1.'Indian army ready to take on China in freezing Ladakh sector'
Engaged in a conflict with China for almost five months, the Indian Army's armoured regiments are ready to take on the Chinese Army at altitudes of over 14,500 feet in the area which is the world's highest battlefield for tanks and infantry combat vehicles along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.
2. India-Pakistan troops exchange fire along IB in JK's Samba
Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire for nearly 30 minutes after the Border Security Force (BSF) picked up suspicious movement along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. No one was injured in the firing which started around 11.45 pm on Saturday in Mangu Chak Border Outpost (BOP) area of Ghagwal sector, the officials said.
3. Farmer groups call for Karnataka bandh on Monday
A total of 49 organizations, including farmers' organizations, have called for Karnataka bandh on Monday protesting Land Reform Amendment and APMC Amendment Bill passed by State government in the Legislative Assembly. Despite prolonged 24 hours protest for the last five days, the state government has not taken any action.
4. Facilities in Mecca to reopen for visitors in October
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have allowed facilities in Mecca to reopen for visitors starting October after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the media reported. President- General for Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque Abdulrahman Al Sudais has directed the gradual reopening of the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kaaba Kiswa, the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques' Architecture and the Grand Mosque Library, Gulf News reported on Saturday citing state-media.
5.White House responsible for crimes against Iran: Rouhani
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani made the remarks during a meeting of the National Headquarters for Managing and Fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the media reports. He also condemned the US authorities for blocking a USD 5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund in April to help Iran fight its battle against the ongoing pandemic.
