India, May 26 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-1 held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday. Picture shows Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh receiving 'Padma Bhushan' in the category of Art.

M. Ankegowda, who runs 'Pustakamane', a private library at Pandava-pura, that is spreading literacy by providing free access to books, receiving 'Padma Shri' award in social service category from the Prez.

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