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After rain and gusty winds brought brief relief in parts of north India, the chill is set to return. The IMD has flagged dense to very dense fog in pockets across Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, while another western disturbance from January 26 may trigger fresh rain, thunderstorms and a sharper dip in night temperatures.
The Padma Awards 2026 list has been announced ahead of Republic Day, with 131 recipients approved across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The honours span arts, public affairs, medicine, sports, industry and social work, and include posthumous recognitions and awardees from across India and abroad.
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on January 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked young Indians to register as voters the moment they turn 18, describing it as a major life milestone and a constitutional responsibility. He linked the appeal to National Voters’ Day and the run-up to Republic Day, urging wider participation to deepen democratic values.
A new western disturbance is expected to trigger a spell of unsettled weather across parts of north, northwest and central India from January 26, with the peak impact likely around January 27.
India’s Padma Awards 2026 list has been announced ahead of Republic Day, with 131 awards approved by the President. The roll includes Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri recipients, spanning arts, public affairs, sports, business and grassroots service.
India unveiled the Padma Awards 2026 list on the eve of Republic Day, with 131 civilian honours approved by the President. The selection spans arts, public affairs, medicine, sports, industry and social work, and includes women, foreign nationals and posthumous recognitions.
India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on January 25, recognising 131 people across public affairs, arts, medicine, sports, industry and grassroots social work. The honours include five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards, with several posthumous recognitions and multiple awardees from underserved regions.
India has announced the Padma Awards 2026 list on the eve of Republic Day, with 131 civilian honours cleared across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The list includes posthumous awards and recognises contributions spanning arts, public affairs, business, sports, medicine and social work, with the investiture expected at Rashtrapati Bhavan later in 2026.
India’s Padma Awards list for 2026 was announced on the eve of Republic Day, with 131 honours approved across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The list includes posthumous recognitions and a mix of awardees from arts, public affairs, business and sport, signalling both continuity and breadth in the civilian honours roster.
A new western disturbance is expected to push unsettled weather across north, northwest and parts of central India from Monday, with the IMD warning of heavy snow in higher reaches and thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds elsewhere. The system is likely to peak on Jan 27 before easing, though stormy conditions may linger into Jan 28. Dense fog and cold-wave conditions are also expected to persist in pockets until Jan 26, prompting travel advisories.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of another active western disturbance from January 26, with heavy snowfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms, gusty winds and fog expected across parts of north, northwest and central India. The impact is forecast to peak on January 27 before gradually weakening, though unsettled weather may persist into January 28. Authorities have urged travellers to plan for disruptions and reduced visibility, especially in fog-prone belts.
The Union government has announced the Padma Awards 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, recognising distinguished service across public affairs, arts, industry, medicine, literature, sports and more. The list features 131 awardees across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri categories, including several posthumous honours and recipients from the NRI/OCI/foreigner category.