IANS LIVE-HONOURED BY THE WORLD: PM MODI'S RECORD NUMBER OF HIGHEST CIVILIAN AWARDS
May 5, 2025
Fixtures
Result4 May 2025
Match 54
PBKS
PBKS
236/5 (20 ov)
LSG
LSG
199/7 (20 ov)
PBKS won by 37 runs
Result4 May 2025
Match 53
KKR
KKR
206/4 (20 ov)
RR
RR
205/8 (20 ov)
KKR won by 1 run
Result3 May 2025
Match 52
RCB
RCB
213/5 (20 ov)
CSK
CSK
211/5 (20 ov)
RCB won by 2 runs
Result2 May 2025
Match 51
GT
GT
224/6 (20 ov)
SRH
SRH
186/6 (20 ov)
GT won by 38 runs
Result1 May 2025
Match 50
RR
RR
117/10 (16.1 ov)
MI
MI
217/2 (20 ov)
MI won by 100 runs
Result30 April 2025
Match49
CSK
CSK
190/10 (19.2 ov)
PBKS
PBKS
194/6 (19.4 ov)
PBKS won by 4 wickets
Result29 April 2025
Match 48
DC
DC
190/9 (20 ov)
KKR
KKR
204/9 (20 ov)
KKR won by 14 runs
Result28 April 2025
Match 47
RR
RR
212/2 (15.5 ov)
GT
GT
209/4 (20 ov)
RR won by 8 wickets
Result27 April 2025
Match 46
DC
DC
162/8 (20 ov)
RCB
RCB
165/4 (18.3 ov)
RCB won by 6 wickets
Result27 April 2025
Match 45
MI
MI
215/7 (20 ov)
LSG
LSG
161/10 (20 ov)
MI won by 54 runs
Result26 April 2025
Match 44
KKR
KKR
7/0 (1 ov)
PBKS
PBKS
201/4 (20 ov)
No result
Result25 April 2025
Match 43
CSK
CSK
154/10 (19.5 ov)
SRH
SRH
155/5 (18.4 ov)
SRH won by 5 wickets
Result24 April 2025
Match 42
RCB
RCB
205/5 (20 ov)
RR
RR
194/9 (20 ov)
RCB won by 11 runs
Result23 April 2025
Match 41
SRH
SRH
143/8 (20 ov)
MI
MI
146/3 (15.4 ov)
MI won by 7 wickets
Result22 April 2025
Match 40
LSG
LSG
159/6 (20 ov)
DC
DC
161/2 (17.5 ov)
DC won by 8 wickets
Result21 April 2025
Match 39
KKR
KKR
159/8 (20 ov)
GT
GT
198/3 (20 ov)
GT won by 39 runs
Result20 April 2025
Match 38
MI
MI
177/1 (15.4 ov)
CSK
CSK
176/5 (20 ov)
MI won by 9 wickets
Result20 April 2025
Match 37
PBKS
PBKS
157/6 (20 ov)
RCB
RCB
159/3 (18.5 ov)
RCB won by 7 wickets
Result19 April 2025
Match 36
RR
RR
178/5 (20 ov)
LSG
LSG
180/5 (20 ov)
LSG won by 2 runs
Result19 April 2025
Match 35
GT
GT
204/3 (19.2 ov)
DC
DC
203/8 (20 ov)
GT won by 7 wickets

Honoured by the world: PM Modi's record number of highest civilian awards

Honoured by the World: PM Modi’s record of highest civilian awards

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a leader to have received a record number of civilian honours -- amounting to 14 -- from numerous countries, highlighting his leadership and India's growing stature on the global stage.

These awards signify strengthened diplomatic relationships and reflect India’s expanding influence and engagement worldwide.

In April 2016, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Sash. The prestigious award was presented by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Later in 2016, PM Modi was awarded Afghanistan’s highest civilian honour, the State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan.

In 2018, during a historic visit to Palestine, Prime Minister Modi was honoured with the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award, Palestine’s highest recognition for foreign dignitaries.

In 2019, the Prime Minister received the UAE's highest civilian honour, the Order of Zayed Award, as a testament to the close India-UAE relations.

Russia also conferred Prime Minister Modi with its highest civilian honour, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, in 2019, recognising his efforts to strengthen India-Russia ties. PM Modi received the award during his visit to Moscow in July 2024.

In 2019, the Maldives presented PM Modi with the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin, the country’s highest honour for foreign dignitaries.

In the same year, PM Modi was also honoured with Bahrain's King Hamad Order of the Renaissance, highlighting the growing India-Bahrain relationship.

The United States conferred PM Modi with the Legion of Merit in 2020, an honour awarded by the US Armed Forces for exceptional service and achievements.

Bhutan recognised PM Modi with its highest civilian decoration, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, in December 2021. The award was presented during his visit to Bhutan in March 2024.

In 2023, during his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM Modi was awarded the Ebakl Award by President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau.

Fiji honoured PM Modi with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest honour in the country, recognising his global leadership. The award was presented by PM Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji.

Additionally, the Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Sir Bob Dadae, conferred PM Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu, Papua New Guinea's highest honour.

In June 2023, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conferred the 'Order of Nile' on Prime Minister Modi, Egypt’s highest state honour.

On July 13, 2023, France awarded PM Modi the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award, in a ceremony led by President Emmanuel Macron.

On August 25, 2023, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou honoured PM Modi with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, the second-highest civilian honour of Greece.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Africa in November 2024, Dominica has announced it will bestow upon him its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour.

In addition to these highest civilian honours, PM Modi has received several prestigious awards from renowned global organisations.

In 2018, he was awarded the Seoul Peace Prize by the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation, in recognition of his contributions to global harmony and world peace.

In the same year, the United Nations honoured PM Modi with its highest environmental accolade, the Champions of The Earth Award, for his bold environmental leadership.

In 2019, PM Modi received the first-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award, which is annually awarded to leaders who demonstrate outstanding national leadership.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded PM Modi the Global Goalkeeper Award in 2019, in recognition of his efforts to transform India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan into a mass movement for cleanliness.

In 2021, PM Modi received the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award from Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), in recognition of his leadership on global energy and environmental sustainability.