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Lack of sleep bad for children's mental health: Study

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): The hours of sleep children manage to get significantly determines their vulnerability towards depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior, and poor cognitive performance. Sleep states are active processes that support reorganisation of brain circuitry. This makes sleep especially important for children, whose brains are developing and reorganizing rapidly. In a study by researchers from the University of Warwick -- recently published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry -- cases of 11,000 children aged between 9 and 11 years from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development dataset were analyzed to find out the relationship between sleep duration and brain structure. Measures of depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior and poor cognitive performance in the children were associated with shorter sleep duration. Moreover, the depressive problems were associated with short sleep duration one year later. The reduced brain volume of areas such as orbitofrontal cortex, prefr

Bidar school sedition case: Everything has been done as per law, says Karnataka HM

Bengaluru, Feb 05 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on the recent sedition case slapped at school authority in Bidar, stated that everything has been done as per law as the matter is extremely serious and sensitive. "Everything has been done as per law. The law is taking its own course. It is a very serious and sensitive case. I am gathering more details about the probe in the case," said Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Amid continuous protests over CAA and NRC across the country, a sedition case has been filed against a school authority for staging a play in which some characters allegedly 'insulted' Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police have invoked sections 124A, 505 and 504 IPC against the institution. Police are investigating the matter.

BJP meeting on Delhi Assembly polls concludes

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): BJP meeting on Delhi Assembly polls concluded during the wee hours of February 05. BJP leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari were in attendance. They were seen leaving party headquarters following the meeting. Elections in Delhi will be held on February 08 and results will be declared on February 11. Manoj Tiwari also spoke to ANI on Shaheen Bagh incident and blamed AAP behind the whole shooting incident.

Abandoned coaches of train converted into cafeteria in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Feb 05 (ANI): A cafeteria has been opened near the Water Recycling Plant inside Danapur Coaching Depot in Patna using the train coach which was not being used by the Railways. Railway staff said that earlier they had to go far to drink tea, but since the cafeteria has been opened up their lives have become comfortable. The cafeteria is being operated by a department of the railways. This cafeteria has a total seating capacity of 40 people. 10 seats are for VIPs and 30 are for general.

Delhi Polls: CM Kejriwal's wife confident of AAP's victory

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita feels Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is the front runner in upcoming assembly elections to be held on February 8. "We see allegations being put on AAP buy opposition, however, when I talk to people they assure me that they will definitely press 'broom' button," said Sunita while talking to ANI. Delhi CM's daughter Harshita also slammed BJP for calling CM Kejriwal a 'terrorist'.

Shaheen Bagh protestors are fighting to save Constitution: Subhash Chopra

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Congress Delhi chief Subhash Chopra questioned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its alleged links with Shaheen Bagh shooter Kapil Gujjar and demanded strict action against people conspiring against Shaheen Bagh protestors. "Action should also be taken against the people who made him (Kapil Gujjar) join the party Atishi and Sanjay Singh that they conspired against a particular religion and tried to scare them," said Chopra while talking to ANI. "I bow down to protestors at Shaheen Bagh as they are fighting to save Constitution and democracy," he added.

Sanjay Singh demands President, SC's to expedite execution in Nirbhaya case

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh raised his voice in Rajya Sabha on Nirbhaya case. He demanded for intervention of the President and Supreme Court in the case for speedy execution of death sentence awarded to the convicts.

Kejriwal started chanting Hanuman Chalisa, Owaisi will do the same one day: CM Yogi

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Delhi's Kirari, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has started chanting Hanuman Chalisa, and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi will do the same one day. "Now Kejriwal started chanting Hanuman Chalisa, just see what will happen, one day Owaisi will also chant Hanuman Chalisa," said UP Chief Minister ahead of Delhi Assembly polls.

Bihar Police Exam row: Cops resort to lathi-charge, water cannons on protestors

Patna (Bihar), Feb 04 (ANI): Police resorted to lathi-charge and water cannons on demonstrators, who staged protest near Science College in Patna on February 04. These protestors are the candidates of Bihar Police Examination and alleged that the paper was leaked. They also demanded CBI investigation in this regard.

