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Sandeep Shrivastwa

News Editor

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Sandeep Shrivastwa heads the Metro desk at Moneycontrol (Network 18), overseeing coverage of urban affairs, infrastructure, civic issues, politics and bureaucracy, government policies, and law and order. With over 15 years of experience in journalism, he has worked extensively on newspaper to digital news flow, ensuring impactful storytelling. Over the years, he has coordinated closely with bureaus across the country to curate distinctive and exclusive reports from India’s bustling cities as well as its remotest corners. He has been associated with the Moneycontrol since June 2024.

Kanpur HDFC staffer breaks silence after 'I am a Thakur' row - 'He asked me, kaun si jaati ke ho?' | Watch

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Kanpur HDFC staffer breaks silence after 'I am a Thakur' row - 'He asked me, kaun si jaati ke ho?' | Watch

She said that the man came to her desk and threatened to 'teach her a lesson'. According to Singh, he said, "Mai tumhari hekdi nikal dunga. Mai tumhari saari garmi nikal dunga."

Delhi triple 'suicide' mystery: CCTV shows trio met a 'baba' before parking car near flyover

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Delhi triple 'suicide' mystery: CCTV shows trio met a 'baba' before parking car near flyover

Investigators revealed that CCTV footage indicates the three travelled from Peeragarhi via Ring Road to northeast Delhi around 10.30 am on Sunday, where they met with a man referred to as a ‘baba’ or ‘tantrik’.

Techie from Karnataka shot dead at busy Toronto mall; visuals show car riddled with bullet holes

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Techie from Karnataka shot dead at busy Toronto mall; visuals show car riddled with bullet holes

Indian killed in Canada firing: According to the Toronto Police, Chandan was sitting inside his SUV when unidentified assailants opened fire. Visuals from the scene showed Chandan’s white car riddled with bullet holes. Based on initial findings, police believe the incident was a targeted attack.

Ghaziabad suicides lay bare troubling family secrets - 3 wives, 5 kids shared one room in 3BHK flat; father's story under cloud

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Ghaziabad suicides lay bare troubling family secrets - 3 wives, 5 kids shared one room in 3BHK flat; father's story under cloud

Police revealed that Kumar lived in a three-bedroom flat with his three wives, Sujata, Hina and Tina, and five children. Shockingly, all of them allegedly slept in a single room.

Who are phantom 'bombers' haunting Delhi schools and why tracing them is 'next to impossible'?

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Who are phantom 'bombers' haunting Delhi schools and why tracing them is 'next to impossible'?

A Delhi Police officer described tracking someone on the dark web as akin to pursuing a shadow in a hall of mirrors, where leads vanish behind layers of anonymity.
Senders shield themselves primarily through VPNs, which mask IP addresses by routing connections via foreign servers that refuse to share user logs with Indian authorities.

'Send money now': Fake doctor at Bhopal's Hamidia Hospital preyed on families of critical patients using fear

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'Send money now': Fake doctor at Bhopal's Hamidia Hospital preyed on families of critical patients using fear

Police officials believe the scam worked because Khagre had accurate information about patients, including ward numbers, medical conditions, and contact details of relatives.

1,777 vanish in a month: Delhi Police say 'don't panic over rumours, this is not a new trend'

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1,777 vanish in a month: Delhi Police say 'don't panic over rumours, this is not a new trend'

While 85 per cent of cases reported in 2016 have been solved over nine years, around 63 per cent of cases registered in 2025 have already been resolved within the same year.

Rajasthan 'honeymoon' murder: 'Perfect match', 7-year affair and a waiter lover - chilling details emerge

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Rajasthan 'honeymoon' murder: 'Perfect match', 7-year affair and a waiter lover - chilling details emerge

Police say Anju had secretly reconnected with her boyfriend Sanju, who works as a waiter at wedding functions. Sanju and two of his friends allegedly hid in bushes along the road and attacked Ashish when the couple arrived.

Monster dad: DNA of 17 men tested - Pregnant Mumbai woman's rapist was her own father

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Monster dad: DNA of 17 men tested - Pregnant Mumbai woman's rapist was her own father

The conclusive forensic report, received on January 27, 2026, delivered a shocking result: only one DNA profile matched — that of the survivor’s father.

Explained: Why the Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlock is India's recurring normal

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Explained: Why the Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlock is India's recurring normal

Even on a premium route like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, infrastructural flaws act as force multipliers.

Telangana temple fest: Men bite over 50 goats, leave them to die slowly - 'Wishes will be fulfilled'

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Telangana temple fest: Men bite over 50 goats, leave them to die slowly - 'Wishes will be fulfilled'

Telangana temple shocker: The animals were left to die slowly, making the act extremely cruel. The videos quickly circulated among animal welfare groups, led to complaints to the police.

Manipur just got a Kuki deputy CM, but Kuki-Zo outfits remain furious - Here's why

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Manipur just got a Kuki deputy CM, but Kuki-Zo outfits remain furious - Here's why

Despite the inclusion of a senior Kuki representative in the state’s top leadership, powerful Kuki-Zo tribal organisations immediately rejected the government, calling for a general strike and warning community legislators against participation, underscoring the deep ethnic divisions that persist after a year of violent conflict.



