Five personnel died in an IAF An-32 aircraft crashed during a routine sortie at Jorhat Air Station, Assam on Saturday, June 13, 2026, confirmed the Indian Air Force. Check who they are.

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.