Bhubaneswar, Jan. 25 -- On the eve of India's Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the recipients of the Padma Awards for 2026, recognising individuals whose lifelong contributions have left a deep and lasting impact on the nation.

The announcement once again highlighted excellence across cinema, music, literature, social service, education, medicine, and public life.

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Veteran actor Dharmendra Singh Deol has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, India's second-highest civilian award. With a career spanning over six decades, Dharmendraemerged as one of Hindi cinema's most enduring stars, admired for his charm, emotion...