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The Hindu Editorial Analysis
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Seven Awarded Padma Vibhushan, 19 Honored with Padma Bhushan
- Former Chief Justice of India, Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar (retired), known for his dissenting opinion in the Supreme Court’s 2017 triple talaq judgment, has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
- Other Padma Vibhushan recipients include gastroenterologist D. Nageshwar Reddy, Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia, violinist L. Subramaniam, writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair, Japan’s Osamu Suzuki, and Bhojpuri-Maithili singer Sharda Sinha (posthumously).
- Economist Bibek Debroy, ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi, and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi have received the Padma Bhushan posthumously.
- Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, Olympic hockey player P.R. Sreejesh, actor Anant Nag, Assam folk artist Jatin Goswami, and Vinod Dham, the “Father of the Pentium Chip,” are among the Padma Bhushan awardees.
- Sadhvi Rithambhara, associated with the Babri Masjid demolition, has also been named for the Padma Bhushan.
- Padma Shri awardees include Pawan Kumar Goenka, malaria researcher Chetan Chitnis, USB creator Ajay V. Bhatt, singer Arijit Singh, cricketer R. Ashwin, and Goa freedom movement figure Libia Lobo Sardesai.
- The 2025 Padma awards list comprises 139 recipients: seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awardees.
- The list features 23 women, 10 foreigners/NRI awardees, and 13 posthumous recipients.
93 Gallantry Awards Announced: 2 Kirti Chakras and 14 Shaurya Chakras
- President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, approved two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumously, and 14 Shaurya Chakras, three of which are posthumous, among a total of 93 gallantry awards to armed forces and CAPF personnel on the eve of the 76th Republic Day.
- Of the 93 awards, 11 are posthumous, including 67 Sena Medals, seven posthumous; two Nao Sena Medals; and eight Vayu Sena Medals.
- Major Manjit Kumar of the Punjab Regiment and Naik Dilwar Khan of the Artillery Regiment were awarded the Kirti Chakra for counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, with Naik Dilwar Khan receiving it posthumously.
- A total of 305 defence decorations were also approved, including 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, and 136 Vishisht Seva Medals, along with other medals for devotion to duty.
- The President approved 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches, including four posthumous awards, for personnel from the Army and Air Force.
- Mentioned-in-Despatches included 55 for Indian Army personnel for operations such as Rakshak, Snow Leopard, Hifazat, and others, and three for Indian Air Force personnel for Operation Sankalp.
- Eight Coast Guard personnel were awarded the President’s Tatrakshak Medal and Tatrakshak Medal.
- Major Manjit Kumar, on April 25, 2024, tracked two foreign terrorists in Sopore district using human intelligence and established a cordon, enduring retaliatory attacks through the night.
- On April 26, 2024, Major Manjit eliminated a terrorist in a fierce firefight while rescuing a civilian and two children, demonstrating gallantry and leadership, earning him the Kirti Chakra.
- Naik Dilwar Khan participated in an ambush in Kupwara district’s Lolab Valley on July 23, 2024, encountering terrorists in close combat.
- Despite heavy fire and being gravely injured, Naik Dilwar Khan engaged a terrorist in hand-to-hand combat, killing him at point-blank range before succumbing to his injuries.
- Naik Dilwar Khan displayed indomitable courage and utmost disregard for personal safety, earning him the Kirti Chakra posthumously.
- These recognitions highlight exceptional bravery and devotion to duty in counter-terrorism and various military operations.
M.P. Liquor Ban: Officials Allow Alcohol to Be Brought from Outside
- Despite a ban on alcohol sales at 19 locations in Madhya Pradesh from April 1, individuals can still bring liquor from outside and consume it privately.
- The ban involves the closure of 47 composite liquor shops, which sell both Indian Made Foreign Liquor and country liquor, including those in 17 religious towns.
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the decision after the Cabinet approved the proposal.
- Consumption of liquor by individuals alone will not be penalized, as confirmed by Excise Department officials.
- Officials clarified that prohibiting possession and consumption would require a law similar to the Bihar Prohibition Act, 2016, which Madhya Pradesh lacks.
- The ban mainly targets sales and group drinking in bars but allows private possession and individual consumption.
- Madhya Pradesh has around 3,600 composite liquor shops generating an estimated annual revenue of ₹15,200 crore.
- The closure of 47 outlets is expected to result in a revenue loss of ₹450 crore for the State.
- To offset this loss, the Cabinet decided to increase liquor outlet license fees by 20% in the next financial year; affected locations include Ujjain and Chitrakoot.
Important questions
- Who were the seven recipients of the Padma Vibhushan in the 2025 Padma awards list?
- Which notable personalities were honored posthumously with the Padma Bhushan in 2025?
- What acts of bravery earned Major Manjit Kumar and Naik Dilwar Khan the Kirti Chakra awards?
- How many gallantry awards were announced posthumously on the eve of the 76th Republic Day?
- How will the closure of the 47 composite liquor shops affect the state’s revenue in Madhya Pradesh?
Important vocabulary
- Posthumously: Awarded or recognized after someone’s death.
- Dissenting: Expressing a differing or opposing opinion.
- Gastroenterologist: A doctor specializing in the digestive system.
- Padma Awards: Prestigious civilian honors conferred by the Government of India.
- Gallantry: Exceptional courage, especially in battle or dangerous situations.
- Cordon: A line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area.
- Indomitable: Impossible to defeat or subdue; unyielding courage.
- Cabinet: A group of senior government ministers responsible for making decisions.
- Excise: A government tax on goods, particularly alcohol.
- Prohibiting: Forbidding or restricting something, in this case, the sale and group consumption of alcohol.
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