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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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Haryana voters continue to heckle ruling BJP, JJP rebels; saffron camp candidates face tough time campaigningSubscriber Only
September 20, 2024 15:18 IST
In Jhajjar’s Ladayan village, an agitated mob of women and children caught hold of BJP candidate Kaptan Birdhana, took him to the middle of a potholed road, and made him stand in muddy water.
Thu, Sep 26, 2024
BJP’s Haryana manifesto: Rs 2,100 for women, scooties for girl students, free dialysis, 2 lakh govt jobsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2024 14:24 IST
The BJP's Haryana Assembly elections manifesto released by J P Nadda promised free medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh, with an additional Rs 5 lakh for those aged 70 and above.
Fri, Sep 20, 2024
Randeep Singh Surjewala’s son banks on family legacy, fights ‘videshi’ tag in Haryana poll battleSubscriber Only
September 17, 2024 13:00 IST
The 25-year-old Aditya Surjewala, who has spent most of his growing up years outside Haryana, is the contestant from Kaithal, once won by grandfather and father.
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
BJP leaders face protests on Haryana campaign trail: Gheraoed, forced to turn backSubscriber Only
September 17, 2024 07:19 IST
Former ally JJP also faces angry villagers; BJP alleges Opposition instigating, Hooda says: ‘It is a democracy’
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
What Haryana’s political dynasts have declared in poll affidavits: Swanky cars to jewellery worth croresSubscriber Only
September 16, 2024 07:38 IST
While Dushyant Chautala owns a Toyota Fortuner, his brother Digvijay owns a Range Rover, BJP’s Shruti Choudhary owns a BMW X1 and Mini Cooper along with her spouse
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Will stake claim for CM’s post if BJP wins in Haryana: 6-time BJP MLA Anil VijSubscriber Only
September 15, 2024 15:20 IST
The comments come despite the BJP making it clear that Nayab Singh Saini will continue as the chief minister is BJP wins the upcoming Assembly polls.
Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Why Congress lets Hooda call the shots in Haryana: From picking candidates to scuttling AAP allianceSubscriber Only
September 15, 2024 10:00 IST
Jat stalwart Bhupinder Hooda, who turns 77 Sunday, remains Haryana Cong's face despite being accused of reducing it to a “Bapu-Beta party”, even as he has managed to keep most of its state leaders on his side
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Campaigner Kejriwal’s entry plus rebels’ presence: Congress, BJP do the math in HaryanaSubscriber Only
September 14, 2024 08:02 IST
AAP chief could give his party the boost it needs as it contests 89 of the 90 seats in the state, while Congress and BJP face scores of rebels in fray
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
Why Gopal Kanda almost allied with the BJP — and then did notSubscriber Only
September 14, 2024 07:40 IST
Kanda supported the BJP since 2019, but says "talks did not materialise" this time; denies reports of asking for over 10 seats
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
The Lals of Haryana: Polls show Devi Lal, Bansi Lal, Bhajan Lal’s families are still key players in state politicsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2024 15:03 IST
Thirteen leaders from the three politically influential families are contesting the Assembly elections, some of them against each other. Among them are Abhay and Dushyant Chautala. Shruti Choudhary, and Chander Mohan.
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
As Kejriwal gets bail, AAP gets a shot in the arm in poll-bound HaryanaSubscriber Only
September 13, 2024 12:13 IST
The Aam Aadmi Party is contesting all 90 Assembly seats in Haryana, which goes to polls on October 5, for the first time.
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘firebrand leader’ feels the heat of Congress rejection: ‘Only a king’s son is king’Subscriber Only
September 12, 2024 20:08 IST
Having made a name raising recruitment exam issues and shot to limelight after invite to take part in Bharat Jodo Yatra, Shweta Dhull finds herself dropped at last minute from Haryana seat
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
As Hooda curveball delays Congress list, rebels enter poll fraySubscriber Only
September 12, 2024 11:00 IST
First came a list of 40 around 11.30 pm on Wednesday, then an additional five names around 2 am, and the rest on Thursday, hours before the nomination window was set to close.
