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APSCHE invites nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026

APSCHE invites nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026

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President Droupadi Murmu confers the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on a child for his exceptional achievements during a ceremony organised on Veer Baal Diwas at Vigyan Bhavan, in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has urged educational institutions, organisations and the public to give priority to identifying talented children, particularly girls, children from weaker sections, SC/ST communities and children with special needs, for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)-2026. In a statement, APSCHE Chairman K. Madhu Murty said many deserving children often remain unnoticed as they do not seek public attention, and said such achievers should be encouraged and nominated for national recognition. APSCHE said online nominations and recommendations for the PMRBP-2026 were being invited through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in). Instituted by the Government of India, the award recognises the achievements of children below 18 years of age as on July 31, 2026, at the national and international levels. The awards are presented in six categories: bravery, social service, environment, sports, art …

“Will kill you, upload a video of it”: AAP MLA Giaspura gets ‘death threat’ from gangster Doni Bal, writes to Punjab DGP | Chandigarh News

“Will kill you, upload a video of it”: AAP MLA Giaspura gets ‘death threat’ from gangster Doni Bal, writes to Punjab DGP | Chandigarh News

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4 min readLudhianaMay 4, 2026 11:23 PM IST Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura wrote to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav demanding an enhancement in his security saying he received death threats from fugitive gangster Balwinder Singh alias Doni Bal, believed to be hiding abroad. Bal had allegedly made an extortion call to a Payal-based arthiya (commission agent) Avinashpreet Singh Jalla following which Giaspura, who is the local MLA and was sitting along with him, took the phone and allegedly spoke to the gangster for nearly 15 minutes. According to the MLA, the gangster threatened him and said: “I will kill you, film and upload a video of it.” In the past one month, the Khanna Police has registered at least three FIRs against Bal and his accomplice Shaganpreet Singh, for allegedly making threat calls to businessmen, commission agents and others in Khanna, Doraha and Payal towns of Ludhiana district. Shaganpreet, a native of Fatehgarh Sahib and the former manager of slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, is believed to be …

Dilip Kumar tried to broker peace between India-Pakistan during Kargil war; Bal Thackeray told him to leave the country: ‘After 65 years of being here…’ | Bollywood News

Dilip Kumar tried to broker peace between India-Pakistan during Kargil war; Bal Thackeray told him to leave the country: ‘After 65 years of being here…’ | Bollywood News

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Dilip Kumar was one of the most renowned and acclaimed actors of the Hindi film industry and even today, the actor’s performances are studied by the younger generation of actors who aspire to achieve success in the movies. Apart from being an actor, Dilip Kumar, in his later years, was also a philanthropist who took part in many social causes. Since he was born in Pakistan, the actor was immensely respected there as well so when the India-Pakistan war broke out in Kargil in 1999, Dilip did his best to restore peace. In fact, at one point, he also spoke to the then-Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as he expressed his disappointment about the events in Kargil. Dilip Kumar spoke to Pakistan PM during Kargil War, tried to defuse situation This event came to light when a former Pakistani foreign minister, Khurshid Kasuri, visited India in 2015, and shared that the then-Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, called Nawaz Sharif to talk about the situation in Kargil. He then invited Dilip Kumar on the call, who …

BJP would have died of malnutrition if Bal Thackeray had not fed it: Uddhav

BJP would have died of malnutrition if Bal Thackeray had not fed it: Uddhav

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would have “died of malnutrition” if his late father, Sena founder Bal Thackeray, had not come to its rescue, news agency PTI reported. Speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ahead of the January 15 civic elections in the city and across the state, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister took aim at the BJP following a remark by its leader Raosaheb Danve, who had said that “every political party has eaten out of our plate”, implying that all parties had received help from the BJP at some point. Reacting to the comment, Thackeray said, “If the Shiv Sena chief (Bal Thackeray) hadn`t fed you, you would have died of malnutrition. If this is so, why are you eating leftovers from our plate? How much more will you consume? It seems you have contracted `Bhasmya` (insatiable hunger) disease. How many of our people will you take?” He also reminded the crowd that the BJP first came to power in Maharashtra in the …

Vaibhav Suryavanshi felicitated with `Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar`

Vaibhav Suryavanshi felicitated with `Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar`

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Rising Indian batting star Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been felicitated with the `Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar` by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Vaibhav has been awarded for his scintillating batting performances for Team India in age-group cricket and for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 14-year-old batter from Bihar has become the talk of the entire nation with his batting exploits. With many comparing his rise to that of Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, who also started as a teen prodigy from Mumbai. Domestic batting star Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, who made history last year by becoming the youngest player to earn an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract after being bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore, has achieved plenty of milestones in a career that has taken off over the last year or so, reported ANI.  Before his maiden IPL appearance, the Bihar batter had cracked a 58-ball century for India in a four-day game against Australia U19 and had featured in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in 2024, scoring …

‘Used To Give Tea, Milk…’: Punjab Boy, 10, Gets Bal Puraskar For Serving Soldiers During Op Sindoor | India News

