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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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DD anchor, TikTok star, BJP leader — the many faces of Sonali PhogatSubscriber Only
August 24, 2022 07:57 IST
Phogat, who had gone to Goa along with some of her staff members, according to people close to her, was only 42 years’ old. “It is really sad news,” said BJP state president Om Prakash Dhankar.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
BJP leader Sonali Phogat’s family hints at foul play, says she was feeling uneasy after mealSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 16:12 IST
Phogat's sister Ramen said, "she did not suffer from any previous illness." Soon after the statement was flashed, Haryana Congress president Udai Bhan demanded a CBI probe into the entire episode leading to Phogat's "sudden death under mysterious circumstances".
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Who was Sonali Phogat? Her career, rise to fame, and run-ins with controversiesSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 12:02 IST
BJP leader, TikTok star and actress Sonali Phogat courted controversy over asking people to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ during an election campaign in 2019 and for hitting an officer with her slippers a year later
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Haryana: Area under illegal mining at Dadam doubled in four years, says NGT panelSubscriber Only
August 22, 2022 21:24 IST
A resident of Dadam village, Kuldeep Singh, had filed a petition in the NGT alleging illegal mining in forest area, unscientific mining in minable area, deep mining and withdrawal of ground water in the mining area without requisite permissions.
Mon, Aug 22, 2022
Newsmaker | Khattar govt’s in-house critic, Devender Singh Babli again takes aimSubscriber Only
August 21, 2022 21:27 IST
Cabinet minister has accused Haryana govt of ‘not taking action against the corrupt’. The outburst is likely linked to the actions of a BJP rival on his turf Tohana.
Mon, Aug 22, 2022
Haryana govt patronising drug mafia, protecting corrupt, says state ministerSubscriber Only
August 20, 2022 01:27 IST
Devendra Singh Babli had defeated Barala from Tohana in Fatehabad in the 2019 Assembly election. Falling short of the majority mark, the BJP entered into a post-poll alliance with the JJP to formed government.
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Haryana amends Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Vidhan SabhaSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 16:56 IST
Sessions sittings to be held from 11 am to 6 pm. Rules regarding standing committees also notified
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
NGT probe panel finds illegal mining at Dadam, blames firm that has contractSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 04:13 IST
The NGT, as part of an ongoing litigation, had constituted the committee led by Justice (retd) Pritam Pal, of Punjab and Haryana High Court, to verify the facts with regard to illegal and unscientific mining in forest and mining area allegedly by M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals.
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
Explained: How Haryana plans to tackle stubble burning with its 2G ethanol plantSubscriber Only
August 16, 2022 18:03 IST
Set up in Panipat, the plant will face its first test soon in the approaching winter when the stubble burning season starts.
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill now fails Centre test twice, but state not deterredSubscriber Only
August 13, 2022 18:54 IST
Oppn says the law may be used to tap phones, go after political rivals; slams 'ill-conceived' legislation
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Explained: The four Bills passed recently by Haryana Assembly on water, GST, municipal bodiesSubscriber Only
August 13, 2022 14:07 IST
The Haryana Vidhan Sabha passed four bills on August 10, the last day of its monsoon session. A look at the bills passed, and the rationale behind the amendments.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Cong’s Kuldeep Bishnoi resigns from Haryana Assembly, to join BJP todaySubscriber Only
August 04, 2022 01:14 IST
During the last six years, Kuldeep tried his best to get out of the shadow of veteran Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, but miserably failed to secure any substantial rank within the party's state unit.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
It is Hooda’s Congress: Kuldeep Bishnoi on his way to BJP, AICC in-charge sidelinedSubscriber Only
August 03, 2022 12:44 IST
Haryana Opposition leader’s other rivals gave recent ‘Chintan Shivir’ a miss, illustrating his complete control over the state unit.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
In a first, Haryana to launch academic, administrative, financial audit of private universitiesSubscriber Only
July 27, 2022 00:19 IST
The audit, which will be conducted by QCI, is estimated to take about 45 days from the date of commencement till submission of final report to the state government's higher education department.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
IAS officer Ashok Khemka fires fresh ammo against Sanjeev VermaSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 22:17 IST
2004-batch IAS officer denies allegations, says ready for probe by any agency
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
To nip anti-incumbency in the bud, Haryana CM Khattar on sant politics overdriveSubscriber Only
July 10, 2022 16:17 IST
In the past few months, Haryana government has organised several events celebrating Sikh Gurus and icons, unveiled a Krishna statue, and renamed CM’s residence as ‘Sant Kabir Kutir’.
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Haryana: Kuldeep Bishnoi all set to join BJP, tweets pictures of meetings with Amit Shah, JP NaddaSubscriber Only
July 10, 2022 12:51 IST
The rebel Congress MLA from Adampur was removed from all party posts for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections last month.
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Amid rising complaints, Haryana govt set to audit 24 private universitiesSubscriber Only
July 09, 2022 08:26 IST
The move comes against the backdrop of state higher education department issuing a show cause notice to Ashoka University, accusing it of "financial embezzlement".
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Dalai Lama to visit Leh on July 15 after four-year gapSubscriber Only
July 08, 2022 04:00 IST
China has always objected to the Tibetan spiritual leader's visits to the region, including during his last visit in 2018.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
After 4 years, Dalai Lama to visit Leh on July 15Subscriber Only
July 08, 2022 00:15 IST
China has always objected to the Tibetan spiritual leader's visits to the region, including during his last visit in 2018.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Haryana govt slaps show cause notice on Ashoka University; accuses it of ‘financial embezzlement’Subscriber Only
July 07, 2022 03:17 IST
Ashoka has denied the government's allegation of not admitting enough students from Haryana domicile or or giving them fee concession as required by the state’s Private Universities Act, 2006
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Removed from all party posts, rebel Kuldeep Bishnoi yet to part ways with Haryana CongressSubscriber Only
July 01, 2022 13:30 IST
Kuldeep Bishnoi's decision not to vote for the Congress came after the party sidelined him in favour of naming Udai Bhan, a Bhupinder Hooda loyalist, as the Haryana Congress president. Bishnoi was not even considered for the post of four working presidents.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Explained: Haryana’s big push to attract investment, create jobsSubscriber Only
June 29, 2022 18:37 IST
Haryana Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022, State Startup Policy 2022 and Data Centre Policy 2022 were the three major policies approved by the state government on Monday.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Speaker forms protocol committee: Haryana to rein in its babus showing contempt for MLAsSubscriber Only
June 25, 2022 05:54 IST
In case any MLA faces humiliation by any officer, the MLA would be required to submit a written complaint alleging protocol violation to the Secretary, Vidhan Sabha.
Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Haryana orders immediate closure of all cases pertaining to Shamlat-Deh landSubscriber Only
June 22, 2022 14:35 IST
Thousands of acres of land to be recovered from proprietors/ occupiers who had already sold off the lands for monetary gains.
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