Mangaluru ranked safest city in India for 2025, Delhi among most unsafe: Numbeo report
Mangaluru: India has been placed 67th globally in the Numbeo Safety Index mid-2025 rankings, with a national safety index score of 55.8. While the country ranks in the middle tier worldwide, the city-level data reveals striking contrasts in public safety across India. According to the report, Mangaluru in Karnataka has been ranked the safest city in India, with a global position of 49 and a high safety score of 74.2.
The survey highlights Mangaluru’s low crime rate, efficient civic infrastructure, and strong public perception of safety as key reasons for its top ranking. The city has steadily risen in the rankings over the past few years and now leads all other Indian urban centres in terms of safety and public confidence.
Cities in Gujarat also performed well, with Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat securing the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in the Indian list. These cities recorded safety index scores between 66 and 69, indicating relatively secure environments as perceived by local residents.
Other cities in the top 10 safest list include Jaipur, Navi Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Pune, and Chandigarh. These cities showed moderate crime index scores and were noted for their relatively better law enforcement, urban infrastructure, and social harmony compared to larger metro cities.
In stark contrast, Delhi has been ranked among the most unsafe cities in India, with a crime index score of 59.03. The national capital, along with Noida and Ghaziabad, finds itself at the bottom of the Indian rankings, with increasing public concern over women's safety, street crimes, and law enforcement failures contributing to the low scores. Noida and Ghaziabad recorded crime index scores of 55.1 and 58.44 respectively.
The Numbeo Safety Index is based on user-contributed data and surveys that measure perceived safety in everyday life, both during daylight and after dark. It accounts for fear of being mugged or attacked, incidents of robbery, burglary, vandalism, harassment, and perceived discrimination based on religion, gender, or ethnicity.
Globally, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates has retained its position as the world’s safest city for the ninth consecutive year, with a remarkably high safety index score of 88.8. Other cities in the global top 10 include Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Taipei, and Manama, showcasing how several Middle Eastern cities continue to dominate global safety rankings.
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In era marked by conflict, Gandhi's principle of non-violence offers way forward: Vice Prez
Motihari (PTI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday said in an era marked by conflict, division, and intolerance, Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence offers a powerful way forward for humanity.
Addressing the third convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in East Champaran district, Radhakrishnan asserted that fields such as AI and data science are opening new avenues for growth and innovation, as he urged the youth to embrace these advancements with curiosity and responsibility.
"We all know that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment in Bihar, and Gandhi found his true 'karma boomi' in this very land of Champaran," he said.
Radhakrishnan said, be it Buddhism, Jainism, or the idea of socialist revolution, everything took shape here.
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"Bihar has produced visionaries like Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan, who shaped the moral and political conscience of India. I myself, as an 18 or 19 years old, had a deep association with the JP movement in 1974 as the district general secretary of Coimbatore," he said.
The vice president remembered the contributions of Karpoori Thakur, first president Rajendra Prasad and philanthropist Maharani Janki Kunwar in uplifting India's socio-political status.
Congratulating the graduating students, he urged them to embrace nationalism and play their roles in "building a healthy and resilient society that never accepts non-ethical things".
"As you receive your degrees today, you are expected to serve as torchbearers of India's rich legacy. May you carry forward the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and contribute to the realisation of a strong, prosperous, and well-developed India," he said.
The vice president advised students to use technology for personal growth and to empower society.
"Fields such as artificial intelligence and data science are redefining the possibilities and opening new avenues for growth and innovation. I encourage you to embrace these advancements with curiosity and responsibility," he said.
Radhakrishnan said specialised research opportunities provided by the varsity demonstrate its commitment to reviving and promoting India's traditional intellectual heritage.
"I am also informed that the university actively maintains a culture of sports and fitness as part of the Fit India movement. It has established a vision to provide world-class education and build proper talent," he said.
Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary were among those present at the function.
