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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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Surjewala, Selja, Kiran Choudhry come together for united challenge to Hooda in Haryana CongSubscriber Only
July 06, 2023 19:32 IST
The three have started touring the state without any formal clearance from CLP leader Bhupinder Hooda or PCC chief Uday Bhan. They have also been skipping meetings called by the two.
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
In Haryana, restaurants can remain open round-the-clock now: ChautalaSubscriber Only
July 05, 2023 08:37 IST
The office bearers of restaurant unions from across the state had recently met Chautala and demanded that the state government allow them to keep their establishments open 24 hours.
Wed, Jul 05, 2023
Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala pushes for simultaneous polls: ‘Always better for regional parties’Subscriber Only
June 30, 2023 18:56 IST
Dismissing rumours of break-up with BJP and discontent among electorate, the JJP chief says simultaneous Assembly and Parliamentary polls is good for voters, ECI and political parties
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
BJP-JJP in poll mode but Cong stuck in infighting, absence of ground level cadre adds to party’s woesSubscriber Only
June 29, 2023 08:02 IST
Since 2014, the Indian National Congress has seen four party affairs incharge including three year in the last three years
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
At centre of BJP-JJP rift, Uchana Kalan and Hisar seats: Heart of faultline between Chautalas, SinghsSubscriber Only
June 28, 2023 11:30 IST
Fuelling tussle between two allies, BJP’s Haryana in-charge Biplab Deb has virtually declared candidature of Birender Singh’s wife Prem Lata from Uchana Kalan, which is JJP leader Dushyant Chautala’s seat
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
IAS officer continues to head CPCC despite questions over qualification to hold the postSubscriber Only
June 27, 2023 07:15 IST
The officer who is also posted as UT Home Secretary and Secretary (Environment) in Chandigarh administration holds an educational qualification of B.Tech (computer science and engineering) with an elective subject of environment science.
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
New Haryana Cong in-charge sets off to a familiar scene in party: top leaders fighting openlySubscriber Only
June 24, 2023 20:32 IST
Hooda, Selja, Kiran Choudhry, Randeep Soorjewala camps raise slogans in their favour, amid calls by newly appointed Deepak Babaria for unity
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Haryana says 54 farmer-friendly schemes launched in 9 yrs, farm union leaders: ‘only on paper’Subscriber Only
June 22, 2023 11:17 IST
Be it an increase of 5-10 per cent in Minimum Support Price (MSP) (per quintal) of 17 Kharif crops, or a raise of Rs 635 to over Rs 2000 (per quintal) in MSP of five Rabi crops, Haryana government says, it has implemented nearly 54 schemes for the welfare of farmers from 2014-15 till 2022-23.
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
Dalai Lama to visit Leh in July, likely to stay for over a monthSubscriber Only
June 20, 2023 08:16 IST
According to Ladakh Buddhist Association, the Dalai Lama shall be imparting teachings to the Buddhists and people from other communities from July 21st till July 23rd.
Tue, Jun 20, 2023
Sounding poll bugle in Haryana, Amit Shah eyes all 10 seats, invokes Devi Lal: ‘Only Modi fulfilled his dreams’Subscriber Only
June 18, 2023 21:53 IST
Addressing a rally in Sirsa, Union Home Minister makes it clear BJP would go solo in Haryana in 2024 Lok Sabha polls; calls the previous Hooda-led Cong govt a ‘3D — Darbari, Damad aur Dealer ki Sarkar’
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
Court to police help, Haryana leaves nothing to chance to ensure a smooth run for Amit Shah’s June 18 Sirsa rallySubscriber Only
June 15, 2023 18:36 IST
Amid rising anger in the public over farm to wrestler issues, BJP govt takes all possible measures to thwart protests, lines up star parade for the show of strength
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Haryana CM Khattar keeps suspense up on ties with JJP, says all up to party state in-chargeSubscriber Only
June 10, 2023 14:25 IST
JJP chief Dushyant Chautala says Haryana ruling alliance is going well, but "if tomorrow, there is a change of heart, what can I say on that?"
