London retains top spot in world's best cities 2025 rankings; No Indian city in top 100
London has been named the best city in the world for the 10th consecutive year in the World's Best Cities 2025 rankings, surpassing New York and Paris. Released on 20 November, the rankings, compiled by Resonance Consultancy in collaboration with Ipsos, evaluate cities on livability, lovability, and prosperity.
While London continues to dominate, no Indian city made it to the top 100. Mumbai and Delhi, though strong performers in the Asia-Pacific region, lag behind globally due to challenges in livability.
The rankings were based on a global survey of over 22,000 people across 31 countries, focusing on factors like rent affordability, healthcare quality, cultural vibrancy, economic strength, and social appeal.
Top Cities in 2025
1. London: Renowned for its historic landmarks and modern attractions, London excelled in lovability (1), prosperity (2), and livability (3). Significant investments, including the $305 million Gatwick Airport upgrade, have enhanced its global appeal.
2. New York City: Ranked first in prosperity, New York has rebounded strongly post-pandemic, with renewed tourism and infrastructure developments.
3. Paris: Known for its urban transformation and cultural vibrancy, Paris leads in livability and continues to attract visitors with its rich heritage and modern initiatives.
4. Tokyo: With innovative urban projects and a focus on sustainable tourism, Tokyo aims to welcome 60 million tourists by 2030.
5. Singapore: Praised for efficient urban planning and cutting-edge developments, Singapore remains a model of modernity and growth.
Indian cities fall short
Chris Fair, CEO of Resonance Consultancy, noted that while Mumbai and Delhi rank just outside the top 100 globally, they perform well in the Asia-Pacific region. Both cities face challenges in global perception and livability but remain competitive regionally.
The United States dominated the rankings with 36 cities in the top 100, followed by Canada with six. Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro also made notable debuts, reflecting a more diverse global outlook.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
