Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor, has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening the country's national security framework. The award, announced by the Tilak Smarak Trust, will be presented on August 1, 2026, in Pune by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A retired IPS officer of the 1968 Kerala cadre, Doval has played a vital role in intelligence coordination, counter-terrorism operations, and protecting India's strategic interests, making him one of the country's most respected security strategists.