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      Hitender Rao

      Hitender Rao is Senior Associate Editor covering the state of Haryana. A journalist with over two decades of experience, he writes on politics, economy, migration and legal affairs with a focus on investigative journalism.

      Articles by Hitender Rao

      Haryana gives go-ahead to prosecute Bhupinder Singh Hooda, 3 others

      The allotments were allegedly made in violation of norms to individuals considered close to the former chief minister.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 14, 2026 04:22 IST

      CBI steps in to probe Haryana banking scam, ₹550 crore siphoning trail emerges

      CBI takes over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>550 crore Haryana banking scam probe involving govt funds
      india news
      Updated on Apr 10, 2026 03:04 IST

      ₹550-crore bank fraud: CBI takes over probe, registers case

      The federal agency registered a regular case (RC), equivalent to an FIR, replicating the first information report (FIR) lodged by the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on February 23, 2026 against unknown accused (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 9, 2026 11:14 IST

      Govt funds pilfered by private banks: Haryana writes to Centre, seeks CBI probe

      The March 24 FIR registered by ACB pertained to financial irregularities and fund mismatch involving deposits made by Panchkula Municipal Corporation deposits. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 30, 2026 21:36 IST

      2001 HCS selections: Supreme Court stays HC order quashing chargesheet

      The SC’s stay on the quashing of the ACB chargesheet may again put the promotion of eight HCS officers to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on hold. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 26, 2026 24:32 IST

      Preparing for summers: Haryana regulator flags data gaps, puts power purchase on hold

      Seeking a revised realistic demand-supply position, the regulator has sought response from HPPC on reasons for variations in the demand-supply position. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 23, 2026 21:50 IST

      Haryana Rajya Sabha polls turn cliffhanger, Congress wins 2nd seat by 1 vote

      Haryana Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda looking on as Panchkula MLA and ex-deputy CM Chander Mohan casts his vote for the Rajya Sabha election in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 18, 2026 01:38 IST

      Haryana RS poll: BJP, Cong win 1 seat each in midnight cliffhanger | In numbers

      File: BJP's Sanjay Bhatia, fourth from left, filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections in the presence of Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini
      india news
      Updated on Mar 17, 2026 03:17 IST

      Haryana RS polls: Congress survives cross-voting scare, Boudh wins by whisker

      Haryana Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda looking on as Panchkula MLA and ex-deputy CM Chander Mohan casts his vote for the Rajya Sabha election in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 17, 2026 24:35 IST

      Can BJP-backed Independent spring a surprise in Rajya Sabha polls?

      In the 90-member Haryana Assembly, the BJP has 48 MLAs and the Congress has 37 MLAs. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 15, 2026 24:58 IST

      Haryana lays down framework to take over control of Aparna Ashram Trust

      The state industries and commerce department on Friday notified the Aparna Institution (Taking Over of Management and Control) Rules, 2026, to give shape to the framework. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 14, 2026 24:40 IST

      Power purchase dispute with Sikkim firm: Payout to Greenko-linked firm without CM’s nod draws scrutiny

      Power Utilities terminated the power sale agreement in March 2018 citing time overrun and cost overrun in the commissioning of the 1,200-MW Teesta-III hydroelectric project in Sikkim. (Representational image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 9, 2026 24:52 IST

      Rajya Sabha polls: Independent Nandal’s entry a test for Hooda’s leadership

      Satish Nandal (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 5, 2026 18:50 IST

      Haryana: Agri discom, ATS, AI college in Saini’s budget proposals

      Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrates floral Holi in the 'Holi Milan Ceremony' with the members of the Vidhan Sabha, in Chandigarh on Monday. (@NayabSainiBJP X)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 3, 2026 24:12 IST

      Hike in central tax share boosts Haryana budget

      Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the assembly on Monday. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 2, 2026 23:42 IST

      Haryana budget: CM Saini announces power utility for farmers, outlay up 10%

      Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini presenting the state budget for 2026-27 at the Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 2, 2026 08:46 IST

      ₹590-crore govt funds fraud case: Two former IDFC First Bank employees among 4 arrested

      The preliminary investigations revealed that about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>300 crore of government funds were transferred to Swastik Desh Projects’s account in AU Small bank, leading to the four arrests. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 26, 2026 02:16 IST

      ACB arrests four, including two former IDFC First Bank employees, in fraud case

      Representational image.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 25, 2026 05:08 IST

      Haryana ACB books officials of two banks in ₹590-crore govt fund scam

      The in-house inquiry committee set up on February 11 had inquired into IDFC First Bank accounts related mismatch.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 25, 2026 02:28 IST

      Haryana ACB books officials of two banks in ₹590-crore govt fund scam

      Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini told the Haryana assembly on Tuesday that the entire amount had been deposited back in the state government’s accounts. (File photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 24, 2026 07:36 IST

      Suspected swindle of public funds: Months before ₹590-cr fraud alert, Haryana finance dept warned of bank account deviations

      Even as the IDFC First Bank which on February 21 disclosed detecting suspected fraudulent transactions amounting to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>590 crore involving Haryana government accounts, the state finance department in a 2025 compliance directive had asked departments and public sector enterprises to conduct an internal audit of their bank accounts and fixed deposits. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 24, 2026 24:26 IST

      IDFC First Bank flags ‘ ₹590-cr fraudulent transactions’ in Haryana govt accounts

      Officials said the government funds allegedly transacted fraudulently belonged to the development and panchayats department. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 23, 2026 24:52 IST

      Arrested in bribery case, HCS officer set free by trial court

      The ACB had arrested the HCS officer in 2022, accusing him of involvement in a bribery case while he was holding additional charge of district transport officer, Ambala . (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 21, 2026 15:28 IST

      Haryana govt spends ₹1.22 cr on UV purifiers for schools without water tanks

      Haryana’s women and child development (department purchased 4,000 electric ultraviolet water purifiers for play schools without first ensuring that these institutions had basic infrastructure, such as water tanks and electricity connections.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 20, 2026 10:34 IST

      Rajya Sabha seats from Haryana, Himachal to go to polls on March 16

      Elections to fill 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on March 16, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday. (X)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 18, 2026 09:21 IST

      State finances: Capital spendings continue to be sluggish as revenue expenditure consume budget outlay

      Exam answer sheet or application paper blurry view on table in examination room with blur education background of school university students taking exam test writing answer in seat row with stress (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 18, 2026 01:52 IST

      Game-changer: Windfall for Haryana as central tax share witnesses big jump

      State officials said Haryana would get about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,772.33 crore in 2026-27 financial year, which is 1.361% of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,26,255 crore (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 2, 2026 22:56 IST

      Haryana: Committee led by ex-SC judge to ascertain Adani Power’s hardship

      The committee is headed by former SC judge, justice Krishna Murari with former central electricity authority (CEA) chairman, SD Dubey and former IAS officer, TC Gupta as members. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 31, 2026 22:42 IST

      Ambience Mall case: Supreme Court judgment comes as breather for 58 real estate projects in Haryana

      The HC judgement was challenged by the Haryana government as well as the developer, Ambience Developers and Infrastructure Private Limited represented by Raj Singh Gehlot before the SC.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 21, 2026 24:44 IST

      Anurag Rastogi to continue as Haryana chief secy

      Haryana chief secretary (CS), Anurag Rastogi who underwent a coronary artery bypass grafting also known as heart bypass surgery at Fortis Hospital in Mohali on January 9 will continue to hold the charge of CS.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 16, 2026 23:22 IST
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