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A study from Imperial College London examined over 26,000 UK Biobank participants, revealing that night owls have higher cognitive scores compared to morning larks. The research, published in BMJ Public Health, indicates that optimal brain function is achieved with 7-9 hours of sleep. Insomnia did not significantly affect cognitive scores, but improper sleep duration could damage brain performance.

The driver of the bus reportedly lost control of the wheel while attempting to overtake a lorry

"We have to respect all the languages, all the cultures, all the traditions, all the histories and we have to understand where they are coming from," Rahul Gandhi said.

The incident took place on Wednesday night when armed assailants shot at local leader Mahesh Mishra in Churihara village in Belaganj area, a senior officer said

Shashi Tharoor criticises U.S. for deporting Indians in an insulting manner, demands government action and explanation.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha about the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants by the US, clarifying it is a longstanding practice rooted in international obligations. He emphasized strong actions against illegal migration while ensuring proper treatment of deportees, noting potential further deportations. The US implements strict immigration regulations.

‘Our focus should be on strong crackdown on illegal migrants,’ said the Minister, adding that government is engaging with the U.S. to ensure that deported Indians are not mistreated

Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina condemned the demolition of her father's house, calling for justice. The house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding father, was vandalized by protesters, escalating violence. Hasina accused the interim government led by Mohammed Yunus, urging people to unite against the regime. She highlighted the historical significance of the house and her contributions.

RBI MPC meet date, time: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is anticipated to announce a 25 basis point repo rate cut after their meeting on February 7, 2025, aiming to boost GDP growth. This follows the Union Budget 2025 that focused on stimulating the economy through income tax slab changes.

Belonging to the fishing community of Nagayalanka village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Nagidi Gayathri’s ability to assess the water and adapt her strokes with precision sets her apart

India’s ambitious space missions, including Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan, aim to propel the nation towards scientific excellence and economic growth

Democrats are criticizing Elon Musk's unprecedented control over federal agencies through the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His influence includes significant power over the Treasury, USAID, and potentially the Education Department. Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Musk of seizing power and impacting critical national functions. Republicans, however, support Musk's efforts to reduce government waste.

Opposition Leader says Pinarayi Vijayan should ‘remember’ the latter’s ‘acrimonious spat’ with veteran communist leader V.S. Achuthanandan over chief ministership when attempting to discern divisions in Congress leadership in Kerala

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has once again reduced the variable pay for its senior employees for the October-December quarter, linking payouts to office attendance.

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat in the first ODI against India. Virat Kohli is sidelined due to a sore knee, while Mohammed Shami returns to the squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana make their ODI debuts for India. This is India's first ODI since August 2024, when they suffered a 0-2 defeat in a three-match series against Sri Lanka.

n a hearing on November 20, 2023, senior advocate K.K. Venugopal, appearing for Kerala, had said eight key Bills were severally pending for eight to 23 months

Bank Holidays February 2025: The Reserve Bank of India has announced bank holidays for February 2025 with state-specific holidays for festivals and significant dates. Key holidays include Saraswati Puja, Thai Poosam, Guru Ravi Das's Birthday, Lui Ngai Ni, Shiv Jayanti, and Statehood Day and Mahashivratri.

India's Rohit Sharma announced the playing XI for the first ODI against England, handing debuts to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana. Virat Kohli missed out due to a knee injury. Jos Buttler's England opted to bat first, focusing on their Champions Trophy preparation. Key players like Joe Root, Mohammed Shami, and Ravindra Jadeja featured in the teams.