The move is expected to improve travel convenience for passengers and strengthen rail connectivity between two major pilgrimage destinations — Pandharpur, associated with Lord Vitthal, and Tirupati, home to Lord Venkateswara, a statement said

Trisha Krishnan celebrated her birthday with prayers at Tirupati temple, where she greeted fans and paparazzi. Some netizens linked her visit to Vijay and Tamil Nadu election results, sparking chatter