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Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai died at 83 in New Delhi after battling cancer. Known for documenting India’s socio-political landscape, he captured historic events and iconic personalities, leaving behind an extraordinary visual legacy spanning over six decades

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardees from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He praised the awardees for their contributions to society across diverse fields including public service and the arts.

Renowned Hyderabad-based gastroenterologist Dr GV Rao described his Padma Shri award as a recognition of collective teamwork rather than an individual achievement. He emphasised that medicine, at its best, combines skill, science, compassion, and responsibility to society.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has welcomed the announcement of Padma Shri awards for seven individuals from Telangana in the 2026 Padma Awards list. BRSLP deputy floor leader T Harish Rao also congratulated the awardees, noting their achievements have brought pride to Telangana.

Dr Kumaraswamy Thangaraj, Senior Scientist at Hyderabad’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his pioneering research in human genetics. The honour places him among Hyderabad’s distinguished scientists.

A multilingual biopic on Padma Shri awardee and green crusader Vanajeevi Ramaiah is underway, directed by Vemuganti and starring Brahmaji. The film aims to present Ramaiah’s environmental mission to global audiences and is being produced with aspirations for major awards.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that Telangana would set up a memorial park in honour of late poet Ande Sri and provide a job to his family member. The State also urged the Centre to confer the Padma Shri award posthumously.

Sattva, a new wellness resort focusing on naturopathy, yoga, and ayurveda, was inaugurated in Mancherial by Peddapalli MP G. Vamshikrishna. Located in Shivalingapur village, the 20-bedded centre offers affordable treatments like panchakarma and therapeutic massages

Advertising icon Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India and creator of iconic campaigns like Fevicol, Cadbury, and “Abki Baar Modi Sarkar,” passed away at 70. A Padma Shri and CLIO Lifetime Achievement winner, he revolutionized Indian advertising with indigenous creativity

BRS working president KT Rama Rao assured Padma Shri Darshanam Mogulaiah of full medical assistance and legal support to settle his land dispute. Concerned over the folk artist’s health, KTR also arranged treatment at L V Prasad Eye Institute

Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy received the Dhairya award at Nada Brahmotsavam 2025, held at Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini, Annamayapuram. Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and retired IPS officer J D Lakshminarayana praised Dr Shobha Raju’s efforts in promoting Annamacharya’s compositions

Legendary Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, known for his versatile roles and immense contribution to Indian cinema, passed away at 83 in Hyderabad, leaving behind a rich legacy of over 750 films.

The Ministry of Home Affairs invites online nominations from sportspersons for Padma Awards 2026, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, from March 15 to July 31, 2025

Altogether, 139 distinguished persons were named for the country's civilian awards -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on January 25

Ramaiah, who hailed from Reddypalli village in Khammam Rural Mandal, dedicated his entire life to planting trees and protecting the environment.

In the video, the director can be seen smoking a pipe as the two actors bring their character alive sonically. One of the clips also shows Smita Patil crying while placing the pallu of her saree on her mouth.

Renowned Sanskrit and Telugu poet Dr. Madugula Nagaphani Sarma, the torchbearer of Avadhanam, has been conferred the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors, for his remarkable contribution to literature and the preservation of Indian knowledge systems.

Udit Narayan, who is the father of singer Aditya Narayan, has not made any comments, however, social media users have expressed anger.

Not many Padma awards given for Telangana. Centre ignores Telangana government's recommendations

Legendary Indian footballer IM Vijayan and India's first Paralympic gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh too were named for the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour