News Highlights: CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents, says Kharge on Odisha train accident

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to PM Modi saying the probe agency cannot fix accountability for technical, institutional and political failures. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Delhi on a two-day state visit, where he is reviewing Indo-US defence cooperation with Rajnath Singh. IISc Bengaluru has been ranked best university followed by JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia, per NIRF 2023. The under-construction bridge that collapsed for the second time in Bihar has led to a war of words between the state government and the opposition. Railways resume passenger trains on affected tracks in Odisha, with a Vande Bharat Express crossing the Balasore accident side. Thank you for staying with DH as we brought you the major updates throughout the day. Do join us tomorrow again for the latest updates from the nation and the world. Good night.

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CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM Modi on Odisha train accident

The Congress on Monday accused the BJP-led Centre of playing with the lives of railway passengers by not focusing on their safety and security and hit out at the railways for seeking a CBI probe, saying the agency is meant to investigate crimes and not train accidents.

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FIR registered by Government Railway Police in Cuttack under sections 153, 154 and 175 of the Railway Act against unknown persons in the Balasore train accident. FIR was registered following a complaint by SI Papu Kumar Naik of Balasore GRPS.

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NDRF ends rescue operation with withdrawal of all nine teams from triple train accident site in Odisha's Balasore that claimed at least 275 lives

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Free bus services to Kolkata till normalcy returns in train movement, says Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena

West Bengal CM announces state govt jobs for next of kin of those killed in triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore

During any calamity, airlines need to keep tight check on pricing of air tickets and monitor any surge in ticket prices: Ministry of Civil Aviation

In the case of the unfortunate Odisha tragedy, airlines have been advised to provide free carriage (cargo) services to the families of the deceased, the Ministry added.

We will come to a conclusion on death toll today, says Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena

I will visit Cuttack & Bhubaneswar again. On Wednesday, we will hand over cheques of ex-gratia amount and job letters to families of victims of Odisha train accident: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee reacts on Railway Board seeking CBI inquiry into Odisha train accident

"We want people to know the truth. It is not the time to suppress the truth," she said.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pays last respects to those who lost their lives in Odisha train accident

We are absolutely not trying to establish NATO in Indo-Pacific, says US Defence Secretary Austin

NSA Ajit Doval, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III in Delhi

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Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande meets Bangladesh Army Chief

"Army Chief General Manoj Pande interacted with General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army & Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh and discussed aspects of mutual interest": Indian Army. (ANI)

'Absolutely not trying to establish a NATO here, but share same vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific,' says Austin

"We are absolutely not trying to establish a NATO in the Indo-Pacific. We continue to work with like-minded countries to ensure that the region remains free and open so that commerce can prosper and ideas can continue to be exchanged. India and US share the same vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. We want to make sure that we do everything we can to ensure that things don't happen": US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. (ANI)

'Discussed new initiatives to improve maritime cooperation, including in undersea domain,' says Austin

"We discuss ways to increase information sharing, as well as new initiatives to improve maritime cooperation, including in the undersea domain. We also recently celebrated the launch of our first defence space and artificial intelligence dialogue, and that will help us work more closely together in emerging domains": US Secretary of Defence.

'INDUS-X' will jumpstart Indo-US defence innovation partnership, says Austin

"We also discuss an important new initiative, INDUS-X, that aims to jumpstart partnerships between the US and Indian defence innovation sectors. We're looking forward to the formal launch of INDUS-X in conjunction with Prime Minister Modi's state visit to Washington. We're not only sharing technology together, we're cooperating alongside each other more than ever before": US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. (ANI))

'Bullying and coercion from China, Russian aggression against Ukraine new challenges', says Austin

"We face a rapidly changing world. We see bullying and coercion from China, Russian aggression against Ukraine and transnational challenges such as terrorism and climate change", says US Defence Secretary as he speaks on the importance of joint military exercises between India & US.

India-US partnership cornerstone of free and open Indo-Pacific, says US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

"India-US partnership is the cornerstone of a free and open Indo-Pacific. We have decided to establish ambitious roadmap for US-India defence industrial cooperation. I held productive discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval": US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. (PTI)

Abhishek Banerjee's wife stopped at Kolkata airport, asked to appear before ED on June 8

Rujira Banerjee, wife of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was stopped by the immigration department at Kolkata airport and was told that she cannot travel abroad. She has been summoned today asking her to appear before ED on June 8.

