The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met here on Monday, amidst speculation that the government may take some decisions on Jammu and Kashmir.

Senior Congress leader and former home minister P Chidambaram on Monday condemned the "house arrest" of leaders in Jammu and Kashmir and claimed it was a signal that the government would defy all democratic norms to achieve its objectives.

Classes at schools and colleges in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir are suspended for Monday and restrictions imposed in several districts as the Valley remained on edge with authorities stepping up security deployment.

Srinagar: Kashmir remained on edge as the authorities stepped up security at vital installations and in sensitive areas, suspended mobile internet services and either "arrested" or "detained" several leaders in fast-paced developments on Sunday night.

Mandya: 18 people including 14 children were in Sunday hospitalised after they reportedly ate poisonous seeds that grew on a plant on fence.

Lauderhill (Florida): India were on course for a series-clinching victory against the West Indies when inclement weather forced players off the field in the second T20 International here on Sunday.

Kundapur: A 35-year old man died on the spot while pillion rider sustained severe injuries when the scooter they were travelling on was ran over by a truck on NH-66 at Koteshwar near Kundapur on Sunday evening.

Hyderabad: At least 12 people, including some women died and four others were injured after the three-wheeler in which they were travelling was hit by a lorry in Mahabubnagar district on Sunday, police said.