The 72nd Miss World pageant commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on May 10, 2025. The event, attended by dignitaries and contestants from over 110 countries, celebrated cultural diversity and global unity.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Miss World CEO Julia Morley, officially inaugurated the event. The ceremony featured a tribute to Indian soldiers and a rendition of the national anthem, setting a patriotic tone.
The evening showcased a vibrant cultural parade, with participants from Latin America, Africa, and Asia displaying traditional attire and performances. Traditional tribal dances from Telangana, including Gussadi and Kommu Koya, captivated the audience.
A highlight was the parade of contestants bearing their national flags, culminating with Miss India Nandini Gupta waving the Indian tricolor, symbolizing national pride.
The pageant’s schedule includes cultural tours, a heritage walk, and the grand finale on May 31 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. The event aims to promote peace and cultural harmony, with the slogan “Telangana – Zaroor Aana” inviting global audiences to explore the state’s heritage.
For a visual glimpse of the opening ceremony, you can watch the highlights here:
24 Strikes in 25 Minutes: India Rains Hell on Terror Camps in Precision Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: In the early hours of May 7, under the veil of darkness and the cloak of secrecy, India launched a blistering 25-minute assault that left nine terror camps decimated and at least 70 terrorists dead. The operation—codenamed Operation Sindoor—was jointly executed by the Indian Army and the Air Force, targeting strategic militant infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK).
The strikes, conducted between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM, involved the precise deployment of 24 missiles and marked one of the most significant counter-terror offensives in recent years.
A Calculated Response
At a press briefing in New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, accompanied by Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, outlined the rationale behind the operation. The strike was described as a “measured and proportionate” response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, including that of a Nepali citizen.
“Our intelligence indicated that further attacks against India were impending,” said Misri. “India exercised its right to respond — measured, proportionate, and non-escalatory — to dismantle the infrastructure that enables cross-border terrorism.”
Colonel Qureshi emphasized that the operation reflected a strategic shift in India’s counter-terrorism doctrine.
“For three decades, Pakistan has been nurturing a shadow ecosystem of terror. This operation was intended to disrupt that network at its roots,” she stated.
Targets and Execution
The operation struck nine high-value terror hubs located in:
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Rawalakot, Bhimber, Neelum Valley
These areas are long believed to house training camps, command posts, and launch pads used by terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) — both implicated in previous attacks on Indian soil.
The Bahawalpur strike was especially significant, as it targeted a known JeM headquarters. Muzaffarabad and Bhimber were reportedly used as infiltration and logistical nodes.
Firepower and Precision
Armed with a mix of ground-launched and air-launched missiles, India employed laser-guided and satellite-navigated munitions to ensure maximum precision with minimum collateral damage. Real-time UAV surveillance confirmed complete destruction of multiple targets, including:
Command centers
Arms depots
Training facilities
Terrorist staging grounds
A government source noted that no Pakistani military assets were targeted, underscoring the “non-escalatory” nature of the mission.
Aftermath and Impact
With 70 terrorists killed and more than 60 injured, Operation Sindoor has sent a strong message about India’s threshold for cross-border terrorism. Analysts say the operation reaffirms India’s growing reliance on intelligence-led, surgical tactics rather than prolonged engagement.
While Pakistan is yet to issue an official response, diplomatic channels are reportedly active. India’s External Affairs Ministry has briefed key global partners about the nature and necessity of the strikes.
Operation Sindoor stands as a stark reminder: terror has a cost, and India now has both the capability and the will to enforce it — swiftly, precisely, and unapologetically.
