Odisha: Santali author Charan Hembram expresses joy at Padma Shri nomination
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IANS) Prominent Santali author and composer Charan Hembram on Sunday expressed immense happiness at his Padma Shri nomination. Speaking to IANS, Hembram said, “My family and I are very happy to hear the news.” Sharing his contributions towards the development of tribals, Hembram stated that he has established several schools to promote […]
Padma Shri awardee Naresh Chandra Dev Varma hails Modi govt for recognising tribal literature
Agartala, Jan 25 (IANS) Renowned writer and tribal intellectual from Tripura, Naresh Chandra Dev Varma, who was named as a recipient of the Padma Shri on Sunday, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government for recognising his contribution to tribal language and literature. The octogenarian author said he was deeply delighted […]
President Droupadi Murmu approves conferment of 131 Padma Awards
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) On the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards, including two duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one) for the year 2026. Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three […]
Punjab BJP thanks PM Modi for conferring Padma Shri on Sant Niranjan Das
Chandigarh, Jan 25 (IANS) Former Union minister and former Punjab BJP President Vijay Sampla on Sunday expressed gratitude to the Central government for conferring the Padma Shri on Sant Niranjan Das, the revered saint of the Ravidassia community and head of Dera Ballan. Sampla said that Sant Niranjan Das has devoted his entire life to […]
Chandrababu Naidu asks TDP MPs to get Central funds for Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Jan 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed the TDP MPs to make efforts to get Central funds for ongoing development works in the state. He also advised MPs to focus on development opportunities and the resolution of issues in their respective parliamentary constituencies. Addressing the Telugu Desam Parliamentary […]
Padma Shri awardee archaeologist Narayan Vyas says he is still working
Ujjain, Jan 25 (IANS) The ancient city of Ujjain is beaming with pride as senior archaeologist Dr Narayan Vyas has been honoured with the Padma Shri award in the 2026 civilian honours announced by the government of India. The recognition celebrates his lifelong dedication to archaeology, historical research, and the preservation of India’s rich cultural […]
Hemant Soren thanks Centre for Padma Bhushan to his father Shibu Soren
Ranchi, Jan 25 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Central government for announcing the conferment of the Padma Bhushan on veteran tribal leader and former Union Minister Shibu Soren, popularly revered as ‘Dishom Guruji’. Shibu Soren and Hemant Soren share a father-son relationship, with Hemant being the political […]
India, US work to clear final hurdles in bilateral trade deal talks
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Indian and US officials are pushing to resolve the last few hurdles in a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with both sides close on substance but still divided on several sensitive tariff and sequencing issues, with both sides aiming for a durable deal that restores predictability and stability to bilateral trade. Negotiations […]
WHO chief says US reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’
Geneva, Jan 25 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said that the reasons given by the United States for its decision to withdraw from the WHO are “untrue.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, made the remarks on social media platform X on Saturday. He warned that the move will make the United States and […]
Minneapolis shooting by federal agents draws scrutiny
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) A Minneapolis resident was shot and killed during a federal immigration enforcement operation, which has escalated the already tense situation between the Trump Administration and the Minnesota State Government, along with the opposition Democratic Party. The victim was identified by Democratic leaders as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse. The […]
