I-Day 2026

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) A total of 1,057 personnel from Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence, and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday. According to the ministry, the honours include 301 Medals for Gallantry, 92 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service and 664 Medals for Meritorious Service. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the Medal for Gallantry (GM) is awarded for a “conspicuous act of gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals,” while taking into…