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Mammootty, Madhavan and Rohit Sharma among 65 receiving Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan Today

Mammootty, Madhavan and Rohit Sharma among 65 receiving Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan Today

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Padma Awards 2026: President Droupadi Murmu presented the remaining Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 23. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. Malayalam actor Mammootty was among the first recipients of the Padma Awards, receiving the Padma Bhushan from the President of India. He was accompanied by his wife Sulfath, son and actor Dulquer Salmaan, and daughter Surumi at the ceremony. #WATCH | Delhi | Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu (Video source: Rashtrapati Bhavan) pic.twitter.com/XXCPOyG4pS — ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026 Seasoned playback singer Alka Yagnik also received the Padma Bhushan from the President. Battling a hearing loss disorder for a couple of years, she was escorted to the stage by an usher. Before stepping on the stage, Alka greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seated in the front row of the audience, and touched his feet. #WATCH | Delhi | …

Ten new MLCs sworn in at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan

Ten new MLCs sworn in at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with the BJP candidates as they file their nominations for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, in Mumbai. Party’s candidates include Sunil Vinayak Karjatkar, Madhavi Naik, Sanjay Natthuji Bhende, Vivek Bipindada Kolhe and Pramod Shantaram Jathar. File | Photo Credit: PTI A day after the tenure of nine sitting MLCs ended on May 13, ten newly elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC), including six from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took their oaths on Thursday (May 14, 2026) at the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai. The list of newly elected members includes two members of Eknath Shinde-led Neelam Gorhe and Bachchu Kadu of the Prahar Janshakti Party; Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s Ambadas Danve; Sunetra Pawar-led NCP’s Zeeshan Siddique; and six MLCs from the BJP: Pragya Satav, Pramod Jathar, Madhavi Naik, Sunil Karjatkar, Vivek Kolhe and Sanjay Bhende.  Nine MLCs won unopposed, while Pragya Satav was elected in a by-election after she resigned as Congress MLC and joined the BJP. During the ceremony, the Legislative Council chairperson Ram Shinde administered …

Puducherry Polls 2026: BJP’s state chief VP Ramalingam contests from Raj Bhavan | 5 facts

Puducherry Polls 2026: BJP’s state chief VP Ramalingam contests from Raj Bhavan | 5 facts

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Bharatiya Janata Party’s VP Ramalingam is fighting the Puducherry assembly polls from the Raj Bhavan seat, voting for which was held on April 9. He is a crucial figure in Puducherry politics due to his dual role as the BJP’s unit president and a key legislative strategist for the NDA in the Union Territory. Born into a politically active family, VP Ramalingam transitioned to the BJP after a stint with the Indian National Congress. (facebook) Ramalingam, who rose to prominence within the saffron party after a long association with regional politics, has filed his candidacy from this seat to lead the BJP’s charge in the 2026 assembly elections. His primary support is from the urban business community and traditional BJP voters in the Heritage Town area, who view him as a direct link to the central government’s developmental agenda. 5 Key Facts About V. P. Ramalingam For the 2026 elections, Ramalingam is spearheading the BJP’s campaign as the state president, a role he assumed in June 2025. He is contesting one of the 10 seats …

IRS officers allege ‘unwarranted’ treatment at Odisha Lok Bhavan

IRS officers allege ‘unwarranted’ treatment at Odisha Lok Bhavan

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Bhubaneswar, Two senior Indian Revenue Service officers working at the Income Tax office in Bhubaneswar were allegedly subjected to “high-handed” and “unwarranted” treatment at the Lok Bhavan here, on Thursday, official sources said. IRS officers allege ‘unwarranted’ treatment at Odisha Lok Bhavan The incident occurred when the IRS officers were accompanying the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Dr D Sudhakara Rao who met Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at the Lok Bhavan. “Despite the visit being coordinated in advance, and the officers proactively informing the OSD to the Hon’ble Governor and the ADC of their presence in the waiting area, they were subjected to unprovoked and atrocious treatment. At the behest of ADC , they were forcibly removed from Lok Bhavan premises in a police vehicle and taken to the Capital Police Station,” Rao informed the commissioner-cum-secretary to the governor, Lok Bhavan, Odisha, in a letter. Expressing deep concern, Rao said: “It is particularly galling that these officers, who were on official duty and acting under my direct instructions, were treated as unauthorised …

Days After Protocol Row, Rashtrapati Bhavan Turns Down TMC MPs’ Request To Meet President Murmu | India News

Days After Protocol Row, Rashtrapati Bhavan Turns Down TMC MPs’ Request To Meet President Murmu | India News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 11:23 IST TMC leader wrote to the President on March 9 seeking time for a delegation of around 12 to 15 members, including party MPs and state ministers. President Droupadi Murmu (R) highlighted protocol breaches during her visit to West Bengal, noting the absence of CM Mamata Banerjee (L) or ministers to receive her. (Image: PTI/File) Days after Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal triggered a controversy over alleged protocol lapses, a delegation of MPs from the All India Trinamool Congress sought an appointment with the President. According to a report by Press Trust of India, the request was declined due to a “paucity of time”. TMC MPs request for meeting with President A source familiar with the matter said a senior TMC leader wrote to the President on March 9 seeking time for a delegation of around 12 to 15 members, including party MPs and state ministers. The delegation planned to brief the President on welfare initiatives undertaken by the West Bengal government aimed at the “inclusive development of all …

