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Deccan Herald
27-05-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
Ex-CJI Khehar, dancer Shobana Chandrakumar among 68 personalities conferred with Padma awards
A total of 139 distinguished persons were named for the country's civilian awards -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on January 25.
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
India's Nuclear Weapons: How Far Can Missiles Travel?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. India has been a nuclear power for over 50 years, possessing an arsenal that is publicly clandestine but capable in warfare—notably against its neighboring country, Pakistan, amid their decades-long clash over Kashmir. Why It Matters Last week, animosities reignited after Islamist militants shot and killed 26 people in Pahalgam, in the India-administered stretch of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region. Harsh rhetoric erupted out of Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan, two nations that have been aggressive toward one another—largely due to laying claim over the Kashmir region—since both achieved independence from Great Britain in 1947. On Wednesday, Pakistan said it had "credible intelligence" that India intends to carry out military action against it in the "next 24-36 hours on the pretext of baseless and concocted allegations of involvement in the Pahalgam incident," Reuters reported. What To Know India first tested its nuclear weapons in 1974, becoming the sixth country to detonate a nuclear weapon. The arsenal ranges from 10 to 40 kilotons, though exact numbers remain unknown, according to The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. While the exact number of nuclear weapons has never been made fully public by India, the nation's stockpile was estimated to be 160 nuclear warheads in 2022, according to the Nuclear Information Project with the Federation of American Scientists. A soldier salutes next to an Akash missile system during the country's 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2025. A soldier salutes next to an Akash missile system during the country's 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2025. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images They said that India at that time produced enough military plutonium, approximately 700 kilograms, for 140 to 210 nuclear warheads—data which has been supported by the International Panel on Fissile Materials. India can deliver approximately 48 nuclear warheads via the aging Mirage 2000H/I, Jaguar IS/IB and potentially the French-made Rafale aircraft, according to the Nuclear Information Project—the first two of which were deployed in the early 1980s and have ranges of 1,850 and 1,600 kilometers, respectively. The Rafale has a range of about 2,000 kilometers. There were 64 land-based missiles as of 2022. "In a nuclear exchange, which we certainly hope does not happen, India has a huge advantage because Pakistan's population centers are within reach of Indian aircraft and ballistic missiles—and many Indian population centers are difficult to hit from Pakistan," John Erath, senior policy director at the nonprofit Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, told Newsweek. He added: "The real—I hate to use the phrase center of gravity—but the focal point of the Pakistani state is in Punjab, and that's very close to the Indian border. So Indian reach those centers of Pakistani identity relatively easily." Erath said that Indian nuclear policy has been relatively consistent in that they don't want to use such weapons as a deterrent, either against Pakistan or China—the latter of which has been involved in border disputes with India every few years, where some shots have been fired but no major warfare has occurred. "China has an extensive and growing number of nuclear weapons, and this makes the Indians very nervous that one of these border states could spiral out of control and lead to a nuclear response," he said. "China has a 'no first use' policy on its nuclear weapons, but that's increasingly difficult to believe." What People Are Saying U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated: "The United States stands with India, strongly condemns all acts of terrorism. We pray for the lives of those lost and for the recovery of the injured and call for the perpetrators of this heinous act to be brought to justice." U.S. Vice President JD Vance said: "Growing relations between our countries over the last decade are part of what led America to designate India a Major Defense Partner — the first of that class." Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun: "We strongly condemn the attack. China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism. We mourn for the lives lost and express sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured." What Happens Next Nuclear provocations will be the major goal for diplomacy from the perspective of the United States, whose leaders have offered full-throated support to India due to decades of allyship. The situation's outcome will not just impact South Asia but could also reshape global security, particularly with China's growing influence in the region.
