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New Delhi, Jan 25: The Recipients for the Padma Awards were announced on January 25. The Padma is the fourth highest civilian award in India. They are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Total 32 tableaus — 17 from states and union territories, six from the Defence ministry and nine from other Union ministries and paramilitary forces — depicting the nation”s rich cultural heritage, economic progress and defence prowess will roll down the Rajpath at the Republic Day parade, the ministry said in a statement.
72nd Republic Day: Security beefed up across Kashmir, forces carry out area-domination exercise in Srinagar
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