India News Updates: Police carry out security drills and flag marches in Delhi, Lucknow ahead of Eid-Al-Adha

Delhi police carry out a security drive as part of night patrolling ahead of Bakrid.

RJD leader and Bihar assembly LoP Tejashwi Yadav says, "There is no district where rape, kidnapping, looting is not happening....The government is in a state of unconsciousness...There is no place left where such incidents are not happening, the government in Bihar has become completely useless...Retired Chief Minister and retired officers are not able to run Bihar..."

7 more test positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, tally rises to 30

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit."

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "...My Chief Minister was kind enough to announce a judicial inquiry...Action has been taken on some of them. Investigation is underway...The government has done its best to give justice, and we will come up with a plan of action to ensure that such events don't happen in future..."

He further says, "Let them (BJP) demand (my resignation). They (BJP) are trying to do politics on the dead bodies. We don't want to do politics..."

A 25-year-old Rolan Gomes, who claims to be a Bengaluru stampede survivor, has filed an FIR at the Cubbon Park Police Station holding the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and DNA agency responsible for the M Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede on June 4.

Srinagar, J&K: Vande Bharat Express train flagged off by PM Modi from Katra today arrives at Srinagar.

Marketing and Revenue Head of the Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB), Nikhil Sosale today approached the Karnataka High Court challenging his arrest in connection with the stampede that occurred near the M Chinnaswamy stadium during RCB's victory celebration

Last night, a person called the PCR of Ghaziabad Police and issued a death threat to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. North West District Police received this information from Ghaziabad Police late at night. Currently, Ghaziabad and Delhi Police are searching for the accused: Delhi Police

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "You have seen how Operation Sindoor has shown the power of Aatmnirbhar Bharat. Today, the world is discussing India's defence ecosystem. There is only one reason behind this. Our army's trust in Make in India. Every Indian has to repeat what the army has done... In this year's budget, we have announced Mission Manufacturing. I want to ask the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to join this mission... Your ideas and skills will take India's economy and security to new heights..."

"The Chenab Bridge is even higher than the Eiffel Tower. The Chenab and Anji bridges are a living symbol of India's power on the inaccessible hills of Pir Panjal. This is the roar of India's bright future. Kashmir's apples will be able to reach the big markets of the country at a low cost and on time," said PM Modi in Katra.

"It has been 11 years since the BJP NDA government came into power. These 11 years have been dedicated to the welfare of the poor... With the efforts of the government, more than 25 crore people have fought against poverty and have come out of it. Those who consider themselves experts in the social system, those who are immersed in the politics of the forward and backwards, those who have been making political gains in the name of Dalits, should have a look at my schemes. Who are the people who got these facilities? These are my Dalit, tribal, backwards brothers and sisters who previously spent their lives in slums and jungles," said PM Modi.

"Today the dream of lakhs of people of J&K has been fulfilled. All the good work is indeed left for me only to complete. It is the good fortune of our government that this project gained momentum during our tenure, and we completed it... This was a challenging project to complete, but our government always chooses the path of challenging the challenge itself. The all-weather projects being built in J&K are an example of this," said PM Modi.

"The saying 'from Kashmir to Kanyakumari' has become reality in rail network also. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail line symbol of new, empowered J-K and resounding proclamation of India's growing strength. Chenab, Anji bridges will serve as gateways to prosperity for Jammu and Kashmir," PM Modi said at Katra rally.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region.

Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. He walked to the viewpoint near the world’s tallest railway bridge over the Chenab river and was briefed about the project.

The prime minister was also seen interacting with the engineers and workers at the museum, which is part of the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge over Chenab in Reasi district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate on Friday the world's tallest bridge over Chenab river ahead of dedicating to the nation the much-awaited Kashmir rail service here.

After his arrival at the Air Force station in Udhampur, the prime minister left in a chopper to inaugurate the bridge over Chenab.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate on Friday the world's tallest bridge over Chenab river. After his arrival at the Air Force station in Udhampur, the prime minister left in a chopper to inaugurate the bridge over Chenab.

A multi-tier security setup has been put in place for the prime minister's visit, his first to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces across the border to hit terrorist infrastructure during the intervening night on May 6 and 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead on April 22.

India News Live Updates: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video of Anji, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will visit Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. A multi-tier security setup has been put in place for the PM’s visit to inaugurate the much-awaited Kashmir rail link and also dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore.

The Prime Minister’s visit is in line with his commitment to boost rail infrastructure and connectivity in the Union Territory, the PIB release stated. Read more

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Friday, a group of students gathered at the Katra railway station to welcome him. Locals and tourists also waited eagerly for the launch of two Vande Bharat trains from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra to Srinagar.

During his visit, PM Modi is expected to inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, along with infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crore.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Vande Bharat trains will significantly boost tourism and the economy in Jammu and Kashmir.

"This will give a good jump to tourism. The economy will receive a significant benefit. We are making a total of 5 terminals in the stretch from Baramulla to Jammu, from where things can be brought to and forth. If we have to send produce from here to any part of the country, fruits and handicrafts and several other things - it will be easier to transport that... Recently, we did an experiment where cherries were transported through trains, and it was a successful experiment. We can also bring things here from different parts of the country. Everyone will benefit from this," Vaishnaw told ANI.

Security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, with authorities increasing inspections and vigilance, particularly in Katra city of Reasi district. On Thursday, security forces also conducted extensive checks in the Ramban district, utilising dog squads and carrying out thorough vehicle inspections.

Security forces conducted thorough inspections and heightened vigilance in Ramban, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra on Friday. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar.

Security personnel conducted sweeping inspections, including dog squad deployments and comprehensive vehicle checks. Security was also heightened at the Udhampur Railway Station on Thursday.

Security has been heightened at the Udhampur Railway Station ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Katra on Friday during wich he will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crores which are being inaugurated will have a positive impact on people's lives.

"Tomorrow, 6th June is indeed a special day for my sisters and brothers of Jammu and Kashmir. Key infrastructure projects worth Rs. 46,000 crores are being inaugurated which will have a very positive impact on people's lives. In addition to being an extraordinary feat of architecture, the Chenab Rail Bridge will improve connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar. The Anji Bridge stands tall as India's first cable-stayed rail bridge in a terrain that is challenging," he posted on X.

"The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project ensures all-weather connectivity and the Vande Bharat trains from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar will boost spiritual tourism and create livelihood opportunities," he added.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the political will shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in over a decade led to the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Railway link (USBRL) project to connect Kashmir with rest of the country.

"When you have to do a project like USBRL, it needs political will. From 2004 to 2014, the project saw the completion of railway tracks in plain areas with no work done in difficult zones. PM Modi demonstrated the political will, guidance and support to the technical teams and that is the reason, this long-standing dream is fulfilled today," Vaishnaw told reporters.