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AWARDS AND HONOURS - October 2024

Oct 2024

Nov 01, 2025

VIT Chancellor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The Founder and Chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), G. Viswanathan, was conferred with the lifetime achievement award by former Union Minister for Education Murli Manohar Joshi at a function in New Delhi.
The award was given at the eighth Annual Conclave Federation of World Academics (FWA) held in New Delhi. On the occasion, senior academic leaders from leading Government and private institutions in the country were present.

Oct 31, 2025

Trump Receives South Korea's Top Honour and Golden Crown

U.S. President Donald Trump was welcomed to South Korea in October 2025, with a replica golden crown and the Grand Order of Mugunghwa—South Korea's highest national honour. His visit came during a crucial moment for Asia-Pacific diplomacy, with economic and security discussions unfolding amid the upcoming APEC Summit.
The Grand Order of Mugunghwa is South Korea's highest order of merit, typically reserved for heads of state and royalty.
By awarding this decoration to Donald Trump, the South Korean government recognised his role as a "peacemaker," particularly for his previous engagements with North Korea during his presidency.

'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' Awarded for the Year 2025

The 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' was awarded to 1,466 personnel of various States/Union Territories (UTs)/Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)/Central Police Organisations (CPOs) for the year 2025.
The medal is given to recognise excellent work, promote high professional standards and boost the morale of the concerned official/officer in the following four fields: (i) Special Operation, (ii) Investigation, (iii) Intelligence and (iv) Forensic Science.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 Winners

The Government of India announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the country's highest recognition for exemplary and inspirational contributions in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.
Here is a short list of awardees:
Vigyan Ratna – Physics - Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (Posthumously), Vigyan Shri - Agricultural Science - Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Vigyan Yuva - Agricultural Science - Dr. Jagadis Gupta Kapuganti and Vigyan Team - Agricultural Science - Team – Aroma Mission CSIR.

Oct 30, 2025

IIT Madras Bags Three National Science Awards

Three professors from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras were selected for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, one of the highest honours given by India for outstanding contributions to science and technology.
The recipients – Professor Thalappil Pradeep, Professor Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, and Professor Shweta Prem Agrawal – have been recognised for their research in chemistry, healthcare innovation, and cryptography, respectively.
Professor Thalappil Pradeep of the Department of Chemistry was conferred with the Vigyan Shri award.
The Vigyan Yuva - Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award was given to Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Prof. Shweta Prem Agrawal of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Oct 29, 2025

The 11th India Property Awards 2025 by International Brand Equity Honors Excellence in Indian Rea...

International Brand Equity (IBE) successfully concluded the 11^th edition of the prestigious India Property Awards 2025 at Bengaluru, a premier real estate summit and awards event honouring the most distinguished real estate projects, developers, and leaders in India's real estate sector. The ceremony recognised outstanding achievements in innovation, quality, and sustainable development, bringing together the industry's most influential figures.
The India Property Awards have become a benchmark for excellence in the real estate sector, recognising companies and individuals who have demonstrated remarkable vision and execution. This year's event highlighted the resilience and dynamism of the Indian property market, showcasing projects that are redefining urban living and commercial spaces across the country.
Some of the winners at the 11^th India Property Awards 2025 are: Emerging Developer of the Year 2025: Urbanize Group, Commercial Project of the Year 2025: Phoenix Asia Towers, Bangalore, Most Environment Friendly Project of the Year 2025: NBR Soul of the Seasons and Architect of the Year 2025: NBR Soul of the Seasons.

Oct 27, 2025

Government of India Announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the nation's highest recognition for outstanding and inspiring contributions by scientists, technologists, and innovators in diverse fields of science, technology, and technology-led innovation, was announced.
The Government of India instituted to recognise and promote pathbreaking research and inspiring achievement, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is conferred under four categories:
Vigyan Ratna (VR) award will recognise lifetime achievements & contributions made in any field of science and technology.
Vigyan Shri (VS) award will recognise distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology.
Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award will recognize & encourage young scientists up to the age of 45 years who have made an exceptional contribution in any field of science and technology.
Vigyan Team (VT) award to be given to a team comprising three or more scientists/researchers/innovators who have made an exceptional contribution working in a team in any field of science and technology.

Indian-Origin Sunil Amrith Wins British Academy Book Prize '

Renowned Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his remarkable work, 'The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years'. The award, worth £25,000, is given annually to a non-fiction book that offers deep insights into global history, culture, and society.
Amrith's win celebrates not just his writing but also his ability to connect climate history with human experience, offering an important perspective on the roots of today's environmental challenges.

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