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Global Passport Index: How it ranks passports and why India is 125th

Global Passport Index: How it ranks passports and why India is 125th

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India’s ranking in the Global Passport Index (GPI) has slipped to 125th spot, one rank drop from last year, in the fifth annual edition published by residency and citizenship advisory firm Global Citizen Solutions (GCS). India is flanked by Namibia at the 124th spot and Azerbaijan at the 126th spot. The report ranks 197 countries, with nine European nations being among top 10. Indian passport (Getty Images) Singapore is the sole Asian passport to have made it to the top 20 of the list that evaluates passports based on parametres linked to enhanced mobility, investment, and quality of living. Unlike the GPI, many passport rankings mainly measure visa-free travel as the criteria for ranking. Where is India, as per Global Passport Index? India stands at the 125th position on a list of 197 countries on the Global Passport Index list. Though it has fallen one rank from last year, it has improved from 127th in 2021, when the ranking was first started. India’s composite score also reached a five-year high of 45.1. Also read: Delhi …

India ranks 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, slips one spot from last year

India ranks 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, slips one spot from last year

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India ranked 125th in the fifth annual edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI), published by residency and citizenship advisory firm Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), slipping one position from its overall ranking in 2025 and moving up by just two places over the past five years. The Indian passport moved up by just two places over the past five years in the Global Passport Index (GPI). (File Image/Getty) Unlike many passport rankings that mainly measure visa-free travel, the Global Passport Index assesses the overall strength of a passport by considering factors such as global mobility, investment potential and quality of life. The latest report ranks passports not only on the ease of international travel but also on the benefits they offer for living, working and investing in other countries. This is a developing story. More details will be added. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: …

Internationalisation of the Rupee, Panchayat Advancement Index and E-PRAAPTI

Internationalisation of the Rupee, Panchayat Advancement Index and E-PRAAPTI

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Mains Examination: General Studies II: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. What’s the ongoing story: The war in West Asia has exacerbated a key pain point for the country’s economy: the rupee’s value. • What has been India’s strategy of settling international trade in Indian Rupees (INR)? • How India saved ₹14,000 crore in foreign exchange in February 2026? • Why Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a framework for rupee-based trade? • What is “internationalisation of the rupee”? • What is “depreciation of Rupee”? • Devaluation of Rupee and depreciation of Rupee-compare and contrast • Why settling trade in domestic currency particularly useful during periods of rupee depreciation? • What is Vostro accounts in rupee trade settlement? • What is the difference between Vostro and Nostro account? • What are the key limitations of rupee-based trade settlement? Story continues below this ad • How rupee trade settlement can help reduce external sector vulnerabilities? Key Takeaways: • After closing around 91-per-dollar on February 27, the rupee fell by …

Director Ranking (Director Box Office Power Index)

Director Ranking (Director Box Office Power Index)

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Smitten by the box office bug? Don’t miss out on Director Ranking, aka Director Box Office Power Index, to know where your favorite director (Hindi) is standing purely based on their films’ performance! Here’s How We Calculate Director Ranking 100 Crs Points: 100 x Number Of Films In The 100 Crore Club 200 Crs Points: 200 x Number Of Films In The 200 Crore Club 300 Crs Points: 300 x Number Of Films In The 300 Crore Club 500 Crs Points: 500 x Number Of Films In The 500 Crore Club Overseas Points: 50 x Number Of Films In Top 10 Highest Overseas Grossers In Case Of Tie, The Position Is Given Based On The Collections Of The Director’s Respective Film Last updated: April 1, 2026 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India Climbs 10 Spots In Henley Passport Index, But Visa-Free Access Dips From Last Year | India News

India Climbs 10 Spots In Henley Passport Index, But Visa-Free Access Dips From Last Year | India News

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Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 23:49 IST According to the 2026 rankings, India now stands at 75th position, up from 85th in 2025. Indian passport holders can currently access a diverse mix of destinations across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Oceania without needing a prior visa. Henley Passport Index 2026: India has climbed 10 places in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, improving its ranking despite having access to slightly fewer visa-free destinations than last year. According to the 2026 rankings, India now stands at 75th position, up from 85th in 2025. In January 2026, India was ranked 80th, making the latest rise even more notable within a short span. However, while the ranking has improved, the total number of destinations Indian passport holders can access without securing a prior visa currently stands at 56. This is up from 55 in January 2026 but lower than the 57 destinations recorded in 2025. The Henley Passport Index, widely tracked by governments and immigration experts, measures passport strength based on how many destinations holders can enter …

Bengaluru And Pune Among World’s Worst 5 Congested Cities In 2025 As India Dominates Global Traffic Index | India News

