More than 150 eminent personalities shortlisted for this year’s Padma awards including Olympians P V Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Paralympian Deepa Malik, Google chief Sundar Pichai, Microsoft head Satya Nadella and Indian American governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina. Maratha strongman and Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar and Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Murli Manohar Joshi are among the politicians who made it to the coveted list. Telugu Breaking News
The awards will be announced, like every year, on the eve of Republic Day.This triggered allegations of a crony culture of influence and lobbying.
The awards will be announced, like every year, on the eve of Republic Day.This triggered allegations of a crony culture of influence and lobbying.