Ranks & Reports

Lahore Declared the Most Polluted City in the World Again

Lahore has once again claimed the title of the most polluted city globally, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to alarming levels. Recently recorded at a staggering 708, the PM2.5 levels reached an unprecedented 431 µg/m³, significantly exceeding the...

Greenpeace Report: 77% of Women Feel Unsafe on Delhi Buses After Dark

Despite the Delhi government’s “Pink Ticket” scheme enabling free bus travel for women since October 2019, a recent Greenpeace report reveals that 77% of women feel unsafe on buses after dark due to poor lighting, infrequent schedules, and incidents of...

India Ranks 79th in World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2024

The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024 reveals that India ranks 79th out of 142 countries, reflecting a continuing decline in the rule of law globally. This year's Index shows a decline in the rule of law in...

Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report

The Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report evaluates the extent to which individuals in 165 jurisdictions can make their own economic choices. According to the latest data from 2022, the top three most economically free regions are Hong...

2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

The 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report highlights the alarming interconnections between violent conflict and multidimensional poverty across various nations. According to the report, approximately 1.1 billion people live in acute multidimensional poverty, with 455 million residing in conflict-affected...

HAL Becomes 14th Maharatna Company

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been upgraded to the status of Maharatna, making it the 14th Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) to receive this prestigious classification from the Government of India. This announcement, made on October 12, enhances HAL's operational...

India Rises to 39th Rank in Global Innovation Index 2024

India has climbed to the 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, as announced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. India also ranked 1st among 10 economies in the Central and Southern Asian region and...

FATF Report on India: Observations and Significance

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently released its Mutual Evaluation Report on India, following an on-site assessment in November 2023. India, which became a FATF member in 2010, was placed in the "regular follow-up" category, which is viewed positively...

IIFT Ranks No. 1 Globally for Networking in LinkedIn MBA 2024, Secures 51st Overall

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has been ranked No. 1 globally for Networking in LinkedIn’s Global MBA Ranking 2024, while securing the 51st position among the top 100...

Amul Tops Global Food Brand Rankings in 2024

Amul has been named the world’s strongest food brand in Brand Finance’s Global Food & Drinks Report 2024. With a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 91 and a valuation of $3.3 billion, Amul achieved an 11% increase in brand...