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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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Who is Justice (Retd) Nawab Singh who heads the SC-appointed committee to resolve grievances of protesting farmers?Subscriber Only
January 03, 2025 14:38 IST
Hailing from an agricultural background, Justice Nawab Singh is considered to be well-versed in the issues that farmers face on the ground.
Fri, Jan 03, 2025
Haryana cracks down on RERA to keep it cleanSubscriber Only
December 26, 2024 19:36 IST
Haryana amends Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, includes stringent provisions for corruption, misuse of official position.
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
AICC’s Haryana in-charge Babaria: ‘I stalled Udai Bhan (PCC chief)’s bid to appoint district in-charges due to procedural lapses’Subscriber Only
December 25, 2024 08:51 IST
“I believe that discussions with certain sections of Haryana Congress leadership were not held before releasing this list,” Dipak Babaria tells The Indian Express
Wed, Dec 25, 2024
Haryana rout: Two months later, Congress ‘fact-finding’ panel again blames BJP, ECSubscriber Only
December 23, 2024 16:34 IST
Claims setback in at least 27 seats due to EC, BJP working together, raises issue with poll data, EVM battery, winning margins.
Mon, Dec 23, 2024
O P Chautala, INLD patriarch and 5-time Haryana CM, dies at 89Subscriber Only
December 21, 2024 04:04 IST
A dominant figure of Haryana politics for over five decades, Chautala was born to former Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal and Harki Devi. He grew up observing his father, a two-time CM and one of the tallest Jat and farmer leaders of Haryana.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
INLD patriarch O P Chautala’s long journey: Five-time CM to 10-year jail and party’s fallSubscriber Only
December 20, 2024 17:51 IST
After Chautala was sent to jail in 2013 following his conviction in a teacher jobs scam, INLD started to decline, with a family feud resulting in its split and formation of JJP ahead of 2019 polls.
Fri, Dec 20, 2024
Diljit Dosanjh concert: Noise level violation attracts punishment of up to 5 years or Rs 1 lakh fine, or bothSubscriber Only
December 19, 2024 16:49 IST
A look at the penalties for the violations allegedly committed during Diljit Dosanjh’s December 14 concert in Chandigarh.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Rajya Sabha snub by BJP latest blow to former Haryana strongman Kuldeep BishnoiSubscriber Only
December 19, 2024 12:56 IST
Having moved to BJP, he saw son lose recent Assembly elections from family turf, and had to step down as patron of All India Bishnoi Mahasabha. And now this
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Community outreach, targeting ‘big fish’ – how Haryana declared 40% of its villages ‘drug free’Subscriber Only
December 14, 2024 08:56 IST
According to the police, it’s a mix of village level awareness programmes and stringent policing that have helped achieve this. Instead, the police are now trying to encourage sporting events.
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Newsmaker | BJP overlooks senior leaders to pick ex-NCW chief Rekha Sharma for Rajya Sabha seat from HaryanaSubscriber Only
December 09, 2024 17:00 IST
During her tenure in the National Commission for Women, Sharma received criticism for her silence on crimes against women in BJP-ruled states. A meeting where she spoke of “rise in love jihad” cases also caused controversy
Tue, Dec 10, 2024
Ex-militant who shot at Sukhbir left a Facebook post months earlier: ‘Apology can’t absolve Akali sins’Subscriber Only
December 04, 2024 10:58 IST
Narain Singh Chaura was arrested in the Burail jailbreak case allegedly for providing banned substances to the assassins of former Punjab CM Beant Singh who were lodged in Chandigarh’s Burail Jail during 2003-2004.
Wed, Dec 04, 2024
Haryana toughens stance on march with tractor-trolley, may allow farmers on footSubscriber Only
December 02, 2024 17:03 IST
Several Haryana ministers gave clear hints that the state government was in no mood to allow farmers to cross through the state; another round of talks likely today
Tue, Dec 03, 2024
A look at Haryana’s 40 first-time MLAsSubscriber Only
December 02, 2024 15:07 IST
The ruling BJP has 23 first-timers of its 48 MLAs, Congress’ total 37 comprise 13 first-timers, INLD’s two MLAs are both first-timers, while two out of the three Independents are also making their debut in the 90-member Assembly.
