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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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Saini govt to walk the talk, roll out Lado-Lakshmi Yojana in Haryana soonSubscriber Only
July 22, 2025 19:10 IST
A BJP pre-poll promise, the scheme promises a monthly aid of Rs 2,100 to all eligible women in the state. Party is likely to play it up in Bihar elections
Tue, Jul 22, 2025
Dalit teen’s death in Haryana: Kin refuse to claim body, Congress takes up caseSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 03:27 IST
The former Punjab Congress chief minister and Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi visited Hisar Thursday to meet the family, a day after the visit by another prominent Dalit face of the party, Kumari Selja.
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
ED chargesheet against Vadra, and the deep political connections of Onkareshwar PropertiesSubscriber Only
July 17, 2025 19:57 IST
Onkareshwar Properties, the company that sold the land in Gurgaon’s Sector 83 to Vadra’s Sky Light Hospitality, has a record of links with politicians and political parties from INLD to Congress to BJP. What is the history of this long-running case?
Thu, Jul 17, 2025
Amid organisational overhaul, Haryana Congress likely to announce new district chiefs by July-endSubscriber Only
July 14, 2025 20:30 IST
“The DCC chief should have worked in the party for at least five years and should be in the age group of 35-55 years… Caste factor and suitability of the candidate in each district will also be taken into consideration,” said B K Hariprasad, the Congress’s Haryana in-charge
Mon, Jul 14, 2025
‘To the people: we’re with you; to criminals: you will be found’: Haryana DGP, HSNCB, OP SinghSubscriber Only
July 12, 2025 17:15 IST
DGP O P Singh, who heads the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, said that though there is a steady drop in serious crimes, faster detection, and high arrest rates, the police force should make people feel that justice is real, fast, and visible.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
‘Duped’ with CM’s forged letter, fake RERA approvals, Gurugram residents lodge FIRs against real-estate developers, Sohna tehsildar and patwari; probe onSubscriber Only
July 12, 2025 09:57 IST
An 80-year-old woman victim alleges the accused demanded Rs 25 crore to get her original approvals, and another victim lost Rs 2.94 crore
Sat, Jul 12, 2025
‘Have no pride or arrogance… will continue serving sentient beings’: Dalai Lama on his 90th birthdaySubscriber Only
July 06, 2025 10:42 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered greetings on social media, writing, “He has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline.”
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Behind the scenes stories of Dalai Lama, from his long-time secretary & companionSubscriber Only
July 06, 2025 07:19 IST
Here are some unheard of details about the man who leads Tibetan Buddhism, including his fascination with watches and his love for gardening
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
Hope to live, serve Tibetan beings for 30-40 years more: Dalai LamaSubscriber Only
July 06, 2025 03:22 IST
On July 2, the Dalai Lama had announced the “institution of the Dalai Lama will continue”, and his Ganden Phodrang Trust in the office of the Dalai Lama will be “solely responsible” for finding his reincarnation.
Sun, Jul 06, 2025
‘I still hope to live for over 130 years’: Day before 90th birthday, Dalai Lama addresses followersSubscriber Only
July 05, 2025 12:43 IST
Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan Singh were among the dignitaries who attended the long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang temple on Saturday morning.
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
Dalai Lama turns 90: At McLeodganj, why celebrations are tinged with anxietiesSubscriber Only
July 05, 2025 07:18 IST
The Indian Express travels to McLeodganj, headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile, where the air is thick with significance — over their future, the ‘reincarnation’ process, and the looming shadow of China.
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
‘If there’s one thing that China cannot handle, it is unpredictability… His Holiness’ decision is very wise’Subscriber Only
July 04, 2025 17:38 IST
Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the elected head of the Central Tibetan Administration, explains why he believes that the Dalai Lama’s decision to continue with the institution, and to give the sole responsibility of finding his reincarnation to the Gaden Phodrang Trust is ‘very smart’. Edited excerpts from an interview given to The Indian Express
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
Meet the 13 reincarnations before the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin GyatsoSubscriber Only
July 04, 2025 06:57 IST
The previous 13 Dalai Lamas all took birth either in the year that their predecessor died, or a year later. They were mostly recognised as the Dalai Lama's reincarnation when they were two or three years old.
Fri, Jul 04, 2025
Escape from Tibet: How Nehru, despite concerns, granted the Dalai Lama asylumSubscriber Only
July 03, 2025 10:45 IST
Though several of his Cabinet colleagues told him that allowing the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism to remain in India would antagonise China, the PM cited “moral and humanitarian” grounds to justify his decision.
Sun, Jul 06, 2025
There will be a successor, Trust sole authority, says Dalai LamaSubscriber Only
July 03, 2025 04:44 IST
China rejects succession plan, says any inheritance must have its approval.
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
What is the Gaden Phodrang Trust that the Dalai Lama said will find his reincarnation?Subscriber Only
July 02, 2025 19:29 IST
The term Gaden Phodrang refers to the residential quarters of the Dalai Lama lineage from the second Dalai Lama onward at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa.
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
Days before he turns 90, Dalai Lama says Gaden Phodrang Trust will find his reincarnationSubscriber Only
July 02, 2025 11:00 IST
A three-day Tibetan Buddhist conference is set to begin in McLeodganj on Wednesday ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on Sunday.
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
The Dalai Lama, his successor, and ChinaSubscriber Only
July 02, 2025 06:45 IST
In 2011, the 14th Dalai Lama had said that when he was ‘about 90’, he would ‘re-evaluate whether the institution…should continue or not’. He turns 90 on July 6
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
As China watches, the Dalai Lama suggests institution of Tibetan spiritual leader will continueSubscriber Only
June 30, 2025 13:50 IST
The Dalai Lama has said his successor will be born outside of China in a "free world".
Tue, Jul 01, 2025
Haryana BJP govt faces firestorm as it scraps hiring of 8,600 jobs, Cong cries ‘voter betrayal’Subscriber Only
June 21, 2025 11:54 IST
After announcing posts in police and Group C ahead of October 2024 polls, Saini govt has now cancelled their recruitment pending a Common Eligibility Test for “bringing in more transparency”
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
JJP’s Dushyant Chautala: ‘I will join the fight in Supreme Court for 75% local quota in private jobs’Subscriber Only
June 17, 2025 09:00 IST
Reduced to 0 seats in the Assembly polls last year, the former Deputy CM has started a membership drive, looks beyond Haryana
Mon, Jun 16, 2025
Incomplete, factually incorrect replies submitted to panels causing embarrassment to govt: Haryana finance deptSubscriber Only
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The instructions issued last week, the department mentioned that it has come to its notice that “according to the 91 PAC report, there are 1,653 recommendations awaiting final implementation or settlement”.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Only merit to count, not ‘links to so and so’: Rahul Gandhi’s message to divided Haryana CongressSubscriber Only
June 04, 2025 19:45 IST
As part of the party’s reorganisation campaign, the senior Congress leader visits the state unit headquarters for the first time since its shock Assembly loss, attributed to factionalism
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Punjab and Haryana HC retired Chief Justices, judges or their spouse entitled to Rs 45k-50k for domestic help, driverSubscriber Only
May 31, 2025 10:12 IST
“The retired Chief Justice/ Judge or their spouse may at her or his discretion select persons to be engaged as Domestic Help(s)/ Driver(s)”, the rules mentioned.
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Haryana CET 2025: No reservation benefit for candidates from outside state, says notificationSubscriber Only
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While candidates in the unreserved category should score at least 50 per cent marks in the CET, those in the reserved category should at least get 40 per cent marks.
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