A single dose of cannabidiol -- a non-intoxicating compound of marijuana -- was found highly effective in eliminating the symptoms of depression in rats, finds a study.

Four people have died due to the heavy rain lashing the coastal and south interior districts of Karnataka over the past few days, an official said on Thursday.

With heavy rains upto 25 cm lashing coastal and south interior districts of Karnataka, the state is working to shift people stranded in flood-hit regions, an official statement said on Thursday.

With the coastal and other districts of Karnataka receiving heavy rain a flood alert has been sounded in the southern state, officials said on Wednesday.

Torrential rains measured at 35 cm lashed Karnataka's coastal and south interior districts, forcing suspension of train and bus services and disrupting normal life, officials said on Wednesday.

Torrential rains up to 30 cm lashed Karnataka's coastal and south interior districts, causing landslides and disrupting normal life, officials said on Tuesday.

Heavy rains of up to 15 cm lashed coastal and southern Karnataka, causing rivers to overflow and creating a flood-like situation in villages and towns in the region, said an official on Saturday.

Source from Lucknow reported that the cheque of Rs 1 lakh given to one of the UP Board class 10th toppers by CM Yogi Adityanath bounced and in return, the student has to pay penalty for the dishonoured cheque.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will holding a meet with Chief Ministers on Sunday to discuss the revamp of Planning panel for the changed economic scenario under the new government. “The Prime Minister will seek the views of Chief Ministers on the shape and functions of the body which would replace the Planning Commission,” said an official source.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday carried his clean India drive at Assi Ghat