Colonel Sofia Qureshi, who was a prominent face during the Operation Sindoor, has been named as a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal in the 2026 Republic Day honours list.
Actor R Madhavan expressed his "gratitude and humility" upon receiving the Padma Shri, dedicating the honour to his family members, mentors, well-wishers and the public.
According to an official release, the awards honour the unwavering commitment and exemplary service of ICG personnel in safeguarding India's maritime boundaries.
Speaking about the 32nd recipient of the JC Daniel Award, Vijayan said veteran actress Sarada has "achieved unparalleled milestones in Malayalam cinema. She brought the National Award for Best Actress to Malayalam cinema twice."
RVS Mani, in his book, 'Hindu Terror: Insider account of Ministry of Home Affairs 2006-2010', alleged that he was pressured by political leadership within the Home Ministry in 2009 to sign a second affidavit that fabricated a narrative of "Saffron Terror."
Veteran actor-politician Hema Malini expressed pride and gratitude, saying, "So so proud that the govt has recognised Dharam ji's immense contribution to the film industry by bestowing on him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award."
Speaking to ANI, she said she felt proud of her husband's achievement and highlighted his disciplined lifestyle and dedication to his work. She added that his punctuality and commitment reflected the way he served people throughout his life.
In a post on X, Sinha said their dedication and contributions have benefited many people and strengthened the social and cultural fabric of society. He added that Jammu and Kashmir is proud of their achievements.
Speaking about her journey, Mukherjee said she has been practising the craft for over 40 years and has trained at least 20,000 women across Birbhum district. She added that she remains actively involved in her work to this day.