Nirbhaya case: Delay in hanging of culprits due to Delhi govt, says Javadekar in RS

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in Rajya Sabha said that the delay in giving punishment to the convicts of Nirbhaya's case is due to the negligence of the state government. "The appeal of the convicts was rejected by Supreme Court in 2017 but jail authorities took more than a year to complete the process for informing the convicts. The delay is due to the state government," said Javadekar.

Just like Pak, WB govt not allowing Hindus to celebrate Saraswati Puja: Locket Chatterjee

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): BJP Member of Parliament Locket Chatterjee said that West Bengal government, similar to Pakistan, is not allowing Hindus to celebrate Saraswati Puja. "The situation in West Bengal is such that people are not allowed to celebrate Saraswati Puja. It is similar to Pakistan where Hindus are not allowed to conduct their pujas. Mamata Banerjee is doing politics of appeasement," said Locket Chatterjee in an ongoing Budget session.

Congress filled with followers of 'nakli' Gandhi like Sonia and Rahul: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Condemning Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's "Ravan ki aulad" remark for BJP, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that Congress is the followers of 'nakli' Gandhi like Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. "We, people of Bharatiya Janata Party, are the real bhakts. We are the real followers of Mahatma Gandhi. These people are the followers of 'nakli' Gandhi like Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi," said Pralhad Joshi in an ongoing Budget session.

LIC employees protest against centre's IPO plan

Mumbai, Feb 04 (ANI): Members of All India LIC Employees Federation held protest against centre's budget announcement regarding disinvestment plan of LIC in Mumbai on February 04. Demonstrators held placards and raised slogans against the step. During her budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to sell a part of government's holding in LIC through an initial public offer (IPO).

Veteran Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi's son joins BJP

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi's son Samir Dwivedi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital on Feb 04. Samir Dwivedi joined the saffron party in the presence of BJP general secretary Arun Singh. "This is my first political party. I chose the BJP as I was inspired by the work done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

Delhi polls: AAP puts education, metro extension and clean Yamuna on top in election manifesto

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Days before the Legislative Assembly elections in the national capital, the Aam Aadmi Party released its manifesto on February 04. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia along with other party leaders released the manifesto which outlines education, extension of metro line and guarantee to clean Yamuna river as party's main objectives for the upcoming polls. Before AAP, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 31 launched its manifesto for the upcoming elections. Congress on the other hand released its manifesto on February 02. Legislative Assembly elections will be held in Delhi on February 08, while counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury calls BJP 'Ravan ki aulad' in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): In an ongoing budget session in Lok Sabha, Congress's Member of Parliament Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on February 04 called BJP 'Ravan ki aulad'. "Today, they are abusing Mahatma Gandhi. They are Ravan's kin. They are insulting Ram's devotee," Chowdhury told BJP MPs in Lok Sabha.

Delhi polls: Ready to debate if BJP declares its CM candidate, says CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party released its manifesto on February 04. While addressing the media persons, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal dared the BJP by saying that he is ready to debate on issues of Delhi with its chief ministerial candidate. "I would like to tell BJP that people of Delhi want the BJP to declare a chief ministerial candidate and I am ready to debate with that person," said Kejriwal.

Deputy PM of Qatar receives guard of honour in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 03, (ANI): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar, Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah received guard of honour at South Block lawns in Delhi on February 04. Mohammed Al Attiyah also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and held a meeting at South Block. Chief Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh were present in the meeting.

Indian hockey team meets survivors to spread awareness on World Cancer Day

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 04 (ANI): Indian Men's Hockey team players along with coaches Shivendra Singh and Piyush Kumar on Tuesday visited the cancer wing of the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The players also interacted with the patients and cancer survivors and distributed fruits. The team's coach Piyush Kumar also encouraged people to have regular check-ups and live a healthy life.

Infant dies due to cold at Shaheen Bagh, mother demands rollback of CAA

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, a protestor Nazia, whose 4-month-old son passed away last week after acquiring a severe cold and congestion following exposure to the chilly winter at Shaheen Bagh protest, on Tuesday demanded to take back CAA. She said, "My son had caught cold, there was no other health issue. We'll still go to protest for our country. We don't have any documents, what will we do? We demand that Modi and Amit Shah should take back CAA and NRC."