New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Suzuki Motor's former chief Osamu Suzuki and former Chief Justice of India JS Khehar are among the seven eminent personalities to be honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, the government announced on Saturday. Besides, President Droupadi Murmu also approved 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.

Indian American entrepreneur, Vinod Dham, businessman Pawan Goenka, Chandrakant Sompura were also among the awardees.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Union home ministry said that the President Droupadi Murmu "approved conferment of 139 Padma awards include 1 duo case (two persons are given one award), - including seven Padma Vibhushan (second highest civilian award), 19 Padma Bhusha...