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Varinder Bhatia
Varinder Bhatia is the Deputy Resident Editor at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. He is a veteran journalist with over 22 years of experience specializing in crime, political investigations, and legal reporting. Professional Profile Education: Law graduate from Panjab University. Career Path: He began his career as an intern at The Times of India and worked as a legal reporter for Hindustan Times (2001) before joining The Indian Express in October 2004. Awards: He is a two-time winner of the Express Excellence Awards. Expertise: His reporting is deeply rooted in the political and judicial affairs of Haryana, with a focus on high-profile criminal cases and administrative reforms. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) His recent work highlights critical investigative reporting on crime and governance: 1. Crime & Investigations "Red Fort car explosion: Shops where raw materials bought identified" (Nov 14, 2025): Detailed reporting on the investigation into the sourcing of ammonium nitrate and potash for a car blast near Delhi's Red Fort. "Well-educated, a loner: Woman who killed 4 kids was jealous of their looks" (Dec 5, 2025): A chilling investigative piece on a Panipat woman arrested for murdering her own son and nieces. "Haryana officer suicide: What has happened so far in the Y Puran Kumar case" (Oct 15, 2025): Covering the high-stakes suicide of an IGP who left a note naming several top IPS and IAS officers in a corruption scandal. "Relu Ram murder: Why the murder of a former MLA's family is back in focus" (Dec 12, 2025): Reporting on the flare-up of property disputes after the release of convicts in a 24-year-old mass murder case. 2. Haryana Politics & Economy "Over 25 lakh farmers have Rs 60,816 crore outstanding loans, says CM Nayab Singh Saini" (Dec 18, 2025): Reporting from the Haryana Vidhan Sabha winter session on the state's agriculture debt crisis. "Haryana comes out with Ordinance to simplify land ownership in rural areas" (Nov 27, 2025): Analyzing new laws to clarify ownership within abadi deh (village habitation) lands. "Lado Laksmi Yojana: Saini...
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Haryana Home Min Vij asks Hooda to thank Modi for Chandrayaan-3 success; Cong leader says credit to Nehru, all PMsSubscriber Only
August 26, 2023 08:09 IST
The discussion on the resolution also witnessed Home Minister Anil Vij leaving the House.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
‘Rules of Procedure being destroyed’: Haryana Dy CM takes on Deputy Speaker over flood damages discussionSubscriber Only
August 25, 2023 20:30 IST
Dushyant Chautala raises questions on turning short-duration discussions into Calling Attention Notice; Gangwa cites previous conventions.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Haryana Assembly monsoon session: BJP MLA puts own govt in dock over air pollutionSubscriber Only
August 25, 2023 15:39 IST
The MLA asked the Environment, Forests & Wildlife Minister for the air quality data in Dholera crushing zone in his constituency and whether the government has conducted any study on the impact of air pollution on the health of residents of the villages living nearby
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Haryana Vidhan Sabha monsoon session begins at 11 am, heated exchanges likely on Nuh, farmers compensationSubscriber Only
August 25, 2023 11:26 IST
After the Question Hour, the first report of the Business Advisory Committee shall be tabled, following which the discussion on various issues shall be held during the Zero Hour.
Fri, Aug 25, 2023
MHA debars 2 Haryana cadre IPS officers from central deputation, foreign assignments for 5 yearsSubscriber Only
August 21, 2023 16:13 IST
The officers are Om Prakash Narwal, currently posted as Joint Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, and Abhishek Jorwal, posted as Superintendent of Police, Kaithal.
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
Nuh violence handiwork of outsiders, with intention to disturb peace, says HoodaSubscriber Only
August 18, 2023 18:07 IST
Listing out a few questions, former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the ruling BJP-JJP faction should answer why it is afraid of ordering a judicial probe into the Nuh violence.
Sat, Aug 19, 2023
‘Hindu first, MLA later’: The Haryana BJP leader who attended mahapanchayat on NuhSubscriber Only
August 14, 2023 19:02 IST
Sohna MLA Sanjay Singh was the only BJP leader from the state to attend the event, where demands were raised for the removal of Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar.
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
Haryana panchayats get showcause notices over bar on entry of MuslimsSubscriber Only
August 13, 2023 04:00 IST
Officials said several gram panchayats and sarpanches have been issued the showcause notices by their respective district authorities under Section 51 of the Haryana Gram Panchayati Raj Act, which pertains to suspension and removal of a sarpanch or panch.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023
Tensions still simmering, BJP plans Tiranga Yatras across HaryanaSubscriber Only
August 10, 2023 21:28 IST
Not clear if Nuh to feature, BJP says prime objective is “to take a pledge of commitment towards the nation, and spur people to take part in Tiranga fest”
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
As ED knock ‘surprises’ Gopal Kanda, aides say ‘nothing decided on joining BJP’Subscriber Only
August 10, 2023 16:10 IST
ED raided his premises in Gurgaon, Delhi, Hisar Wednesday; Kanda's formal induction into BJP has been expected since he was acquitted on July 25
Fri, Aug 11, 2023As Haryana’s panchayats bar Muslims from villages, minister says unlawful, will face strict actionSubscriber Only
August 09, 2023 16:33 IST
The instructions were issued by panchayats in the wake of communal clashes in Nuh on July 31.
