The party backed by the ruling generals is expected to win a landslide in a country gripped by fear and civil war. 

​The party backed by the ruling generals is expected to win a landslide in a country gripped by fear and civil war.  

Veteran actor Dharmendra and former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren will be honored with Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan posthumously, respectively. India announced 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri, recognizing distinguished service across various fields.

Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the prestigious Padma Shri for their significant contributions. Sharma’s leadership saw India clinch the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, while Kaur captained the historic Women’s World Cup victory on home soil. Their achievements mark a new era for Indian cricket.