Padma Awards 2026 LIVE: Anke Gowda and Armida Fernandez among 45 Padma Shri ‘Unsung Heroes’ awardees

Armida Fernandez (Medicine) from Maharashtra and Anke Gowda (Literature and Education) from Karnataka were named among the Padma Shri awardees in the unsung heroes category. Photo: Special Arrangement

The Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honour of India, are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day

The Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honour of India, are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.

The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of higher order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field of activity.

Padma awards 2025 highlights
There ought to be an element of public service in the achievements of the person to be selected for these Awards.

Earlier in the day, a total of 982 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services were awarded gallantry and service medals on the eve of Republic Day 2026.

January 25, 2026 15:42
2025: A special one, says I.M. Vijayan on Padma award
Ace footballer and former Indian football team captain I.M. Vijayan has been chosen for the Padma Shri honour, the fourth highest civilian award after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan. Padma Shri is given for distinguished service in any field.

A special one, says I.M. Vijayan on Padma award
I.M. Vijayan, legendary Indian footballer, awarded Padma Shri for distinguished service, known for humility and exceptional goal-scoring skills.

January 25, 2026 15:41
2025: Balakrishna bags Padma Bhushan, four others from A.P. get Padma Shri
Actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna will receive ‘Padma Bhushan’ while four others from A.P. will be conferred ‘Padma Shri’, according to the announcement of the Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, in New Delhi on Saturday evening.

Actor Jr. NTR, Minister Nara Lokesh, Brahmani, Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat were among those who congratulated Balakrishna on his having been selected for the award.

Balakrishna bags Padma Bhushan, four others from A.P. get Padma Shri
Nandamuri Balakrishna to receive Padma Bhushan, four others from A.P. to be conferred Padma Shri awards.

January 25, 2026 15:40
2025: Monk chosen for Padma Awards, thanks Mamata for criticising him
Swami Pradiptananda alias Kartik Maharaj who has been selected for Padma Shri award by Ministry of Home Affairs for 2025 has thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for criticising him.

Monk chosen for Padma Awards, thanks Mamata for criticising him
Swami Pradiptananda, selected for Padma Shri, thanks Mamata Banerjee for support amid political controversy in West Bengal.

January 25, 2026 15:19
2025: Nageshwar Reddy awarded Padma Vibhushan for contribution in medicine
Hyderabad-based gastroenterologist D. Nageshwar Reddy has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, for 2025. The award recognises his contributions to the field of medicine. Dr. Reddy is one of the seven individuals to receive the Padma Vibhushan this year.

D. Nageshwar Reddy awarded Padma Vibhushan for contribution in medicine
Hyderabad gastroenterologist Dr. Nageshwar Reddy receives Padma Vibhushan for contributions to medicine, joining seven recipients in 2025.

January 25, 2026 15:09
2025: Actor Anant Nag, two folk artists of North Karnataka among nine Padma awardees from Karnataka
“Fans, members from the film industry and well-wishers had written to the Prime Minister recommending me for the Padma awards. I am glad that such an educated crowd felt I was worthy of the honour,” said veteran actor Anant Nag, on being named for Padma Bhushan on the eve of Republic Day. He was among the two, with journalist A. Surya Prakash, to be named for Padma Bhushan from Karnataka.

Actor Anant Nag, two folk artists of North Karnataka among nine Padma awardees from State

Veteran actor Anant Nag and journalist A. Surya Prakash among Padma award winners; also honored are L. Subramaniam and Ricky Kej.

January 25, 2026 15:08
2025: 30 unsung heroes, including a 100-year-old freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai, awarded Padma Shri
A 100-year old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal who trained 150 women in the male-dominated field and India’s first woman puppeteers, who is 96. They are among 30 unsung heroes from diverse fields who were awarded Padma Shri.

30 unsung heroes, including a 100-year-old freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai, awarded Padma Shri
Padma Shri awarded to unsung heroes Libia Lobo Sardesai, Gokul Chandra Dey, and Sally Holkar for their remarkable contributions.

