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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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What’s in a name? Could mean a re-election, discover two Haryana panchayat samitisSubscriber Only
January 28, 2023 13:39 IST
SEC seeks clarification as both Barwala No. 10 and Barwala No. 11, 200 km apart, elect men as chair, instead of a woman in one of them.
Sat, Jan 28, 2023
Motorcycle ride, kite-flying session and protest; Haryana celebrates Republic DaySubscriber Only
January 26, 2023 17:53 IST
At Pehowa, while former sports minister Sandeep Singh was unfurling the national flag, slogans led by Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) Haryana youth wing leader Sonia Duhan rent the air.
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Its Haryana progress stalled, AAP dissolves state unit, hopes for ‘new strength’Subscriber Only
January 26, 2023 17:51 IST
AAP had similarly overhauled Haryana unit in March 2022; its candidate lost his deposit in the recent Adampur bypoll
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
‘Being paid Rs 40 lakh annually for eight mins of daily work’: IAS officer Ashok Khemka seeks post of vigilance chief in HaryanaSubscriber Only
January 24, 2023 19:47 IST
Ashok Khemka, who is due to retire from service in the year 2025, has apprised Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar that he had “always been at the forefront in the fight against corruption”.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
For BJP, wrestlers’ protest hits close to home in HaryanaSubscriber Only
January 20, 2023 19:45 IST
After khaps, ally JJP joins the chorus against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala's brother Digvijay appeals to the youth to “strongly support the sportspersons till justice is served”.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
As khaps, families come out in support of protesting wrestlers, Oppn raises heat on Haryana BJP govtSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 19:05 IST
Questioned over "silence" despite most wrestlers coming from Haryana, CM Khattar finally promises all support to protesters
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Haryana rolls out assessment framework based on 14 parameters for govt and aided collegesSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 11:42 IST
The institutes will be scored out of a maximum of 600 marks. Teaching and learning quality carries the highest marks of 160 followed by Institutional values and best practices (120).
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Preparations Begin For 2024| Soon in Haryana: a march, or several, to seal poll vaultSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 02:10 IST
Balraj Kundu had accused CM Manohar Lal Khattar of not taking action against the corrupt.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
After rendezvous with Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, Haryana develops fad for ralliesSubscriber Only
January 17, 2023 21:19 IST
The Haryana unit of the Congress has declared that it will conduct a two-month-long ‘Haath-Se-Haath Jodo Abhiyan’
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Day before Rahul Yatra ends, BJP plans an Amit Shah show of strength in HaryanaSubscriber Only
January 16, 2023 15:19 IST
Rally planned by BJP in Haryana, another might happen in Punjab: meeting comes days after Rahul Yatra drew good response in Haryana.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
What Rahul Gandhi drinks to stay warm during Bharat Jodo YatraSubscriber Only
January 16, 2023 14:47 IST
A Congress leader told the former party president that people in almost every village of Haryana are talking about his T-shirt and asking if he doesn’t feel cold.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Aryabhatta Vigyan Kendra: Major jolt to Khattar govt as Centre withholds sanction for innovation hubSubscriber Only
January 14, 2023 04:28 IST
In a major embarrassment to the Haryana government, the Union Ministry of Culture has withheld sanction for setting up a prestigious innovation hub at the under-construction Aryabhatta Vigyan Kendra (AVK) at Ambala, a multi-core project that has been stalled after serious structural discrepancies were detected in the building. “Ministry of Culture, GoI, has also pointed […]
Sat, Jan 14, 2023
Aryabhatta Vigyan Kendra: In embarrassment to Haryana government, GoI withholds sanction for innovation hubSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 13:37 IST
Construction stalled due to structural discrepancies, former additional chief secretary (science and technology) Ashok Khemka hints at ‘corruption’, seeks registration of criminal case and vigilance probe.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
As Congress aims to get maximum support from farmers in Haryana, BJP announces new arrangement of financial powers for Sarpanches, Panchayat Samiti and Zila ParishadsSubscriber Only
January 11, 2023 15:19 IST
Opposition MLAs of Indian National Congress as well as BJP’s coalition partner JJP MLAs had slammed the state government seeking more financial powers for the Sarpanches, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad members.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Rahul Yatra: Haryana Cong sends a message to BJP with ‘united’ Hooda frontSubscriber Only
January 10, 2023 19:17 IST
Congress leaders seemed to set differences aside to rally behind veteran Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who scores with planning of route, messaging, mobilisation; voices of dissent kept subdued
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Haryana: IAS officer Ashok Khemka transferred to ‘insignificant’ archives dept after notching up 9.9 out of 10 rating in latest appraisalSubscriber Only
January 10, 2023 18:20 IST
Three months ago, Haryana cabinet minister Anil Vij had described Khemka as a “rare-breed officer”
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
In RSS, Rahul Gandhi finds ’21st century Kauravas’, says they ‘removed’ Sita from Jai Siya RamSubscriber Only
January 10, 2023 08:44 IST
Addressing an unscheduled street-corner meeting marking the end of his Bharat Jodo Yatra's fourth day in Haryana, Gandhi said it is the state where the Mahabharata was fought between Kauravas and Pandavas.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Rahul Gandhi: Congress a ‘sangathan of tapasya’, BJP-RSS of ‘forcible worship’Subscriber Only
January 08, 2023 15:51 IST
Asked what next after the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress leader says more initiatives in the works. “When Arjun was aiming for the fish’s eye, did he say what he would do after shooting that arrow?”
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Bharat Jodo Yatra Day 114: Former Army chief Gen Deepak Kapoor joins RahulSubscriber Only
January 08, 2023 14:13 IST
As the yatra started early on Sunday amid dense fog, a group of youngsters once again greeted Rahul Gandhi by removing their shirts and expressing solidarity with the Congress leader.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Bharat Jodo Yatra : In Haryana CM’s home district, Rahul meets protesting cane farmersSubscriber Only
January 08, 2023 02:44 IST
Yatra not taken out to project Rahul Gandhi as PM face, says Jairam Ramesh
Sun, Jan 08, 2023
You are a politician, not a pujari: Mallikarjun Kharge targets Amit ShahSubscriber Only
January 07, 2023 01:31 IST
Addressing a rally in Panipat, Haryana, where the Bharat Jodo Yatra has reached, Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of not fulfilling their promise of creating jobs.
Sat, Jan 07, 2023
Rahul Yatra begins its second Haryana stretch, to good crowds, and talk of ‘badlaav’Subscriber Only
January 06, 2023 19:45 IST
Along a Panipat market route, growing disenchantment with BJP govt translates into appreciation for Rahul Gandhi's efforts: “Need a good Opposition”
Sat, Jan 07, 2023
From Anaj Mandis to villages, rally to night halts: Rahul Yatra eyes farmer outreach in HaryanaSubscriber Only
January 04, 2023 11:56 IST
Haryana Congress expects several farmer union leaders to join Bharat Jodo Yatra’s second leg in the state during 5-10 January.
Wed, Jan 04, 2023
In Haryana second leg, Rahul Yatra to cross Khattar, Vij constituenciesSubscriber Only
January 02, 2023 20:17 IST
Bharat Jodo Yatra will enter Haryana on Jan 5 for its second leg in the state, which will be officially kicked off from a public rally in Panipat on Jan 6
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Haryana’s mounting debt, ministers pulled up: Khattar government faces Congress ire in AssemblySubscriber Only
January 01, 2023 11:14 IST
In the three-day Winter Session that concluded on December 28, the government also faced questions about flaws in its flagship schemes.
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