India.com
28-04-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Hockey legend PR Sreejesh awarded Padma Bhusan, Ravichandran Ashwin along with Harvinder get Padma Shri
Hockey legend PR Sreejesh awarded Padma Bhusan, Ravichandran Ashwin along with Harvinder get Padma Shri New Delhi: India's former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former all-rounder R Ashwin were among former and current players honoured with Padma awards on the eve of 76th Republic Day. Sreejesh has been awarded Padma Bhushan. Paris 2024 Paralympics gold medallist Harvinder Singh, former football captain Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and coach Satyapal Singh have been awarded Padma Shri. The Padma awards, among the country's highest civilian honours, are conferred in three categories – Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, and literature, among others. The Padma Shri award is the fourth-highest civilian award after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and the Padma Bhushan. Sreejesh, the two-time Olympian, retired from the sports following India's bronze medal win against Spain at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Having made his debut at the 2010 World Cup, Sreejesh has been part of various memorable wins for India, which include a gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games, a bronze medal in Jakarta-Palembang, the joint-winning team of the Asian Champions Trophy in 2018, the gold medal-winning team of the 2019 FIH Men's Series Finals in Bhubaneswar, and the silver medal winning team at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Para-archer Harvinder has tasted success in the past year with his consistent performances. He got his hands on India's first-ever gold medal in para-archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. It was a one-sided affair in the men's individual recurve open event. Harvinder ousted Poland's Lukasz Ciszek with a straight-set win, 6-0, in the gold medal match. His triumph in Paris marked a medal in two successive Paralympics, having won a bronze medal in the recurve para-archery at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. His triumph in Tokyo was India's first medal in archery in the Paralympics. Former captain Inivalappil Mani Vijayan was instrumental in Indian football during the 1990s. He guided the Indian national team to the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship in 1993 and 1997. In both title-winning editions of the tournament, Vijayan was the top goal-scorer. He was also crowned as All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year in 1992, 1997 and 2000. Vijayan also received the Arjuna Award in 2003. Ashwin has been one of the illustrious spinners in the world of cricket. He announced his retirement after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. In 106 Tests for India, the legendary all-rounder took 537 wickets at an average of 24.00, with best figures of 7/59. He claimed 37 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket match hauls in his Test career. He is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in Tests overall and the second-highest for India, behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets). Ashwin also holds the record for the second-most five-wicket hauls in Tests, trailing only Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (67). With the bat, Ashwin scored 3,503 runs at an average of 25.75, including six centuries and 14 fifties in 151 innings, with a highest score of 124. In 116 ODIs, Ashwin took 156 wickets at an average of 33.20, with best figures of 4/25. He also scored 707 runs at an average of 16.44, including one fifty, a knock of 65 in 63 innings. He is the 13th-highest wicket-taker for India in the format. Across all formats, Ashwin took 765 wickets in 287 matches, making him India's second-highest wicket-taker after Anil Kumble (953 wickets). Ashwin was also a key member of the Indian teams that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. (ANI)
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Padma Awards 2025: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shekhar Kapur win big; check full winners list here
The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall on Monday, where President Droupadi Murmu honoured 71 individuals for their contributions to various fields. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were present during the event. In total, 139 personalities were selected for the Padma Awards — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri — on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day. While 71 received their awards at this ceremony, the others will be felicitated in a separate function soon. The awards celebrate remarkable achievements in music, cinema, literature, sports, medicine, banking, spirituality, and industry. Padma Vibhushan winners 2025 1. Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous)Former chief of Suzuki Motor Corporation, recognised for his global impact on the automobile industry. Osamu Suzuki, former CEO of Suzuki Motor, posthumously conferred with Padma Vibhushan Read @ANI Story #OsamuSuzuki #PadmaVibhushan #PadmaAwards 2. Lakshminarayana SubramaniamRenowned violinist honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian classical music. 3. Dr. D Nageshwar ReddyChairman of Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, celebrated for his pioneering work in gastroenterology. 