WORLD: Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, triggering emergency power cuts and disruptions to some public transport services as winter approaches.
The UK is also investigating a reported incident near a key air base, with the Prime Minister saying there are “strong indications” of Iranian involvement.
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a serious cockpit incident.
INDIA: India is considering a $25-billion funding pool for deep-tech startups, covering areas such as drones, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. In Bengaluru, a 19-year-old B.Com student was stabbed to death outside a private college in Nagarabhavi, with police investigating the incident.
Delhi’s air quality has slipped to the “moderate” category, while 114 stubble-burning incidents were recorded across six states between September 15 and 30.
KARNATAKA: The state continues to experience widespread rain activity, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall in several districts. Bengaluru is expected to remain generally cloudy, with chances of showers and gusty winds.
The Election Commission has also opened a correction mechanism for voters whose names were wrongly tagged during the electoral-roll revision process.
MUMBAI: A 75-day traffic and power block at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) begins today and will continue until December 15. Eight long-distance trains have been short-terminated or have had their terminal arrangements changed during the works. Mumbai and Thane are also facing the possibility of isolated rain, lightning and thunderstorms.
UDUPI: Udupi and Dakshina Kannada are among 12 Karnataka districts under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall, with isolated areas likely to receive heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
DAKSHINA KANNADA–MANGALURU:
A major explosion and fire at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) facility near Jokatte on September 30 claimed the life of 30-year-old contract worker Manish Karkara of Mulki and injured several others.
A major railway administrative change takes effect today, with the Mangaluru railway region coming under the South Western Railway’s Mysuru Division after being under Southern Railway’s Palakkad Division. Operational control has already been shifted to Mysuru. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are also forecast in isolated parts of Dakshina Kannada.
UTTARA KANNADA: Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected in Uttara Kannada.
In local developments, preparations are underway in Dandeli for Wildlife Week activities beginning October 2, while infrastructure and civic issues continue to feature among the district’s latest developments.