Wed, Aug 09, 2023
Haryana: 41 of 100 questions identical in two CET papers held on two consecutive daysSubscriber Only
August 09, 2023 08:11 IST
The CET is already under the scanner of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Wed, Aug 09, 2023
Led by Bhupinder Hooda, Udai Bhan, Haryana Cong leaders head for NuhSubscriber Only
August 07, 2023 19:02 IST
Soon after the violence broke out, on instructions of the state government, the district administration had begun a demolition drive, razing allegedly illegal structures, some of which were allegedly used by one group to attack the other on July 31.
Tue, Aug 08, 2023
‘No info on Nuh’: One angle to Anil Vij’s claims is CID with CM, not with Home, in HaryanaSubscriber Only
August 07, 2023 14:31 IST
Vij had protested against the dept going to Khattar in Jan 2020, leading to high command intervention; the CM has been quiet on claims of intelligence lapse resulting in violence.
Mon, Aug 07, 2023
Days after communal flare-up, crackdown in Nuh: 200 arrested so far, houses demolishedSubscriber Only
August 05, 2023 04:04 IST
Meanwhile, Nuh Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar and Superintendent of Police Varun Singla were transferred, an official order said. Singla, who was on leave when the clashes broke out, has been replaced with Narendra Bijarniya.
Sat, Aug 05, 2023
‘Everyone knew the violence was coming…There were many triggers… last year they pulled down a mazaar’: Nuh MLASubscriber Only
August 04, 2023 21:25 IST
There is a sense of fear among our people... Muslims from 30-40 villages have been forced to migrate, says Aftab Ahmed
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
Nuh violence: BJP guns for local Cong MLA who took on Monu Manesar in AssemblySubscriber Only
August 04, 2023 08:06 IST
Firozepur Jhirka MLA Mamman Khan had dared the alleged cow vigilante to enter Mewat; Cong says it was months ago, BJP blaming Khan to “cover own failure”.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
Nuh violence: Opp puts govt in dock, says ‘inaction’ cost heavySubscriber Only
August 03, 2023 09:22 IST
Hooda's assertion came even as Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and at least two of his Cabinet colleagues hinted at a well planed conspiracy behind the violence that has so far claimed six lives, including two Home Guard jawans and four civilians.
Thu, Aug 03, 2023
Haryana Cong’s odd one out, Randeep Surjewala says: ‘Not invited for any PCC event’Subscriber Only
August 02, 2023 14:00 IST
Holding separate protests, press meets along with Kumari Selja and Kiran Choudhry, the anti-Hooda camp leaders seek space for everybody in party structure, say will follow high command
Wed, Aug 02, 2023
Three killed as communal violence flares in Nuh, spreads to GurgaonSubscriber Only
July 31, 2023 18:32 IST
State Home Minister sought additional forces from the Centre, claiming that “3,000-4,000 persons were being held hostage in a temple” until Monday evening.
Tue, Aug 01, 2023
After raids, Cong MLA, Bhupinder Hooda confidant, faces money laundering caseSubscriber Only
July 31, 2023 15:43 IST
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Mon, Jul 31, 2023
Newsmaker | Gopal Goyal Kanda: The nine lives of a suicide case accusedSubscriber Only
July 25, 2023 13:22 IST
In 2009, he helped Cong form govt in Haryana; last time, while he was still being tried in the Geetika Sharma case, BJP turned to him for the same. As Kanda is acquitted, BJP says its arms are open for him
Tue, Jul 25, 2023
Delhi court acquits ex-Haryana minister Gopal Kanda in air hostess suicide caseSubscriber Only
July 25, 2023 11:21 IST
Geetika Sharma, who was employed with Kanda's MDLR airlines, had died by suicide in August 2012.
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
Former party leaders, MLAs, ministers, make a beeline to Cong in Haryana, Bhupinder Hooda says ‘winds of change’ clearSubscriber Only
July 14, 2023 17:30 IST
With 29 former MLAs and their supporters joining and pledging support to Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and more looking to jump, ex-CM says 'people have made up their minds to get rid of BJP-JJP'
Fri, Jul 14, 2023
Evacuation of stranded tourists begins in flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh after roads reopenSubscriber Only
July 12, 2023 14:47 IST
Himachal Pradesh Floods: Israel nationals, Australian journalist are among those stranded in Himachal Pradesh. Breakdown of communication networks is the major challenge faced by the authorities in the rescue operations.
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