JMM founder Shibu Soren, BJP leader VK Malhotra awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously; government announces 131 Padma awards for year 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Government announces 131 Padma awards for year 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, actor Dharmendra, JMM founder Shibu Soren awarded Padma Vibhushan (posthumously). Playback singer Alka Yagnik, former Uttarakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari, actor Mammootty and banker Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan. Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur awarded Padma Shri. The Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honours of India, are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of higher order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field of activity. Post navigation India on the Move: Governance, Growth, and Inspiring Civil Services Citizens can watch the Republic Day Parade live on Doordarshan and YouTube.
