72nd Miss World pageant

• The 72nd Miss World pageant begins in Hyderabad, Telangana today.

• The opening ceremony will be held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium this evening.

• This is the start of a three-week-long series of events across the state.

• The programme will include fashion, cultural experiences and social impact initiatives.

• This is the first time in the 73-year history of the pageant that one country is hosting it for two consecutive years.

• Last year's edition took place in Mumbai in March.

• He also emphasised its focus on meaningful change through the theme of "beauty with purpose".