Iceland
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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after country witnesses record-breaking heat
World | Oct 22, 2025, 06:29 PM ISTIceland until now, along with Antarctica, had been one of the few places on Earth without mosquitoes, thanks to its cold climate and lack of stagnant water where the insects typically breed.
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Farah Khan visits Ashneer Grover's Delhi home, clears air on viral Rs 10 crore dining table claim
Entertainment | Sep 12, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTIn the latest episode, Farah and Dilip visit the Delhi home of businessman and former Shark Tank India judge Ashneer Grover. The episode also revealed the story behind the viral Rs 10 crore dining table claim.
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In pics: Iceland volcano erupts again, tourists and residents evacuated
World | Apr 03, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTVolcanic eruption started in southwestern Iceland on Tuesday hours after authorities evacuated a nearby community and the Blue Lagoon spa. The eruption, as per photos shared on social media, sent flames and smoke into the air as a volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik, where around 40 h
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Iceland: Warning Sirens Sounded In Grindavik After Volcano In Southwestern Iceland Erupts Again
News | Apr 03, 2025, 01:17 PM ISTA volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted again, releasing lava and smoke as authorities evacuated residents from a nearby fishing village. Officials warned of potential new eruptions following the morning blast.
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Iceland's four-day working week trials gain BIG success; no burnout complaints, workers voice happin
Lifestyle | Oct 26, 2024, 12:56 PM ISTIceland's trial of a four-day working week has yielded remarkable results, with no complaints of burnout and widespread reports of increased worker happiness. The trial's success has sparked interest in adopting shorter workweeks to improve work-life balance and overall well-being.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Iceland PM Benediktsson, discusses mental health, global issues
World | Jun 25, 2024, 12:35 PM ISTThe founder of Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Iceland PM Benediktsson also discussed the current situation in Europe. He also spoke about how the Art of Living is rehabilitating prisoners and gang members in Denmark with the 'Breathe Smart' programme to reduce the cycle of violence.
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Iceland lava flow engulfs road again, advances slowly towards coastal town I HORRIFIC VIDEO
World | Jun 11, 2024, 01:13 PM ISTA volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the sixth time since December, spewing red lava that once again threatened the coastal town of Grindavik and led to the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
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Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as new president | Who is she?
World | Jun 03, 2024, 08:03 AM ISTTomasdottir, 55, defeated Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir and won 34.3 per cent of the vote in the Iceland presidential elections. She wil replace Gudni Th. Johannesson, who did not seek re-election after two four-year terms, on August 1.
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Iceland volcano spews red streams of lava toward an evacuated town I HORRIFIC PICS
World | May 30, 2024, 11:54 PM ISTA volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing red lava that once again threatened the coastal town of Grindavik and led to the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
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Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for fifth time since December, horrific videos emerge I WATCH
World | May 30, 2024, 05:38 PM ISTA volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing red lava that once again threatened the coastal town of Grindavik and led to the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
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'More expensive than...': Iceland Cricket takes a dig at Starc after forgettable start to IPL 2024
Cricket | Mar 30, 2024, 03:17 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) big-money buy Mitchell Starc has been off-colour in the first couple of games in the 2024 edition of the IPL having gone for 100 runs cumulative in two games. KKR have won both their games so far and hence Starc's place is safe but he would like to get up to speed soon.
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Iceland: Lava from volcanic eruption blocks roads, encroaches on town I Horrific VIDEO
World | Mar 18, 2024, 11:17 PM ISTA volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the country's southwest erupted late Saturday for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky.
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VIDEO: Iceland volcano erupts again in less than three months, spewing fountains of lava
World | Mar 17, 2024, 03:09 PM ISTLava appeared to be flowing rapidly south towards the nearby Grindavik fishing town, where a few of the nearly 4,000 residents had returned following earlier outbreaks.
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Aerials show Icelandic volcano spewing lava into the night sky
News | Dec 20, 2023, 11:21 AM ISTAerial footage of a volcano erupted in southwest Iceland was released by the Icelandic Coast Guard. The aerials show its crew flying on a helicopter over the Sundhnúka crater series after a large volcano erupted in southwest Iceland close to midnight.
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Iceland volcano erupts near town after weeks of intense quake activity I VIDEO
World | Dec 19, 2023, 12:05 PM ISTLocated between the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates, among the largest on the planet, Iceland is a seismic and volcanic hot spot as the two plates move in opposite directions.
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Iceland experienced over 1,000 earthquakes in 24 hours, emergency declared as land rose by 9 cm
World | Nov 11, 2023, 04:58 PM ISTIceland scientists are closely monitoring the situation for any indication that the seismic activity is getting closer to the surface, which could be an indication that the magma is breaking through the earth’s crust, the Met Office said.
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Iceland PM joins thousands of women on strike against unequal pay, gender-based violence
World | Oct 24, 2023, 11:38 PM ISTIceland is known as one of the most gender-equal countries in the world. However, despite several strikes to raise awareness, the issues of the pay gap and gender-based violence have persisted in the Nordic country.
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Iceland volcano erupts after 800 years
News | Mar 22, 2021, 10:00 AM ISTAn volcano erupted near Iceland’s capital Reykjavik for the first time in 800 years, spewing molten lava into the air and turning skies red for miles.
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President Kovind leaves for three-nation tour
India | Sep 09, 2019, 06:34 AM ISTPresident Kovind will visit Iceland from September 9-11. He will then head to Switzerland and will finally reach Slovenia on September 15. He will head back on September 17.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia end Iceland's chances at World Cup with 2-1 win
Football | Jun 27, 2018, 06:23 AM ISTIvan Perisic capitalized on a defensive error to score a 90th-minute winner Tuesday, giving Croatia a 2-1 win over Iceland and first place in Group D on Tuesday.