Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Vande Bharat Express train service between Bhopal and New Delhi on Thursday. The high-speed train will cover the distance of 700 km in just over eight hours, making it a convenient and efficient mode of transportation for passengers traveling between the two cities.
During the launch event, PM Modi expressed his condolences for the recent tragedy that occurred at a temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where several people lost their lives. He emphasized the need for improving safety measures and called for greater efforts to prevent such incidents in the future.
PM Modi also addressed the Combined Commanders Conference, where he discussed India’s defense and security strategies. He highlighted the importance of modernizing the country’s armed forces and investing in new technologies to strengthen India’s defense capabilities.
The launch of the Vande Bharat Express and PM Modi’s participation in the Combined Commanders Conference are part of the government’s efforts to enhance India’s infrastructure and defense capabilities, as well as promote economic development and growth in the country.