah. 

"I will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during my Delhi visit. Will raise the issue of BSF jurisdiction extension," the Bengal CM told reporters at the airport. 

Mamata also said that she will meet the TMC MPs in the capital but not join the protest against the Tripura violence. 

"Will express solidarity with TMC MPs protesting the attack on party workers in Tripura and raise this matter when I meet PM."

An all-party meeting is likely to be held on November 28, ahead of the Winter session of the Parliament. PM Modi is also likely to attend the meetings where issues and bills to be introduced in the Parliament may be discussed among the leaders. Mamata Banerjee has departed for a 5-day official visit to Delhi, during which she will meet Opposition leaders as well as the Prime Minister.

Punjab Home Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa has called for a High-Level Security review meeting tomorrow after the Pathankot grenade attack outside Army installation in the border district. The incident has triggered security concerns in various parts of Punjab as well as the neighboring Jammu region. Police officials from the border security grid will be present for the meeting on Tuesday. 

Punjab has been put on high alert after the attack and security has been increased at several places especially the border areas.

Searches were conducted via drone by BSF, Punjab Police in Bamyal area of International Border with Pakistan after a grenade attack was reported outside Army installation in the bordering Pathankot district on Sunday night. In visuals accessed by Republic, the BSF & Punjab Police were seen using drones at the Indo-Pakistan border for area surveillance in Bamyal. 

AIG Counter Intelligence Gulneet Khurana has confirmed that a terror Angle is being probed by the officials. 

Meanwhile, an alert has been sounded in Kathua, Samba in Jammu, and parts of Punjab.

Equity benchmark Sensex plunged over 400 points in early trade on Monday, tracking losses in index majors Reliance Industries, Kotak Bank, and Bajaj Finance amid a weak trend in global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows.

The 30-share index was trading 435.74 points or 0.73 percent lower at 59,200.27. Similarly, the Nifty fell 129.85 points or 0.73 percent to 17,634.95.

The Delhi government has lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities in view of an improvement in the air quality, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.  Rai also said the government will take a call on the reopening of schools, work from home for government staff on November 24.

We will also discuss if CNG-operated trucks carrying non-essential items can be allowed to enter Delhi, he said.

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 74.35 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday, as a massive sell-off in domestic equities and firm American currency overseas weighed on investor sentiment. However, lower crude prices supported the local unit and restricted the fall, forex dealers said.

Disgraced officer Sachin Vaze, a prime accused in the Antillia bomb scare and the Mansukh Hiren death case has claimed that he is a very 'small pawn' in the case related to former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh.

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection to former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh after his lawyer revealed that the tainted cop is still in India. Param Bir submitted to the top court that he is ready to appear before CBI within 48 hours if called to join for investigation. He has requested the court the hand over his cases to the central agency, claiming threat to life from the Mumbai Police m- a force once led by him. 

In a breaking development, former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's lawyer informed the Supreme Court on Monday that the tainted cop is in Mumbai. Param Bir, who has been declared an absconder by the Maharashtra Police, has sought interim protection from arrest. 

Param Bir Singh's advocate told the top court that Singh is hiding as he faces a 'threat to his life' from the Mumbai Police. 

"I have not gone anywhere, If any CBI officer will call me, I will join in 24 hours. I myself have demanded a CBI inquiry. We have also made CBI a party in our petition," advocate Puneet Bali pleaded on behalf of the Param Bir.

Earlier the SC had denied protection from arrest to Param Bir, asking him to reveal his location first. 

At least 16 TMC MPs who arrived in the national capital on Monday, held a dharna outside the Ministry of Home Affairs after being 'denied' meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the political clashes in Tripura. The TMC MPs have sought the Home Minister's intervention into the violence in Tripura and the arrest of the party's youth wing president Saayoni Ghosh. Security was beefed up near the building in light of the protests. 

Speaking to Republic from outside the MHA office, one of the MPs said democracy was 'brutally murdered' in Tripura.

