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Thursday, September 25, 2025
TopicIndian states

Topic: Indian states

Rising debt, deficits undo Haryana’s push to raise revenue, place it low in Fiscal Health Index

Haryana ranked 14 out of 18 major states in NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2025. The index measured states’ finances for the financial year 2022-23.

RBI warns states that rising subsidy expenditure could reduce money left over for productive uses

In a new report, RBI data shows subsidy payments are being concentrated among fewer states, with Tamil Nadu in particular seeing a sharp rise in its share of total subsidies.

South India’s GDP growth didn’t come out of the blue. Central govt had a big hand

A recent EAC-PM working paper showed southern states performed very well in terms of contribution to the nation’s GDP. A history of concessions and policy support from New Delhi played a part.

SDG scores improve in 2023-24 but variation remains. Bihar at bottom, Odisha lags in education quality

Uttarakhand & Kerala best performing states when it comes to Sustainable Development Goals. Among the UTs, Chandigarh was ranked the best performer with a score of 77.

Karnataka, Gujarat best in renewable energy transition, Jharkhand, Bihar lag—think tank report

Study by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember finds most states have renewable energy infra but lag in decarbonising electricity sector.

Organ transplants involving foreigners under scanner, Centre asks states to investigate such cases

In a letter, director general of health services under Union health ministry said states should also ensure unique ID for organ donors & recipients, devise system for regular inspections.

GST is squeezing states, but RBI’s ‘solution’ of more taxes is unfair

The RBI suggested in a December 2023 report that with GST impacting ‘vertical fiscal imbalance’, states should consider collecting additional taxes under the head ‘States’ Own Tax Revenue’.

Spots for new schools to area development for tourism — how states are using Gati Shakti master plan

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which gives a bird’s eye view of infra and logistical facilities and assets, has been helping central ministries and states plan projects better.

India’s wicked resource allocation problem has an answer— break UP into smaller states

Uttar Pradesh is too big and corners resources by virtue of its size. It’s unfair to other states.

Did election season put brakes on capex in poll-bound states? Here’s what Bank of Baroda study says

Studies by Bank of Baroda find Centre on track to meet capex target for this fiscal. There’s wide disparity in states’ performances but upcoming polls haven’t derailed the capex process.

On Camera

Theaterisation reform is stuck on ranks and roles — India’s military needs clarity

On paper, the idea of theaterisation is elegant. In practice, it is paralysed by ambiguities of rank and command.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

‘Agni’ on the move—India successfully test-fires Agni-Prime nuclear missile from a train

With the latest test, India has the capability to launch a nuclear missile from under the sea, surface, air, and now from a railway network.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.