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NSA Ajit Doval Receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune — Honouring India's Strategic Leadership

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune, Maharashtra on August 1 — the death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak (August 1, 1920). Doval is India's 5th NSA (since 2014) and longest-serving. His strategic leadership was pivotal in Operation Sindoor (May 7, 2026). The award is given by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust, Pune.

Key Points

  • National Security Adviser Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune, Maharashtra on August 1 — the death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak (August 1, 1920)
  • Doval is India's 5th NSA (since 2014) and longest-serving
  • His strategic leadership was pivotal in Operation Sindoor (May 7, 2026)
  • The award is given by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust, Pune
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• NSA Ajit Doval: Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026; Pune, August 1, 2026 • Tilak death anniversary: August 1, 1920; award by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust • Doval: India's 5th NSA (2014-present); Kerala cadre IPS (1968 batch) • Operation Sindoor (May 7, 2026): 22-minute precision strikes; Doval's strategic role

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