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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicMiss World

Topic: Miss World

Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri talks about way forward after winning crown

This is the first time in the history of the pageant that Thailand secured the crown.

Telangana’s Miss World pageant in hot water as UK contestant leaves midway feeling ‘exploited, paraded’

Organisers release statement calling Miss England Milla Magee's claims 'false and defamatory'. KTR condemns 'misogynistic mentality' and 'victim gaslighting', demands investigation.

Charminar to Golconda, Hyderabad is full of history. Yet not a single World Heritage Site

Hyderabad’s heritage has been routinely let down. All we’ve had are feeble attempts to make the city’s historic sites world class.

Miss World to proceed in Hyderabad without ‘over the top’ celebrations amid VHP’s continued objections

Amid India-Pakistan tensions and subsequent ceasefire violations, BRS & VHP have called for the pageant to be postponed or cancelled.

Miss World vs Formula-E: Why Telangana hosting the pageant has caused a political row

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao has accused Congress govt of spending Rs 200 cr on the international Miss World pageant 'while crops are wilting, farmers are ending their lives'.

A shift in tone for Miss World, 28 yrs later — beauty queens pay homage to RSS founder, visit Kashmir

Last edition of the beauty pageant held in India, in 1996, was opposed by groups including BJP & rocked by protests. But organisers have laid ground for very different approach this time.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.