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
‘BJP’s divisive politics a media creation’: Meet party’s Muslim candidates in Haryana Assembly pollsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2024 10:40 IST
BJP has fielded Naseem Ahmed and Mohd Aizaz Khan from Ferozepur Jhirka and Punahana respectively; it had also fielded two Muslim candidates in 2019 and 2014, but they lost
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
Haryana polls: Congress names 45 candidates, 4 seats yet to be declaredSubscriber Only
September 12, 2024 02:10 IST
Surjewala’s son Aditya fielded from Kaithal, a journalist in Rania
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
BJP second Haryana list sparks new discontent as it drops ministers, party unit chief; picks Muslim facesSubscriber Only
September 10, 2024 21:16 IST
BJP denies tickets to seven sitting MLAs in second list; seeks to balance castes, groups again; disgruntled state party executive member quits
Wed, Sep 11, 2024
Amid collapse of Haryana alliance bid with Cong, a look at 20 seats on AAP’s first listSubscriber Only
September 09, 2024 20:24 IST
Of these 20 seats, AAP contested 12 in 2019 polls, but faced a rout with all its candidates losing their security deposits, getting even lesser than NOTA in some seats
Mon, Sep 09, 2024
Congress’s problem of plenty in Haryana: Workers camp outside AICC HQ to demand tickets for ‘locals’Subscriber Only
September 08, 2024 21:00 IST
“The way promises were made to the party workers ahead of Lok Sabha polls gave them high hopes and aspirations,” says a Congress leader.
Mon, Sep 09, 2024
RSS worker files nomination from Haryana seat as BJP candidate, party distances itselfSubscriber Only
September 07, 2024 20:04 IST
This has upset five-time BJP MLA Ram Bilas Sharma who is seeking a ticket from the Mahendragarh seat; Yet to officially name a candidate says BJP
Sat, Sep 07, 2024
Congress plays very safe in first Haryana list, all its sitting MLAs are inSubscriber Only
September 07, 2024 07:05 IST
Bhupinder Hooda has an edge as a majority of the names for 32 seats are his loyalists; Vinesh Phogat from Julana
Sat, Sep 07, 2024
More head for exit in BJP Haryana unrestSubscriber Only
September 07, 2024 03:12 IST
The party’s former state president and four-time MLA Rambilas Sharma called a meeting of his supporters in Mahendragarh on Friday. Sharma expressed unhappiness at not being named in the first list.
Sat, Sep 07, 2024
Vinesh, Bajrang in Cong: Singed already by wrestler protest, BJP expects no further damage in HaryanaSubscriber Only
September 06, 2024 20:01 IST
Party leaders careful not to attack the wrestlers, say Congress “trapped them”, “shows party instigated them during protests”
Sat, Sep 07, 2024
Why getting Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia on board is a major win for CongressSubscriber Only
September 06, 2024 14:12 IST
Consensus within party about fielding Vinesh in Haryana elections from either Jat-dominated Badli or Julana Assembly seat, say state Congress insiders.
Fri, Sep 06, 2024
Rahul Gandhi pitch for Haryana tie-up with AAP divides Congress, runs into Hooda hurdleSubscriber Only
September 05, 2024 21:06 IST
Cong sources said AICC leadership’s insistence to deny tickets to some of the sitting MLAs has also upset Hooda camp besides causing a delay in release of first list of candidates
Fri, Sep 06, 2024
As BJP shifts ‘reluctant’ Haryana CM to new seat, it may not be easy going for Nayab SainiSubscriber Only
September 05, 2024 14:05 IST
Saini was keen to stick to Karnal, the seat he won in June bypoll when he replaced Manohar Khattar as CM. But Khattar's aide managed to get Karnal
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