Miss World 2019: Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh declared winner, India third
The annual beauty pageant Miss World 2019 was declared on Saturday night. Representing Jamaica, Toni-Ann Singh won the title. Meanwhile, India's Suman Rao bagged the third spot after France's Ophely Mezino who was second in the competition.
The grand ceremony for Miss World 2019 was held in London, which is where Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh bagged the prestigious title. Queen Elizabeth II crowned Toni, who defeated contestants from over 110 nations to emerge winner of the title.
The official Twitter handle of Miss World confirmed the news writing, "Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica is the 69th #Missworld." The post saw Toni already crowned while the other participants rooted for her during her surreal moment.
Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica is the 69th #Missworld pic.twitter.com/tgyTFFiuKU
— Miss World (@MissWorldLtd) December 14, 2019
India's third ranker Suman Rao was chosen the third rank through the category 'Beauty with a Purpose'. The category carries maximum weight in the pageant. Suman hails from Udaipur, Rajasthan.
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Two courts in Karnataka receive bomb threats, police launch probe
Dharwad/Mandya (Karnataka) (PTI): A bomb threat email was sent to the Karnataka High Court's Dharwad Bench and the district court in Mandya, prompting authorities to conduct extensive search operations on Monday, police said.
As a precautionary measure, lawyers and staff were evacuated from the court buildings in Dharwad and Mandya districts, they said.
Security personnel cordoned off the premises and carried out thorough checks, police said.
In Dharwad, Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya visited the spot and inspected the High Court premises following the threat. Police launched a comprehensive search operation, and as a precautionary measure, everyone was evacuated from the building.
According to police, personnel from the bomb squad also reached the scene and continued the inspection.
Speaking to reporters in Dharwad, Arya said, "We are conducting a full inspection. Only our personnel are inside. The email message says the explosion would occur at 1:15 pm. We are gathering more information about the remaining details. The message also contains references to different states, so we cannot share further information at this moment."
In Mandya too, court proceedings were suspended following the bomb threat email. Judges, lawyers and litigants were evacuated from the premises.
The Bomb Disposal Squad, along with police, is carrying out a thorough search operation, officials said, adding that further investigation is underway.
