The winners are announced every year on the eve of the Republic Day. The Padma awards include the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan, and the Padma Shri. The nomination process had begun on March 15 and was closed on July 31. Here is the full list of Padma awardees in the ‘unsung heroes’ category.

Ahead of Republic day celebrations on 26 January, Punjab Police has arrested a Jammu resident, identified as Raman Kumar alias Golu, for his alleged links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti.

The Padma Awards — which are the highest civilian honours after the revered Bharat Ratna — were announced on Sunday, the eve of the Republic Day 2026. Here are the top names that have featured on the list of recipients.