Government announces 131 Padma awards for year 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, legendary actor Dharmendra, JMM founder Shibu Soren awarded Padma Vibhushan (posthumously). Playback singer Alka Yagnik, former Uttarakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari, actor Mammootty and banker Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan. Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur awarded Padma Shri.
The Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honours of India, are announced every year on Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of higher order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field of activity.
There ought to be an element of public service in the achievements of the person to be selected for these Awards.
Earlier in the day, a total of 982 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services were awarded gallantry and service medals on the eve of Republic Day 2026.
Acid attack survivor Mangala Kapoor is to be conferred with Padma Shri award
Acid attack survivor Mangala Kapoor feels very happy, it cannot be expressed in words, her eyes couldn’t believe it then regular calls started coming, she was surprised, when she was confirmed, she thanked everyone associated with her. She struggled a lot, but the result she is getting.
Legendary Malayalam actor Mammootty was conferred with the Padma Bhushan on Sunday (January 25, 2026). He was “very happy” on hearing the news and that there was “nothing greater than the country honouring one.” Fondly called ‘Mammukka’ by his fans and those close to him, the actor described the award as “unexpected” while speaking to a TV channel.
Full list of Padma Award winners 2026: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan
Eight agri experts among 2026 Padma award winners
Eight agricultural experts are among the 2026 Padma award winners, recognized for their contributions to farming and innovation. Padma awardees
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday (January 25, 2026) congratulated all the Padma awardees for their contribution to diverse fields.
In his X post he wrote “Congratulations to all the Padma Awardees for their outstanding contributions to our nation. Their excellence, dedication and service across diverse fields enrich the fabric of our society.
Actors R Madhavan and Prosenjit Chatterjee awarded Padma Shri
Actors R Madhavan and
Cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to be conferred with Padma Shri
Cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to be conferred with Padma Shri in the field of Sports.
JMM founder Shibu Soren, BJP leader VK Malhotra awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously: MHA.
JMM founder Shibu Soren, BJP leader VK Malhotra awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously: MHA.
Government announces 131 Padma awards for year 2026 including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri-PTI
January 25, 2026 18:18
Playback singer Alka Yagnik, former Uttarakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari, actor Mammootty and banker Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan: MHA.
Playback singer Alka Yagnik, former Uttarakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari, actor Mammootty and banker Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan: MHA.
January 25, 2026 18:09
Actor Dharmendra and former Kerala V.S. Achuthanandan accorded Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
Ex-bus conductor, nonagenarian musician among 45 awarded Padma Shri in ‘unsung heroes’ category
A former bus conductor who set up the world’s largest free-access library, a paediatrician who formed Asia’s first human milk bank, and a 90-year old rare musical instrument player were among 45 individuals from across India chosen for the Padma Shri award in the ‘unsung heroes’ category on the occasion of Republic Day.on Sunday (January 25, 2026).
Anke Gowda, once a bus conductor, set up the world’s largest free-access library, ‘Pustak Mane’, comprising more than two million books in 20 languages along with rare manuscripts.
Ex-bus conductor, nonagenarian musician among 45 awarded Padma Shri in ‘unsung heroes’ category
Forty-five unsung heroes, including a nonagenarian musician, receive Padma Shri awards for extraordinary contributions across India.
Ace footballer and former Indian football team captain I.M. Vijayan has been chosen for the Padma Shri honour, the fourth highest civilian award after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan. Padma Shri is given for distinguished service in any field.
A special one, says I.M. Vijayan on Padma award
I.M. Vijayan, legendary Indian footballer, awarded Padma Shri for distinguished service, known for humility and exceptional goal-scoring skills.
Actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna will receive ‘Padma Bhushan’ while four others from A.P. will be conferred ‘Padma Shri’, according to the announcement of the Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, in New Delhi on Saturday evening.
Actor Jr. NTR, Minister Nara Lokesh, Brahmani, Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat were among those who congratulated Mr. Balakrishna on his having been selected for the award.
Balakrishna bags Padma Bhushan, four others from A.P. get Padma Shri
Nandamuri Balakrishna to receive Padma Bhushan, four others from A.P. to be conferred Padma Shri awards.
Monk chosen for Padma Awards, thanks Mamata for criticising him
Swami Pradiptananda alias Kartik Maharaj who has been selected for Padma Shri award by Ministry of Home Affairs for 2025 has thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for criticising him.
Monk chosen for Padma Awards, thanks Mamata for criticising him
Swami Pradiptananda, selected for Padma Shri, thanks Mamata Banerjee for support amid political controversy in West Bengal. Nageshwar Reddy awarded Padma Vibhushan for contribution in medicine
Hyderabad-based gastroenterologist D. Nageshwar Reddy has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, for 2025. The award recognises his contributions to the field of medicine. Dr. Reddy is one of the seven individuals to receive the Padma Vibhushan this year.
