Current Affairs

Meera Syal

British Indian artist Meera Syal was awarded a Damehood among some of the highest awards in King Charles IIIs New Year Honours list released in London on 30 December 2025. The London-based comedian, writer, actor and filmmaker has been made Dame Meera for services to literature, drama and charity.

Israel Prize for Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the countrys highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize for Peace, to U.S. President Donald Trump, following high-level bilateral talks in Florida.

Veer Bal Diwas

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in New Delhi on 26 December 2025.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 on 24 eminent scientists and innovators at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 23.

Order of Oman (First Class) by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on 18 December 2025 conferred with the Order of Oman (First Class) by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in recognition of his contribution to strengthening India-Oman ties and his leadership.

Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopias highest civilian honour, the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia on 16 December 2025, during his first bilateral visit to the country.

National Energy Conservation Awards 2025

President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and prizes of the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation in New Delhi on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day on 14 December 2025.

Supriya Sahu

Supriya Sahu has won the UN Environment Programmes 2025 Champions of the Earth award. She is one of the climate forerunner tackling some of the most urgent challenges.

National Handicrafts Awards for the years 2023 and 2024

President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Handicrafts Awards for the years 2023 and 2024 at an event held in New Delhi on 9 December 2025.