Print

Victoria Kjaer of Denmark wins Miss Universe 2024; India’s Rhea Singha falls short of top 12

Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, 21, made history by becoming the first-ever winner from the country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

Kjaer’s captivating performance and composed responses impressed the judges, earning her the coveted crown.

Mexico’s Maria Fernanda Beltran finished as the runner-up, while Nigeria’s Cnidimma Adetshina took the second runner-up position.

The finalists were challenged with a range of impromptu questions designed to evaluate their analytical skills and ability to express thoughtful answers under pressure.

India’s Rhea Singha also participated, impressing in the preliminary rounds with her elegance. However, despite a strong performance, she was unable to secure a place in the final 12.

(With agency inputs)

RELATED ARTICLES

6 hours ago

Helicopter Carrying Six Goes Missing in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli; Army, SDRF Join Search Operation

A helicopter carrying six people, including a pilot and five passengers, went missing in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday while flying from Badrinath to Sahastradhara heliport in Dehradun, prompting a search and rescue operation involving the...

8 hours ago | Arunachal Pradesh

Holy relics of Lord Buddha to be displayed in Arunachal Pradesh from October 31

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha, preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi, will be displayed for public veneration across three locations in Arunachal Pradesh from October 31 to November 21, 2026. The exposition will cover Tawang, Bomdila and N...

13 hours ago | Alipurduar

North Bengal on high Alert after glacial lake outburst in Bhutan; NDRF, SDRF mobilised

A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) reported at Lemthang in Bhutan has triggered a high alert across North Bengal, with authorities initiating emergency preparedness measures amid the possibility of flooding along the Sankosh River and its tributari...