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"Overwhelmed and happy": Padma Shri 2026 awardees express deep joy, share
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The prestigious Padma Awards were announced on Sunday, honouring extraordinary individuals across diverse fields.
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"I even forgot to eat": Heartfelt reactions from Padma Shri 2026 awardees
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Brij Lal Bhat, awarded for social work, dedicated his achievement to Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari. Speaking to ANI, he recalled years of effort to sustain and promote Sanatan Dharma in regions affected by terrorism.
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"Now it's so much simpler, just choose persons from poll-bound states": Ka
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Chidambaram stated that the government had made the process of selecting Padma Awardees easier by prioritising individuals from states where elections are due. He contrasted this with the proposed "One Nation, One Election" model, suggesting that such a system would have complicated the a
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"Worked without expecting any reward": Social Worker Anke Gowda on being c
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Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Gowda said she never imagined that her lifelong commitment to providing books to children would be honoured with one of India's highest civilian awards and expressed gratitude to the government for acknowledging her efforts.
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Nation applauds Padma Awardees 2026 as leaders extend warm congratulations
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to X to celebrate Malayali awardees, expressing his joy and best wishes. He highlighted the significant presence of Keralites among the recipients, particularly noting the Padma Vibhushan awardees.
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From Science to Social Work: Padma Shri 2026 awardees elated on receiving
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Padma Shri 2026 awardees expressed immense joy, pride and gratitude after being conferred with one of India's highest civilian awards, announced on the eve of Republic Day.
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"Grateful to PM Modi, President Murmu for bestowing Padma award on ordinar
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Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Koshyari said he first learned about the award after receiving congratulations from others. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, describing the recognition as a momentous encouragement for hardworking workers across the country.<
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"Proud to see our Telugu cinema stalwarts Murali Mohan garu and Rajendra P
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Actor Jr NTR extended his best wishes to the recipients of the Padma Awards 2026.
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"I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility": R Madhavan on b
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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.
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"Everything has its own time": CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Mammootty's Padma Bh
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said that the announcement of the Padma Bhushan for veteran actor Mammootty was a moment of deep satisfaction and pride.
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Former MHA Under Secy RVS Mani, who was "forced" to sign affidavit to fabr
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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."
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"So so proud..": Hema Malini on Dharmendra's Padma Vibhushan honour
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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."
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