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Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While taking a good night sleep, makes one feel energetic and refreshed for the day, biologists have explained for the first time why having a good night's sleep really could prepare us for the rigorous activities of the day ahead.The study was published in the journal Nature Cell Biology. The study conducted on mice shows how the body clock mechanism boosts our ability to maintain our bodies when we are most active. And because we know the body clock is less precise as we age, the discovery, argues lead author Professor Karl Kadler, may one day help unlock some of the mysteries of ageing.The discovery throws fascinating light on the body's extracellular matrix -which provides structural and biochemical support to cells in the form of connective tissue such as bone, skin, tendon and cartilage. Over half our body weight is a matrix, and half of this is collagen - and scientists have long understood it is fully formed by the time we reach the age of 17.

Indo-Japanese joint exercise 'Sahyog-Kaijin' begins

Chennai, Jan 17 (ANI): Indian and Japanese coast guards participated in a joint exercise 'Sahyog-Kaijin' on January 16. The aim behind 'Sahyog-Kaijin' is to strengthen the bond between the two countries. One ship of the Japanese Coast Guard and four ships and an aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard participated in the joint exercise. The drill is a five-day event.

BJP's Gopal Bhargava links 'Vaastu' with deaths of MLAs

Bhopal (MP), Jan 16 (ANI): BJP MLA Gopal Bhargava on January 16 steered a controversy after giving a statement on assembly building design. He said, 'In the last 15-16 yrs, around 32 of our MLAs (in MP) have died. 'Vaastu' has today become 'shaastra' as well as science. All I want to say is that if these things have an effect

Police bust JeM terror module in JandK

Srinagar (JandK), Jan 16 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on January 16 busted Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module and arrested a total of five terrorists. With this development, the Police averted a major terror attack planned on 26th January. Arms and ammunitions were also recovered.

Amit Shah signs pact to end Bru refugee crisis

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah and representatives of Bru refugees on January 16 signed an agreement to end crisis from Mizoram and for their settlement in Tripura. The agreement was signed in presence of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga. Thousands of Bru refugees escaped Mizoram after ethnic tension in 1997 and settled in Tripura.

Informal meeting concluded without outcome: MEA on China isolated at UNSC

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on January 16 held the weekly press conference in New Delhi. While addressing the mediapersons, he cleared Ministry's stance on China holding informal closed-door consultation on Kashmir in UNSC. He said that an attempt was made by Pakistan through UNSC member China to misuse the platform but overwhelming majority of UNSC said that UNSC was not the right forum for such issues and it should be discussed bilaterally. "Attempt was made by Pak, through a UNSC member, to misuse the platform. Overwhelming majority of UNSC was of view that UNSC was not the right forum for such issues and it should be discussed bilaterally." "The informal closed door meeting concluded without any outcome. Pakistan's desperate measures to peddle baseless allegation, and present and alarming scenario, it lacked any credibility." He said.

Understood that convicts won't be executed on Jan 22: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi said that it is clear convicts of 2012 gang rape case won't be executed on January 22. She said, "Whatever happened in court today, both the sides argued, but no decision has been taken yet. But we have understood that they (convicts) won't be executed on January 22."The convicts' lawyer in 2012 gang rape case, AP Singh said that court has direction Tihar Jail authorities to provide documents for further mercy and curative petition. He said, "Today the matter was heard on the basis of the application moved to receive all documents since 2012 up to 2020 on behalf of Pawan Kumar Gupta, Vinay Sharma and Akshay Kumar Singh from jail records. We will proceed further mercy and curative petition. Court allowed our petition and directed the jail authority to provide the same documents in two days."On January 16, Delhi Government rejected the mercy plea of one of the convict in 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, Mukesh Singh.

Rajnath Singh flags off 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 16 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun on January 16 at the Larsen and Toubro Armoured Systems Complex at Hazira of Surat district today. Defence Minister also took a ride in the vehicle. Rajnath offered flowers to the artillery.

Indian way of avoiding conflict isn't by brute force but power of dialogue: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the international conclave on 'Globalising Indian Thought', at IIM Kozhikode via video-conferencing. Addressing the conclave, PM Modi said, "For centuries we have welcomed the world to our land. Our civilisation has prospered when many could not. Why? Because one finds peace and harmony here." He further added, "In a world seeking to break free from mindless hate, violence, conflict and terrorism, Indian way of life offers rays of hope. Indian way of conflict avoidance isn't by brute force but power of dialogue."

