India, Jan. 25 -- The Narendra Modi government on Saturday announced the 2025 Padma awards, one of the top civilian honours in the country.The ministry of home affairs announced seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awardees. The President of India confers these awards at ceremonial functions held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in March-April this year.

The seven Padma Vibhushan awardees include renowned folk singer Sharda Singh, who was posthumously awarded India's second highest civilian honour.Sinha, known for her iconic Chhatth songs, passed away on November 5 last year at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).Padma Awards 2025: Full list of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardeesVeter...