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President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Violinist N Rajam received Padma Vibhushan. Actor Dharmendra was honored posthumously with Padma Vibhushan. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee received Padma Shri. The ceremony recognized distinguished service in various fields. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026.

The Supreme Court hearing on the law governing CEC and election commissioners’ appointment has turned the spotlight on the Prime Minister-led selection panel that gives the government veto power

Farmers in Kendrapada's Pattamundai block face irrigation crisis. The Gobari river is choked by dense weed growth and illegal encroachments. This obstructs water flow, impacting summer paddy and vegetable cultivation. River stretches are becoming biologically dead. Authorities have begun restoration work, including weed clearance and eviction of encroachers. The water resources department is renovating the river.

The Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 have been announced, with Mohanlal clinching Best Actor for 'Thudarum' and 'Hridayapoorvam'. Dinjith Ayyathan's 'Eko' secured Best Film, while Dominic Arun directed the Best Director winner, 'Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra'. The Best Actress award was a tie between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Anaswara Rajan.

The matter arose from multiple complaints made by three Assistant Professors against the petitioner, who was serving as Principal of Ramanujan College under the University of Delhi.

Jorasanko's assembly election features a 'Vijay-versus-Vijay' contest, blending identity politics with local issues. Trinamool's Vijay Upadhyay emphasizes religious development and school revival, while BJP's Vijay Ojha targets traders and Hindi-speaking voters, banking on past Lok Sabha gains. Both candidates address civic concerns like waterlogging and garbage in this historically rich, diverse constituency.

A key aspect of the case was the opinion of a Medical Board constituted pursuant to directions of the High Court. The Board examined the medical records and histopathology reports and concluded that the removed testicle was small, cystic, dysplastic, and exhibited focal fibrosis.

Spouses & families of men killed in the April 22, 2025 terror attack recount loss, resilience, anger, and the long struggle to move forward

Odisha has partnered with the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), a pioneering initiative to foster the state's blue economy. This plan aims to boost economic activities like fisheries and tourism while ensuring the sustainable management of marine and coastal resources.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the BJP government's commitment to B.R. Ambedkar's ideals by increasing reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in medical and technical education. He announced plans for an Ambedkar Bhawan in Bhubaneswar and also visited the Maa Tarini temple in Keonjhar for the Chaiti festival.