India’s cumulative investment in Africa scales $75 billion: Report

IANS | July 29, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Trade between India and Africa rose from $7 billion in 2001 to more than $98 billion in 2023, while cumulative Indian investment on the continent now exceeds $75 billion, concentrated in telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure and agriculture, according to figures compiled by the India Africa Entrepreneurship Forum (IAEF).

China switches to smaller commercial investments in developing countries: Report

IANS | July 29, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) China’s investments in Africa and other developing countries are now concentrated in equity participation, public‑private partnerships and local‑currency financing which has replaced the large sovereign credit lines that constituted Chinese development finance earlier, according to an article in South Africa’s news website IOL.

Hockey India announces Harmanpreet-led 20-man squad for Asian Games

IANS | July 29, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Hockey India on Wednesday named a 20-member Indian men's hockey squad for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with star defender Harmanpreet Singh set to captain the defending champions at the continental showpiece from September 19 to October 4.