That's a wrap for today's live updates. As the Israel-Iran conflict, domestic developments and more made headlines today, thank you for staying with NDTV Profit's Live coverage.
News Live Update: IDF Calls For Residents To Stay In Protected Spaces
The Israel Defense Forces confirm that missiles have been launched from Iran towards Israeli territory. The IDF's defensive systems are actively working to intercept the incoming threat.
Residents are instructed to immediately seek and remain in protected spaces until further notice from the Home Front Command. Do not leave protected areas without explicit instruction.
"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice. Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive. Continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command," according to IDF.
News Live Update: US Issues Level Four Advisory For Israel
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, as cited by Iran's Fars News and reported by Bloomberg, stated that Iran's retaliation against Israel would persist "as long as needed."
Amidst these developments, NDTV reported that the United States issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Israel, indicating a "Do Not Travel" recommendation.
Further reports citing Iran's Fars News, indicated that Iranian Red Crescent teams were attacked during rescue operations. Additionally reports, confirmed the activation of Iran's air defense systems in the western, eastern, and southern parts of Tehran.
Israel Defense Forces reported, through Bloomberg, that sirens had sounded in the South Golan region following an aircraft infiltration.
News Live Update: Iran Studio Bombed During Broadcast
There was an attack on a studio in Iran that was caught on camera. According to NDTV the studio was bombed during broadcast. The TV started the broadcast after the attack and the anchors dared Israel to attack again.
News Live Update: Air India Flight Diverted Due To Technical Reasons
Delhi To Ranchi Air India flight was diverted back to Delhi due to technical reasons, according to NDTV.
An Air India flight (IX1113) from Delhi to Ranchi, scheduled to land at Birsa Munda Airport at 6:20 p.m was diverted back to Delhi due to technical reasons. The flight had taken off from Delhi at 4:25 p.m. Authorities at Birsa Munda Airport confirmed the diversion, as per NDTV.
News Live Update: CM Vijay Rupani Given A 21-gun Salute
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was given a 21-gun salute. The last rites of the former CM are being performed with full state honours.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat are also present.
Source: ANI
News Live Update: Israel's Assertions on Tehran's Airspace, Iranian Threats
The Israel Air Force asserts control over the skies above Tehran, according to a statement from Prime Minister Netanyahu. Further, the Prime Minister indicated that Israel is progressing towards neutralizing Iranian nuclear and missile threats, as reported by Bloomberg.
News Live Update: Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update
In the aftermath of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, authorities have successfully completed DNA matching for 114 bodies, NDTV reported.
This crucial step will aid in the identification process and provide closure to the families affected by the disaster.
News Live Update: Water Level In Mumbai Lakes Remains Below 9%
On Monday, the water level in seven lakes was recorded below 10% at 8.6% of the total capacity of 14,47,363 million litres of useful water content. This marked a further fall compared to 8.69% recorded on Sunday. In the past 24 hours, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna and Tansa lakes logged a combined useful water content level of 69,941 million litres. This marked 10.11% compared to to their actual capacity of 6,94,582 million litres.
Read more here.
News Live Update: Hardeep Puri On India's Untapped Oil and Gas Potential
Union Minister Hardeep Puri in his post on X highlighted India's significant untapped oil and gas potential, drawing parallels to Guyana's success after numerous dry wells. He believes India, especially in the Indian Ocean, could hold "several Guyanas."
Puri pointed to recent "green shoots" from India's Open Acreage Licensing Policy rounds. Several new wells are being drilled at depths of 5,000 meters by ONGC and Oil India Ltd.
He acknowledged past hurdles like high costs and corporate reluctance but emphasized India now welcomes global technical expertise. With India importing 80% of its oil and 50% of its gas, even a 5-billion-barrel discovery would be transformative. While emphasizing that exploratory drilling isn't confirmed discovery, Puri stated current data shows promising signs for India's energy future.
News Live Update: Mamata Banerjee Announces Compensation For Kidderpore Fire Damage
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited Kidderpore market after a massive fire gutted thousands of shops.
She announced Rs 1 lakh compensation for shopkeepers whose shops were completely destroyed, and Rs 50,000 for those whose shops were partially damaged.
