National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Myanmar; he will meet the country’s top leaders, including President U Thein Sein. The visit comes days after the Indian Army carried out a counter-insurgency operation along the India-Myanmar border. Doval might prompt Myanmar to start talks on an extradition treaty that will enable it to hand over insurgents and fugitives.

Safai karamcharis are protesting against the corporation and the Delhi government. Municipal workers from 18 unions have said they have not called off their strike and will protest at Jantar Mantar. The workers claim the corporation has not released their salaries as promised.

Tanzanian president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete is to pay a four-day state visit beginning today. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and senior officials, apart from a business delegation. India is Tanzania’s largest trading partner — with bilateral trade in 2013-14 being valued at over $4 billion.

Swedish carmaker Volvo will unveil its much awaited V40 in Hyderabad. The new beast follows the cross-country hatchback which was launched in June 2013 and will mainly take on the Mercedes A Class and BMW 1 Series.

Yoga fans, face Chengdu in China. India is organising an international yoga conference in this Chinese city. The camp, which marks International Yoga Day, will run till June 21. Yoga events will be held in all cities in China to mark the day.

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