High voltage drama was witnessed in New Delhi on Monday, as a delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs staged a protest outside the Ministry of Home Affairs, demanding an appointment with  Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the recent violent attacks in Tripura.

Alleging police brutality towards Trinamool Congress leaders and attacks on the party workers by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a total of 16 MPs held a dharna in Delhi on Monday morning. 

The protests come ahead of TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee's visit to the capital, where she is likely to meet Prime Minister Modi. 

Delhi CM and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Punjab on Monday and is likely to make a big announcement for women empowerment in Moga. He is joined by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who is set to meet traders in Gurdaspur. Many other senior leaders of AAP were seen in Punjab today, months ahead of the assembly elections. Presently, AAP is the primary Opposition party in Punjab.

Indian Air Force Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman was awarded the Vir Chakra today by President Ram Nath Kovind for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft aerial combat on February 27, 2019. Abhinandan Varthaman was honoured for this courageous move at an investiture ceremony.

Missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympic officials in a video call from Beijing that she was safe and well, the International Olympic Committee said Sunday after Peng reappeared in public at a youth tournament in Beijing, according to photos released by the organizer.

The 30-minute call came amid growing global alarm over Peng after she accused a former leading Communist Party official of sexual assault. China's ruling Communist Party has tried to quell fears abroad while suppressing information in China about Peng. 

She explained that she is safe and well, living at her home in Beijing, but would like to have her privacy respected at this time. 

Indian Air Force Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman will be awarded the Vir Chakra today by President Ram Nath Kovind for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft aerial combat on February 27, 2019. Abhinandan Varthaman will be honoured for this courageous move at an investiture ceremony. 

After reports of a suspicious bag being found at the Agartala airport surfaced on Monday morning, the bomb squad and airport security were rushed to the spot to look for possible explosives planted ahead of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's visit to the city. However, no explosive material has been found in the region and the airport has been cordoned off. 

The TMlC has scheduled a number of rallies in Agartala despite the Tripura Police denying permission for any political events fearing violence. 

In a breaking development, a suspicious bag has been found near the Maharaja Bir Bikram airport in Agartala, amid political violence and a BJP-TMC faceoff in Tripura. Ahead of a rally by Trinamool Congress in the city, a black bag was found right next to Abhishek Banerjee's convoy. The TMC leader is about to land in the city to campaign for the upcoming municipal civic polls. 

The bag is being checked for any dangerous material. 
 

Andhra Pradesh CM will hold a review meeting with all the secretaries of line departments on heavy rains and the progress of relief operations at 10 am in his chambers at the assembly. 

After the pond water reached a warning to leave and started leaking, an alert has been issued in 18 villages of Chittoor district to evacuate their residences. NDRF & SDRF teams have been called in for rescue operations if needed any. 

Following incessant rains from the past few days in the Chittoor district pond water level reached a warning level and started leaking. Chittoor Collector, Govt WHIP, Tirupati Urban SP alerted the public in nearly 18 villages that are located nearer to the pond. 

Speaking exclusively to Republic, TMC MP Sushmita Dev lashed out at the JP-led Tripura government over the complete 'lawlessness' and 'undemocratic' treatment of her party workers in the state. Accusing the Bilplab Deb of political vendetta, Dev questioned the inaction of Tripura police in the cases of violence against TMC workers. She alleged that her party members were falsely framed and arrested by the state police. 

"They canceled all our roadshows, we were not permitted to hold rallies or public meetings. All campaigns have come to a standstill, there is so much tension in the air," she said. 

An FIR has been registered in connection with the Pathankot blast, wherein a grenade was hurled at the Triveni gate of Army base station in Punjab's border district. 

"On 21.11.2021, at around 08:50,09: 00 PM when a bomb-like object is thrown outside the gate.  Pin (lever) and hard plastic material were recovered from the spot, which reported that a speeding motorcycle came from the slow side, the person on the motorcycle threw the bomb-like object at the guard standing at Trivandrum Gate with intent to kill," the FIR, accessed by Republic states.  

