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3 days ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
Sweets distributed to inmates at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Erragadda, as part of Telangana Formation Day celebrations on Monday (June 2, 2025) are suspected to have caused a The Non-DC ward of the hospital, where the sweets were served, reported a sudden spike in complaints of nausea, vomiting, and uneasiness shortly after 6 p.m on June 2. As of Wednesday (June 4), 74 patients remained under observation at IMH, while 18 were shifted to Osmania General Hospital for further care.
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3 days ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again across the country, Telangana has reported a minimal increase with four active cases, according to the latest figures on the national COVID-19 dashboard. The State, which had zero active cases until a few weeks ago, has now begun sending positive samples for genome sequencing as a precautionary measure. Data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) reveals that Telangana has submitted three samples for sequencing.
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3 days ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
A suspected outbreak of food poisoning at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Erragadda, Hyderabad has left one patient dead and 70 others affected, according to officials monitoring the situation on site. The incident, which began unfolding on Monday morning, has prompted a full-scale medical response and an ongoing investigation. Hyderabad District Collector Anudeep Durishetty along with Director of Medical Education (DME) A.
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4 days ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
The stately Raj Bhavan transformed into a vibrant celebration venue on Monday evening as Telangana marked its Formation Day with a special honour, the presence of the recently crowned Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri and continental winners of the global beauty pageant. The evening blended tradition and international glamour, as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma welcomed the beauty queens who have spent the past month touring the State.
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5 days ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
The Telangana Health Department on May 31 suspended Dr. V. Sreedhar Kumar, Civil Surgeon Specialist and in-charge Superintendent of Area Hospital, Zaheerabad, over alleged professional and administrative lapses in managing emergency medical services during a power outage at the hospital on May 30. The suspension came a few hours after former Health Minister and Siddipet MLA T.
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6 days ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
In a moment that marks both personal triumph and national pride, Thailand clinched its first-ever Miss World crown on May 31. Standing radiant under the spotlight, the newly crowned Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, carries with her not just a title but a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and global compassion. In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu, Miss World 2025 reflects on her moments after her historic win in Hyderabad.
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6 days ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana on Saturday. The winner was crowned by Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszková, marking the culmination of weeks of cultural exchange, competition and celebration. Hosted by former Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle and Indian television personality Sachiin Kumbhar, the grand finale brought together 108 contestants from around the globe.
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1 week ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
Hyderabad rolled out the red carpet for the grand finale of the 72nd Miss World pageant as the contestants and guests started trooping in at 5 p.m. on Saturday (May 31, 2025), ahead of the main event, which began at 6:30 p.m. Inside the packed venue, thousands of attendees were seated in colour-coded sections, based on the passes they were issued. The spectacular opening at the Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, marked the culmination of a month-long celebration of beauty, talent, and purpose.
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1 week ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
After a month-long journey through Telangana’s rich culture, heritage, and a series of competitions featuring 108 beauty queens from around the globe, Miss World 2025 will culminate in a grand finale on Saturday, May 31. The much-anticipated event will take place at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad. The grand finale promises glamour and purpose, combining dazzling performances, inspiring stories, and a fierce competition for the coveted Miss World crown.
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1 week ago | 
thehindu.com | Siddharth Kumar Singh
In a display of compassion and solidarity, more than 200 orphaned children, including children living with HIV or visual impairment, were welcomed with open arms by 108 Miss World 2025 contestants at the Trident in Hyderabad on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) morning. The gathering marked the beginning of a charity initiative organised by Fortune Hospitality and Sudeeksha Estates, in collaboration with Beauty with a Purpose — the Miss World Organisation’s humanitarian platform.
