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.
On the occasion of Republic Day, 26th January 2026, the Government of Delhi has decided to grant Special Government Remission to eligible convicts. The remission is being granted in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 473 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (
According to an official release, the awards honour the unwavering commitment and exemplary service of ICG personnel in safeguarding India's maritime boundaries.
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."
A grateful nation will celebrate the 77th Republic Day on January 26. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the celebrations from Kartavya Path, New Delhi, with the President of the European Council Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen being the Chi
Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee is set to be honoured with the Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu for his contributions to the arts, especially Indian cinema.
According to information shared by the Uttarakhand Police Headquarters, Inspector General of Police Yogendra Singh Rawat, Personnel/Headquarters, Uttarakhand, has been awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM).
The Punjab Police had on Friday foiled a major terror conspiracy ahead of Republic Day celebrations with the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, busting a terror module linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and arresting one operative.
Farmer-activist Shrirang Devaba Lad, widely recognised for his pioneering contributions to sustainable agriculture and livestock conservation, will be conferred the Padma Shri award by the Government of India. The prestigious honour will be presented to him in the field of Agriculture at
"We have come up with the rendition of Vande Mataram, our national song, which is very, very special for the entire nation and even more special to us," Usha told ANI, adding that this is the third song released by them, following two earlier releases already available on YouTube.