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Former Mrs Universe Intelligence winner Abhimanika Yadav believes hosting Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad is a significant achievement that will put Telangana on the world map and boost its tourism industry. The Telangana government is capitalizing on this opportunity to showcase the state's unique offerings and rich cultural heritage to a global audience.

At least six Australian universities have had American funding for research projects paused or cancelled as the US implements President Trump's "America First" agenda. This raises concerns for Australian researchers and collaboration, with the Group of Eight universities most at risk due to their reliance on US funding.

Queensland's two pill testing sites, crucial for safeguarding public health, are set to close next month, coinciding with the alarming discovery of a lethal synthetic opioid, nitazene, in Australian wastewater. This development raises significant concerns for public safety, as the state will lose its vital early warning system for monitoring dangerous drug trends.

Australia's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% in February despite a loss of 52,800 jobs, with the decline attributed to fewer people actively seeking work and a decrease in labor force participation. The Reserve Bank expects the unemployment rate to average 4.2% by mid-year and remain around that level for the next few years.

Australia's gas consumption is falling faster than expected, leading to a revised outlook for the east coast gas market. The AEMO has downgraded its warnings of potential gas shortages in the coming years, citing a combination of factors including milder winter temperatures, higher gas prices, and a growing trend towards electrification.