An unidentified man on a motorcycle with the intention of killing an army man standing at the Army Area Trivoni Gate threw the bomb, it added.  Legal action should be taken against the unknown person. 

As a TMC delegation heads to Delhi, party spokesperson Derek O'Brien has sought an appointment with Home Minister Amit Shah this morning. 

Taking to Twitter, the TMC MP claimed that brutal attacks are being carried out against its party workers and even members of the media clobbered in Tripura. In light of the 'unprecedented attacks' and arrests on 'trumped-up charges,' Derek said 16 Trinamool MPs have reached Delhi to meet the Home Minister. 

As per sources, the TMC leaders have not got an appointment with Amit Shah as of now, hence a protest site will be decided by them at 10 in the capital. 

Meanwhile, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also set to visit Delhi on a 4-day visit. The TMC Supremo will take a special flight Kolkata-Delhi at 3 PM today.

The Allahabad High Court on Monday asked the Central Government to consider the Supreme Court guidelines for implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) had said on Sunday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is neither suitable nor useful for a vast multi-religious country like India.

The government should not attempt to impose the Uniform Civil Code directly or indirectly, partially or fully, the board said in a statement, adding doing so would be totally unacceptable.

Delhi CM and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal will visit Punjab on Monday and is likely to make a big announcement from Moga. He will be joined by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who is set to meet traders in Gurdaspur. Many other senior leaders of AAP will be seen in Punjab today, months ahead of the assembly elections. Presently, AAP is the primary Opposition party in Punjab.

Union Health Min Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a review meeting today with Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland & Puducherry.

Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dared the MVA government to ban Mumbai-based Raza Academy on Monday. Refuting Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's allegation that this organization is BJP's B-team, Fadnavis highlighted that violence had broken out during its rally in Mumbai before when the Congress party was in power. Moreover, he alleged that Raza Academy office-bearers had been photographed with CM Uddhav Thackeray as well as Congress Ministers. 

The bid for the development of Rs 10,000 crore film city along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh will open on November 23, Yeida) CEO Arun Veer Singh said on Sunday.  He also said that the pre-bid will be done on December 8.

“The bid for the development of ₹10,000 crore film city will open on November 23, pre-bid will be done on December 8. It will be built upon 1,000 acres of land, out of which 740 acres will have filming ac

The proposed film city along the 165km Yamuna Expressway is expected to create another hub for filmmaking and production in UP, thus boosting tourism in the state.

Buoyed by the rollback of the three farm laws, AIMIM chief Owaisi also urged PM Modi to take back Citizenship Amendment Act, threatening to restart a Shaheen Bagh-like threat again.

He said, "I appeal to PM Modi, BJP to repeal CAA like farm laws because it is against the Constitution. If they will make NPR, NRC law, then we will take to the streets & another Shaheen Bagh will come up here".

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 provides a pathway to Indian citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, who arrived in India before December 2014

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday seeking immediate resumption of talks with the government over their six demands, including a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP) for all farmers.

The umbrella body of farmers' unions also sought withdrawal of cases against farmers and building a memorial for the protesters who lost their lives during the agitation against the three contentious Central farm laws.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur's Tamenglong district through video conferencing on Monday. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh will be in attendance.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned around Rs 15 crore for the project. PTI GVS NSD NSD

Ahead of the Parliament session this month, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the national capital from Monday, November 22 to November 25, 2021. Her visit to Delhi which is considered significant before the winter session of the Parliament begins on November 29 will include discussions with opposition leaders on the strategies against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with the agrarian laws on centre stage. 

