Heavy rain in Lakshadweep due to cyclonic storm Ockhi

Rain and storm continue to batter Lakshadweep Islands as cyclone Ockhi moves towards north-west direction; Relief and rescue operations in full swing.

- Campaigning for the first phase of Gujarat assembly polls reaches a feverish pitch with BJP and Congress lining up top leaders to woo the voters.

- First phase of Chabahar port connecting Iran, India and Afghanistan opens today.

- Thirty-third anniversary of Bhopal Gas Tragedy being observed today.

-President Ram Nath Kovind to present 'National Award for Divyangjan Empowerment-2017' on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

- North India reels under cold wave with Keylong in Himachal Pradesh being the coldest place.