Breaking News: Russia Backs Iran’s Right For Peaceful Nuclear Program

Stay updated about latest breaking news live leads on June 20.

(Image source: NDTV Profit)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh this week amid key political developments. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said he will decide within two weeks whether to authorise a military strike on Iran.

This is the end of this live blog.

Breaking News Live: IDF Prepared For Prolonged Campaign

IDF is prepared for 'Prolonged Campaign', says Top General according to Bloomberg.

Breaking News Live: Putin On Israel Iran Conflict 

"Solution for Israel, Iran security concerns is possible. Russia not seeking mediation in Israel-Iran conflict," said Putin, as per Bloomberg reports.

He is also concerned about the world drifting to World War 3. Russia also backs Iran’s right for peaceful nuclear program.

Breaking News Live: 17 Injured And Three Critical In Israel

At least 17 people, including three in serious condition, have been wounded in Israel after Iran’s latest missile salvo, with explosions reported in several locations.

The latest wave of Iranian missiles have left three in Israel in serious condition according to NDTV reports.

Breaking News Live: Commerce Ministry on Iran-Israel conflict

Commerce Ministry today held meet with stakeholders from shipping, air cargo sectors to discuss concerns. Situation in Strait of Hormuz found to be stable, ship reporting system in place.

Freight and insurance rates being monitored. Possible alternatives to be explored in case trade is impacted, according to sources.

Breaking News Live: Sirens Sounded In Israel

Israel has identified missiles being launched from Iran toward Israel. According to Israeli Defence Force, Sirens sounding in parts of Israel.

Iran has launches ballistic missiles towards Israel, according to Bloomberg reports.

Breaking News Live: Sanjay Malhotra On Growth Inflation Outlook

"Package of measures will provide some certainty in times of uncertainty and is expected to support growth. Stance also reflects outlook that goes into policy calculus. Growth inflation outlook contingent on spatial and temporal distribution of southwest monsoon," according to Sanjay Malhotra, RBI Governor.

Post 100 bps reduction in rates, Monetary policy will be left with very limited space to support growth, he added according to the MPC minutes.

Breaking News Live: Israel Defence Minister On Iran

Israel Defence Minister according to Bloomberg reports have said, "Strikes on nuclear facilities, scientists must continue. Must bring about widespread evacuation of Tehran. IDF must strike Iranian regime symbols, power base."

Breaking News Live: IMD Predicts Monsoon To Arrive In Delhi On June 22

The India Meteorological Department on Friday has predicted that the southwest monsoon to hit Delhi within the next two days.

Breaking News Live: Delhi-Pune Air India Flight Suffers Bird Hit

Delhi-Pune Air India flight has suffered bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel the return journey.

The aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, as per PTI report.

Also Read: Air India's Pune-Bound Flight Suffers Bird Hit, Cancels Return Journey

Breaking News Live: PM Modi Flag's Off India’s First Export Locomotive In Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant, for export to the Republic of Guinea, under the 'Make in India' initiative.

News Live Update: Indigo Madurai Bound Flight Returns To Chennai After Mid Air Snag

Madurai-bound Indigo flight has returned to Chennai after mid-air 'snag,' as per PTI report.

News Live Update: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Visit China

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit China on June 25, as per NDTV report.

Air India Crash Probe Live: One Black Box Unit Damaged

"One Black Box unit damaged", aviation sources to NDTV on Air India crash probe.

News Live Update: Air India Remembers Cabin Crew Members Who Lost Their Lives In Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Air India shared a post remembering, the cabin crew members who lost their lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

"With hearts full of sorrow, we remember the cabin crew members we lost - beloved colleagues, cherished friends, and the soul of every journey they were a part of," the company wrote.

News Live Update: Air India Cancels Multiple Flights

Air India has cancelled multiple international and domestic flights on Friday, due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, as per official statement from Air India.

Check list of cancelled flight:

  • AI906 from Dubai to Chennai

  • AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne

  • AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi

  • AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad

  • AI874 from Pune to Delhi

  • AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi

  • AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai

  • AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai

News Live Update: Chandigarh Receives Light Spell Of Rain

Chandigarh receives light spell of rain on Thursday morning.

IMD has predicted partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers predicted for the city in the coming few days.

News Live Update: Government To Meet Stakeholders To Assess Impact Of Iran Israel Conflict

The commerce ministry on Friday will meet stakeholders, including shipping lines, exporters, container firms, and other departments, to assess the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on India’s overseas trade and address related issues, an official said.

Source: PTI

News Live Update: PM Modi To Visit Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-state visit for two days from Friday. This tour will include the launch of multiple development projects in Bihar and Odisha. He will be participating in a mass yoga programme in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on the International Day of Yoga.

(With inputs from PTI).

News Live Update: NASA Delays Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 Mission Again

NASA has put off Sunday’s launch of the Axiom-4 mission, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others, to the International Space Station. A new date will be announced in the coming days.

Also Read: Stock Market Today: Nifty Ends Above 25,000; Sensex Jumps Over 1,000 Points As HDFC Bank Leads

News Live Update: US President Donald Trump Will Decide Within Two Weeks Whether To Strike Iran

US President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran, his spokeswoman said. This comes as Israel hit more Iranian nuclear sites and warned its attacks may bring down the leadership in Tehran.

Watch LIVE TV, Get Stock Market Updates, Top Business, IPO and Latest News on NDTV Profit.
WRITTEN BY
Shreya Sur
Shreya covers trending stories, business news and political news at NDTV Pr... more
GET REGULAR UPDATES