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  PM Modi becomes first leader to get 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal' for boosting India-Israel ties

  World | February 25, 2026 23:58 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal', Israel's highest parliamentary honour, for strengthening India-Israel strategic relations. He is the first leader to receive this recognition.

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  Who is Shrinivas Kulkarni? 2026 RAS Gold medalist joins ranks of Albert Einstein

  Science | January 12, 2026 16:25 IST

  Discover everything about Shrinivas Kulkarni, the 2026 RAS Gold Medalist. Learn about his groundbreaking work at Caltech, his discoveries of brown dwarfs and millisecond pulsars, and his place in a legacy of scientific icons like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

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  Sri Sri Ravi Shankar conferred with World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025

  India | November 04, 2025 21:33 IST

  Through The Art of Living Foundation, he has promoted stress relief, emotional resilience, and social rehabilitation, impacting millions worldwide. His recent North America tour earned him official recognition from Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland.

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  What is Instagram 'Rings' award for top Creators? Eligibility, rewards, jury, and dates explained

  Technology | October 07, 2025 9:31 IST

  Instagram will give this award, the Rings, to 25 winners selected by a panel of judges. The winners will also receive a special, unique profile customisation benefit.

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  21 teachers from Higher Education Institutions, polytechnics chosen for National Teacher Awards

  Education | August 26, 2025 23:39 IST

  The selection procedure for National Awards to Teachers (NAT)-2025 involves two-step process-- evaluation by preliminary search-cum screening committee for initial shortlisting of nominees and selection of awardees from the shortlisted nominees by a national jury.

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  Major Ashish Dahiya awarded Shaurya Chakra for his gallantry | Read the braveheart's story here

  India | May 22, 2025 20:23 IST

  The award, honours his role in neutralising four hardcore terrorists and defusing three improvised explosive devices during five high-risk operations since June 2022.

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  Maharashtra Bhushan Award: When was it established? Full list of recipients and all you need to know

  Maharashtra | March 20, 2025 17:14 IST

  Sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, who designed Statue of Unity, will be conferred with Maharashtra Bhushan award this year. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2016 and Padma Shri in 1999 for his valuable contribution in the field of art.

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  Bihar's Nitish honoured in London, and it's not Kumar | Here's the story

  Bihar | February 14, 2025 17:46 IST

  Bihar's Industry and Tourism Minister, Nitish Mishra, has been awarded in London in the Government and Politics category at a function held in London.

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  'Honoured', says PM Modi as he dedicates Kuwait's 'Mubarak Al Kabeer' to people of India

  World | December 22, 2024 17:36 IST

  The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer is a knighthood order of Kuwait. The Order is awarded to Heads of State and foreign Sovereigns and to members of foreign royal families.

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  Jharkhand's highest award to be named 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Bhagwan Sido Kanho': CM Hemant Soren

  Jharkhand | November 17, 2024 11:34 IST

  Amid the ongoing Assembly election in the state, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the decision regarding naming the award will be taken in the first cabinet meeting of the JMM-led government if it is voted to power.

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  Kerala government announces civilian awards to ISRO chief S Somanath

  India | October 31, 2024 22:12 IST

  Kerala: Established in 2021, the awards are categorised into three groups - Kerala Jyothi, Kerala Prabha, and Kerala Shree -- and announced every year in the wake of 'Keralappiravi', the state's formation day that falls on November 1.

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  Ogilvy's Piyush Pandey receives LIA Legend Award, reinforces India on global map

  India | October 03, 2024 12:04 IST

  Piyush has been with Ogilvy since 1982 and was the Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India from 2004 to 2023. Before his current global creative role, he served as Ogilvy's Global Chief Creative Officer for two and a half years.

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  President Droupadi Murmu confers National Teachers' Award 2024 to selected awardees- check full list

  Education | September 05, 2024 17:39 IST

  President Draupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Award 2024 to the selected awardees. The President presented a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a silver medal and certificates to the honored teachers.

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  Teachers Day: President Murmu to confer National Teachers Award to 50 selected educators today

  Education | September 05, 2024 10:57 IST

  The President of India, Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Award 2024 to 50 selected teachers today, September 5. The event will be organized at Vigyan Bhawan at New Delhi.

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  18 CBI officials awarded President's Police Medal for distinguished, meritorious service | List

  India | August 14, 2024 16:58 IST

  The government also announced 1,037 service medals for the personnel of Central and state police forces, including 208 medals for gallantry, on the eve of Independence Day.

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  Odisha: Majhi govt's U-turn over renaming of Biju Patnaik Sports Award after criticism

  India | July 21, 2024 21:24 IST

  The Sports and Youth Services Department on Friday issued guidelines for this year's award -Biju Patnaik Sports Award, renaming it 'Rajya Krida Samman'. The move drew severe flak from Opposition BJD.

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  What is Order of St Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest civilian award? Full list of recipients

  World | July 09, 2024 20:08 IST

  In a special ceremony in St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, President Putin conferred Russia's highest civilian award -- Order of St Andrew the Apostle -- on Prime Minister Modi. The award was announced in 2019.

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  Payal Kapadia to Mohammed Rasoulof, checkout Cannes Film Festival 2024 award winners

  May 26, 2024 6:55 IST

  'All We Imagine as Light' was premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 23 in its highly anticipated 'Competition Section'. It became the first Indian film to be screened in the main section of the festival in 30 years.

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  'All We Imagine As Light' scripts history at Cannes Films Festival 2024, wins Grand Prix award

  December 31, 2024 16:47 IST

  Indian film 'All We Imagine as Light' premiered at the awards ceremony on the last day of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Payal Kapadia's feature film has won the Grand Prix at the film festival.

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  Chandrayaan-3 team honoured with John L 'Jack' Swigert Jr Award: What is it and why did India win?

  Science | April 10, 2024 18:52 IST

  The recognition bestowed upon ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 team underscores India's growing prominence in space exploration and its commitment to advancing scientific discovery on a global scale.