The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by a Uttar Pradesh-based man who sought round-the-clock security claiming that he has received a threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Checks were carried out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's official residence and at a private bank in Palayam here on Monday after an email claimed that bombs were placed at both locations, police said.

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday assured Chairman CP Radhakrishnan of cooperation from the Congress party in the smooth conduct of the House, as he also urged him to treat the Opposition and Treasury benches equally.

 A 32-year-old man brutally hacked his estranged wife at a women’s hostel and posted his selfie with her body as WhatsApp status, police said on Monday.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and a new cess on manufacturing of pan masala, which will replace the GST compensation cess on such sin goods.

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Monday amid Opposition protests demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

 The son of a Bengaluru native, whose suspected body was found in a forested area near the HMT premises here, alleged on Monday that his father's death was due to the negligence of Ernakulam Government Medical College authorities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the rise of C P Radhakrishnan from an ordinary background to the office of Vice President reflects the true strength of democracy, and hoped his experience and guidance will aid in the smooth running of the Rajya Sabha.