The initial list of unsung heroes for Padma Awards 2026 highlights individuals making remarkable contributions across various fields at the grassroots level. This glimpse celebrates ordinary Indians whose lifelong dedication is set to be officially recognised soon.
A ministry audit flags massive irregularities in MGNREGA, while ground reports from Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh reveal fake work, middlemen, unpaid labourers and payments in the names of the dead.
The meeting took place in Gadkari's chamber, alongside similar interactions with MPs from other regions on development works.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the BJP-NDA's win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a watershed moment in Kerala politics, thanking party workers for sustained grassroots efforts.
During the conversation, both PM Modi and Trump emphasised the need to maintain momentum in their shared efforts to enhance bilateral trade. Both expressed satisfaction at the steady strengthening of bilateral cooperation across all domains.
PM Modi underlined India's longstanding position favouring dialogue, diplomacy, and a peaceful resolution to conflicts.
In response, President Anura Kumar Dissanayake conveyed his deep gratitude for India's assistance in the wake of the disaster and appreciated the swift deployment of rescue teams and relief equipment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Russian President Vladimir Putin and wished him on his 73rd birthday. Both leaders reviewed the bilateral agenda and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the two countries' special and privileged strategic partnership.
BJP has appointed Dharmendra Pradhan as the Bihar election incharge, backed by his proven track record of successfully leading the party's election campaigns in Odisha and Haryana. Under his leadership, the BJP secured significant victories in both states.
PM Modi will inaugurate Mumbai's International Cruise Terminal at Ballard Pier today, marking a major boost for India's maritime infrastructure, set to handle one million passengers annually and elevate the city as a premier global cruise tourism hub.
