August 20, 2025 — Manika Vishwakarma, a resident of Ganganagar, Rajasthan, has won the title of Miss Universe India 2025, held in Jaipur. The grand finale of the Miss Universe India 2025 contest was held on August 18, 2025.

Manika will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe 2025 pageant, which is scheduled to be held in Thailand on November 21, 2025. Tanya Sharma from Uttar Pradesh was declared the first runner-up, Mehak Dhingra from Haryana became the second runner-up while Amishi Kaushik was the third runner-up.

Manika, who is a final year student of Political Science and Economics, was crowned by Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha.

Competing against 48 finalists from across the country, Manika clinched the title, bringing pride to her State. Previously, she had also won the crown of Miss Universe Rajasthan 2024. Following that, she stepped into the world of modelling and is currently working as a model in Delhi.

The judges panel for the Miss Universe India 2025 contest included prominent personalities such as Nikhil Anand, Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, celebrity stylist Ashley Rebello and film director Farhad Samji.