Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting- update on X/twitter:
“K. Paj[l]anivel, renowned Silambam master and dedicated promoter of India’s ancient martial arts tradition, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to preserving and popularising indigenous martial arts and folk culture. Hailing from Puducherry, he has devoted over three decades to training thousands of students in Silambam and other traditional martial and folk art forms.”
Doordarshan news update on X/Twitter.
“K. Vijay Kumar, distinguished IPS officer and former Director General of the CRPF, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to public affairs, internal security, and counter-terrorism operations in India. ..
Widely respected for leading key anti-Naxal, anti-terror, and national security missions, including the successful operation against Veerappan…”
DD News update on X.
Key electoral battles to watch as the results roll in for the State Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, 2026 – Times of India report.
Report on X website by News Wire Lanka. Also reported by K. Annamalai, former TN BJP party president.
“In Colombo today, along with distinguished Tamil Scholars, dignitaries & organisers of the Kamban Vizha 2026, had the opportunity of honouring Hon President of Sri Lanka Thiru Anura Kumara Dissanayake avl today with the Kamban Pugazh Virudhu. “
Doordarshan News Live Update on X.
Doordarshan update on X/twitter. India is one of very, very few countries to master this technology.
Graphic shared by user Er_Sandy_31 on X/twitter:
