Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on ISS, receives Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, ahead of Republic Day. Defence Ministry honors his space achievements.
Anke Gowda, a 75-year-old former sugar factory employee from Mandya, has been honored with the Padma Shri for creating Pustaka Mane, one of India's largest private libraries with over 20 lakh books, built entirely through personal sacrifice.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has congratulated the Padma awardees from the state, highlighting their contributions to society and culture.
Actor R Madhavan expresses profound gratitude after being named a Padma Shri awardee, dedicating the honor to his family, mentors, and the public while vowing to uphold its values.
Folk dancer Bishwa Bandhu, Bhojpuri singer Bharat Singh Bharti, and agricultural scientist Gopal Ji Trivedi from Bihar receive Padma Shri awards for their exceptional contributions to art and science.
The Government of India announced 11 Padma Shri awardees from West Bengal, including actor Prosenjit Chatterjee and musicians Pt Kumar Bose and Pt Tarun Bhattacharya. No Bengal names featured in Padma Vibhushan or Padma Bhushan categories.
Former Union minister Kabindra Purkayastha, a key BJP figure in the northeast, receives Padma Shri posthumously. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails the honour, with multiple awardees from northeastern states recognized for contributions in art, agricultur
Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot presented the Best District Election Officer award to Koppal deputy commissioner Suresh B Itnal for exceptional election management and voter list revision.
Nine distinguished individuals from Assam have been invited to the President's 'Republic Day At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing their exceptional contributions in fields like art, cinema, healthcare, sports, and entrepreneurship.
Deputy Commissioner Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar received the 'Best District Election Officer' award from Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot during National Voters' Day celebrations in Bengaluru.
Uttar Pradesh emerges as third highest award-winning state in Padma Awards 2026 with 11 recipients. The state's honorees span arts, science, sports, and public service, showcasing diverse excellence.
Dr Suresh Hanagavadi, a Davanagere pathology professor and Karnataka Hemophilia Society founder, receives Padma Shri for his lifelong dedication to hemophilia patients.
Eminent educationist Prabhakar Basavaprabhu Kore from Belagavi district has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri award in literature and education category for his transformative contributions to education and healthcare sectors across India and a
Industrial entrepreneur Ashok Khade from Sangli has been honored with the Padma Shri award for 2026 in the industry and trade category, recognizing his journey from poverty to building a global enterprise.
Shrirang Lad, a progressive farmer from Parbhani, receives Padma Shri 2026 for his four-decade cotton research, developing scientific methods that boost productivity and farmer profits.
Fifteen individuals from Maharashtra honored with Padma Awards on Republic Day 2026, including tribal musician Bhiklya Dhinda, Tamasha artist Raghuvir Khedkar, and farmer Shrirang Lad.
The Government of India announced the 2026 Padma Awards, honoring 131 individuals from diverse fields. This year's list includes recognition for 10 districts receiving the honor for the first time since Independence, highlighting the awards' reach into In
Anke Gowda receives Padma Shri for lifelong librarianship service, having sold his Mysuru property and invested Rs 11 lakh in books after working as a timekeeper.
Major Shubhanshu Shukla posthumously receives India's highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra, for his exceptional courage during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir in 2023.
A distinguished former IPS officer, who masterminded Operation Cocoon leading to the downfall of notorious bandit Veerappan, has been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award for exceptional service.
The Government of India announced 131 Padma Awards for 2026 on Republic Day eve. Veteran banker Uday Kotak, actor Dharmendra, cricketer Rohit Sharma among recipients across diverse fields.
The Indian government has announced the names of 131 Padma awardees for 2026, while Pakistan named its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup amid veiled boycott threats.
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla posthumously receives the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award. The government announces gallantry honours for 70 armed forces personnel, including Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra recipients, for acts of braver
Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the Padma Shri, while tennis legend Vijay Amritraj will be honoured with the Padma Bhushan in the upcoming Padma Awards ceremony.
Shubhanshu Shukla receives the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, with 70 other individuals honoured for their bravery and service in a ceremony.
Veteran actor Dharmendra receives Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while Mammootty and Alka Yagnik get Padma Bhushan. President Murmu approves 131 Padma Awards including 16 posthumous honours.
India's Padma Shri awards for 2026 recognize remarkable individuals, including a former IPS officer for cleanliness efforts and champions of milk banks and tribal healthcare.
The Government of India has announced the prestigious Padma Awards for 2026, honoring exceptional contributions across diverse fields including arts, sports, science, and social work.
The Government of India announces Padma Awards 2026 with posthumous honours for legendary actor Dharmendra, veteran comedian Satish Shah, and advertising icon Piyush Pandey, recognizing their lifetime contributions.
The Government of India has announced the 2026 Padma Awards, honouring 131 individuals including veteran actor Dharmendra and former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren posthumously with Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan respectively.