ranks and reports

IIT-Madras Tops NIRF Rankings 2025 for Seventh Consecutive Year

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Ministry of Education on September 4, has once again reaffirmed IIT-Madras as India’s leading educational institution. For the seventh year in a row, IIT-Madras secured the top position in the...

Singapore Named Asia’s Safest Country in 2025 GPI

In the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, Singapore has been ranked the safest country in Asia, securing the 6th position globally. Released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the 19th edition of the index assessed 163 countries...

India’s School Teachers Cross One Crore: UDISE Report

The UDISE+ 2024–25 report, released by the Ministry of Education, offers a comprehensive view of India’s progress in school education. It reveals significant gains in teacher strength, infrastructure, enrolment, and retention, marking a decisive shift toward achieving the goals of...

Maharashtra, AP Lead in Energy Efficiency: SEEI 2024

In a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy governance, the Ministry of Power released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, highlighting the top-performing states in energy efficiency across India. The index aims to promote data-driven decision-making, reward best practices,...

25 Most Dangerous Cities in the World (2025)

Traveling the world can be exciting and rewarding, but not every city is a safe destination for tourists. Some cities, despite their cultural richness and attractions, struggle with high crime rates, violence, and unstable conditions that put visitors at serious...

Smart City Index 2025 Rankings: Zurich Tops, Where Do Indian Cities Stand?

The IMD Smart City Index 2025, released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), has once again highlighted how cities across the world are leveraging technology, infrastructure, and governance to improve urban life. While Swiss cities continue to dominate,...

40% of Chief Ministers Face Criminal Cases: ADR Report

A new analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that 40% of India’s Chief Ministers face criminal cases, highlighting the persisting issue of the criminalisation of politics. The report comes at a crucial time as the government...

NITI Aayog Releases Report on “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways”

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), has released a new report titled “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways”, offering a strategic roadmap to strengthen India’s homestay and BnB ecosystem. The report was unveiled on...

Ambanis Lead 2025 Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses List with Valuation Near One-Twelfth of India’s GDP

India’s family-owned business dynasties continue to dominate the economic landscape, with the Ambani family topping the 2025 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses list for the second year in a row. With a staggering valuation of ₹28.2...

Top 10 Strongest Currencies in the World in 2025 (Highest Valued in INR)

The United Nations recognizes 180 official currencies across 195 countries, yet only a handful of them qualify as the strongest currencies based on their actual value, not just popularity. While the United States Dollar and Euro dominate global transactions, their...