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Amid cracks in alliance with JJP, BJP sends a message, parades 5 MLAsSubscriber Only
June 09, 2023 20:52 IST
BJP can do with a handful of MLAs for a majority now, even as ties with 10-MLA JJP are fraying; BJP says 4 Independents, Gopal Kanda have expressed support for PM Modi, CM Khattar
Fri, Jun 09, 2023
In Haryana, Dushyant Chautala seat hits a flashpoint as tension rises between BJP, JJPSubscriber Only
June 07, 2023 19:42 IST
Both allies have traded fireworks in recent days, staking claims over Uchana Kalan seat, which Dushyant won by defeating senior BJP leader Birender Singh's wife Prem Lata in 2019
Thu, Jun 08, 2023
Haryana Cong tussle premieres in pink on US shores: Deepender Hooda turns up by Rahul Gandhi’s sideSubscriber Only
June 06, 2023 20:45 IST
To mark his presence at Rahul Gandhi's New York event, Bhupinder Hooda's son managed to make him wear a pink turban – the colour-coded headgear linked with their camp
Wed, Jun 07, 2023
Wrestlers’ protest: ‘Oppn to blame’, ‘must trust police’, ‘no comment’, is refrain of Haryana Council of MinistersSubscriber Only
June 03, 2023 20:38 IST
“The allegations are very serious... If the probe substantiates them, the strictest action must be taken... Everybody in the state is with these girls,” says Dy CM Dushyant Chautala
Sun, Jun 04, 2023
‘BJP won’t say anything, nor will Brij Bhushan give up… Maybe idea is to drag out… something can go in his favour’: ex-BJP Union minister Birender SinghSubscriber Only
June 02, 2023 20:28 IST
Senior Haryana leader Birender Singh says: “We talk about women’s empowerment, we must act on it... But, apparently, they (the party) want support of one section in one area (UP)”
Sat, Jun 03, 2023
Ear to the ground, Haryana BJP leaders admit party silence on wrestlers ringing too loudSubscriber Only
May 31, 2023 22:04 IST
CM Khattar has been met with protests at public outreach programmes, while Opposition is cashing in on the support for the wrestlers who belong to the state
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
Congress banks on wrestlers’ protest to corner BJP in Haryana, but infighting an obstacleSubscriber Only
May 31, 2023 07:15 IST
Bhupinder Singh Hooda to chair CLP meeting on Wednesday, but two of his detractors, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Kiran Choudhry, are unlikely to be present
Wed, May 31, 2023
Rumble of a dangal: Wrestlers gear up for Parliament inauguration day protest, BJP feels the heat in HaryanaSubscriber Only
May 26, 2023 14:40 IST
Sensing discontent in rural areas, Manohar Lal Khattar has been holding an outreach programme across the state since April. Worryingly for the Haryana CM, some in his party and even ally JJP have backed the wrestlers’ protest.
Fri, May 26, 2023
AAP revamps Haryana unit: Businessman, former journalist, Congress-BJP rebels bag top postsSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 12:38 IST
Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Gupta has been appointed as state president and former journalist-turned-politician Anurag Dhanda, senior vice-president.
Fri, May 26, 2023
HPSC’s deja vu: 32 questions for civil services exam of 2022 repeated this yearSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 02:10 IST
It was a sense of déjà vu for candidates appearing for Haryana Public Service Commission recruitment examination for the posts of Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch), with several questions, which appeared in 2022, finding a repeated this year again. The exam took place on May 21.
Thu, May 25, 2023
Speak, clarify, regret: Haryana CM Khattar’s quote uncourtlySubscriber Only
May 17, 2023 11:08 IST
While he has emerged as a leader in his own right since he first emerged on the scene, virtually unknown outside Haryana, as the CM in October 2014 when the BJP formed the government, on this one front, Khattar keeps tripping.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Speak, clarify, regret: Haryana CM Khattar’s quote uncourtlySubscriber Only
May 16, 2023 15:04 IST
Rows at recent Jan Samvad events latest in the BJP leader's slips of tongue leading to controversies
Wed, May 17, 2023
Tillu Tejpuria fallout: Haryana to give Rs 7.5 lakh compensation for unnatural death of jail inmatesSubscriber Only
May 12, 2023 18:40 IST
Even if an inmate dies by suicide, jail officials will be penalised; 50% of the compensation to be recovered from erring officials.
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