India will confer one of its highest civilian awards on former Japanese Prime Minister , the government announced Monday. The 66-year-old Abe will receive the Padma Vibhushan -- awarded for "exceptional and distinguished service" -- in the field of public affairs.
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The Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian awards conferred by the President on the eve of Republic Day every year, have been announced.
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