Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Some of the most prominent names from the entertainment world, actors R Madhavan, Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik were honored with the prestigious Padma Awards on Tuesday.The ceremony, which took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoured individuals from diverse fields for their noteworthy contributions to society. Back in January, when the recipients of the Padma Bhushan were announced, Alka Yagnik shared the memorable moment with the netizens through a heartfelt note on …
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New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday. A total of 65 eminent and distinguished personalities from different fields, including arts, public affairs, medicine, literature and more, were honoured with the coveted Padma Awards. Noted playback singer Alka Yagnik was conferred with Padma Bhushan for her three-decade-long contribution to Indian music, whi…
New Delhi/Kochi June 23 (IANS) With Union Minister George Kurian resigning after the BJP decided not to renew his Rajya Sabha term, attention has shifted to whether Kerala will get a new representative in the PM Narendra Modi-led Union Council of Ministers.Kurian submitted his resignation on Tuesday after completing his term in the Upper House, and President Droupadi Murmu accepted it.Sources said Kurian is likely to return to organisational responsibilities, with the BJP leader having expressed…
Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India and Mongolia are strategic partners and spiritual siblings.”India and Mongolia, we are strategic partners, we are also spiritual siblings. Our relationship is rooted in deep civilisational and spiritual linkages, shared democratic values, strong development aspirations and strong people-to-people ties,” EAM Jaishankar said in a press statement after his meeting with Battsetseg Batmunkh, Mongolia’s…
Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday called on Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa during his official visit to the East Asian nation.“Honoured to call on President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia. Conveyed heartfelt greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.According to him, President Ukhnaa’s visit last year imparted a strong momentum to the India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership.“Value…
Bhopal, June 22 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu concluded her visit to Kuno National Park by interacting with ‘Cheetah Mitras’ and members of the Sahariya tribe of Madhya Pradesh, said an official on Monday. She appreciated the ‘Cheetah Mitras’ for their contributions to Project Cheetah, said the official in a statement.On Sunday, the President visited the Kuno National Park, toured the Cheetah Management Area, and was briefed on the Project Cheetah.During her state visit to Botswana in …
Jabalpur, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday participated in the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University here as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address that emphasised the transformative power of education for both individual growth and national development.Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted the critical role of education in uplifting communities, particularly tribal populations.She stressed the need to ensure that tribal youth have equal o…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on June 23, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, Tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees, an official said on Saturday. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and other dignitaries wi…
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised President Droupadi Murmu for her dedication to public service, humility and commitment to nation-building, stating that her rise from a humble background in Mayurbhanj district to the highest constitutional office in the country is a matter of great pride for Odisha. Speaking at an event in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj district, marking two years of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha, PM Modi extended heart…
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the BJP-led Odisha government, saying the double-engine government had ushered in a historic phase of progress, with the state moving rapidly on the path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Addressing a gathering during the event marking the state government’s two years in office at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, PM Modi said, “Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Cha…