Indian Railways has approved a second direct Superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai via Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Belagavi. The new route, sanctioned after 30 years, will boost trade, travel, and regional connectivity across central Karnataka.

The IMD reports that a depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into Cyclone Montha by October 27, 2025. Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are on high alert as the storm may bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions along coastal areas.

This development follows the central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System’s prediction that Delhi’s AQI will remain in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ range over the next six days.