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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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Ousted AICC’s Haryana in-charge at centre of RS fiasco: ‘I was made a scapegoat… Informed party about culprit MLA.’Subscriber Only
December 12, 2022 21:26 IST
Vivek Bansal tells The Indian Express that the Congress high command must be firm against anti-party acts done by anyone including the 'high and mighty'
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
After Vivek Bansal is fired, new AICC in-charge Shaktisinh Gohil braces for Haryana Cong minefieldSubscriber Only
December 07, 2022 08:51 IST
Shaktisinh Gohil may face an uphill task in grappling with pulls and pressures of different factions and infighting in Haryana Congress dominated by Hooda camp
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
Haryana: Online fraudsters copy thumb impressions from sale deeds, use Aadhaar to steal moneySubscriber Only
December 04, 2022 08:37 IST
Calling it an “online fraud with silicone thumb”, Crime Branch’s Additional Director General O P Singh said investigators have found that fraudsters are withdrawing money by forging biometric thumb impressions and abusing AEPS.
Sun, Dec 04, 2022
Aadhaar card frauds in Haryana: criminals use silicone thumbsSubscriber Only
December 03, 2022 12:46 IST
The Crime Branch has advised people to deactivate the AEPS facility from their accounts if they are not using them regularly and avoid registering their fingerprints on any website. It has asked government departments to conduct safety audits and plug the loopholes.
Sat, Dec 03, 2022
‘Being BJP’s junior Haryana ally not enough’: JJP looks to spread wings via Bhiwani rallySubscriber Only
November 22, 2022 13:04 IST
Deputy CM and JJP leader Dushyant Chautala calls mega Dec 9 rally on party’s 5th foundation day a ‘trailer’ for 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
For Hooda, cold comfort in rise in Congress votes, having staked all for Adampur contestSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 15:02 IST
Detractors may raise their head again, note that Hooda ensured they were kept out, even as BJP-JJP closed ranks behind winning candidate Bhavya Bishnoi
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
Divided Jat votes to precise campaign pitch: Why Bishnoi coasted to victorySubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 13:38 IST
Infighting in the Congress and a weak INLD failed to put up any resistance as Bhavya Bishnoi won the seat that his family has held since 1968.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
Adampur stays with Bhajan Lal’s family, grandson Bhavya Bishnoi wins bypoll with over 16k votesSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 11:25 IST
The counting began for 13 rounds Sunday at 8 am at Hisar's Mahavir stadium for the 1,31,401 votes polled in the Adampur bypoll.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
Bypoll today: It’s Bishnoi vs 3 Jats in Adampur as caste politics to swing votesSubscriber Only
November 03, 2022 09:59 IST
Dalit voters may play a significant role in this bypoll considering there are around 30,000 (21,000 votes of Harijans, around 8200 votes of Khati and 6500 votes of Kumhar community).
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Chautala, Bishnoi on one stage, BJP, JJP close Adampur campaign with a united frontSubscriber Only
November 01, 2022 19:30 IST
Old enmities, new poll rivalries set aside as ruling coalition rallies behind Bhavya Bishnoi, sends Congress a message
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Motormouth meets his match: Haryana home minister gulps down Union home minister snubSubscriber Only
October 29, 2022 13:05 IST
Known not to hold back against friends and foes alike, and his frequent rows, Anil Vij plays down Amit Shah curtailing his address
Sat, Oct 29, 2022
BJP strengthens Khattar’s hand with effusive praise even as Anil Vij is cut down to sizeSubscriber Only
October 28, 2022 20:48 IST
The Haryana CM who has often been at odds with his Cabinet colleague is already being projected as the party’s face for 2024 Assembly polls.
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
RS poll loss still stinging, Vivek Bansal only CWC member not in new Cong steering committeeSubscriber Only
October 28, 2022 14:54 IST
His role questioned in Ajay Maken not getting elected to Upper House, Bansal may be removed as in-charge of Haryana affairs for party as well
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Adampur bypoll: All you need to know about the high-stakes political battle in HaryanaSubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 13:33 IST
A look at why the BJP is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Bhavya Bishnoi wins the Adampur bypoll and why the Opposition is not ready to give up without a fight.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
Adampur bypoll: BJP-JJP known for a bypoll-jinx despite fielding celebrity facesSubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 08:24 IST
The November 3 Adampur bypoll shall be the third bypoll that the coalition shall be contesting.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
The many paroles of Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Haryana’s VVIP prisoner ‘blessed’ BJP, now enjoys Z+ security coverSubscriber Only
October 20, 2022 13:05 IST
Convicted of murder and rape, Ram Rahim was earlier granted parole thrice in 2021 and twice in 2022. Now he is once again out on parole for 40 days ahead of the upcoming panchayat polls and the Adampur bypoll.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Illegal mining in Dadam NGT dismisses mining contractor’s petition, slaps fine of 66 croreSubscriber Only
October 20, 2022 08:58 IST
The current PP Goverdhan Mines and Minerals and his predecessor M/s Sunder Marketing Associates, both have been held liable for violation of requisite norms while conducting mining operations at the Dadam mining site
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
‘Sidelined’ JJP protests as BJP mounts a campaign for Bishnoi’s son in AdampurSubscriber Only
October 18, 2022 16:29 IST
A win takes BJP tally to 41 of 90 seats in Assembly, if it is also successful in efforts to woo Independents, the party will no longer be dependent on Dushyant Chautala's party
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
In Adampur, a test for Bhavya, bigger test for BJP-JJP tiesSubscriber Only
October 18, 2022 08:09 IST
The BJP has fielded Bhavya Bishnoi, the son of two-time MP and four-time MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi, for the high-stakes bypoll. Bhavya, 29, is the grandson of Haryana’s three-time chief minister Bhajan Lal and had unsuccefully contested from Hisar in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls on the Congress ticket.
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
Another set of polls near, Dera chief Ram Rahim gets paroleSubscriber Only
October 14, 2022 18:52 IST
Haryana is scheduled to hold panchayat polls soon, for which nomination filing began today. Plus, the high-stakes Adampur bypoll is on Nov 3
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
Adampur: A seat that Bhajan Lal’s family didn’t lose since 1968; can party-hoppers break winning streak?Subscriber Only
October 13, 2022 10:29 IST
AAP, however, is all set to test waters this time by fielding a former Congress and a BJP turncoat Satender Singh.
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
Cong finally has a name for Haryana bypoll: party hopper with uneven record in AdampurSubscriber Only
October 12, 2022 17:09 IST
Choice had been stuck due to divisions within party; Jai Prakash seems to have everyone's support
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
With Cong veterans not keen to throw hat in ring, BJP gets head start in Bishnoi bastionSubscriber Only
October 11, 2022 17:34 IST
Haryana Congress is struggling to find a candidate for Nov 3 Adampur bypoll against BJP nominee Bhavya Bishnoi, son of Kuldeep Bishnoi
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
With a little push from SC, Khattar plans meeting, Mann agrees to sit and discussSubscriber Only
October 11, 2022 12:28 IST
While Khattar said they will try to find solution to the contentious issue, Mann said his government would forcefully put forward the state's point of view in the meeting.
Wed, Oct 12, 2022
Lost deposit no bar, Kuldeep Bishnoi son gets BJP ticket for father’s seatSubscriber Only
October 08, 2022 16:41 IST
The 29-year-old, who last lost from Hisar in the 2019 LS polls, will contest from family bastion of Adampur
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