Nearly 30,000 people took part in an anti-austerity strike in Brussels, where clashes between youths and riot police led to the use of tear gas and water cannon. The demonstrations were driven by opposition to the government's proposed €10 billion savings plan, which includes spending cuts and other austerity measures. (PICS/AFP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Belgian counterpart, Bart De Wever, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday. During the meeting, the two leaders are expected to discuss the full spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest. (PICS/ PTI)