Southwest Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity, nearby areas evacuated
A volcano erupted on Monday in southwest Iceland after weeks of tremors. Nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik have been evacuated. Key Points
India TodayIceland: 3rd volcanic eruption in 3 years between Fagradalsfjall and Keilir mountains
A volcano has erupted only 37 miles away from the Iceland capital of Reykjavik. It is situated between the Fagradalsfjall and Keilir mountains. Key Points
Economic TimesViolence erupts in Howrah over Ram Navami procession
Violence erupted in parts of Howrah district of West Bengal on Thursday over Ram Navami celebrations. Several vehicles were attacked and set on fire in Kazipara area of Howrah. A large police contingent cordoned off the area and the situation remained tense. Video footage from the violence-affected area showed several vehicles on fire. Key Points
The HinduIs Karnataka temple tax bill ‘anti-Hindu’?
India News: A huge political controversy erupted in Karnataka after the Siddaramaiah government passed a bill that allows it to collect more taxes from the earnings of state-owned temples. The bill was later defeated in the legislative council. Is the bill ‘anti-Hindu’? Find out here. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNew island emerges as volcano erupts off Japan
Tokyo: An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. Located about 1 km off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, started its eruptions on October 21. By early November, it Key Points
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