President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma awards, 65 personalities honoured

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:57 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday. A total of 65 eminent and distinguished personalities from different fields, including arts, public affairs, medicine, literature and more, were honoured with the coveted Padma Awards.

Lucknow fire fallout: Noida administration seals coaching institute after gaps found during inspection

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:38 PM

Noida, June 23 (IANS) After the tragic fire mishap in Lucknow coaching institute claiming more than a dozen lives, the Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration on Tuesday stepped up inspection and examination of coaching institutes as well as commercial establishments to check their adherence to standard safety protocols and also fire safety mechanisms.

Shibu Soren conferred Padma Bhushan posthumously, wife receives honour from Prez Murmu

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren was conferred the Padma Bhushan posthumously at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Tuesday evening.

Indian Americans take priorities to Capitol Hill

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:27 PM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff across the Capitol Hill on Tuesday as part of a major advocacy effort focused on strengthening the US-India partnership, advancing immigration reform and bolstering Indo-Pacific security.

'Disinformation debunked': IAF tender for full Rafale fleet exposes Pakistan’s claims of Op Sindoor 'losses'

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Pakistan's oft-repeated claim that India lost several Rafale fighters during Operation Sindoor has now been squarely contradicted by the Indian Air Force itself.

Maha govt clears formation of committee on UCC

IANS | June 23, 2026 4:16 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has approved the formation of a retired High Court judge-led committee to submit a report on implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.

PM Modi asks young civil servants to lead journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047

IANS | June 23, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Highlighting the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with 183 Officer Trainees of the IAS 2024 batch and urged them to dedicate themselves to nation-building with a strong sense of purpose.

Gujarat court convicts AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava, eight others in forest officials assault case

IANS | June 23, 2026 3:07 PM

Narmada, June 23 (IANS) A court in Gujarat’s Narmada district on Tuesday convicted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava, his wife Shakuntala Vasava and seven others in a 2023 case involving the alleged assault and intimidation of forest department officials, marking a significant legal setback for one of the party’s most prominent tribal leaders in the state.

PM Modi pays homage to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:41 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary, describing him as a distinguished patriot, scholar, and statesman who dedicated his life to India's development.

President Murmu to confer Padma Awards 2026 today

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:45 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, Tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees.

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President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma awards, 65 personalities honoured

Lucknow fire fallout: Noida administration seals coaching institute after gaps found during inspection

Shibu Soren conferred Padma Bhushan posthumously, wife receives honour from Prez Murmu

Indian Americans take priorities to Capitol Hill

'Disinformation debunked': IAF tender for full Rafale fleet exposes Pakistan’s claims of Op Sindoor 'losses'

Maha govt clears formation of committee on UCC

PM Modi asks young civil servants to lead journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047

Gujarat court convicts AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava, eight others in forest officials assault case

PM Modi pays homage to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary

President Murmu to confer Padma Awards 2026 today

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