‘Maria, Aliza, Cindy’: Ghaziabad sisters had big social media following - Just Korean game or something far more troubling? 

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‘Maria, Aliza, Cindy’: Ghaziabad sisters had big social media following - Just Korean game or something far more troubling? 

The Ghaziabad sisters, Nishika, Prachi and Pakhi, identified themselves online as Maria, Aliza and Cindy. Investigators said the sisters were deeply influenced by Korean pop culture and spent most of their time consuming K-dramas, K-pop music and playing online interactive games. Police believe their attachment to the online space grew so strong that it became their primary source of emotional comfort.

End of petrol, diesel cars in Delhi-NCR by 2030? High-level experts panel calls for 'decisive shift'

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End of petrol, diesel cars in Delhi-NCR by 2030? High-level experts panel calls for 'decisive shift'

The core of the strategy involves a staggered phase-out of ICE vehicles based on their emission standard. The panel calls for the immediate exit of all BS-I, BS-II and BS-III vehicles, followed by the phase-out of BS-IV vehicles over the next five years. 



Stuck for 8 hours in Mumbai expressway gridlock, industrialist calls in chopper to reach Pune

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Stuck for 8 hours in Mumbai expressway gridlock, industrialist calls in chopper to reach Pune

Taking to X, Dr Mehta highlighted the scale of the disruption and the lack of emergency planning on one of Maharashtra’s busiest roads. Mehta also proposed the use of helipads for emergency evacuation.

From Blue Whale to Korean love game: Ghaziabad sisters' suicide highlights global crackdown to ban teens from social media

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From Blue Whale to Korean love game: Ghaziabad sisters' suicide highlights global crackdown to ban teens from social media

Preliminary reports from local authorities indicate the tragedy is linked to the girls' alleged addiction to a task-based "Korean love game" where suicide was allegedly listed as the final objective. The case chillingly echoes the dynamics of the infamous “Blue Whale challenge”. Emerging platforms and games like Roblox are also now under heightened scrutiny.

Delhi alarm: 54 go missing daily - 800 vanished in first 15 days of 2026; 500+ are females

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Delhi alarm: 54 go missing daily - 800 vanished in first 15 days of 2026; 500+ are females

Teenagers were the most vulnerable within this group. A total of 169 adolescents went missing, including 138 teenage girls and 31 boys. Police were able to trace only 29 girls and 19 boys, meaning nearly 71 per cent of missing teenagers are still unaccounted for.

Uttarakhand's Kotdwar row explained: 'Baba' name on Ahmed's shop to 'Mera naam Mohammad Deepak'

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Uttarakhand's Kotdwar row explained: 'Baba' name on Ahmed's shop to 'Mera naam Mohammad Deepak'

In a viral video, Kumar is seen asking the mob why shop names using the word ‘Baba’ were acceptable for others but not for Ahmed. When members of the group asked Kumar his name, he replied, “My name is Mohammad Deepak.”

Major push for Delhi's critical healthcare in Sitharaman's budget, AIIMS leads with Rs 5,500 cr

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Major push for Delhi's critical healthcare in Sitharaman's budget, AIIMS leads with Rs 5,500 cr

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed the budget, calling it a step toward realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

‘Dada was like God here’: How Ajit Pawar death news froze Baramati - ‘Who will take care of us now?’

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‘Dada was like God here’: How Ajit Pawar death news froze Baramati - ‘Who will take care of us now?’

All political differences disappeared on Wednesday as grief brought everyone together. Roads were empty, markets were closed, and people gathered only to share their sorrow.

Snowfall in Srinagar, Manali: Tourists stranded as heavy snow paralyses transport in Kashmir, Himachal

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Snowfall in Srinagar, Manali: Tourists stranded as heavy snow paralyses transport in Kashmir, Himachal

Many tourists from Delhi, Gurugram, and Chandigarh found themselves stuck in the valley as hotels were fully booked and travel became impossible.

Bareilly City Magistrate quits: What triggered Alankar Agnihotri’s Republic Day resignation?

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Bareilly City Magistrate quits: What triggered Alankar Agnihotri’s Republic Day resignation?

A native of Kanpur Nagar, Agnihotri has served as sub-divisional magistrate in Unnao, Balrampur, and Lucknow. He holds B.Tech and LLB degrees from Banaras Hindu University and has also worked in the United States.

Western Disturbance turns extremely active: Avalanche alert in Uttarakhand, yellow alert in Delhi-NCR today

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Western Disturbance turns extremely active: Avalanche alert in Uttarakhand, yellow alert in Delhi-NCR today

Uttarakhand avalanche alert: Authorities in Uttarakhand issued heightened avalanche warnings for several high-altitude districts.

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal: 5 cases, 100 quarantined, no cure or vaccine in sight

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Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal: 5 cases, 100 quarantined, no cure or vaccine in sight

There exists neither a vaccine to prevent infection nor a specific antiviral treatment to cure it, making early detection and strict isolation protocols the cornerstone of outbreak management.



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