The approval of the nuclear power reactors has been accorded to a site in Maharashtra's Jaitapur which will make it the largest nuclear power generating site in India with a total capacity of 9,900 MW.
In Gujarat, Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of Umiya Mata Dham temple and temple premises under Maa Umiya Dham Development Project at Umiya Campus in Sola in Ahmedabad.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh has started off the 7th India International Science Festival at Panaji, Goa.
North Korea has banned its citizens from laughing, shopping and drinking as a part of the 11-day mourning on the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong-il.