PRESIDENT MURMU HONOURS ICONS WITH PADMA AWARDS

A host of celebrated names from cinema, music, sports, and public life were honoured with Padma Awards as President Droupadi Murmu presented the second batch of 65 awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Veteran actor Mammootty received the Padma Bhushan for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, particularly the Malayalam film industry. Playback singer Alka Yagnik was also honoured with the Padma Bhushan and expressed gratitude for the recognition while reflecting on the health challenges...