Here are the latest developments:
1. After taking stock of the Odisha train crash from ground zero, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded all the people who are providing assistance in the relief operation.
2. In a tweet, PM Modi said, "Took stock of the situation at the site of the tragedy in Odisha. Words can't capture my deep sorrow. We stand committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected. I laud all those working round the clock, on the ground, and helping out in relief work."
3. According to Indian Railways, a total of 288 people lost their lives in the accident on Friday.
4. As the rescue operations are underway, many opposition leaders have demanded the resignation of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
5. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Saturday asked airlines to monitor and take necessary action in case of any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar in view of the train accident in the state.
6. To aid the family members of the victims of the train accident, a special train started its journey on Saturday from Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai to Odisha's Bhadrak.
7. Railway Minister Vaishnaw has ordered a detailed high-level inquiry and said that the all-safety commissioner will conduct an independent inquiry, he added.
8. Several world leaders have expressed their condolences over the tragedy.
9. Japan PM Fumio Kishida said that he is "saddened" over the loss of lives in the train accident in Odisha and wished speedy recovery to the injured. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the train accident.
10. The restoration work in Odisha still continues, and officials have said that they are trying to restore it as soon as possible.