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Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahadayaloka-Lokana from India have been included in UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register for 2024.

Javelin star and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the Federation Cup 2024 held in Bhubaneswar. Neeraj, who won gold in the Tokyo Olympics, won the gold medal in the final event by throwing the javelin 82.27 meters. Neeraj Chopra last participated in this event in 2021.

India's most famous footballer Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement from international football. The FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last match for the national team. Chhetri started his career with Mohun Bagan in 2002. Chhetri's international debut took place in 2005 and he scored his first goal against Pakistan.

AITMC Ventures Limited (AVPL International) has received DGCA certification for agricultural drone VIRAJ. Company CEO Himanshu Sharma said that AVPL's Viraj UAS (agriculture drone) has received the first type certification.

International Day of Light, established by UNESCO, celebrates the impact of light on society and technology. It is held on 16 May to commemorate Theodore Maiman's 1960 laser breakthrough. In 2024, the theme is “Light in our lives”, it highlights the guiding role of light.

Chandrakant Satija, Founder/CEO, Chandra Admission Consultants, received the Global Excellence Award 2024 at a ceremony in Mumbai on May 12. He was awarded as the most trusted admission consultant in Vidarbha. With 21+ years in education, Satija guides students' careers with quality education, counseling and admission guidance.

Japan and the US signed a contract worth more than $3 billion to develop interceptors for hypersonic missiles by 2030. The plan, announced in August, addresses the rapid advances in missile technology around Japan. Japan allocated ¥75 billion ($480 million) for development through 2024. The speed and irregular trajectories of hypersonic missiles make them difficult to intercept. Japan's defense budget has increased amid rising tensions with China and North Korea.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed annually on 17 May to explore the use of ICT and Internet in society and address the digital divide. Each year, ITU selects a theme; For 2024, it is “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development”.

The 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) of Indian and Mongolian Defense Ministers met in Ulaanbaatar on May 16-17, 2024 as part of their annual meetings. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Defense Secretary Amitabh Prasad and the Mongolian delegation was led by Brigadier General Gankhuyag Davagdorj. The discussions included bilateral cooperation, capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces and possible cooperation in defense manufacturing. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the ongoing cooperation and resolved to further expand it.

The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded on 20 May 2024 with 57.51% voting in 49 parliamentary constituencies across eight states and union territories.