Page-8 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Seychelles Confers Guardian of the Blue Horizon Award
On 28 June 2026, Seychelles conferred the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to the island nation. The award...
India Sets Record with Seven Schools in World’s Best School Prizes 2026
India had seven schools shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026 on 25 June 2026. The shortlist placed India at the top among all countries for the...
President Confers Padma Awards 2026
The Government of India announced 131 Padma Awards for 2026 on 25 January 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. President Droupadi...
François Englert, Nobel Physicist, Dies at 93
François Englert, the Belgian theoretical physicist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate of 2013, died at the age of 93 in Uccle near Brussels. He was born in...
Sushruta Statue Unveiled at Edinburgh College
A 90-kilogram bronze statue of Maharshi Sushruta was unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland, United Kingdom, on 19 June 2026. The statue was...
Jainendra Jain Wins Wolf Prize in Physics
Rajasthan-born theoretical physicist Jainendra K. Jain won the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics. The award was presented by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a state ceremony in the...
PM Modi Receives Slovakia’s Order of the White Double Cross
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia’s highest state decoration, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, in Bratislava on 15 June 2026. The award was presented...
Gene Shalit Dies at 100
Gene Shalit was an American film critic and television personality born in New York City on 25 March 1926. He died on 12 June 2026 at the age...
David Hockney Dies at 88 in London
David Hockney, a British artist born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, died at the age of 88 on 11 June 2026 at his home in London. He was born...
Sudarsan Pattnaik Wins Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026
Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026 on 12 and 13 June 2026. He became the first Indian to receive the award...
Indian Whiskies Win at San Francisco Spirits Competition
DeVANS GianChand Indian Single Malt Whisky won a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 on 11 June 2026. GianChand Manshaa, a peated expression...
