New Delhi, June 23 -- President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards 2026 at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, honouring 65 eminent personalities for their contributions to public life, arts, culture, sports and other fields.

According to an official statement, the awards conferred during the ceremony comprised two Padma Vibhushan honours, seven Padma Bhushan awards and 56 Padma Shri awards. The ceremony formed the second phase of this year's Padma Awards presentations, following the first investiture ceremony held in May. Overall, 131 Padma Awards were approved for 2026 and announced on the eve of Republic Day.

Among the prominent recipients recognised on Tuesday were...