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Detailed explanation-1: -Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran was conferred with Japan’s second-highest national award called ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’ for his contributions to strengthening the strategic ties and enhancing mutual understanding between India and Japan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why was this honour is given to Narayanan Kumar? Masayuki lauded Kumar’s dedicated efforts in promoting friendship, goodwill and mutual understanding between Japan and India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Poneman Receives Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan. Centrus Energy Corp.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Government of Japan has announced the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on Narayanan Kumar, vice chairman of Sanmar Group and former president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in recognition of his contribution to strengthen economic relations between Japan and India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Order of the Rising Sun, Japanese Kyokujitsu-shō, Japanese order founded in 1875 by Emperor Meiji and awarded for exceptional civil or military merit.