Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday expressed gratitude to the Centre for conferring the Padma Bhushan on his late father Shibu Soren, as his party, the JMM, demanded a Bharat Ratna for the tribal stalwart.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren expresses gratitude for Shibu Soren's Padma Bhushan, advocates for Bharat Ratna recognition.

New Delhi: The list of Padma Awards recipients for 2026 was announced on Sunday on the eve of the Republic Day, recognising 45 unsung heroes from across

The awards include five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri honours. Among the recipients are 19 women awardees, 16 posthumous honours, and six awardees from the foreign/NRI/OCI category, reflecting the diversity and national reach of the honours

Republic Day 2026: The Padma Awards are recognising 45 individuals from across the country for their distinguished service in diverse fields. Among the awardees are actor Dharmendra, Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, and several others.