The Sundhnukur volcano erupted near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, the 12th volcanic eruption in the North Atlantic island nation since 2021, the Icelandic Meteorological Office says.
Often referred to as a land of ice and fire, the North Atlantic island nation with its many glaciers and volcanoes has now seen a dozen eruptions since geological systems on its Reykjanes peninsula reactivated in 2021.
Raghavendra S. Bhat Appointed Interim CEO of Karnataka Bank
Karnataka Bank named Raghavendra S. Bhat as its interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). This move came after a leadership crisis, following the resignation of the previous MD and CEO. Bhat will hold the position for three months or until a new permanent CEO is appointed.
The leadership change follows the resignation of Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma, the former MD and CEO, who stepped down in June due to personal reasons. His official term ended on July 15. In addition, Executive Director Sekhar Rao also resigned, citing personal reasons and inability to relocate to Mangaluru. His resignation will take effect from July 31, 2025.
Raghavendra S. Bhat is a long-time employee of Karnataka Bank, having joined as a clerk in 1981.
ACKO Becomes Tesla's Insurance Partner in India
ACKO, one of India's top digital insurance companies, was chosen as the preferred insurance partner for Tesla as the electric carmaker entered the Indian market. The partnership aims to offer a simple, smart, and digital insurance experience for Tesla customers. This step marks a major move in making electric vehicle (EV) ownership easier and more convenient.
The tie-up between Tesla and ACKO brings together two companies that focus heavily on technology and innovation. Insurance for Tesla cars in India will be fully digital, from getting a quote to filing a claim. ACKO will offer specially designed plans for Tesla's high-performance electric cars, with features tailored to meet the needs of EV owners.
R. Doraiswamy Appointed LIC MD and CEO
R. Doraiswamy assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
This appointment marks a historic transition in the insurance behemoth's leadership structure, as Doraiswamy became the first full-term CEO and MD under the new regulatory framework of the LIC Act that merged the roles of Chairman and Managing Director into a single executive position.
China Creates Lightest Mind-Control Device for Bees
Scientists in China have built the world's lightest brain controller, which can control the flight of bees. Developed by a team at the Beijing Institute of Technology, the device turns bees into cyborgs that could be used in military missions or rescue operations. This invention opens new possibilities in using insects for work that humans or machines cannot easily do.
The brain controller weighs just 74 milligrams, making it the lightest ever made. It is strapped to a bee's back and has three tiny needles that enter the bee's brain. The device sends electronic signals that guide the bee to fly left, right, forward, or back. In tests, the bees followed the commands 9 out of 10 times.
Markram, Matthews Named Best Players for June 2025 by ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) named Aiden Markram from South Africa and Hayley Matthews from the West Indies as the Men's and Women's Players, respectively of the Month for June 2025. Their strong performances helped their teams win important matches, making a big impact in international cricket.
Aiden Markram was awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month after his brilliant performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's, London. He scored 136 runs off 207 balls, sharing a 147-run partnership with captain Temba Bavuma, helping South Africa chase down 282 runs to win the match by five wickets.
Hayley Matthews, captain of the West Indies women's team, won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award. She scored 104 runs and took 4 wickets in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, including a half-century in the third game.
This is the fourth time Matthews has won this monthly award, making her the second player in history to achieve this after Australia's Ashleigh Gardner.
Renee Noronha is India's Youngest Female Ironman
Renee Noronha, a student of IIT Madras, has already conquered one of the world's most gruelling endurance challenges — not once, but twice. She's now officially India's youngest female Ironman, and her journey from a gymnast in Mumbai to the finish line of the Ironman Hamburg European Championship is nothing short of extraordinary.
Renee completed the triathlon — a 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycling, and a 42.2 km full marathon, all within a tight 17-hour window — in just 14 hours, shaving off over two and a half hours from her previous time at Ironman New Zealand.
Varun Aaron Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad as New Bowling Coach for IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad roped in former India tearaway Varun Aaron as the new bowling coach ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League.
He represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
Shashikant Shinde Named New Chief of Maharashtra Unit of Sharad Pawar's Party
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP appointed party legislator and former Minister Shashikant Shinde as the new state party President replacing the incumbent Jayant Patil, who held the post for nearly seven years.
Shashikant Shinde has been the member of the State Legislative Council since 2020 and stood with Sharad Pawar after the split within NCP despite most of the party leaders and legislators joining the Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
India's First Digital Nomad Village in Sikkim
Yakten, a village in Sikkim's Pakyong district, was officially declared India's first digital nomad village.
A collaboration between the district administration and NGO Sarvahitey under the 'Nomad Sikkim' initiative, the project aims to transform strategic locations in the Himalayan State into year-round hubs for digital professionals across India and abroad, while ensuring sustainable income opportunities for home stay owners.
The initiative was fuelled by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang's concern over the lack of steady income for home stay operators during the off-season, which may stretch for six months from April-May.
The district authorities have installed two internet lines and ensured village-wide Wi-Fi connectivity, apart from providing inverters to maintain uninterrupted electricity.
India's Second Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Opens in Shivamogga
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Sigandur Bridge, India's second longest cable-stayed bridge in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. This new bridge stretches 2. 44 km across the Sharavathi backwaters and will help improve road connectivity between Sagara town and Sigandur, where the famous Chowdeshwari Temple is located.
DRDO Hands over six Strategic Indigenously Designed prOducts to Indian Navy
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over six strategic indigenously designed and developed products against the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) to the Indian Navy.
Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO handed over these products to Rear Admiral Sriram Amur ACNS (SSP), at a special ceremony held at Defence laboratory Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The six indigenously designed products include Gamma Radiation Aerial Surveillance System (GRASS), Environmental Surveillance Vehicle (ESV), Vehicle Radiological Contamination Monitoring System (VRCMS), Underwater Gamma Radiation Monitoring System (UGRMS), Dirt Extractor and Cross Contamination Monitor (DECCOM) and Organ Radioactivity Detection System (ORDS).
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin launched the outreach scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin,' (Stalin with you) to take government services to the people and redress grievances by organising special camps in their neighbourhoods.
India Wins 2 Gold, 2 Silver Medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2025
India's four-member student delegation to the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025 returned with two gold and two silver medals. The competition was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and featured participation from 354 students representing 90 countries, along with five observer nations. This marked India's 26th appearance at the IChO.
The Indian team was selected and trained by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai, under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
The sacred Behdeinkhlam Festival was celebrated with great joy in Jowai, a town in Meghalaya. This yearly event is important for the Pnars, a tribal group from the state. The festival is held in July to pray for a good harvest and to drive away diseases and evil from society. It also helps in keeping their traditional faith alive.
Centre Clears Transfer of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak from Gauhati to Orissa High Court
The Central government has notified the transfer of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak from the Gauhati High Court to the Orissa High Court.
He was enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh in September 1990. He primarily practiced in civil, constitutional, land acquisition and service matters.
He was elevated as an additional judge of the Gauhati High Court in May 2013 and became a permanent judge in November 2018.
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