HYDERABAD: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, Telangana Jagruti President, and MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has urged the state government to postpone the upcoming Miss World beauty pageant in Telangana, citing escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.MLC Kavitha stated that hosting an international beauty pageant amid a war-like situation in the country would be inappropriate.Drawing a parallel with the postponement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in similar circumstances, she cautioned that Telangana could face criticism for organizing such events during a time of serious national security concerns.She called it a time to demonstrate “wisdom” and avoid sending “wrong signals”. On Friday, MLC Kavitha led a massive rally from Indira Park to RTC Cross Road in Hyderabad to express solidarity with the Indian Army and support for Operation Sindoor.During the event, she paid tribute to Murali Nayak, a soldier who lost his life in the line of duty at the border.In her address, Kavitha praised the Indian Army for its successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which reportedly destroyed nine terrorist camps in Pakistan. She also urged for similar rallies to be organized across all districts to show unified support for the armed forces.“This is a righteous war (Dharma Yudh). India never makes mistakes. We are fighting with ethics and honesty. We did not harm the common people in Pakistan. We only destroyed terrorist camps,” said MLC Kavitha at a rally. The 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from May 7 to May 31, 2025.Meanwhile, four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of today, sources told ANI, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India, the sources said. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control (LoC).In its statement, the Ministry of Defence said, “Drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. Regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in injuries to members of a local family.The injured have been provided medical assistance and the area has been sanitised by security forces. The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems. The situation is under close and constant watch & prompt action is being taken wherever necessary. Citizens, especially in border areas, are advised to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precaution are essential.”Fragments and debris of an unidentified projectile were recovered from a field in MughlKot Village in Punjab’s Amritsar on Saturday morning, following the attack by Pakistan.