Bengaluru And Pune Among World’s Worst 5 Congested Cities In 2025 As India Dominates Global Traffic Index | India News

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Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 21:20 IST The global list ranks Mumbai at 18th with commuters losing 126 hours annually to traffic, and Delhi is 23rd with 104 hours wasted each year with only Hyderabad making a difference In just 15 minutes, a motorist in Bengaluru could travel only 4.2 km, slightly less than last year (Image: Canva) Bengaluru’s long-standing traffic woes have earned it another unenviable distinction. The city has been ranked the second most congested city in the world in 2025, according to the latest TomTom Traffic Index, reaffirming what daily commuters already know all too well: moving across India’s tech capital is getting slower, not smoother. The Netherlands-based location technology firm’s 2025 data shows that Bengaluru motorists crawled at an average speed of just 16.6 kmph, losing 168 hours a year stuck in traffic. Simply put, residents spent the equivalent of seven full days of their year doing nothing but waiting on the road. Six Indian cities feature among the top 10 most congested in Asia, with Bengaluru at number one and Pune …

What Is Responsible Nations Index? India’s New Framework To Measure Global Responsibility | India News

What Is Responsible Nations Index? India’s New Framework To Measure Global Responsibility | India News

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Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 22:02 IST The RNI assessed countries using data up to 2023 from international bodies such as the World Bank, the United Nations, the IMF, the WHO and the FAO. Former President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Responsible Nations Index (Credits: X) Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, introducing a new global framework that ranks countries based on how responsibly they exercise power rather than on economic strength or military influence. The first-of-its-kind index evaluates 154 countries on three key parameters — responsibility towards citizens (internal responsibility), responsibility towards the global community (external responsibility), and responsibility towards the environment. India’s Position And Global Rankings In the inaugural rankings, India has been placed 16th, ranking one position above France. Singapore topped the list, followed by Switzerland, Denmark, and Cyprus. The index also highlights notable contrasts, with powerful nations ranking lower on responsibility. The United States was placed 66th, one position below Libya, while Japan ranked 38th. What …

Latest Air Quality Index, Pollution Level, and Smog Update

Latest Air Quality Index, Pollution Level, and Smog Update

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Delhi, Mumbai Air Quality Index (AQI) Level Today, 3 December 2025: Parts of Delhi were enveloped in a thick layer of haze on Wednesday morning, with the air quality hovering between ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories over the past few days. Delhi recorded an average AQI of 376, at 7 am, according to the Air Quality Early Warning Systems (EWS). Nehru Nagar recorded the highest air quality index (AQI) in the ‘severe’ category at 436, followed by 431 in Chandni Chowk, 420 in R K Puram, and 415 in Rohini, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. VIDEO | Delhi: India Gate invisible behind a curtain of haze as the national capital continues to witness poor air quality. Early morning visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path areas. #DelhiPollution #WeatherUpdate #airqualityindex (Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/o1Y8b60wDr — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 3, 2025 Here’s a list of areas where AQI remained in the ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ categories, as of 7 am today: Disclaimer: We do not own …

India Reaches ‘Major Power’ Status On Asia Power Index After Operation Sindoor, Ranks Third Globally | India News

India Reaches ‘Major Power’ Status On Asia Power Index After Operation Sindoor, Ranks Third Globally | India News

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Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 18:05 IST India’s power in Asia continues to grow steadily, and in 2025 passed the threshold defined by the Asia Power Index for major power status Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit at the Adampur air base in Punjab on May 13 after Operation Sindoor. Spurred by economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor, India has reached ‘major power’ status on the Asia Power Index-2025, Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute said on Friday. The top five countries of 2025 in terms of overall power are the United States, China, India, Japan and Russia. Australia dropped one place in this year’s ranking, to sixth. While the United States remains the most powerful country in Asia, its power has fallen to the lowest level since the inception of the index in 2018. India’s power in Asia continues to grow steadily, and in 2025, passed the threshold defined by the Asia Power Index for major power status. India has widened its small lead over Japan with its score …

Industrial Production data: Union Government to release October Index on December 1

Industrial Production data: Union Government to release October Index on December 1

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Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “India’s industrial production data for October 2025 will be released on December 1, 2025,” an official statement said on Friday (November 28, 2025). The All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data is usually released on the 28th of every month or the next working day if 28th is a holiday. “Accordingly, the IIP for October 2025 was scheduled to be released on November 28, 2025,” the statement said. Since the release of the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 is to coincide with the IIP release, the publication of the All India IIP for October 2025 has been rescheduled. “It is hereby informed that the IIP for October 2025 will now be released on December 1, 2025 at 4 p.m.,” the statement said. Published – November 28, 2025 05:08 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view …