Page 2 - State Scan

B Dasarath Reddy: A judicial crisis overtakes a young state

K Chandrasekhara Rao is using politics to highlight an administrative and judicial issue

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

The bulk of the Rs 8.8 lakh crore of investments the Naveen Patnaik government has attracted over the years is in uncertain territory

Maharashtra: Friendlier policies, ambitious spending

If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic. The spread's certainly better than in many other states

Jharkhand building land bank to woo industry

Political stability and a couple of big projects are pluses, but focus on medium and small industries is still missing

UP high on roads & power, but economic logic remains a question

Critics say the stress has been more on political relevance and won't change much on the ground

Supratim Dey: Well begun, but it may not be all smooth sailing

The Sarbananda Sonowal govt aims to end graft, speed up development, stop poaching of rhinos and prevent influx of Bangladeshi migrants. While it has made some headway on each of these fronts, the future will determine whether it will enjoy enduring success

Aditi Phadnis: AAP caught in a cleft over office-of-profit row

The appointment of 21 Delhi MLAs of the party as parliamentary secretaries has led rival BJP to allege that they stand to gain from it and hence should be disqualifed. The issue might have repercussions for the AAP both in Delhi and Assembly poll-bound Punjab