New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu conferred India’s prestigious gallantry awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The awards were given away in recognition of exceptional acts of bravery by personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and other security agencies. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were present on the occasion.The awards reflected India…
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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry honour, by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.Shukla travelled to the International Space Station under the Axiom-4 mission and undertook his space flight in 2025. After Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, he became the second Indian astronaut to travel to space.He has been honoured for displ…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Government on Sunday announced that Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be conferred the Ashok Chakra, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will receive the Kirti Chakra.Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of gallantry awards on 70 Armed Forces personnel for displaying exceptional courage, devotion to duty and sacrifice in the defence of the nation. Six of these awards will be given posthumo…