January 25, 2026 10:32 PM

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K. Pajanivel conferred with Padma Shri for traditional martial arts

Silambam exponent K. Pajanivel of Puducherry has been conferred with the Padma Shri, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to traditional martial arts.   Born on 30th January 1973 at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry, Pajanivel began his journey in Silambam under the guidance of Master Rajaram. ...

January 25, 2026 8:46 PM

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President Murmu honors 30 individuals with Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2025 on 30 persons. This includes the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak to six persons, the Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to six persons, and the Jeevan Raksha Padak to 18 persons. Six of the awardees are being ...

January 25, 2026 9:35 PM

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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges youth for quality in Indian start-ups ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the countrymen, especially the youth associated with industry and Start-ups to emphasise quality. Sharing his thoughts in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani today, Mr Modi said, India's economy is progressing rapidly, and the world is watching India. He ca...