Hyderabad, March 21 -- Hyderabad will host the 72nd Miss World 2025 beauty pageant from May 7 to 31 with contestants from 140 countries taking part in the prestigious event, state tourism minister Jupally Krishna Rao said, adding that the event will not only celebrate beauty and talent but also highlight Telangana's heritage, culture, and traditions on a global stage, .

"With extensive international media coverage and millions of global viewers, the festival will highlight Telangana as a destination where ancient traditions harmoniously blend with modern aspirations," he said on Thursday during a grand event at a press conference.

He said the event would offer a big opportunity to the state government to showcase the state's rich cultur...