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Padma Shri 2026: Savita Punia Calls Honour a Tribute to Indian Women’s Hockey Team

January 27, 2026

Savita Punia Receives Padma Shri, Dedicates Honour to Team and Family

Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia has described her Padma Shri honour as a collective recognition of the national women’s hockey team rather than an individual milestone. Announced on the eve of Republic Day, the award came as an emotional surprise for the veteran player, who said it represents pride for her family and renewed hope for women’s hockey in India after a challenging phase.

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Padma Bhushan 2026: Dr Nori Dattatreyudu Honoured for Transforming Global Cancer Care

January 27, 2026

Dr Nori Dattatreyudu Awarded Padma Bhushan for Pioneering Cancer Treatment

Renowned radiation oncologist Dr Nori Dattatreyudu has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in recognition of his exceptional and lifelong contribution to the field of medicine. The honour, announced as part of the Padma Awards 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, acknowledges his pioneering innovations that have transformed radiation oncology and improved cancer treatment outcomes worldwide.

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Shashi Shekhar Vempati to Receive Padma Shri for Contributions to Media, Technology and Governance

January 27, 2026

Shashi Shekhar Vempati Awarded Padma Shri for Bridging Technology and Public Institutions

Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been selected for the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, in recognition of a career that uniquely connects technology, public broadcasting, education governance, and emerging digital policy. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, Vempati has played a significant role in shaping India’s public communication ecosystem and knowledge institutions through leadership, reform, and innovation.

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Shaurya Chakra Citation Reveals Rare Confirmation of Cross-Border Military Action

January 27, 2026

India Confirms Covert Army Operation on Indo-Myanmar Border Through Gallantry Citation

In a rare moment of official transparency, the Indian government has formally acknowledged a covert military operation conducted by the Indian Army along the Indo-Myanmar border in July 2025. The confirmation has emerged through the citation of a Shaurya Chakra, marking the first time a cross-border action of this nature has been publicly recognised via a gallantry award document.

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Padma Awards 2026 Highlight Grassroots Environmental Heroes Across India

January 27, 2026

Padma Awards 2026 Shine a Light on Grassroots Environmental Conservation

India’s Padma Awards 2026 have brought national attention to grassroots environmental conservation, recognising individuals whose lifelong efforts quietly transformed local ecosystems. Among the awardees are elderly activists and community leaders who worked outside institutional frameworks, proving that sustained, people-driven action can deliver powerful ecological outcomes.

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