Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 9 January 2026

Top Cities for Women in India 2025 report released on 07-01-2026

Exam-focused facts from the 9 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • In an eye-opening study by Avtar Group, the fourth edition of 'Top Cities for Women in India' has been unveiled.
  • The 2025 rankings place Bengaluru at the pinnacle for women, backed by robust industrial growth and career enablement.
  • Chennai and Pune follow closely with excellent social inclusion attributes, showcasing safety and public services as pivotal factors for women.
  • The longitudinal inclusivity index highlights key cities across India, evaluating their performance on social and industrial inclusion parameters essential to women's empowerment.
  • The increased presence of tier-2 cities in top rankings signifies a new era in women-friendly urban ecosystems.