How many Padma Awards were announced for 2026, and how did they divide across the three categories?

139 in all — 6 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan, 124 Padma ShriCorrect answerYour answer128 in all — 2 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, 116 Padma ShriCorrect answerYour answer110 in all — 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, 89 Padma ShriCorrect answerYour answer131 in all — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, 113 Padma ShriCorrect answerYour answer

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The President approved 131 awards, counting two duo cases as one each, made up of 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri
The list included 19 women, 16 posthumous awards and 6 from the foreigner, NRI, PIO or OCI category

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How many Padma Awards were announced for 2026, and how did they divide across the three categories?

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