International Affairs
- The USA today activated its $800-million missile defence system in Romania, triggering protests from Russia.
- US officials said it is aimed at protecting Europe from countries like Iran.
- This reportedly is a part of USA's defensive umbrella that will stretch from Greenland to Portugal.
- Myanmar's government plans to retain the restrictions on free speech imposed by the former military government, according to a draft bill submitted to the country's Parliament.
- The bill reportedly bars "non-citizens", mostly Muslim Rohingya minority, from protesting and lists criminal penalties for "disturbing" people.
- The government claims that the bill will protect peaceful protesters.
- President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena is on a Two Day visit to India.
- He will address the valedictory session at the Vaicharick Mahakumbh which is being held as part of the Simhastha Mahakumbh in Ujjain on the 14th of this month.