Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday welcomed Akie Abe, wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at his official residence 'Varsha' in Mumbai and highlighted the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual ties between India and Japan. (Pics/X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Shri Vinayaka Temple in New Delhi on Wednesday to mark 25 years as head of government. Modi, who began as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001, prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of people across the country. (Pics/PTI)