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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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MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed into a paddy field near Shambu in Patiala district.
Wed, Sep 07, 2011
Another MiG-21 crashes,pilot safeSubscriber Only
September 07, 2011 00:05 IST
A MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed into a paddy field near Shambu,about 15 km from Rajpura in Patiala.
Wed, Sep 07, 2011MIG-21 crashes in Patiala,pilot safeSubscriber Only
September 06, 2011 12:04 IST
An inquiry has been ordered into the crash.
Tue, Sep 06, 2011
Ex-Governors ADC Nirvikar Singh retires prematurelySubscriber Only
September 02, 2011 01:46 IST
Former Punjab Governor and UT Administrator General (Retd) S F Rodrigues Aide-de-Camp,Major Nirvikar Singh,has taken premature retirement from the Army.
Fri, Sep 02, 2011Tainted ex-ADC of Rodrigues quits ArmySubscriber Only
September 02, 2011 01:45 IST
Former Punjab Governor and UT Administrator General S F Rodrigues former Aide-de-Camp,Major Nirvikar Singh,who has a criminal case pending against him
Fri, Sep 02, 2011Ex-Governors ADC retires prematurelySubscriber Only
September 02, 2011 00:02 IST
Former Punjab Governor and UT Administrator General (Retd) S F Rodrigues' Aide-de-Camp,Major Nirvikar Singh,has taken premature retirement from the Army.
Fri, Sep 02, 2011Read case diary before granting remand: HC to magistratesSubscriber Only
August 31, 2011 03:40 IST
In order to avoid any manipulation or fabrication of documents,while seeking remand of an accused by the police officers,and granting the same by the Judicial Magistrates,the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued instructions to the magistrates to sign the case diaries at the time of granting the remand.
Wed, Aug 31, 2011Haryana cops take lessons in handwritingSubscriber Only
August 29, 2011 00:42 IST
Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed the force for coming up with illegible handwriting in legal documents during ongoing hearings of cases.
Mon, Aug 29, 2011Gangwars on rise,murders,shootouts expose policingSubscriber Only
August 26, 2011 00:54 IST
When a shootout takes place in Haryana and if the victim belongs to a particular gang,the obvious way to retaliate is the gang striking back.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011Thieves in Haryana love to ride away on motorcyclesSubscriber Only
August 26, 2011 00:51 IST
Stunned by the alarming rate of motorcycle thefts in the state,the Haryana Police has now initiated remedial measures,according to which,vehicle owners have been asked to first purchase a wheel lock and then get the vehicle passed from the district registration authorities or the district traffic police.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011Home Secys post: UT sends Centre full 3-name panelSubscriber Only
August 18, 2011 02:12 IST
Chandigarh Administration has now sought the Union governments orders on how to go about the existing panel of three officers for the key post.
Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Shivraj Patil cancels 70% public hearing sessions in 19 monthsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2011 02:06 IST
UT residents eagerly await the public hearing sessions scheduled to be held twice a month by UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil.
Thu, Aug 18, 2011Haryana police zero in on 10 people in I-T refund scamSubscriber Only
August 17, 2011 03:03 IST
Crime Branch has managed to zero in on 10 prime accused who have allegedly played a key role in the income-tax refund vouchers scam.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Freedom through 3 generationsSubscriber Only
August 15, 2011 03:22 IST
Family of many views united in one: this was not the dream.
Mon, Aug 15, 2011Patil lists predecessors feats in I-Day addressSubscriber Only
August 15, 2011 01:11 IST
In his Independence Day message,all what Shivraj Patil could mention about citys achievements is The Union Territory of Chandigarh has marched ahead on the path of unprecedented progress and prosperity.
Mon, Aug 15, 2011Key players in Citibank,MNP scams connectedSubscriber Only
August 10, 2011 03:03 IST
The high-profile suspects and accused involved in the multi-crore Citibank fraud case,have strong links with the persons involved in the Telcordias MNP scam.
Wed, Aug 10, 2011Born in Darjeeling,groomed in Harvard,Tibetan PM pines for homelandSubscriber Only
August 09, 2011 03:12 IST
Dr Lobsang Sangay took oath as the Kalon Tripa of Tibetans in exile.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011Panchayat polls bloody trail: 29 killed in 18-yr family vs family fightSubscriber Only
August 09, 2011 01:50 IST
Four killed last week in Jhajjar,SP says talks havent helped.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011Will sustain movement till Tibet is free,Dalai Lama returns homeSubscriber Only
August 09, 2011 00:28 IST
The new Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) of the Tibetans in exile,Dr Lobsang Sangay made his agenda clear in his inaugural address.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011First six months sees 510 killings in HaryanaSubscriber Only
August 08, 2011 00:13 IST
The law and order condition in the Haryana continues to deteriorate,mainly in the chief ministers home district Rohtak,which is emerging as the crime capital of the state.
Mon, Aug 08, 2011Kalanaur killing: Bali may be absolved of murder chargeSubscriber Only
July 29, 2011 00:45 IST
MLA Balbir Singh is all set to be absolved of charges of murder,in a chargesheet to be submitted in Rohtak court in Haryana.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011
Gambling in stock market,with other peoples croresSubscriber Only
July 29, 2011 00:18 IST
Citibank executive Shivraj Puri engaged in trade involving Rs 1.13 lakh cr,lost Rs 228 cr: SEBI.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011How the money was collected and usedSubscriber Only
July 29, 2011 00:13 IST
The depositors were promised high returns.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011
Mohali cops phone calls for bribe nailed herSubscriber Only
July 26, 2011 02:03 IST
The desperate phone calls made by Mohali Deputy Superintendent of Police Raka Ghirra to Mullanpur-based property dealer K K Malhotra demanding money to brush the cases against him under the carpet helped CBI nail the police official,sources said on Monday.
Tue, Jul 26, 2011Karnal murder: Deceased was arrested twiceSubscriber Only
July 21, 2011 00:00 IST
Crime branch officials have found that that the deceased was earlier arrested twice in two corruption cases.
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