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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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As Mann govt's Rs 1,000 allowance promise remains stuck and the CM finds himself cornered over it, BJP lays groundwork for 2027 polls
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
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August 27, 2025 09:13 IST
The government said 1,03,018 cases were registered, 95,723 (92.91 per cent) of them were solved, and 1,03,858 accused were arrested.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
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Haryana health minister Arti Singh Rao revealed these figures in the reply tabled to the question raised by Indian National Congress' Jhajjar MLA Geeta Bhukkal in the ongoing monsoon session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Over 93% cases solved, 10,3858 accused arrested: what Haryana’s crime statistics over last 6 years saySubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 18:23 IST
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said in the Legislative Assembly that the state government has adopted a firm zero-tolerance policy against crimes.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Over 4 lakh unemployed youth registered with Haryana’s 65 employment exchanges; max unemployed post-graduates in Hisar, Jind; least in Nuh, Panchkula, GurugramSubscriber Only
August 26, 2025 13:46 IST
Maximum beneficiaries under government's unemployment scheme are in Jind, Hisar; least in Faridabad, Gurugram
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
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August 21, 2025 17:50 IST
The Haryana government claims that its definition is aligned with ‘judicial expectations’. Environmentalists, however, criticise it for being too narrow and potentially excluding many ecologically sensitive areas in the state
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025 11:28 IST
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025
First unit was to be commissioned by 2025: 14 yrs on, north India’s first N-power plant in Haryana still hanging fireSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 13:21 IST
The GHAVP was conceptualised around 2009-10, and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) subsequently identified Gorakhpur village in Haryana’s Fatehabad district as a suitable site.
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
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August 13, 2025 15:33 IST
Party also tries to shun its pro-Jat image by picking 10 OBC faces; sharpens focus on outreach with three chiefs in Ambala, two chiefs in nine other districts
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Robert Vadra ‘passed the buck’ to three dead ‘associates’ for Gurgaon deal: Who are they?Subscriber Only
August 13, 2025 07:28 IST
Among his deceased associates Vadra blamed for the deal, as claimed by ED chargesheet, were real-estate agents, ex-Congress MLA's brother
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
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August 12, 2025 18:17 IST
The Aravalli jungle safari spanning Gurgaon and Nuh districts is a dream project of Union minister and former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025 16:29 IST
Union Minister of State of Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje told the Lok Sabha that the government has approved the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme known as the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to support employment generation, enhance employability, and social security across all sectors.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025 13:10 IST
In his reply, Union minister Prataprao Jadhav also cited a 2024 Indian Council of Medical Research study that found that people dwelling near river drains were highly prone to cancer.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
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August 11, 2025 17:57 IST
To blunt the Opposition's attack during the Haryana Assembly session, the BJP may hit back at the Congress on the issue of its failure to decide on its Legislature Party Leader.
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Punjab and Haryana HC pulls up Sirsa official for demolishing jhuggis, official assures to restore status within 1 weekSubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 22:47 IST
The HC action comes a day after Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had said “no poor family in the state will remain homeless”.
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission directed all government departments concerned to submit Action Taken Reports before the next hearing on October 15.
Mon, Aug 04, 2025
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August 03, 2025 18:21 IST
After being excluded from the party’s initiative to win the seats it lost in last year’s Assembly polls, the veteran leader announced a statewide yatra, setting off alarm bells
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While issuing notice to the ministry, the NGT said that the petitioner has alleged that illegal mining is “in progress without the requisite environmental clearances and in violation of the orders” of the Tribunal and the Supreme Court.
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Of the 97 chosen, The Indian Express found at least 23 have links to either politicians, bureaucrats or judges.
Mon, Jul 28, 2025
Local BJP leader’s son killed in Haryana’s Jind; kin refuse to claim body in protestSubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 12:39 IST
Vikas Sharma, a prominent doctor in Safidon, was returning home along with two others when they were attacked, the police said.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
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July 23, 2025 13:12 IST
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has allowed the department to recover the penalty from the two errant police officers.
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
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July 23, 2025 12:21 IST
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has allowed the department to recover the penalty from the two errant police officers.
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
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Women falling below the poverty line (BPL) with an annual income of less than Rs 1.8 lakh, who number around 46 lakh, would be covered in the first phase.
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