Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a ceremonial welcome in Melbourne as he officially began his visit to Australia. He was also accorded a Guard of Honour. (Pics/AFP)

Japan announced 129 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with India at the Japan-India Joint Economic Forum on Thursday, as business leaders from both countries highlighted growing investments in advanced technologies, clean energy and semiconductors, reflecting the deepening economic partnership between the two nations. The forum was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi. PICS/PTI, TEXT/ANI and IANS