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News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Miss World Contestants to Witness Telangana's Security and Governance Showcase
As part of Telangana's 'Secure Hyderabad, Safe Tourism' initiative, Miss World 2025 contestants are set to visit the state's Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) on Sunday. This engagement aims to spotlight the technological advancements and operational strength of Telangana's police forces, reinforcing the state's commitment to ensuring safety for both citizens and tourists. The visit will include live demonstrations by the Mounted Police, Dog Squad, and OCTOPUS—the elite commando force—offering the international guests a first-hand look at the robust security infrastructure in place.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Miss World contestants to visit Police command control center in Hyderabad on May 18
(Credit-X) NEW DELHI: Miss World contestants will visit Telangana police's Integrated Command Control Center in Hyderabad on Sunday as part of the ' Secure Hyderabad , Safe Tourism' initiative, aimed at showcasing the state's law enforcement capabilities and promoting tourism. The program will feature demonstrations by various police units including the Mounted Police, Dog Squad, and OCTOPUS elite commando unit, highlighting the strength of Telangana's police forces. The contestants will later visit the State Secretariat and pay floral tributes at the Telangana Thalli statue. A 3D mapping and drone show will demonstrate the implementation of government schemes. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy , cabinet members, advisors, MLAs, MLCs, and secretariat officials are expected to attend the event. The Miss World 2025 contest, which began in Hyderabad on May 10, will continue until May 3. The Telangana government is using this platform to promote the state as a global tourist and investment destination. On Saturday, the contestants participated in sports activities and visited Ramoji Film City , recognized as the world's largest film city. The state government has developed a comprehensive action plan to leverage the Miss World event for promoting Telangana's tourism potential and investment opportunities.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Miss World contestants on heritage walk purchase Hyderabad's iconic pearls and bangles
The historic Charminar, usually buzzing with tourists and traders, took on a different avatar on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) evening. Around 4 p.m., the monument stood unusually silent, its premises secured by the city police and elite OCTOPUS commandos, as it prepared to welcome a glamorous entourage. A total of 109 contestants from across the world, participating in the Miss World 2025 pageant, arrived in designated buses and were greeted with the rhythmic beats of traditional Marfa band. A red carpet was rolled out and a temporary stage with a flag post was set up at the kaman (arch), setting the tone for the regal reception. All 109 contestants stood on stage, posing for a photo-op as the Marfa music played in the background. Fusion of Hyderabad's historic architecture global pageantry Divided into four continental groups: Asia and Oceania, Europe, Caribbean and Americas, and Africa, the contestants gathered at the centre of the Charminar for a group photograph, marking a rare fusion of global pageantry and historic architecture. The visit continued with a curated heritage walk through the bustling Laad Bazar. Several contestants were seen admiring and purchasing Hyderabad's iconic pearls and bangles, adding a sparkle of cultural exchange to their itinerary. The delegation then proceeded to the Chowmahalla Palace, where they were welcomed with a lineup of cultural performances, offering them a glimpse into the region's royal past and rich traditions.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Hans India
Security tightened at Tirumala temple in view of rising India-Pak tensions
Authorities have tightened security at Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hills near here in the wake of tension on the India-Pakistan border. Police and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of the hill shrine, have stepped up security as a precautionary measure. Tirupati district Superintendent of Police Harshvardhan Raju held a meeting with the district officials. The Organisation for Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS), an elite anti-terror commando unit responsible for providing security at Tirumala, along with other security personnel, will conduct checks around the temple later in the day. Officials said a tight vigil was being maintained in the temple premises. Police were making additional security arrangements in coordination with the security and vigilance wings of the TTD. Security has also been tightened in Tirupati town and on the ghat roads leading to the temple. Security personnel were thoroughly checking all vehicles and devotees travelling from Tirupati to the hill shrine. All vehicles, including Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses, were being checked at the Alipiri checkpoint in Tirupati. The security personnel were also examining the luggage of devotees. Authorities were also closely monitoring pedestrian paths to the temple. Devotees using Alipiri Mettu and Srivari Mettu footpaths were being frisked and their luggage was being checked by police and other security personnel. Police and the TTD had stepped up vigil after the April 22 terror attack at Pahalgam in Kashmir. Following the security development over the last couple of days in the border areas, they have enforced additional security measures. On May 2, OCTOPUS, police, TTD Vigilance and others conducted a mock drill on the security measures to be taken in case of any infiltration of terrorists into the Sri Kapila Theertham Temple in Tirupati. It is one of the temples managed by the TTD. The TTD Vigilance and Security, Civil Police, Bomb Squad, Reserve personnel, Medical, Fire personnel, Revenue and Traffic personnel were thoroughly briefed on how to deal with a terrorist attack. Sri Venkateswara Temple is considered the richest Hindu temple in the world. Every day, 70,000 to 80,000 pilgrims visit the temple, and the crowd swells to more than a lakh on special occasions. According to TTD, 71,000 devotees had 'darshan' on Thursday (May 8). In March, the TTD Board of Trustees approved the budget for Rs 5,258.68 crore for the financial year 2025-26.
