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Independence Day 2026: President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards | Check full list of honourees

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards for personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of Independence Day 2026, recognising acts of courage and bravery. The list includes 13 awards being conferred posthumously on personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The awards approved by the President comprise honours across the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with recognition for personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence ahead of the 80th Independence Day.