4. M T Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous)Malayalam author and filmmaker, awarded posthumously for excellence in literature and cinema. Padma Bhushan winners 2025 1. Pankaj Udhas (Posthumous)Veteran singer known for his ghazals and contribution to Indian music. 2. Sushil Kumar Modi (Posthumous)Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, honoured for his contributions to public service. 3. Shekhar KapurVeteran actor and filmmaker celebrated for his work in Indian and international cinema. #WATCH | Delhi: Film Director Shekhar Kapur received the Padma Bhushan award this says, "...Thank you very much, I am honoured...I hope I can pay the Government back in any way they want, for the good in society and the good in people and the good of the nation..." 4. Ajith KumarTamil actor, honoured for his contributions to cinema and his pursuits in sports. Actor Ajith honoured with Padma Bhushan, his family attends prestigious ceremonyRead @ANI Story #Ajith #PadmaBhushan #PadmaAwards Padma Shri winners 2025 1. Arundhati BhattacharyaFormer chairperson of State Bank of India, recognised for leadership in banking. 2. Pawan Kumar GoenkaIndustrialist and IN-SPACe Chairman, honoured for his contributions to the automotive and space sectors. 3. Ravichandran AshwinIndian cricketer, awarded for his excellence in sports. 4. Dr. Vijayalakshmi DeshmaneOncologist recognised for her contributions to cancer treatment. #WATCH | Oncologist Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane receives Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu for her contribution to the field of Medicine.(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) 5. Bhai Harjinder SinghRaagi and Shabad singer, recognised for his contributions to spiritual music. #WATCH | Famous Raagi and Shabad singer Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu for his contribution to the field of Art.(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) 7. Dr. Satyapal SinghPara Athletics Coach awarded for his contributions to sports coaching. #WATCH | Renowned Para Athletics Coach, Dr. Satyapal Singh receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi for his contribution to the field of Sports.(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) Other winners of Monday 1. Nandamuri BalakrishnaPopular Telugu actor and politician, also known as Balayya. 2. P R SreejeshFormer Indian hockey player recognised for his achievements in sports. 3. Pankaj PatelChairperson of Zydus Lifesciences, recognised for his work in the pharmaceutical industry. 4. Vinod DhamIndian-American engineer widely known as the 'Father of the Pentium' chip. 5. Dr. Arkalgud Anantaramaiah Surya PrakashScholar acknowledged for his work in education and research. 6. Dr. Jose Chacko PeriappuramSurgeon honoured for his work in heart surgeries. 7. Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shilleky96-year-old puppeteer recognised for her efforts in preserving traditional puppetry. 8. Stephen KnappAmerican author celebrated for his writings on Vedic culture and spirituality. 9. Jaspinder NarulaSinger honoured for her work in Indian music. 10. Ganeshwar Shastri DravidVedic scholar recognised for his contributions to ancient literature. 11. Hriday Narayan DikshitFormer Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, awarded for his contributions to public life. 12. Sheikha Shaikha Ali Al-Jaber Al-SabahYoga educator from Kuwait, honoured for promoting yoga globally. The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony stood out not just for the grandeur of Rashtrapati Bhavan, but for the wide variety of talent and service it recognised — from world-renowned scientists and artists to celebrated sportspersons and scholars.
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Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Osamu Suzuki, singer Pankaj Udhas, Sushil Modi among Padma awardees
Former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, renowned singer late Pankaj Udhas, and former Bihar deputy chief minister late Sushil Kumar Modi were among the 71 prominent personalities conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Altogether, 139 distinguished persons were named for the country's civilian awards -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on January 25. While 71 of them were given the awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan's majestic Durbar Hall on Monday in the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others, the remaining will be conferred with the decorations at a separate function to be held soon. Veteran actor Shekhar Kapur, Chairman of Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and AIG Hospitals D Nageshwar Reddy, violinist Lakshminarayana Subramaniam and Telugu Superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna, also known as Balayya, were the other prominent persons who were conferred with the Padma awards by the president. Among the awardees, four received Padma Vibhushan -- Suzuki (Posthumous), Subramaniam, Reddy and Malayalam author and film director M T Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous). A total of 10 distinguished personalities were conferred with Padma Bhushan. They include Udhas (Posthumous), Sushil Kumar Modi (Posthumous), Balakrishna, Kapur, former hockey player P R Sreejesh, Tamil actor S Ajith Kumar, chairperson of Zydus Lifesciences, Pankaj Patel, and Vinod Dham, an Indian-American engineer, who is widely known as the 'Father of the Pentium'.
