Light rain in Gujarat and Maharashtra due to Ockhi

Light rains in Gujarat and Maharashtra as Cyclone Ockhi approaches the two states; Campaigning affected in poll-bound Saurashtra and South Gujarat; BJP President Amit Shah's rallies cancelled.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi continuously monitoring the situation arising out of the cyclone; Appeals to BJP Gujarat workers to focus on helping people across the state.

- A special Delhi court announces 21st December as the final judgment day in 2G spectrum allocation scam cases.

- US asks Pakistan to redouble efforts to halt insurgents staging attacks across the border in Afghanistan.

- Sri Lankan army arrests over 2,000 people from its ranks who deserted the military during LTTE war.

- In Cricket, India's overall lead over Sri Lanka crosses 300 on Day 4 of the Delhi Test.