Source: PTI
News Live Update: Jio Users Face Network Outages
Jio mobile phone and internet service users saw a sharp spike in outages, with over 11,318 reports recorded on DownDetector on Monday.
Up to 57% of users reported facing issues with their mobile network according to the website.
News Live Update: PM Modi In Cyprus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Nikos Christodoulides visit historic centre of Nicosia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a stopover in Cyprus.
Upon his arrival, Cyprus held a ceremonial welcome for him. The President of Cyprus and Modi will hold bilateral talks during this visit.
India, Cyprus to develop roadmap to provide strategic direction to bilateral cooperation, strengthen defence cooperation: PM Modi
News Live Update: Air India Crash Probe Begins
The first meeting of the high-level panel investigating the Air India crash has commenced. The panel is led by the Home Minister, NDTV reported.
News Live Update: Vijay Rupani's Mortal Remains Handed Over To Kin
The mortal remains of Gujarat's Ex-CM Vijay Rupani have been handed over to his family in Rajkot. The last rites are scheduled to take place on Monday evening.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Live: DNA Matching Done For 99 Bodies
In the aftermath of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, authorities have successfully completed DNA matching for 99 bodies, NDTV reported. This crucial step will aid in the identification process and provide closure to the families affected by the disaster
Israel-Iran Live: Hardeep Puri Says India Has Sufficient Oil Stock
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri has assured that India has sufficient oil stocks. Puri said he is conducting daily reviews to ensure the stability and adequacy of oil stocks, as per NDTV.
News Live Update: Sonia Gandhi Stable; Health Being Monitored
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who is undergoing treatment for a stomach-related issue at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, is currently stable, an official statement said on Monday. The 78-year-old Congress leader was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening.
(Source: PTI)
News Live Update: Delhi Bound Air India Flight Returned To Hong Kong
A Delhi-bound Air India Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 from Hong Kong returned to its airport of origin on Monday after the pilot in command suspected a technical issue shortly after takeoff.
(Source: PTI)
News Live Update: Yemen Does Projectile Fire On Israel
Israel Defense Force in a post on X said, "Sirens sounding in southern Israel following projectile fire from Yemen"
News Live Update: PM Modi In Cyprus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a stopover in Cyprus. Upon his arrival, Cyprus held a ceremonial welcome for him. The President of Cyprus and Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks during this visit, NDTV reported.
News Live Update: WPI Inflation At 14-Month Low
May WPI Inflation was at 0.39% versus 0.85% In April. It is the lowest in 14 months.
May WPI Food Inflation at 1.72% versus 2.55% In April.
May WPI Fuel & Power Inflation At -2.27% versus -2.18% In April.
May WPI Primary Articles Inflation At -2.02% versus -1.44% In April.
May WPI Core Inflation Rate At 0.9% versus 1.5% In April.
News Live Update: Government Issues Notification For 16th Census
India’s next national census is set to begin on March 1, 2027, the Government said in a notification on Monday.
Census will be conducted in two phases. In the states of Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to start in October 2026.
New notification supersedes March 2019 census order
Census to be conducted under powers of Section 3 of Census Act, 1948.
Census was delayed from 2021 due to COVID-19.
News Live Update: Three Injured In Explosion in J-K's Kupwara
Three persons, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured on Monday in an explosion in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir reported PTI.
News Live Update: Air India Flight To Delhi Forced To Return Due To Technical Issue
Air India flight AI315 en route from Hong Kong to Delhi was forced to return to its origin after the pilot suspected a technical issue mid-air. The flight, AI315, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, departed Hong Kong for Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
News Live Update: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Launch Delayed
The launch of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for the upcoming Test series between India and England has been delayed due to the recent airline tragedy in Ahmedabad which led to 275 deaths.
(Source: PTI)
News Live: Boeing Team Reaches Ahmedabad Crash Site
A team of experts from Boeing arrived at the crash site on Monday to analyse and understand the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, NDTV reproted.
News Live Update: Explosion In Iran Triggers Minor Earthquake
As the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fourth consecutive day, loud explosions were reported near the Fordow nuclear facility. These blasts were accompanied by significant ground tremors, triggering a minor earthquake that measured 2.5 on the Richter scale.
