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What is the summer solstice and why is it the longest day of the year?

What is the summer solstice and why is it the longest day of the year?Image source, PAImage caption, The sun rises over Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside, on the summer solstice 2025Published47 minutes ago1 CommentsThe summer solstice will be celebrated across the northern hemisphere this week, marking the official start of astronomical summer. This year, it falls on Sunday 21 June and while we generally think of it as the whole day, it actually happens at a single moment when the hemisphere is ti...

Cough syrups to be sold only on prescription as government tightens regulations

NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Tuesday amended drug regulations to end the over-the-counter sale of syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups, making a doctor's prescription mandatory for their purchase.

Telegram banned in India till June 22, but govt wants one more feature disabled

The government has temporarily blocked Telegram access until June 22 to combat cheating rackets defrauding students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The National Testing Agency also mandated disabling Telegram's message-editing feature to prevent the creation of fake "paper leak" evidence, aiming to ensure a secure re-test.

Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds

Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran warSpanish households save €10 a month on electricity bills because of wind turbines and solar panels installed in the last five years, a report has found.Typical energy bills would be 19% more expensive if electricity costs were still as tightly coupled to gas prices as in 2021, according to Ember, a climate thinktank. It found Spain’s “strategic” expansion of renewables since Russia inv...

Why the Knicks, disrespected but clawing back, touched a raw nerve in New York City and ultimately the country

This is about a game, about overcoming adversity, about beating the odds, and about a city that is at once great and glamorous, yet oppressively hard to live in.But the Knicks, in winning their first championship in 53 years, are not just a New York story. Their teamwork, discipline and dedication became a national story, a Cinderella story. They touched hearts in a very cynical culture. Imagine if politicians acted like this. If they put aside their hyper-partisanship and ideological agendas fo...

Palestinian Leader Announces Presidential Election In Early 2027

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has announced that presidential elections will be held in early 2027 and legislative elections in November this year, without...

Fly-tippers turn Cornish beauty hotspot into Britain's largest 'waste crime dumps' after dumping toilets, pipes and concrete

Fly-tippers turn Cornish beauty hotspot into Britain's largest 'waste crime dumps' after dumping toilets, pipes and concreteSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 07:56, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 07:58, 16 June 2026 e-mail View comments

Tum Pukar Lo: Hemant Kumar — the voice that turned silence into song

Hemant Kumar's voice and music left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. His compositions, often built from silence and emotional subtlety, created timeless melodies. Collaborations with Lata Mangeshkar produced iconic songs. As a composer, his work on films like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam showcased his mastery.

Venezuela signs power deal with US energy giant

Venezuela has signed an agreement with General Electric Vernova aimed at boosting electricity generation

Iran goal-scorer Mohebi's 'gun' celebration angers fans, sparks calls for FIFA WC ban

Iran's Mohammad Mohebi sparked online debate after scoring a crucial equalizer against New Zealand in their World Cup qualifier. His goal celebration, a hand gesture resembling a gun, drew mixed reactions amid pre-match political protests. While some deemed it inappropriate, others defended it as an emotional, sporting reaction.

Questionnaire on the US-Israel-Iran conflict

Your Smart Doorbell, Tablet May Be Working For Hackers Without You Knowing

The malware, known as residential proxy software, can turn a device into a hidden gateway for internet traffic.

‘Drugged, raped, filmed’: Nagpur woman alleges abuse, 'hypnosis’ during forced conversion

A video surfaces showing a woman pleading to be released while a man chants religious verses, allegedly linked to her claims of rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion in Nagpur. The woman alleges her former acquaintance, Ayyaz Taj Madare, subjected her to rituals, spiked her drink, and extorted money before forcing a conversion and marriage.

Karan Johar backs 'Odiyan'; Prithviraj, Manju Warrier lead folklore mystery

Karan Johar officially announces his entry into Malayalam cinema with 'Odiyan,' starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, the film blends folklore and mystery, promising a unique pan-Indian release across five languages. Johar expressed excitement for this collaboration, highlighting Sadasivan's skill in native ghost storytelling.

‘Inadequate’: NSW police criticised for not getting out of cars after triple zero call reported woman being bashed

Independent watchdog clears officers of serious misconduct but finds they ‘did not meet minimum standards’ on night Lindy Lucena was killed in BallinaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt 7pm on 3 January 2023, New South Wales police received a triple zero call reporting that a woman was “being bashed” behind the Salvation Army building in Ballina.“I’m just letting you know, there’s a woman getting bashed behind Salvat...

Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup

In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.

Two arrested during investigation into Dezi Freeman’s movements as police reveal killer likely travelled to NSW

Victoria and NSW police search seven properties as they examine where shooter travelled after killing two officers in PorepunkahTwo more men have been arrested as police continue their investigation into Porepunkah shooter Dezi Freeman’s months on the run after he killed two police officers.In a statement on Tuesday, police also revealed they believed Freeman travelled between Victoria and New South Wales in the seven months between the August 2025 shooting at Porepunkah and when he was found on...

FIFA WC standings: How groups shape up after 16 matches & historic day of draws

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up with a historic day of four draws, a feat unseen since 1958. Debutants Cape Verde held Spain, while Belgium, Uruguay, and Iran also drew their opening matches. With heavyweights yet to play, the battle for the knockout stage is intensifying, proving no team can be underestimated.

Social workers accused of missing eight opportunities to save baby Preston

Social workers stand accused of missing eight opportunities to spot the abuse suffered by baby Preston Davey at the hands of his adoptive parents.The 13-month-old was murdered in July 2023, within weeks of being adopted by gay couple Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32.Baby Preston was killed after suffocating on an object lodged in his mouth, bringing an end to an awful period of physical, sexual and psychologically abuse by his adoptive parents.Now, baby Preston's grandmother Deb...

'Banaras Connect': PM Modi Visits Varanasi-Inspired Exhibition In Slovakia

The exhibition featured paintings and artworks created by Slovak artists who had recently travelled to Varanasi.