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India's Department of School Education flagged off 56 students to Japan under the Sakura Science Programme 2026. This Japan-Asia youth exchange initiative offers one-week exposure to Japan's advanced science, technology, and culture. India joined this programme in 2016, and since then, 674 students have participated.

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India signed a $629 million deal with Vietnam on 30 May 2026 to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Talks with Indonesia for the naval version are in final stages. The Philippines was the first foreign buyer in 2022. BrahMos is a joint India-Russia missile named after Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.

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India is close to signing a $8 billion deal with Germany for six advanced submarines. The deal includes full technology transfer and local construction. These HDW Class 214 submarines will have Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, allowing them to stay underwater for weeks without surfacing.

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Nickel is a silvery-white metal essential for stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries. India faces rising nickel prices due to the West Asia war. Odisha’s Sukinda region holds large laterite nickel reserves. Indonesia, Australia, and Brazil are top producers. Nickel is resistant to corrosion and highly ductile.

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Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on 30 May for a 5-day official visit. He will meet PM Modi on 1 June in New Delhi. He also visited Bodh Gaya and will travel to Mumbai. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, trade, and connectivity.