Fresh face-off in eastern Ladakh: Indian Army blocks China’s attempts to change status quo; Military, diplomatic level talks between India, China to reduce tension dealt a blow; Heavy rains to flooding in several states; At least 24 dead, lakhs affected; India overtakes Mexico in terms of COVID-19 death toll, over 64,000 fatalities; PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme faces backlash with more ‘dislikes’ than ‘likes’ on YouTube; and more