Ahead of Republic Day 2026, the Union government has cleared the names of 131 individuals for the prestigious Padma Awards, one of India’s highest civilian recognitions. The honours include five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and...
Swami Pradiptananda, more widely known as Kartik Maharaj and a recent recipient of the Padma Shri award, has been booked under rape charges following a serious complaint filed by a woman who claims the monk sexually...
