<h2>From Dharmendra & Mammootty to KT Thomas: Here's full list of 2026 Padma Award winners<br></h2>.<p>The awards are given in various disciplines including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, literature and education, sports, civil service, medicine and more.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/from-dharmendra-mammootty-to-kt-thomas-heres-full-list-of-2026-padma-award-winners-3874244#1">Read more</a></p>.<h2>After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup<br></h2>.<p>Pakistan on Sunday named a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, effectively reversing a previous threat by board chairman Mohsin Naqvi to boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/after-veiled-boycott-threat-pakistan-name-15-member-squad-for-t20-world-cup-3874057">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Lalu Prasad passes on the baton; Tejashwi Yadav now RJD’s new working president</h2>.<p>Yadav’s eldest sister and Patliputra MP Misa Bharti, who was said to be eying that party post, was also present at the meeting.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/bihar/lalu-prasad-passes-on-the-baton-tejashwi-yadav-now-rjds-new-working-president-3874112">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Explained | What does ‘division' of Jammu and Kashmir mean, and why does the idea keep resurfacing?<br></h2>.<p>The current debate centres on the idea of splitting the UT of Jammu and Kashmir internally, most commonly by carving out a separate Jammu state while leaving the Kashmir Valley as a distinct political unit.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/explained-what-does-division-of-jammu-and-kashmir-mean-and-why-does-the-idea-keep-resurfacing-3874068">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Karnataka's Anke Gowda, S G Susheelamma, Dr Suresh Hanagavadi among Padma Shri awardees</h2>.<p>Anke Gowda, S G Susheelamma and Dr Suresh Hanagavadi from Karnataka will be recipients of the Padma Shri Awards, according to sources.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/karnatakas-anke-gowda-s-g-susheelamma-dr-suresh-hanagavadi-among-padma-shri-awardees-sources-3874130">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Do states need governors? Karnataka row revives debate on relevance of Raj Bhavan<br></h2>.<p>Veteran Kannada activist and former lawmaker Vatal Nagaraj feels the confrontations point to a deeper problem.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/do-states-need-governors-row-in-session-rekindles-debate-3873751">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Walking at your own risk: Why Indian cities are hostile to pedestrians<br></h2>.<p>Navigation apps routinely recommend walking routes without accounting for safety.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/walking-at-your-own-risk-why-indian-cities-are-hostile-to-pedestrians-3871072">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Woman injects HIV virus on ex-lover's wife in Andhra Pradesh, four held<br></h2>.<p>Four persons, including a woman were arrested for allegedly administering an HIV injection to a doctor here, police said on Sunday. The doctor is said to be the wife of the woman's ex-lover.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andhra-pradesh/woman-injects-hiv-virus-on-ex-lovers-wife-in-andhra-pradesh-four-held-3874091">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Republic Day 2026: Govt announces gallantry, service medals to 982 personnel<br></h2>.<p>Thirty-one Maharashtra Police personnel, including Naik Constable Bitaji Veladi and Constable Kare Irpa Atram who were killed on duty, were also among those awarded gallantry medals for their fight against Maoism in Gadchiroli.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/republic-day-2026-govt-announces-gallantry-service-medals-to-982-personnel-3874097">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Popular Odia singer Abhijit Majumdar dies; CM Majhi and other leaders express grief<br></h2>.<p>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik and several other leaders from the state expressed grief over the demise of Majumdar.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/odisha/popular-odia-singer-abhijit-majumdar-dies-cm-majhi-and-other-leaders-express-grief-3874013">Read more</a></p>
<h2>From Dharmendra & Mammootty to KT Thomas: Here's full list of 2026 Padma Award winners<br></h2>.<p>The awards are given in various disciplines including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, literature and education, sports, civil service, medicine and more.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/from-dharmendra-mammootty-to-kt-thomas-heres-full-list-of-2026-padma-award-winners-3874244#1">Read more</a></p>.<h2>After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup<br></h2>.<p>Pakistan on Sunday named a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, effectively reversing a previous threat by board chairman Mohsin Naqvi to boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/after-veiled-boycott-threat-pakistan-name-15-member-squad-for-t20-world-cup-3874057">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Lalu Prasad passes on the baton; Tejashwi Yadav now RJD’s new working president</h2>.<p>Yadav’s eldest sister and Patliputra MP Misa Bharti, who was said to be eying that party post, was also present at the meeting.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/bihar/lalu-prasad-passes-on-the-baton-tejashwi-yadav-now-rjds-new-working-president-3874112">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Explained | What does ‘division' of Jammu and Kashmir mean, and why does the idea keep resurfacing?<br></h2>.<p>The current debate centres on the idea of splitting the UT of Jammu and Kashmir internally, most commonly by carving out a separate Jammu state while leaving the Kashmir Valley as a distinct political unit.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir/explained-what-does-division-of-jammu-and-kashmir-mean-and-why-does-the-idea-keep-resurfacing-3874068">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Karnataka's Anke Gowda, S G Susheelamma, Dr Suresh Hanagavadi among Padma Shri awardees</h2>.<p>Anke Gowda, S G Susheelamma and Dr Suresh Hanagavadi from Karnataka will be recipients of the Padma Shri Awards, according to sources.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/karnatakas-anke-gowda-s-g-susheelamma-dr-suresh-hanagavadi-among-padma-shri-awardees-sources-3874130">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Do states need governors? Karnataka row revives debate on relevance of Raj Bhavan<br></h2>.<p>Veteran Kannada activist and former lawmaker Vatal Nagaraj feels the confrontations point to a deeper problem.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/do-states-need-governors-row-in-session-rekindles-debate-3873751">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Walking at your own risk: Why Indian cities are hostile to pedestrians<br></h2>.<p>Navigation apps routinely recommend walking routes without accounting for safety.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/walking-at-your-own-risk-why-indian-cities-are-hostile-to-pedestrians-3871072">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Woman injects HIV virus on ex-lover's wife in Andhra Pradesh, four held<br></h2>.<p>Four persons, including a woman were arrested for allegedly administering an HIV injection to a doctor here, police said on Sunday. The doctor is said to be the wife of the woman's ex-lover.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andhra-pradesh/woman-injects-hiv-virus-on-ex-lovers-wife-in-andhra-pradesh-four-held-3874091">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Republic Day 2026: Govt announces gallantry, service medals to 982 personnel<br></h2>.<p>Thirty-one Maharashtra Police personnel, including Naik Constable Bitaji Veladi and Constable Kare Irpa Atram who were killed on duty, were also among those awarded gallantry medals for their fight against Maoism in Gadchiroli.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/republic-day-2026-govt-announces-gallantry-service-medals-to-982-personnel-3874097">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Popular Odia singer Abhijit Majumdar dies; CM Majhi and other leaders express grief<br></h2>.<p>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik and several other leaders from the state expressed grief over the demise of Majumdar.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/odisha/popular-odia-singer-abhijit-majumdar-dies-cm-majhi-and-other-leaders-express-grief-3874013">Read more</a></p>
