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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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