Surat civic body office Mughal Sarai, built during Shah Jahan’s reign, renamed Tapi Bhavan; Muglisara to be called Tapipura | Ahmedabad News

Surat civic body office Mughal Sarai, built during Shah Jahan’s reign, renamed Tapi Bhavan; Muglisara to be called Tapipura | Ahmedabad News

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4 min readSuratMar 11, 2026 12:01 AM IST The 17th-century Mughal Sarai building, which houses offices of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), will now be called Tapi Bhavan, while Muglisara, the area where it is located, will be renamed Tapipura. The decision was taken on Tuesday by the BJP-ruled civic body during the last general board meeting before the end of the elected body’s term ahead of the upcoming urban local body elections. The renaming proposal was tabled by Mayor Daxesh Mavani in the general board — the highest decision-making body of the municipal corporation — and was cleared by a majority. In 2018, BJP corporator Vijay Chaumal had sent a request to then mayor Dr Jagdish Patel to change the name of Mughal Sarai to Tapi Bhavan or Suryapur Bhavan, the latter being the ancient name of Surat. After the decision, Chaumal told The Indian Express, “I am very happy as, after six long years, my dream to rename Mughal Sarai has come true.” Sarai described as ‘heaven’ According to the Surat Municipal Corporation …

BJP jabs Congress as Tharoor welcomes unveiling of bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

BJP jabs Congress as Tharoor welcomes unveiling of bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday heaped praise on the unveiling of the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji, at the central courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Hours later, the BJP used Tharoor’s admiration to jab his party Congress, claiming that the party was against the move. President Droupadi Murmu pays respect to Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (ANI) (HT_PRINT) “Sad that some in Congress put Lutyens above Rajaji Videshi above Swadeshi Colonial above Bharatiya,” a part of BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla’s post on X read. He was referring to Tharoor’s latest post welcoming the unveiling of Rajagopalachari’s statue at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Tharoor reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s X post and said he admired Rajaji’s liberal economics and support for free enterprise, adding that his values were one without “communal bigotry”. “It is sad that there are so few left to follow him today,” a part of Tharoor’s post read. The bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor General of Independent India, was unveiled at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu …

Who Was Edwin Lutyens? British Architect Whose Bust Was Removed From Rashtrapati Bhavan | India News

Who Was Edwin Lutyens? British Architect Whose Bust Was Removed From Rashtrapati Bhavan | India News

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Last Updated:February 23, 2026, 20:21 IST Edwin Lutyens was a renowned British architect, best known as the principal designer of New Delhi. Lutyens’ architectural vision shaped the central part of New Delhi, an area now known as ‘Lutyens’ Delhi’ in recognition of his contribution. The statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhavan was replaced with a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India. The move is part of the government’s efforts to shed the vestiges of the colonial mindset. President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the bust at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, opposite the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, during an event attended by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and other dignitaries. A statement from the President’s office said the initiative is part of a series of steps to embrace, with pride, India’s culture, heritage, and timeless traditions, and to honour those who served the nation with distinction. ALSO READ: ‘Shedding Colonial Mindset’: C Rajagopalachari’s Bust Replaces Edwin Lutyens’ At Rashtrapati Bhavan Who Was Edwin Lutyens? Edwin Lutyens …

President Murmu unveils Rajagopalachari’s statue in place of Lutyens’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

President Murmu unveils Rajagopalachari’s statue in place of Lutyens’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

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President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unveiled a bust of India’s Indepenence hero Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, replacing that of architect Edwin Lutyens, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Murmu hailed it as an initiative towards “shedding colonial mindset.” President Droupadi Murmu unveils the sculpture of the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, at Rashtrapati Bhavan (PTI) The newly unveiled bust of C Rajagopalachari has been placed near the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap. Following the event, the President’s official X handle posted, “This initiative is part of a series of steps being taken towards shedding the vestiges of the colonial mindset and embracing, with pride, the richness of India’s culture, heritage, timeless traditions and honouring those who served Bharat Mata with their extraordinary contributions.” C Rajagopalachari was the first and last Indian Governor-General of independent India. Several dignitaries were also present on the occasion, including Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan and Union ministers JP Nadda, S Jaishankar, Dharmendra Pradhan, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and family members of ‘Rajaji’. A day earlier, Prime Minister Narendra …

Statue of Lutyens, New Delhi’s British architect, to be replaced with Rajagopalachari’s at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

Statue of Lutyens, New Delhi’s British architect, to be replaced with Rajagopalachari’s at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that a statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced with that of C Rajagopalachari, the first Indian governor-general of independent India. Sir Edwin Lutyens was a British architect and town planner who, in collaboration with Sir Herbert Baker, designed several monumental buildings in New Delhi, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block, and India Gate. (Photo: rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in) The announcement was made by PM Modi during his monthly radio address, ‘Mann ki Baat.’ He noted that the statues of British administrators remain in Rashtrapati Bhavan even after India’s independence, while those of India’s great leaders “were not duly honoured” with a place there. Stressing that the country is moving away from the “symbols of colonialism” and “beginning to embrace symbols of Indian culture”, the PM said that the statue will be replaced with a statue of C Rajagopalachari. “A statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens also stood in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Now, this statue will be replaced by a statue of Rajaji (C Rajagopalachari),” he …