Overview

• The 72nd Miss World pageant officially began with an inaugural ceremony at Hyderabad's Gachibowli Stadium after a US-brokered ceasefire eased border tensions with Pakistan.
• BRS leaders K. Kavitha and K.P. Vivekanand have publicly urged the Telangana government to postpone the event, citing concerns over national security and public sentiment during a war-like situation.
• The Telangana government and Miss World organizers emphasized their commitment to safety and highlighted the pageant's potential to boost the state’s global visibility and tourism.
• Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand issued orders banning fireworks near military cantonments to prevent public panic during the heightened security period.
• The shwa HiHindu Parishad opposed the event, citing participation from countries it considers adversarial, while political leaders debated the appropriateness of hosting such an event during national tensions.