Mixed response to Bharat bandh; shutdown observed at 10,000 places in 25 states, say farmer leaders; Talks between Shah, farmers inconclusive as Centre refuses to repeal farm laws; round 6 talks called off; Centre to send written proposal today, farmer unions call meeting to decide next course of action; Five Opposition leaders to meet President Wednesday evening, request his intervention; NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says 'India has too much democracy, tough reforms hard', sparks row; and more