Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed the fastest ODI century for Afghanistan against India in a rain-shortened match in Dharamsala. The opener's 102 off 51 balls included eight fours and eight sixes, and was the quickest hundred by an Afghan batter in ODIs and in India-Afghanistan encounters.
India's aerospace sector reaches a milestone with the first C-295 aircraft assembled in Vadodara. The program, a collaboration with Airbus, aims to replace aging IAF fleets and boost domestic defense manufacturing.
Australia's Deputy PM Richard Marles cited Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title win, featuring Indian star Virat Kohli and Australians Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, as a symbol of the strong India-Australia relationship.
Bhutan's Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay visited Guwahati, where he was welcomed by Assam's Governor and Chief Minister. Discussions focused on boosting bilateral ties and regional cooperation, culminating in a cultural evening showcasing Assam's heritage.
The India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28-31 in Delhi, has been postponed due to the Ebola crisis in DRC and Uganda. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency.
The 4th India-Africa summit, scheduled for May 28-31, has been postponed due to the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is the second time an Ebola outbreak has caused a postponement, with the last summit also delayed for the same reason. New dates will be decided through mutual consultation.
India and the African Union postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi due to the "evolving health situation in parts of Africa," specifically the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is set to host the opening match of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) in December, marking a historic first for Indian cricket. The BCCI has reportedly approved the proposal, with Cricket Australia exploring the event to strengthen India-Australia ties.
India-A has named separate squads for their upcoming tour of England, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. Anushka Sharma will captain the T20 team, while Harleen Deol will lead the ODI side as part of a developmental tour for emerging talent.
Ahead of the India Africa Forum Summit, officials called for deeper engagement with African financial institutions including the African Development Bank and Afrexim Bank. India has opened 17 new missions across Africa in the past 7-8 years and is Africa's fourth-largest trading partner with $85 billion in bilateral trade in 2025. However, Africa faces a $155 billion annual infrastructure investment gap and a $80-120 billion trade finance deficit.
