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Jaipur’s Royal Heritage dazzles at Met Gala 2026: Padmanabh Singh & Princess Gauravi Kumari make stunning Red Carpet debut

Jaipur, May 6 (UNI) Jaipur’s regal legacy shone brilliantly on the global stage at the Met Gala 2026, held in New York , as members of the erstwhile Jaipur royal family made a remarkable red carpet debut.
Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the young scion of Jaipur’s royal lineage, captured attention with a striking ensemble adorned with intricately crafted brooches and buttons by the renowned jewellery house Raniwala - 1881. His attire featured a specially designed elephant brooch, fish brooch, and heritage buttons, blending elegance with a distinctly royal flair. The jewellery beautifully blended the traditional craftsmanship with the contemporary design sensibilities, a company spokesman said in a release here .
Accompanying him was his sister, Princess Gauravi Kumari, complementing the regal presentation with grace and poise.
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Odisha unveils Rs 5,000-crore urban transformation roadmap at national forum

12 May 2026 | 8:45 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 12 (UNI) Odisha has presented an ambitious “Next-Generation Urban Growth Roadmap” featuring five major urban infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive urban transformation.

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Odisha’s ‘Ama Subahak’ scheme drives women towards financial independence in transport sector

12 May 2026 | 8:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 12 (UNI) The Odisha government has earmarked Rs 46.66 crore over the next four years to create 1,100 Atmanirbhar Mahila Subahaks across the state under an ambitious scheme aiming to financially empower women, officials said on Tuesday.

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BJP promises 'fear-free' industrial climate in Bengal, targets past policies

12 May 2026 | 8:05 PM

Kolkata, May 12 (UNI) West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday urged industrialists from across the country to invest in the state, promising a "fear-free" environment for business and asserting that no political party would demand money from entrepreneurs for setting up industries in the state.

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Thunderstorms, moderate rainfall likely in Nagaland till May 15

12 May 2026 | 8:02 PM

Dimapur, May 12 (UNI) Several districts in Nagaland, including Kohima, Chumoukedima, Dimapur, Peren, Wokha, Mokokchung, Mon, Longleng, and Tseminyu, are expected to
experience localised thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and light to moderate
rainfall on May 13.

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Centre pushes Aspirational District agenda in Mamit

12 May 2026 | 7:58 PM

Aizawl, May 12 (UNI) union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday engaged with civil society leaders and officials in Mamit district, stressing the need for stronger coordination and grassroots outreach to accelerate development in one of Mizoram’s Aspirational Districts.
The interaction, held at the Tourist Lodge in Mamit near the Tripura and Bangladesh borders, brought together representatives of prominent community-based organisations such as the
Young Mizo Association, Village Councils and the Mizo Zirlai Pawl.

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