Air India Plane Crash Live: DNA Sample Of 87 Victims Matched
In Ahmedabad plane crash, DNA samples of 87 victims matched with kin so far, 47 bodies handed over to families, PTI reported citing officials
News Live Update: Trump Arrives In Canada For G7
US President Donald Trump arrived in Canada on June 16 for the G7 summit, NDTV reported.
News Live Update: Saudi Flight Experiences Technical Snag
A Saudi flight encountered a technical snag but managed to landed safely in Lucknow early this morning. Sparks were seen during the landing, prompting a technical investigation. All 250 passengers are safe, and a hydraulic system leak is suspected as the cause.
News Live Update: Mumbai Rains Causes Flight Disruptions
Indigo has issued travel advisory as heavy rains lash Mumbai on Monday. The company in a post on X stated, "There’s a heavy downpour over Mumbai at the moment, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules."
News Live: Iran Responds To India's Request for Safe Evacuation Of Students
Iran has informed India that all land borders are open for the safe evacuation of students. Additionally, Iran has requested details of the Indian nationals to facilitate their safe exit, NDTV reported
News Live Update: Air India Plane Cockpit Voice Recorder Found
Officials investigating the Air India plane crash have confirmed the discovery of the Cockpit Voice Recorder. This crucial find will aid in determining the possible cause of the accident, which resulted in the deaths of 270 people, including 241 passengers on board.
Source: PTI
News Live Update: Israel-Iran Attacks Extends To Fourth Day
The conflict between Israel and Iran intensified on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive day of hostilities. The escalation began on Friday when Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear power plants. In response, Iran initiated airstrikes against Israel, further fueling the ongoing confrontation.
News Live Update: Hyderabad Bound Lufthansa Flight Returns
A Hyderabad-bound Lufthansa flight was diverted back to Frankfurt Airport due to a bomb threat, NDTV reported.
News Live Update: Heavy Rains Expected In Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (Mumbai city and suburbs) for the next 3 hours.
News Live Update: Amit Shah To Attend Vijay Rupani's Last Rites
The state funeral of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, will be held on Monday with full state honours. In his memory, a one-day state mourning will be observed and home minister Amit Shah will attend the ceremony.
News Live Update: Iran Rejects Talks With Israel
Iran has rejected any talks with Israel, stating that it will not negotiate while under attack, NDTV reported. Amid escalating tensions, Iran has launched a fresh barrage of 100 missiles.
Meanwhile, US President Trump has indicated that it is possible the US might get involved in the conflict. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister has acknowledged that the US is helping great deal
News Live Update: Israel-Iran Conflict Swells; India's Action On Situation
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has taken a dire turn, with significant casualties reported on both sides. According to Iran, 224 people have lost their lives in the recent escalation. In contrast, Israel has reported 14 fatalities. The situation remains volatile, with a fresh wave of missiles launched by Iran, prompting a robust response.
In light of the escalating violence, the Indian Embassy in Iran has taken precautionary measures. India is working to relocate Indian students to safer locations as a precautionary measure. Furthermore, the Indian government is actively considering evacuation options.
In response to the renewed missile attacks, a red alert has been issued across all of Israel.
News Live Update: Pune Bridge Collapse Tragedy
Bridge collapse in Pune's Indrayani River on Sunday has left four tourists dead, multiple feared drowned after bridge gives way. 39 rescued so far.
Bridge collapse occurred on Sunday in Kundmala, a popular tourist destination near Pune, which attracts large crowds during the monsoon season.
The incident happened when the bridge over the swollen Indrayani river gave way, sending scores of tourists who were on it at the time tumbling into the rushing waters. Many were swept away by the strong currents, and rescue operations are currently underway to locate those still missing.
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Iran–Israel War: Qatar Condemns Iranian Attack At US Military Base; Gulf Nations Shut Airspace
Jun 24, 2025
Breaking News: Russia Backs Iran’s Right For Peaceful Nuclear Program
Jun 21, 2025
Breaking News Today: Decision On Sending Air India 'Black Box' Abroad Yet To Be Taken
Jun 19, 2025
Breaking News Today: Indian Embassy Advises Land Border Exit For Indians In Israel
Jun 18, 2025
POPULAR