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NDTV
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Former Suzuki Motor Chief, Osamu Suzuki, Posthumously Conferred with Padma Vibhushan
Osamu Suzuki, the former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, who led the company for more than 40 years, has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan. India's second-highest civilian honour was conferred by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan on April 28. Receiving the award on his late father's behalf, Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, expressed gratitude. Osamu Suzuki played a crucial role in the development of the Indian automotive sector. He was instrumental in the company's choice to enter the Indian market in 1983, which ultimately led to a collaboration with the Indian government to create Maruti Udyog Limited. This effort provided Indian consumers with affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles. Also Read: By the 1990s, the partnership between Maruti and Suzuki had gained considerable recognition, producing more than 200,000 units annually and transforming India into a manufacturing hub for Suzuki vehicles in the region. Osamu Suzuki's aspirations extended beyond just automobiles; he established partnerships, ventured into new markets, and evolved Suzuki Motor into an internationally recognized brand. Throughout the 1990s, the collaboration between Maruti and Suzuki received substantial fame, generating over 200,000 vehicles each year and establishing India as a crucial manufacturing center for Suzuki cars in the region. For the year 2025, the President has approved the conferment of 139 Padma Awards, including cases where two recipients are considered as one. The roster includes 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri Awards. Among the recipients, there are 23 women, and the list features 10 individuals categorized as Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, along with 13 awardees honored posthumously.
United News of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
President Murmu presents Padma awards
New Delhi, Apr 28 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Padma Awards to 71 persons for their outstanding contribution in various fields at a civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here. The awards included four Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 57 Padma Shri Awards, an official statement said. The Padma Vibhushan awardees included MT Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous), Dr Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy, Lakshminarayana Subramaniam and Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous). Moreover, Sreejesh PR, Sushil Kumar Modi (Posthumous), Shekhar Kapur and Ajith Kumar are among the Padma Bhushan awardees. Among the Padma Shri awardees include Ravichandran Ashwin, Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, Pawan Kumar Goenka, Vasudeo Taranath Kamath and Jaspinder Narula. The Padma awardees will pay homage at the National War Memorial on Tuesday and will also visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan and Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. UNI RBE SJC
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Osamu Suzuki, PR Sreejesh, R Ashwin among 71 conferred Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu
NEW DELHI: Of the total 139 Padma Awardees for the year 2025, 71 of them including Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous), Hockey legend PR Sreejesh, filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor and cricketer R Ashwin received awards from President Droupadi Murmu at the first star studded investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday. In a statement, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, 'The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 57 Padma Shri Awards for the year 2025 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held in Ganatantra Mandap of the Rashtrapati Bhawan today.' The ceremony was graced by Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and many other ministers in the Union government among other dignitaries. Among those, who were presented the second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan, included MT Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous) and his wife Saraswathy received the distinction on his behalf. Similarly, on the behalf of Osamu Suzuki, his son Toshihiro received the award. The other two recipients of Padma Vibhshan were Duvvur Nageswar Reddy and Lakshminarayana Subramaniam. Besides Sreejesh and Shekhar Kapur, prominent among those who received Padma Bhushan former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi (Posthumous) and on his behalf his wife Jessie Sushil Modi. Late Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's wife Farida Pankaj Udhas received the award on his behalf. In total 10 Padma Bhushan awardees received the distinction. Besides Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, 57 Padma Shri awards, including one to cricket R Ashwin were given.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Padma Awards 2025: President Droupadi Murmu honours Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, Arijit Singh, Shekhar Kapur and others
The Padma Awards 2025 ceremony was held on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious honors. Renowned personalities such as Nandamuri Balakrishna , Ajith Kumar, Sekhar Kapur, Arijit Singh, and Ricky Kej were among the distinguished recipients. Additionally, the late Pankaj Udhas was felicitated posthumously for his contributions. Celebrities Gather to Receive Prestigious Honors Celebrities from all over India gathered to accept their Padma awards at the ceremony. Nandamuri Balakrishna wore traditional attire from Andhra Pradesh as he was presented with the Padma Bhushan, whereas Ajith Kumar opted for a suit for his award. Both Shekhar Kapur and Shobhana were also recipients of the Padma Bhushan. The award for the late Pankaj Udhas was received by his wife on his behalf. Padma Shri Awards Presented to Arijit Singh and Ricky Kej by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo Arijit Singh and Ricky Kej were among the recipients of the Padma Shri award. The entire ceremony was broadcast live on YouTube. In addition, numerous individuals from sports, medicine, business, and various other sectors were honored with awards on Monday. Ajith Kumar Expresses Gratitude In January, when the awards were declared, Ajith released a statement expressing his feelings, 'I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the esteemed Padma Award by the President of India. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for this prestigious honour. It is a privilege to be recognized at such a level and I am truly grateful for this generous acknowledgment of my contributions to our nation.' Shekhar Kapur Shares His Feelings Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Shekhar posted, 'What an honour! Am humbled that the Government of India has considered me to be deserving of a #Padmanbhushan. Hopefully this award will make me strive harder to serve the Industry that I am part of, and the beautiful Nation that I am so fortunate to belong to. Thank you also to our film audiences of India, for I am because you are.'
