The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that the President of India has approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026, one of the country’s highest civilian honours
26 January,2026 12:26 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The awardees include people who have dedicated their lives to serving society in areas such as education, healthcare, art, culture, and social welfare
25 January,2026 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Of the 31 gallantry awardees from Gadchiroli district, two personnel, Naik Constable Bitaji Veladi and Constable Kare Irpa Atram, were honoured posthumously after laying down their lives while combating Naxalism, according to the list said
25 January,2026 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1769270271470_d.png "MHA tableau to showcase new criminal laws at Republic Day Parade")
The Ministry of Home Affairs will showcase the implementation of India’s three new criminal laws in a special tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. The display will highlight the shift from colonial-era laws to a technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system under the theme “Dand Se Nyay Ki Or"
24 January,2026 09:44 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
