ranks and reports

Top 10 Most and Least Expensive Passports in 2025

In today’s globalized world, a passport is an essential travel document that provides proof of nationality and facilitates international travel. While most governments issue passports for a fee, the cost varies significantly from country to country. Some passports are notably...

Top 10 Countries with the Highest Defence Budgets in 2025: India’s Global Standing Revealed

The global defence expenditure has witnessed a significant surge in 2024, reaching $2.46 trillion, as per a recent report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS). This marks an increase from $2.24 trillion in 2023, with the average defence...

Global University Reputation 2025: US Leads, Where Do India Rank?

The Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025 evaluates the most prestigious universities worldwide based on academic excellence and global recognition. Harvard University continues to dominate the rankings for the 14th consecutive year, followed by the University of Oxford...

India’s Suicide Rate Drops 30% in Three Decades: Lancet

A recent Lancet study, based on data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, highlights a 30% decline in India’s suicide death rate from 1990 to 2021. The study reveals that globally, one person...

Purnima Devi Barman Named in TIME’s Women of the Year List

Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named in TIME Magazine’s Women of the Year 2025 list, which honors extraordinary leaders working for a more equitable and sustainable world. She is the only Indian woman on this...

Women Billionaires Global List 2025: Forbes Billionaire List

The net worth of an individual is more than just numbers, it’s also about influence, innovation, and impact. In today’s modern-day world, women are at the forefront, establishing themselves as influential billionaires. Notably, women made up 13.3% of the global...

Union Minister Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Releases Report on “Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States”

In a significant step towards strengthening local governance, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, unveiled the report titled "Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States – An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking" in New Delhi. The report...

BJP Emerges as India’s Richest Political Party in 2023-24 with Over ₹4,300 Crore Income: ADR Report

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the richest political party in India for the financial year 2023-24, with a staggering income of ₹4,340.47 crore, according to the latest report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The Indian...

Mukesh Ambani Tops Asia’s Wealthiest Families List

Asia’s wealthiest families continue to shape the global economy, with their influence spanning across diverse industries such as technology, finance, real estate, and energy. According to Bloomberg’s 2025 rankings, Mukesh Ambani and the Ambani family have retained the top position,...

India’s Rank in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024

Corruption remains a significant global challenge, affecting governance, democracy, and development. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released by Transparency International, ranks India at 96th position out of 180 countries, with a score of 38—a decline from 39 in 2023...