Alleging police brutality towards Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in Tripura, a delegation of party MPs is headed to Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Thereafter, TMC MPs will sit on dharna from Monday morning. Sharing the news, TMC leader Derek O' Brien said 'now, it will be eyeball to eyeball' with the ruling BJP.  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit J&K on November 22 and 23. She will visit Srinagar today and Jammu tomorrow. In Jammu, Sitharaman will announce a major package for the business sector, in the presence of J&K LG Manoj Sinha. This is her first visit to J&K post-August 05, 2019; she was not part of Union Govt's Public Outreach Program 2.0 (September-October, 2021)

Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 352 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per SAFAR-India. Overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Noida stands at 414, in the 'Severe' category as per SAFAR-India.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb alleged on Monday that the West Bengal government is 'making arrangements for safe houses for drug kingpins who fled away from Tripura and took shelter in the neighboring state '

"West Bengal police have turned down our requests to cooperate. Three drug kingpins who could not stay here in the state for strict police action have now made their new den in Bengal. I know the exact details of where they are staying and how they have reached there," the CM told reporters. 

The Tripura opolice has denied permission to hold rallies in Agartala in view of the tension escalating in the city, Sub Divisional Police Officer Sadar Ramesh Yadav said. 

"No permission for roadshow/rally either for BJP or TMC in Agartala today. Permission for street corner meets granted to both. TMC hasn't intimated to us the time when they're going to organize the street corner meet," said Yadav

Delhi Parliamentary Joint Committee will meet today to discuss the Personal Data Protection Bill. Consideration and Adoption of the Draft Report of the Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 is on the agenda for the meeting.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, expressing grief over the death of people in floods there.

"I pray for them", he wrote while expressing grief about the loss of life.  "I very much appreciate that the state government and other agencies are engaged in rescue and relief work, and doing their utmost to provide relief to people affected by this calamity," he said.  

The Delhi government on Sunday extended the ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items into the city and work from home for its employees till November 26 to combat air pollution and minimise its health effects.

"Stop entry of trucks in Delhi except the trucks carrying essential commodities till November 26, subject to further review for an extension of this date," it added.

"All offices of GNCT of Delhi/autonomous bodies/corporations shall remain closed till November 26 except those involved in essential and emergency services.... However, all the officers/officials shall work from home," the order said.

Expressing serious concerns over the ongoing gas crisis across Pakistan, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday slammed the Imran Khan government for its "incompetency", saying that the solution of all problems of the public lies in the ouster of the ruling PTI-led government.

Bhutto said that Imran Khan's PTI is continuously creating crisis and increasing the miseries of the people, Geo News reported. Pakistan PM should apologize to the citizens who are starving due to the policies of the PTI-led government, he said.

A total of 24 people lost their lives due to heavy rain in Karnataka. There has been crop damage at over 5 hectares of land. As many as 658 houses were completely damaged while 8,495 homes were partially damaged. At least 191 livestock were reported dead, the Chief minister's office informed. 

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday (local time) backed growing calls for a boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics next year over human rights issues in China.

"The CCP has disappeared reporters writing about Wuhan virus, docs telling the truth about CCP labs, a prof tennis player, Uighurs, Hong Kongers & the head of Interpol. Let's disappear the Olympics from them and hold it in a place the world can be proud of. #BoycottBeijingOlympics," Pompeo tweeted.

This comes a few days after US President Joe Biden said that his administration was considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

In the run-up to the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections scheduled to be held in 2022, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda is on a two-day visit to the poll-bound state from Monday to address booth presidents' meetings in Gorakhpur and Kanpur. Nadda has been assigned the areas of Gorakhpur and Kanpur.

A grenade blast took place near Triveni Gate of an Army camp in Pathankot, Punjab in the wee hours of Sunday. SSP Pathankot, Surendra Lamba said CCTVs footage will be probed for further investigation.

Late in the night some people came on motorcycles and hurled a grenade at the Triveni gate of the Indian army camp. There is currently no information about how many people were on the bike, where they came from, where they went. Security has been beefed up at all the points.

Digging in their heels, farmer unions said on Sunday they will continue their agitation till the government starts talks with them on their six demands, including a law guaranteeing MSP and the arrest of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, even as the Centre prepared to bring bills in Parliament to repeal its three agri laws.

The agitation spearhead, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), also said the farmers would go ahead with their planned protests, including a mahapanchayat in Lucknow on Monday to press for a law on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and a march to Parliament on November 29 to observe one year of anti-farm law protests.