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"We have miles to go before we sleep...": Uday Kotak after conferred Padma
Updated : 4 months ago IST
We have miles to go before we sleep, remarked veteran banker Uday Kotak on Monday as the government conferred upon him the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the trade and industry sector. The Founder and Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank expressed his gratitude after being named among the
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"Small-minded people opposing it": Devendra Fadnavis hits back at Sanjay R
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's criticism of former Uttarakhand CM and former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari being conferred with the Padma Bhushan, saying "small-minded people are opposing it."
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"I accept this honour with great humility": Dr Palkonda Vijay Anand Reddy
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI here, he said, "I accept this honour with great humility. I'm grateful to the Government of India for recognising our efforts, and I truly dedicate this to my patients, my family and to the teachers who have taught me and to the Apollo Hospitals for allowing me to take car
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Former MHA Under Secy RVS Mani thanks PM Modi for being conferred with Pad
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Former Under Secretary in the Home Ministry, Ramaswamy Venkata Subra Mani, expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah after being conferred with Padma Shri in the field of Civil Service.
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"It's a very big moment for me": Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on being
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Harmanpreet Kaur was among several sportspersons honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. The list of 2026 awardees was announced on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.
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Late Satish Shah to receive Padma Shri, FWICE's Ashoke Pandit expresses gr
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FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the late actor Satish Shah was announced as a Padma Shri awardee posthumously.
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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
Updated : 4 months ago IST
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
Updated : 4 months ago IST
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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