January 25, 2026 14:48
2026: Padma Shri awardees in unsung heroes category
Sources said there are about 45 persons who were awarded the Padma Shri awards in the unsung heroes category. They are Anke Gowda from Karnataka, Armida Fernandes from Maharashtra, Bhagwadas Raikwar from Madhya Pradesh, Brij Lal Bhat from Jammu and Kashmir, Budri Thati from Chhattisgarh, Charan Hembram from Odisha, Chiranji Lal Yadav from Uttar Pradesh and Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya from Gujarat among others. — PTI

January 25, 2026 14:42
2025: P.R. Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijayan among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri
Former men’s hockey captain P. R. Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para-athletics coach figured in the list of 139 that was unveiled for the coveted civilian awards on Saturday January 25, 2025.

P.R. Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijayan among 4 in sports to get Padma Shri
Padma Shri honours for legendary athletes I M Vijayan, Harvinder Singh, Satyapal Singh, P. R. Sreejesh, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

January 25, 2026 14:42
2025: Former CJI, violinist, and Kathak dancer among Padma Vibhushan awardees
Former Chief Justice of India Justice (retired) Jagdish Singh Khehar, who gave a dissenting opinion among the Supreme Court Bench that outlawed triple talaq in 2017, was conferred with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, as part of the Padma awards announced on the eve of Republic Day.

Former CJI, violinist, and Kathak dancer among Padma Vibhushan awardees
Padma Awards 2025: Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar awarded Padma Vibhushan, along with other notable recipients in 2025.

January 25, 2026 14:38
CBI officer who supervised R.G. Kar rape-murder case probe among 31 receiving police medal
CBI officers who supervised the investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar are among 31 personnel of the central agency awarded police medals on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.

Republic Day 2026: CBI officer who supervised R.G. Kar rape-murder case probe among 31 receiving police medal
Thirty-one CBI officers, including key investigators in R.G. Kar rape and murder case, awarded police medals for outstanding service on Republic Day 2026.

January 25, 2026 14:38
982 personnel awarded gallantry and service medals
The total of 982 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services were awarded gallantry and service medals on the eve of Republic Day 2026.

Republic Day 2026: 982 personnel awarded gallantry and service medals
In 2026, 982 personnel receive Gallantry and Service Medals, honoring exceptional bravery and distinguished service on Republic Day.

January 25, 2026 14:35
2025 Padma Awards | Seven get Padma Vibhushan; 19 honoured with Padma Bhushan
The Centre announced the Padma awards 2025 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the highest civilian honours to 139 people, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.

2025 Padma Awards: Seven get Padma Vibhushan; 19 honoured with Padma Bhushan
Padma awards 2025: 139 recipients honored with highest civilian awards in three categories by the Centre.

January 25, 2026 14:28
Tamil Nadu celebrates 13 Padma awardees excelling in art, trade, sports, and culture
Thirteen persons from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry have been recognised with the Padma awards this year. Three people have been named for the Padma Bhushan — actor Ajith Kumar, in the art category; actor and dancer Shobana Chandrakumar and Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti industrialist.

Tamil Nadu celebrates 13 Padma awardees excelling in art, trade, sports, and culture
Thirteen from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry receive Padma awards, including Ajith Kumar and R. Ashwin.

January 25, 2026 14:26
President Murmu presents the Padma awards to 71 personalities
The late Osamu Suzuki, former chief of Suzuki Motor Corporation, the late singer Pankaj Udhas, the late Sushil Kumar Modi, former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, film director Shekhar Kapur, and Lakshmipathy Ramasubbaiyer, publisher of Tamil daily Dinamalar, were among the prominent personalities conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu

President Murmu presents the Padma awards to 71 personalities
139 distinguished individuals honored with Padma awards on Republic Day; ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 28.

January 25, 2026 14:26
Ajith Kumar conferred Padma Bhushan; actor thanks government for the honour
Tamil star Ajith Kumar has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, by the Union government. The star is among the 19 Padma Bhushan awardees announced by the government on Saturday (January 25).

Ajith Kumar conferred Padma Bhushan; actor thanks government for the honour
Ajith Kumar gets Padma Bhushan: Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shekhar Kapur, and M. T. Vasudevan Nair honored with Padma awards by India.

January 25, 2026 14:25
Ajith Kumar receives Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday (April 28). The actor, as announced in January, is among the 19 Padma Bhushan awardees announced by the Union government.

Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar receives Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar receives Padma Bhushan award from President of India, honored for contributions to Indian cinema.

January 25, 2026 14:24
Full list of Padma Awards 2025
Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines / fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

Full list of Padma Awards 2025
Full list of Padma Awards 2025: Padma Awards – highest civilian honors in India, conferred in three categories, announced annually on Republic Day.