The Madhya Pradesh government has held the first round of talks with farmers who arrived in the capital Bhopal in large numbers to press for various demands, including 100 per cent moong procurement at MSP, but the discussions remained inconclusive. (Pics/PTI)

Shiite Muslims observed Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, with solemn tazia processions across Mumbai on Friday. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala. (Pics/ Ashish Raje)