LIVE News Updates: 'Y' category security for 2 Bihar Dy CMs & some MLAs after attacks amid Agnipath protest

10% of the job vacancies in the Ministry of Defence to be reserved for ‘Agniveers’ meeting requisite eligibility criteria: RMO India.

The 10% reservation will be implemented in the Indian Coast Guard and defence civilian posts, and all the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings. This reservation would be in addition to existing reservation for ex-servicemen: RMO India. (ANI)

'Agnipath' row: Sonia Gandhi, hospitalised with Covid issues, makes an appeal to protesters. (NDTV)

Karnataka | Army job aspirants protest against Agnipath recruitment scheme in Belagavi district. (NDTV)

Jaunpur | Mob blocks national highway, smashes bus, cars. (NDTV)

Agnipath Protests: Stone pelting on government bus in East UP's Mirzapur. (NDTV)

Court dismisses bail plea of Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in money laundering case. (PTI)

Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Congress leader Pawan Khera said, "They're trying to bring the Sangh's mentality into the Army." He alleged that just like the US, shootings will become common in India too if trained jawans are forced to leave the armed forces after 4 years.

AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) MP Raghav Chadha writes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, requesting him for "roll-back and re-deliberation" of Agnipath Scheme announced by the Central Government. (ANI)

Mob vandalises railway station in Eastern UP's Chandauli. (NDTV)

Plea moved in Supreme Court seeking directions to setup a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to enquire about the violent protests against the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme launched by the Govt, and to enquire about the damage caused to the public property including that of Railways. (ANI)

Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi unfurls flag at Mahakali temple in Panchmahal district, after dargah which stood there was shifted with consent of its caretakers

PM Modi says flag atop Mahakali temple in Gujarat was not unfurled for five centuries, and not even during 75 years after Independence.

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25-30 Afghan Hindus and Sikhs were present in the Gurudwara for morning prayers and as the attackers entered the premises, 10-15 managed to flee. Rest are trapped inside or feared to be dead. Ahmad, security guard of Gurudwara has been killed and it confirmed: Sources.

Attack started at 7:15am Kabul time (8.30 am India time). 3 people have come out; 2 of them sent to hospital; Guard of the Gurudwara was shot dead; 3 Taliban soldiers wounded; Two attackers cornered by Taliban soldiers; 7-8 people are still believed to be trapped inside but numbers are not confirmed. (ANI)

For the last 40-45 years, my brother has been doing his own business, not involved in politics in any way. The more they (BJP) hassle people the more backlash they will have to face: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on CBI raids at his brother's residence. (ANI)

We are deeply concerned about the reports emanating from Kabul about an attack on a sacred Gurudwara in that city. We are closely monitoring the situation and waiting for further details on the unfolding developments: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). (ANI)

Bihar | Security forces deployed in Patna's Dak Bungalow Crossing in wake of protests against Agnipath Scheme. "Security forces deployed to deal with law & order situation. No problem if protests are peaceful. We'll take action in case of violence": Ambrish Rahul, City SP Central. (ANI)

COVID19 | India reports 13,216 new cases, 8,148 recoveries and 23 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases 68,108. Daily positivity rate (2.73%). (ANI)

Ecuador President declares state of emergency in three provinces amid Indigenous protests. (AFP)

MHA decides to reserve 10% vacancies for recruitment in CAPFs & Assam Rifles for Agniveers, 3 yrs age relaxation beyond upper age limit to Agniveers for recruitment in the two forces. For the 1st batch of Agniveer, age relaxation will be for 5 yrs beyond upper age limit: HMO. (ANI)

Uttar Pradesh | Six FIRs registered across four districts in connection with protests against Agnipath Recruitment Scheme. 260 people arrested so far. (ANI)