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President Murmu Confers 92 Distinguished Service Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025

President Murmu Confers 92 Distinguished Service Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025

The Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II), held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, saw President Droupadi Murmu confer 92 Distinguished Service Awards to officers from the Armed Forces, Coast Guard, and BRO.The honors, including 30 PVSMs, 5 UYSMs, and 57 AVSMs, recognize excellence in both peacetime and wartime service.This ceremony reflects India’s focus on military recognition, modernization, and […]

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President Murmu Confers 39 Gallantry Awards for Bravery and Valour

President Murmu Confers 39 Gallantry Awards for Bravery and Valour

President Murmu, during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025, conferred 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras on personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, and J&K Police for their gallantry in anti-terror and counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir, the North-East, and other strategic regions. Key Points Award Categories Kirti Chakra Recipients (Examples)

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Neeraj Chopra Honoured with Honorary Lt. Colonel Rank in Territorial Army

Neeraj Chopra Honoured with Honorary Lt. Colonel Rank in Territorial Army

Neeraj Chopra, India’s javelin star and Olympic gold medallist, has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, as per a May 13, 2025 government notification.The honour acknowledges his sports excellence and military service as Subedar Major. A former world and Olympic champion, Neeraj joins the ranks of personalities like M.S.

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Bhuwan Ribhu Becomes First Indian Lawyer to Receive World Law Congress Honour

Bhuwan Ribhu Becomes First Indian Lawyer to Receive World Law Congress Honour

Bhuwan Ribhu, a veteran child rights lawyer, has made history by becoming the first Indian lawyer to receive the World Jurist Association’s Medal of Honour.The award, presented at the World Law Congress 2025 in the Dominican Republic, recognises his tireless legal work spanning two decades. His efforts have led to landmark judicial reforms in child

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President Honored 71 Individulas With Padma Awards

President Honored 71 Individulas With Padma Awards

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards 2025 on 71 distinguished individuals at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, recognizing excellence in fields like art, public service, sports, and literature.Highlights include L. Subramaniam receiving the Padma Vibhushan for music; Pankaj Udhas (posthumous), Nandamuri Balakrishna, S. Ajith Kumar, and P.R. Sreejesh receiving the Padma Bhushan for contributions to cinema

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Madhusudan Sai Honored with Fiji’s Highest Recognition for Humanitarian Efforts

Madhusudan Sai Honored with Fiji’s Highest Recognition for Humanitarian Efforts

Madhusudan Sai was honored with Fiji’s highest award, the ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji,’ by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu on April 25, 2025, recognizing his humanitarian contributions, especially the establishment of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital.The South Pacific’s first fully free, state-of-the-art children’s hospital — which has significantly improved healthcare access for

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Priyanka Chopra, Ang Lee, Megan Thee Stallion to Be Honoured at 4th Annual Gold House Gold Gala

Priyanka Chopra, Ang Lee, Megan Thee Stallion to Be Honoured at 4th Annual Gold House Gold Gala

The 4th Annual Gold House Gold Gala will take place on May 10, 2025, at the Music Centre, Los Angeles, celebrating cultural changemakers under the theme “First Light”, which honors pioneers who’ve opened paths for others.Priyanka Chopra will receive the inaugural Global Vanguard Honor for her impactful 25-year career bridging Bollywood and Hollywood.Other honorees include

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National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023

National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023

The 6th National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023, organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on April 15, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, celebrated excellence in highway development, maintenance, and innovation.Key winners included H.G. Infra Engineering (PPP), Bhartia Infra Projects (EPC), and Ashoka Buildcon (Green Highways Gold). Best Engineer Awards went

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