Mon, Dec 02, 2024
Congress fighting shy of naming Haryana LoP, Hooda asked by BJP govt to vacate houseSubscriber Only
December 01, 2024 09:00 IST
Congress insiders say infighting between the factions of Hooda and Selja has delayed the LoP decision amid signs that Hooda may not get the post again
Sat, Nov 30, 2024
BJP’s problem of plenty: A Rajya Sabha bypoll triggers a scramble for ticket in HaryanaSubscriber Only
November 29, 2024 10:00 IST
Among those lobbying for the berth, which the party is all set to win unopposed, is Kuldeep Bishnoi. The other contenders are state BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli, former MPs Sanjay Bhatia and Sunita Duggal, and former Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Dhankar.
Fri, Nov 29, 2024
A man with a limp and a sweatshirt left behind: How police zeroed in on man who ‘killed on trains’Subscriber Only
November 27, 2024 07:21 IST
The accused has allegedly confessed to five murders in October-November — four on moving trains, in coaches reserved for the differently abled, and one near a railway station
Wed, Nov 27, 2024
Financial bonus, soil-health cards, grievance redressal: how Haryana is setting a benchmark for other statesSubscriber Only
November 16, 2024 10:54 IST
BJP’s back-to-back sops for farmers being seen as party’s attempt to woo rural voters in Maharashtra, Jharkhand
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
Haryana introduces new SC reservation categories for govt jobsSubscriber Only
November 14, 2024 09:05 IST
Saini made this announcement on the first day of Vidhan Sabha winter session
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Haryana Bill providing job security to over 1 lakh contractual employees to be tabled today: Who will be eligible, how much will they getSubscriber Only
November 13, 2024 13:38 IST
According to the Bill's draft – for over 10 years of service – 15 per cent of entry pay in the pay level shall be considered as additional remuneration.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Who will be Haryana CLP leader? Hooda vs Selja flares on eve of new Assembly sessionSubscriber Only
November 10, 2024 08:00 IST
Besides Hooda, who still remains in a strong position, Cong high command is considering Ashok Arora and Chander Mohan for LoP's post
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
The importance of Anil Vij: Why BJP cannot seem to do without the outspoken Haryana ministerSubscriber Only
October 20, 2024 15:01 IST
Seven months ago, Vij left a party meeting in a huff over his unhappiness at Nayab Singh Saini’s elevation as CM. But despite the several rows he gets involved in, the seven-time MLA continues to remain an integral part of the party in the northern state.
Mon, Oct 21, 2024
AICC OBC wing chief Capt Ajay Yadav quits as rumblings in Haryana Congress grow louderSubscriber Only
October 17, 2024 22:03 IST
Days after Cong debacle in Haryana, ex-state minister resigns from party primary membership, alleging “shabby treatment” by high command “after Sonia Gandhi left the post of Congress president"
Fri, Oct 18, 2024
On eve of Haryana CLP meeting, 31 of 37 Congress MLAs huddle at Bhupinder Hooda houseSubscriber Only
October 16, 2024 21:03 IST
Five MLAs who skipped Hooda's “show of strength” for CLP post are affiliated to his party rivals Selja, Surjewala
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Why new BJP govt in Haryana will take oath on October 17: The political message behind the dateSubscriber Only
October 13, 2024 17:12 IST
From naming universities after Maharishi Valmiki to Valmiki Jayanti celebrations to welfare initiatives, several factors helped the BJP regain a chunk of Dalit, OBC votes that it had lost in the Lok Sabha polls.
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Bhupinder Hooda comes under more fire as Congress high command tries to delay fuseSubscriber Only
October 10, 2024 20:14 IST
Congress sets up panel to probe internal sabotage as well as EVM manipulation; Hooda kept out of meeting held in Delhi.
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