D. Nageshwar Reddy awarded Padma Vibhushan for contribution in medicine
Hyderabad gastroenterologist Dr. Nageshwar Reddy receives Padma Vibhushan for contributions to medicine, joining seven recipients in 2025.
Actor Anant Nag, two folk artists of North Karnataka among nine Padma awardees from Karnataka
“Fans, members from the film industry and well-wishers had written to the Prime Minister recommending me for the Padma awards. veteran actor Anant Nag, was among the two, with journalist A. Surya Prakash, to be named for Padma Bhushan from Karnataka.
30 unsung heroes, including a 100-year-old freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai, awarded Padma Shri
Padma Shri awarded to unsung heroes Libia Lobo Sardesai, Gokul Chandra Dey, and Sally Holkar for their remarkable contributions. Padma Shri awardees in unsung heroes category
Sources said there are about 45 persons who were awarded the Padma Shri awards in the unsung heroes category. They are Anke Gowda from Karnataka, Armida Fernandes from Maharashtra, Bhagwadas Raikwar from Madhya Pradesh, Brij Lal Bhat from Jammu and Kashmir, Budri Thati from Chhattisgarh, Charan Hembram from Odisha, Chiranji Lal Yadav from Uttar Pradesh and Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya from Gujarat among others.
P.R. Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijayan among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri
Former men’s hockey captain P. R. Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para-athletics coach figured in the list of 139 that was unveiled for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday (January 25, 2025).
P.R. Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijayan among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri
Padma Shri honours for legendary athletes I M Vijayan, Harvinder Singh, Satyapal Singh, P. R. Sreejesh, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
January 25, 2026 14:42
2025: Former CJI, violinist, and Kathak dancer among Padma Vibhushan awardees
Former Chief Justice of India Justice (retired) Jagdish Singh Khehar, who gave a dissenting opinion among the Supreme Court Bench that outlawed triple talaq in 2017, was conferred with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, as part of the Padma awards announced on the eve of Republic Day.
Former CJI, violinist, and Kathak dancer among Padma Vibhushan awardees
Padma Awards 2025: Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar awarded Padma Vibhushan, along with other notable recipients in 2025.
January 25, 2026 14:38
CBI officer who supervised R.G. Kar rape-murder case probe among 31 receiving police medal
CBI officers who supervised the investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar are among 31 personnel of the central agency awarded police medals on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.
Republic Day 2026: CBI officer who supervised R.G. Kar rape-murder case probe among 31 receiving police medal
Thirty-one CBI officers, including key investigators in R.G. Kar rape and murder case, awarded police medals for outstanding service on Republic Day 2026.
January 25, 2026 14:38
982 personnel awarded gallantry and service medals
The total of 982 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services were awarded gallantry and service medals on the eve of Republic Day 2026.
Republic Day 2026: 982 personnel awarded gallantry and service medals
In 2026, 982 personnel receive Gallantry and Service Medals, honoring exceptional bravery and distinguished service on Republic Day.
Seven get Padma Vibhushan; 19 honoured with Padma Bhushan
The Centre announced the Padma awards 2025 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the highest civilian honours to 139 people, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.
2025 Padma Awards: Seven get Padma Vibhushan; 19 honoured with Padma Bhushan
Padma awards 2025: 139 recipients honored with highest civilian awards in three categories by the Centre
Tamil Nadu celebrated 13 Padma awardees excelling in art, trade, sports, and culture in 2025
Thirteen persons from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry have been recognised with the Padma awards in 2025. Three people have been named for the Padma Bhushan — actor Ajith Kumar, in the art category; actor and dancer Shobana Chandrakumar and Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti industrialist.
Tamil Nadu celebrates 13 Padma awardees excelling in art, trade, sports, and culture
Thirteen from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry receive Padma awards, including Ajith Kumar and R. Ashwin. President Murmu presents the Padma awards to 71 personalities
The late Osamu Suzuki, former chief of Suzuki Motor Corporation, the late singer Pankaj Udhas, the late Sushil Kumar Modi, former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, film director Shekhar Kapur, and Lakshmipathy Ramasubbaiyer, publisher of Tamil daily Dinamalar, were among the prominent personalities conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu
President Murmu presents the Padma awards to 71 personalities
139 distinguished individuals honored with Padma awards on Republic Day; ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 28.
Ajith Kumar conferred Padma Bhushan; actor thanks government for the honour
Ajith Kumar gets Padma Bhushan: Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shekhar Kapur, and M. T. Vasudevan Nair honored with Padma awards by India.
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