India’s Cell Broadcast Service, launched in May 2026 for real-time disaster alerts, has been temporarily suspended following an advisory from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said the appointment will come into effect from the afternoon of 30 June, 2026. Lt General Seth will take charge upon the retirement of outgoing Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi.

Massive salary hikes are expected under the 8th Pay Commission, but the question which has generated curiosity among the central government employees is: how much money will they receive in arrears? Let us take a look at some illustrative calculations.