Equities close in green after US-China trade deal, metal stocks sink

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded extremely volatile on Thursday but closed in the positive terrain as global oil prices rose after the United States and China signed phase one of the trade agreement. Brent was 45 cents or 0.7 per cent higher at 64.45 dollars a barrel while US crude was up by 39 cents at 58.20 dollars a barrel. Under the deal to call a truce in a trade war between the world's two biggest economies, China committed to buying over 50 billion dollars more of US oil, liquefied natural gas and other energy products over two years. At the closing bell, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 60 points to 41,933 while the Nifty 50 inched up by 13 points at 12,356. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green except for Nifty metal which dropped by 1.26 per cent. Meanwhile, Moody's Investors Service said the US-China pact could help boost bilateral exports and lead to an improvement in business confidence as well as investment.

Protesters create ruckus at Muslim Rashtriya Manch event over CAA

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): A group of protesters created ruckus at an event organised by RSS- affiliate Muslim Rashtriya Manch for supporting Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in New Delhi on January 16. They showed banners and raised slogans against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). RSS leader Indresh Kumar was also present on the stage.

Indian Army gets training to battle extreme winter condition in Gulmarg

Gulmarg (JandK), Jan 16 (ANI): Brave hearts Army officials get trained at Indian Army's High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in JandK's Gulmarg for Avalanche rescues and to safeguard LOC. Soldiers trained themselves in heavy snowfall at high altitude areas. They learned skiing and walking in the snow. They also learned to make igloos to survive in the snow-covered areas.

Chandigarh University students invent 'Queen Belt' for women's safety

Kharar (Punjab), Jan 16 (ANI): In a time where rape cases are increasing at alarming rate, a group of students from Chandigarh University have invented a device for women's safety. The students have invented a special belt named 'Queen Belt' to protect women against the crime. The 'Queen Belt' looks like an ordinary belt, but has a small circuit with mobile sim card and GPS tracking system fitted inside. In a situation of attack, the belt gets opened forcibly, and the mobile sim sends a distress message to the loved ones.

BJP office set ablaze in WB's Bankura

Bankura (West Bengal), Jan 16 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office was set on fire in West Bengal's Bankura on January 16, days after another party office was put on fire in Asansol. The incident happened at Chandai gram area under Barjora Police Station. BJP has alleged that All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) is behind the incident. Three days ago, a BJP office was also set ablaze in Asansol.

Sitting MLAs who didn't get tickets are part of family: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on January 16, the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal spoke about the reports that other parties are in touch with the 15 sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs who have been denied tickets. He said, "All parties will try but they (15 MLAs) are a part of our family and I hope they will remain so."

Locals celebrate 'Mattu Pongal' with great fervour in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 16 (ANI): Locals celebrated 'Mattu Pongal' in Chennai on January 16. They offered special prayers at 'Gaushala' on the occasion. They gathered in large numbers to celebrate the festival. 'Mattu Pongal' is the third day of the four-day Pongal festival and is celebrated for the cattle. Pongal is celebrated as thanksgiving ceremony for the year's harvest.

I'm Constitutional head, not just rubber stamp: Kerala Governor on state govt moving SC against CAA

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing media persons, after Kerala government challenged the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Supreme Court, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that the state government should have informed him before going to Supreme Court. "I have no issue with them going to Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I being constitutional head come to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp. This is breach of protocol and breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," said Kerala Governor.

Lalu Yadav produced before special CBI court in fodder scam case

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 16 (ANI): Former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was produced before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on January 16. He was produced before the court in connection with a fodder scam case. Lalu Prasad Yadav is currently undergoing medical treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Jharkhand's Ranchi. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo is serving jail term for fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.5 crore from the Dumka treasury by Animal Husbandry Department officials between 1991 and 1996 when Lalu Prasad Yadav was the undivided state's chief minister.

Delhi polls: Manish Sisodia takes out 'Padayatra' ahead of filing nomination

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, on January 16 took out a 'Padayatra' in Delhi ahead of filing nomination for the upcoming assembly elections. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters came in to support Sisodia during the 'Padayatra'. Sisodia will file his nomination for Delhi Assembly polls from Patparganj assembly seat today. Assembly elections in Delhi will be held on Feb 08 and results will be declared on Feb 11.

Locals throng to tea stalls in chilly weather in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jan 16 (ANI): Locals lit up bonfire to grasp heat as cold wave conditions prevailed in Punjab's Ludhiana on January 16. Parts of North India received rainfall which contributed to the cold weather. Locals were also seen at tea stalls to keep themselves warm. Thick layer of fog was also witnessed in Ludhiana, which caused difficulty to commuters.