Pandemic propels Auckland to top of world’s most liveable cities ranking
The Hindu
The Austrian capital had led the list since 2018 and for years ran neck and neck with Melbourne at the top of the survey of 140 urban centres.
COVID-19 has shaken up the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual ranking of most liveable cities, propelling Auckland to first place, replacing Vienna, which crashed out of the top 10 as the island nations of New Zealand, Australia and Japan fared best. The Austrian capital had led the list since 2018 and for years ran neck and neck with Melbourne at the top of the survey of 140 urban centres. New Zealand’s elimination of COVID-19 within its borders through lockdown measures helped by its geographic isolation, however, gave its cities a big boost. “New Zealand’s tough lockdown allowed their society to reopen and enabled citizens of cities like Auckland and Wellington to enjoy a lifestyle that looked similar to pre-pandemic life,” the EIU said in a statement.
Discover how the moon's gravity altered Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module orbit, creating a new trajectory in space exploration.
BJP and Shiv Sena prepare for Mumbai civic polls, contesting 137 and 90 seats respectively, nominations due December 30.
After announcing a naval blockade and seizing two oil tankers, the Donald Trump administration has now ordered U.S. military forces to focus on enforcing a ‘quarantine’ of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months, amping up economic pressure on Caracas. This could worsen the already weak Venezuelan economy. But how did a petrostate with the most proven resources end up with a strained economy in the first place?
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla in response to UAE-backed separatist weapon shipments, escalating regional tensions and military conflict.
Delhi Congress holds ‘Lok Sansad’ to gather public input on combating pollution and improving air quality in the city.
Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary's appointment as Assistant Professor is on hold due to discrepancies in his educational documents.
Australia's PM pledges stricter gun laws and hate speech crackdown following Bondi Beach mass shooting by father-son duo acting alone.
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 30, 2025
Bombay High Court mandates expedited trials for NDPS cases against a Yemeni national to alleviate government resource burdens.
Palaniswami blames the DMK for closing 210 schools, contrasting it with AIADMK's educational achievements during its tenure.
Vishwamanava Day honors Kuvempu's ideals as a guiding light for society, promoting peace and universal humanity through literature.
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for 25 F-15 jets to support Israel's military capabilities.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s standing committee approves Budget proposals to the tune of ₹11,460 crore for the financial year 2026-27, only marginally higher than the estimates for the current fiscal at ₹11,010 crore.