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On Republic Day, the President of India presented the prestigious President’s Medals to 27 Karnataka police and fire officers, recognizing their distinguished service, meritorious conduct, and acts of gallantry. The ceremony, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighted the state’s commitment to public safety and honored individuals who have gone above and beyond in safeguarding citizens. Background and Context The President’s Medals are among the highest civilian honors awarded to police and emergency service personnel across the country. They are conferred annually to acknowledge exemplary performance, bravery, and dedication. Karnataka, with its diverse geography and growing urban centers, has seen a…
In a ceremony held on Republic Day, 27 police and fire‑service personnel from Karnataka were honored with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service and Gallantry, underscoring the state’s commitment to public safety and exemplary service. Background and Context The President’s Medal is one of the highest civilian honours awarded to police and emergency service officers in India. It recognizes exceptional dedication, bravery, and professional excellence. Karnataka’s 27 recipients, spanning ranks from Assistant Commissioners to Fire Station Officers, were selected after a rigorous evaluation of their service records, operational achievements, and contributions to community welfare. “These awards are a…
Prestige TT Jagannathan Padma Award – Bengaluru: In a ceremony that blended reverence with celebration, the Indian government posthumously honored TT Jagannathan, the visionary founder of the cookware giant Prestige, with a Padma Award. The award, presented on Sunday, recognizes Jagannathan’s transformative impact on Indian households and the broader consumer goods sector. Background/Context TT Jagannathan, an IIT Madras alumnus who earned a postgraduate degree from Cornell University, returned to India in the early 1970s to rescue his family’s struggling business. At the age of 27, he took the helm of TTK Prestige, a modest cookware manufacturer, and steered it into a household name.…
In a ceremony that blended reverence with celebration, the Indian government posthumously awarded the Padma Shri to TT Jagannathan, the visionary founder of the cookware giant Prestige. The honor, conferred on Sunday, recognizes his pioneering contributions to consumer safety, brand building, and industrial innovation that have shaped modern Indian kitchens. Background and Context TT Jagannathan’s journey began in the early 1970s when he returned to India from Cornell University to rescue his family’s struggling TTK Group. At just 27, he took the helm of TTK Prestige, a modest cookware manufacturer, and steered it through a crisis that threatened its very existence. In…
Woman sexually harassed Bengaluru – A 27‑year‑old mother was allegedly assaulted by a scooter‑borne miscreant while walking home from a tuition centre in Kaval Bairasandra on January 22. The incident, which took place between 6:10 pm and 6:30 pm, has sparked outrage and raised questions about safety for women and students in the city. Background/Context Sexual harassment remains a pervasive problem in Bengaluru, with the city recording 1,200 reported cases in 2025 alone, according to the Karnataka Police Crime Statistics Office. The incident involving the mother and her daughter comes at a time when the state government has announced a new “Safe…
In a quiet yet momentous ceremony, the Indian government announced the Padma awards for 2026, spotlighting eight distinguished individuals from Karnataka. The list, unveiled on Sunday, showcases a spectrum of excellence—from classical scholarship and grassroots social work to cutting‑edge science and technology—underscoring Karnataka’s diverse talent pool. Background/Context The Padma awards, instituted in 1954, are among India’s highest civilian honors, recognizing exceptional contributions across arts, literature, science, public affairs, and more. Each year, the President of India confers the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri to citizens who have demonstrated sustained excellence and service. In 2026, Karnataka’s representation is particularly…