Padma Bhushan

Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, founder of Sulabh International Bindeshwar Pathak and a host of other prominent persons were conferred with Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Fali Nariman death: Fali S Nariman, distinguished jurist and senior advocate in the Supreme Court, died today. He was 95.

Mimoh said, "I have no words to describe this feeling of euphoria and joy"

Singer Usha Uthup, who has received Padma Bhushan for her contribution to the field of music, said she was "thrilled and honoured" to receive the award.

In 2006, Chiranjeevi was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award

The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn, Young Liu, has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan.

Olympic medalist Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Sunday said that he will not take back his Padma Shri award that he returned to the government until justice is given to his "sisters and daughters" fighting against sexual harassment.

Bajrang's tweet comes after a major decision in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Punia over the election of an aide of deposed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation.

Wrestler Virender Singh has given support to fellow athlete Sakshee Malikkh, who announced she is quitting the sport after an aide of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh succeeded him in the top post.

Bajrang Punia said on Friday that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be returning his Padma Shri.

Renowned vitreoretinal surgeon Dr SS Badrinath, who founded one of India's biggest charitable eye hospitals, Sankara Nethralaya, died at his residence on Tuesday. He was 83.

UK PM Rishi Sunak reacted to Akshata Murty's post and said it was a "proud day".

Among those present at the awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan included her daughter Akshata Murty, who is married to the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to iconic singer Vani Jayaram, who passed away on Saturday, and said she would be remembered for her melodious voice and rich works.

Veteran singer Vani Jayaram who has sung over 10,000 songs in 19 languages including the very popular Hindi number 'bole re papihara' died here on Saturday.

Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, founder of Sulabh International Bindeshwar Pathak and a host of other prominent persons were conferred with Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Fali Nariman death: Fali S Nariman, distinguished jurist and senior advocate in the Supreme Court, died today. He was 95.

Mimoh said, "I have no words to describe this feeling of euphoria and joy"

Singer Usha Uthup, who has received Padma Bhushan for her contribution to the field of music, said she was "thrilled and honoured" to receive the award.

In 2006, Chiranjeevi was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award

The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn, Young Liu, has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan.

Olympic medalist Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Sunday said that he will not take back his Padma Shri award that he returned to the government until justice is given to his "sisters and daughters" fighting against sexual harassment.

Bajrang's tweet comes after a major decision in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Punia over the election of an aide of deposed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation.

Wrestler Virender Singh has given support to fellow athlete Sakshee Malikkh, who announced she is quitting the sport after an aide of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh succeeded him in the top post.

Bajrang Punia said on Friday that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be returning his Padma Shri.

Renowned vitreoretinal surgeon Dr SS Badrinath, who founded one of India's biggest charitable eye hospitals, Sankara Nethralaya, died at his residence on Tuesday. He was 83.

UK PM Rishi Sunak reacted to Akshata Murty's post and said it was a "proud day".

Among those present at the awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan included her daughter Akshata Murty, who is married to the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to iconic singer Vani Jayaram, who passed away on Saturday, and said she would be remembered for her melodious voice and rich works.

Veteran singer Vani Jayaram who has sung over 10,000 songs in 19 languages including the very popular Hindi number 'bole re papihara' died here on Saturday.