Gallantry awards: Prez Murmu honours 51 winners; Gaganyaan astronaut among recipients
President Droupadi Murmu honored 51 military and police personnel with gallantry awards, including Kirti, Vir, and Shaurya Chakras, for bravery in high-risk operations. Notably, Gaganyaan astronaut-designate Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair was among the recipients of the Kirti Chakra.
Why it matters
The ceremony highlights the state's recognition of military service and the integration of space exploration personnel into national honors.
Gallantry awards: President Murmu honours 51 winners; Gaganyaan astronaut among Kirti Chakra recipients
The report is a standard account of a state ceremony, focusing on the recipients and the nature of the awards.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in