'32 years of hard work', says victim's brother on Mukhtar Ansari's conviction

“This is the result of 32 years of hard work by us and the people who stood by us in this battle. The honourable court has found him (jailed gangster Mukhtar Ansari) guilty and will pronounce the quantum of sentence at 2 pm,” says Ajay Rai, brother of Awadhesh Rai, who was shot dead in Varanasi on August 3, 1991. Ansari was convicted by a court in Varanasi in the 32-year-old murder case earlier today. (PTI)

Fire breaks out at Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan in Delhi

Fire broke out at Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan in Delhi. 6 fire tenders were sent to the spot. The fire broke out in a server room and has been brought under control: Delhi Fire Service. (ANI)

151 bodies identified so far in Odisha train tragedy

"So far 151 bodies have been identified. All bodies after due process are being handed over for transfer to the destination. Arrangements for free transportation of the bodies by hearses/ dead body carriers till destination made by Odisha Govt": Chief Secretary, Odisha. (ANI)

All 9 NDRF teams withdrawn from Odisha's Balasore district

"All 9 teams of NDRF who were working in Odisha's Balasore have been withdrawn," says Narendra Singh Bundela, IG, NDRF. (ANI)

Two CRPF jawans injured in Naxal IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Two jawans of CRPF 85BN got injured in a pressure IED blast planted by Naxals in the Bijapur district. They are being airlifted to Raipur after giving primary treatment: Chhattisgarh Police. (ANI)

NIRF 2023: IISc Bengaluru ranked best university followed by JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia

NIRF 2023: IIT Madras continues to be at the top for fifth consecutive year.IISc Bengaluru best institute for research followed by IIT Madras.IIT Kanpur ranked at top for innovation followed by IIT Madras and IIT Hyderabad.IISc Bengaluru ranked best university followed by JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia. (PTI)

'If India has expanded its 4G/5G network, it has also enhanced its forest cover', says PM Modi

"India focussing on the environment in a big way just like any other area for its growth. On one hand if India has expanded its 4G/5G network, it has also enhanced its forest cover": PM Modi at World Environment Day event. (PTI)

'Instructed officials to take strict action', says Nitish Kumar on Bihar bridge collapse

"The bridge that collapsed yesterday had collapsed last year also. I have instructed officials to take strict action. It is not being constructed correctly that's why it is collapsing again & again. The department will look into it & action will be taken": Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on the bridge collapse in Bhagalpur. (ANI)

Supplementary chargesheet against 5 accused in connection with Coimbatore car bomb blast case

NIA files supplementary chargesheet against 5 accused in connection with Coimbatore car bomb blast case of October 2022. (ANI)

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a bilateral meeting with United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, in Delhi. (ANI)

Crack noticed in Chennai Egmore Express coach; detached

Yesterday at 3:36 pm a crack was noticed by C&W staff in the S3 coach of train No 16102 (Chennai Egmore Express) while entering Sengottai station in Tamil Nadu. Railway officials immediately detached the coach and accommodated the passengers in other coaches after which the train left at 4:40 pm. The staff who detected the crack will be appreciated for vigil watch and awarded by Divisional Railway Manager, Madurai Division today: Southern Railway. (ANI)

US Defence Secretary receives Guard of Honour in Delhi

United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin inspects Tri-Service Guard of Honour in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Delhi.

Vande Bharat Express crosses from Odisha’s Balasore

Howrah - Puri Vande Bharat Express crosses from Odisha’s Balasore where the deadly train accident took place on June 2. Indian Railways resumed train movement on the affected tracks within 51 hours of the accident. (ANI)

Bihar bridge collapse: Guard missing, search on

"After the bridge collapse, a person working as a guard with SP Singla Company is said to be missing. His body has not been recovered yet. A search by SDRF & NDRF teams is underway to trace him": Chandan Kumar, Circle Officer, Parbatta, Bihar. (ANI)

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Indian Army chief in Bangladesh on a two-day visit

Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande has proceeded on a two-day visit to Bangladesh. The visit aims to further enhance the existing defence relations between both countries: Indian Army. (ANI)

Yogi performs 'rudrabhishek' in Gorakhnath Temple on birthday

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath performs 'rudrabhishek' in Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur, on his birthday. (PTI)

Latest visuals from Bihar bridge collapse

Bihar: Latest visuals from the spot in Bhagalpur where under construction Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge collapsed for the second time yesterday. (ANI)

Railways resumes passenger trains on affected tracks in Odisha

Indian Railways has started running passenger trains on the tracks which were affected due to the train accident in Odisha’s Balasore. (ANI)

Bridge over Ganga river collapses in Bihar; govt and opposition trade charges

An under-construction bridge over the Ganga river collapsed in Bihar on Sunday, portions of which were deliberately destroyed in a planned fashion under expert advice as it had design flaws, claimed state government officials.

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A Pakistani drone smuggling heroin was intercepted & brought down by BSF troops in Punjab

Punjab: "We were getting inputs for the last 2-3 days that smugglers from Pakistan will try to smuggle the heroin through drone. Acting on that, our troops yesterday seized one drone & three packets containing approx 3.1 kg of heroin": Sanjay Gaur, DIG BSF, Amritsar.

Visuals of the under construction bridge that collapsed yesterday into a river in Bihar's Bhagalpur for the second time