‘Used To Give Tea, Milk…’: Punjab Boy, 10, Gets Bal Puraskar For Serving Soldiers During Op Sindoor | India News

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Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 18:41 IST Amidst tough situations, the boy was more than eager to help the troops and even offered his home for their stay. Sharavn, amidst the risks associated with war during Operation Sindoor, used to regularly serve milk, tea, buttermilk, and ice, to soldiers. (ANI) Shravan Singh, a 10-year-old boy from Punjab’s Ferozepur, was awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday for his courage, compassion, and patriotism, recognised for supporting Indian Army troops during Operation Sindoor. A class five student, Sharavn, amidst the risks associated with war during Operation Sindoor, used to regularly serve milk, tea, buttermilk, and ice to soldiers posted at the border areas between India and Pakistan. Amidst tough situations, the boy was more than eager to help the troops and even offered his home for their stay. “When Operation Sindoor began against Pakistan, soldiers came to our village. I thought I should serve them. I used to take milk, tea, buttermilk, and ice for them daily,” the 10-year-old told news agency …

List of all 2025 Rashtriya Bal Puraskar winners

List of all 2025 Rashtriya Bal Puraskar winners

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Dhinidhi Desinghu made the world take notice of her talent by becoming the youngest Indian athlete, at 14, to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian swimming prodigy currently holds three national records and has secured 42 international medals. On Friday, the Bangalore swimmer was conferred with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, top civilian award for children in India, by the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. A total of 20 children from 18 States & Union Territories were conferred with the honour, of which nine were recognised for their achievements in the field of sport. A look at their accomplishments: Anushka Kumari, Football Anushka is a standout football talent from Ranchi, Jharkhand and comes from a humble background as the daughter of a daily-wage labourer, with her father currently unwell. At just 14, she has already made a significant impact on the football scene, scoring 10 goals in seven international matches at the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship. In the same tournament, she registered her first hat-trick in …

Sonam Kapoor wells up while paying tribute to Rohit Bal on the runway, says he ‘shaped Indian fashion in ways beyond measure’ | Fashion News

Sonam Kapoor wells up while paying tribute to Rohit Bal on the runway, says he ‘shaped Indian fashion in ways beyond measure’ | Fashion News

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Actor and fashion icon Sonam Kapoor delivered an emotional tribute to the late designer Rohit Bal at the Blenders Pride X FDCI Fashion Tour 2025 in Gurugram held on Saturday. Walking for her dear friend, who passed away due to cardiac arrest in November 2024 at the age of 63, Kapoor couldn’t hold back her tears.  In a heart-wrenching video that surfaced on Instagram after the event, the actor was seen walking the ramp with tears streaming down her face, pausing to greet the audience with folded hands — a gesture that spoke volumes about the emotional weight of the moment.  A vision in white: Sonam’s runway look For this significant occasion, Kapoor stunned in a white ensemble that perfectly embodied Bal’s signature style. She wore a white-toned long dress with crusted finishing work, complemented by a beige bohemian coat featuring intricate peacock and leaf embroidery. Her look was enhanced with carefully chosen accessories — ear-cuffs and an antique ring — while her makeup featured smokey eyes and bold red lipstick. The actor’s hair was …

Sonam Kapoor breaks down in emotional tribute to late fashion designer Rohit Bal

Sonam Kapoor breaks down in emotional tribute to late fashion designer Rohit Bal

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At the Blenders Pride X FDCI Fashion Tour 2025, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor walked the runway with deep emotion, paying a heartfelt tribute to the legendary fashion designer Rohit Bal, who left an indelible mark on the Indian fashion industry. The event held on February 1 at Le Meridien in Gurugram, was more than just a fashion showcase–it was a poignant celebration of the life and legacy of the late designer, who passed away at the age of 63.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal)           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) As Sonam Kapoor made her way down the ramp in Rohit Bal`s heavily embellished ivory outfit, visibly moved, it became clear how profoundly Bal had impacted not just the fashion world but also the people who had worked with …

Sonam Kapoor gets all emotional and teary-eyed as she remembers designer friend Rohit Bal during ramp walk; WATCH

Sonam Kapoor gets all emotional and teary-eyed as she remembers designer friend Rohit Bal during ramp walk; WATCH

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Sonam Kapoor recently graced a fashion show with her stunning presence. As she walked the ramp, the actress was seen getting emotional and teary-eyed while remembering her friend and late fashion designer Rohit Bal during the show.  In the video, Sonam Kapoor can be seen walking the ramp and getting into tears as she remembered Rohit Bal. It was quite an emotional moment.  See the video here:  For those unaware, Rohit Bal passed away on November 1, 2024 after battling a prolonged illness. He was 63. Bal had been suffering from a heart ailment since last year and was admitted to the intensive care unit of Medanta Hospital in Gurugram in November 2023 due to complications arising from his pre-existing cardiac condition. Earlier in 2023, he had made a comeback to work and showcased his final collection at Lakmé India Fashion Week last month in Delhi. During the show, he stumbled on the ramp, raising concerns among fans about his health. Following his demise, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) shared a heartfelt condolence …