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.

A recent remark by Arvind Kejriwal has triggered fresh speculation over early polls in Punjab, even as he reaffirmed Bhagwant Mann as AAP’s chief ministerial face.