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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.

NSA Ajit Doval meets top Russian official with 'off-the-battlefield' solution for Ukraine conflict

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NSA Ajit Doval meets top Russian official with 'off-the-battlefield' solution for Ukraine conflict

Doval's visit to Russia comes two-and-half weeks after Prime Minister Modi paid a high-profile trip to Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

3rd campus death this year: IIT-Guwahati academic dean quits after massive protests

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3rd campus death this year: IIT-Guwahati academic dean quits after massive protests

Police have registered a case of unnatural death and have questioned several faculty members and students.

'In Bangladesh, switch off...': Hindus told to lower Durga Puja noise during namaaz, azaan

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'In Bangladesh, switch off...': Hindus told to lower Durga Puja noise during namaaz, azaan

The minority Hindu population has faced attacks on their properties and temples in the past, particularly during the student-led protests in Bangladesh.

'Islamic preacher boasted of converting 1,000 people': UP ATS court gives life term to 12

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'Islamic preacher boasted of converting 1,000 people': UP ATS court gives life term to 12

The outfit they operated was named Islamic Da'wah Centre, having access to funds from Pakistan's ISI and other foreign agencies, police said.

Engineer Rashid’s first words after leaving Tihar jail: 'I'm a victim, not a proxy of...'

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Engineer Rashid’s first words after leaving Tihar jail: 'I'm a victim, not a proxy of...'

The J&K MP said that his party’s goal was not to form a government but to bring the fight from Kashmir to Delhi.

Manipur remains tense but under control: Top developments

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Manipur remains tense but under control: Top developments

An indefinite curfew is in place in Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal districts.

'Bold and pioneering': Khalistani separatist Pannun backs Rahul Gandhi's Sikh remark in US

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'Bold and pioneering': Khalistani separatist Pannun backs Rahul Gandhi's Sikh remark in US

At the event held in Washington DC on Tuesday, Gandhi said, “Fight in India is whether a Sikh will be allowed to wear turban and kada, go to gurdwara.”

'Don't detain....': What EC told J&K officials to avoid to boost participation in polls

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'Don't detain....': What EC told J&K officials to avoid to boost participation in polls

The elections, set to begin on September 18, mark the first Assembly polls in J&K since its special status was revoked in 2019.

'Behind-the-scenes...': How J&K leaders reacted to Engineer Rashid's bail in terror case

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'Behind-the-scenes...': How J&K leaders reacted to Engineer Rashid's bail in terror case

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said AIP is as a proxy of the BJP, which aims to divide the Kashmiri vote.

'Doctor prescriptions in Kannada only': 'Not a practical idea' - Karnataka minister responds to KDA letter

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'Doctor prescriptions in Kannada only': 'Not a practical idea' - Karnataka minister responds to KDA letter

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao responded to the KDA's letter, saying prescriptions and medical terms should be flexible.

Massive student protest in Manipur; curfew in 3 dists after conflict escalates in Imphal

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Massive student protest in Manipur; curfew in 3 dists after conflict escalates in Imphal

As many as 11 people have been killed in different incidents of ethnic violence in Manipur since September 1.

LPG cylinder, 70kg cement blocks on tracks: Rise in train 'derailment' bids triggers alarm bells

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LPG cylinder, 70kg cement blocks on tracks: Rise in train 'derailment' bids triggers alarm bells

The rise in such incidents have become of a cause of serious concern; however, there is no visible terror angle in recent derailments.

Kailash Vijayvargiya's son Akash Vijayvargiya acquitted in 2019 case of assaulting Indore civic officer with cricket bat

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Kailash Vijayvargiya's son Akash Vijayvargiya acquitted in 2019 case of assaulting Indore civic officer with cricket bat

According to defence, the authenticity of a video that allegedly showed the assault could not be proved.

'Goa's Christian population falling, Muslim numbers rising': Governor Sreedharan Pillai sparks row

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'Goa's Christian population falling, Muslim numbers rising': Governor Sreedharan Pillai sparks row

Pillai said that the Christian population in Goa had decreased from 36% to 25%, while the Muslim population had grown from 3% to 12%.

Maharashtra BJP chief's son flees after Audi races out of pub and crashes into multiple vehicles in Nagpur

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Maharashtra BJP chief's son flees after Audi races out of pub and crashes into multiple vehicles in Nagpur

A police official said the occupants of the Audi were returning from a beer bar in Dharampeth when the incident took place.

Fake doctor performs surgery with help of YouTube videos, Bihar boy dies

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Fake doctor performs surgery with help of YouTube videos, Bihar boy dies

Indian Medical Association has called for stringent action against quacks who damage the reputation of genuine doctors.

Fresh alert for Telangana: Heavy rain very likely, IMD sounds 'orange' alert amid floods

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Fresh alert for Telangana: Heavy rain very likely, IMD sounds 'orange' alert amid floods

State Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari said 29 of the 33 districts in the state have been declared as flood-hit.

'No entry for non-Hindus, Rohingya Muslims': Signboards removed from Rudraprayag, but unease remains

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'No entry for non-Hindus, Rohingya Muslims': Signboards removed from Rudraprayag, but unease remains

The signboards drew national attention last week after Muslim delegations met with Uttarakhand DGP on September 5.

'Shahi' coined by Mughals, call Mahakumbh bath 'Rajasi Snan': Akhara body

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'Shahi' coined by Mughals, call Mahakumbh bath 'Rajasi Snan': Akhara body

Akhara Parishad president Ravindra Puri said the word "Rajasi" resonates more with the Sanatan traditions.

'Miracle' boy falls off Durg-Puri train, spends night near tracks in Odisha forest alone

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'Miracle' boy falls off Durg-Puri train, spends night near tracks in Odisha forest alone

Since it was dark and he had received injuries, he felt helpless and sat near the rail line.

Punjab's drug problem: How 'prega' is becoming the new 'chitta'

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Punjab's drug problem: How 'prega' is becoming the new 'chitta'

Police crackdown on international drug smugglers in recent months has pointed towards a growing shortage of opium-based 'chitta'.

Massive landslide hits Nagaland highway: 6 dead, many missing; NH-29 remains cut off

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Massive landslide hits Nagaland highway: 6 dead, many missing; NH-29 remains cut off

Nagaland landslide: In the wake of the devastating landslide, Rio announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased persons.

'CM can't decide like a king': SC raps Pushkar Dhami over appointment of IFS officer

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'CM can't decide like a king': SC raps Pushkar Dhami over appointment of IFS officer

The officer was earlier removed from Corbett Tiger Reserve over allegations of illegal tree-cutting.

Haryana polls: Gokul Setia's old pics with gangster Goldy Brar go viral hours after he joins Congress

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Haryana polls: Gokul Setia's old pics with gangster Goldy Brar go viral hours after he joins Congress

If nominated by Congress for Sirsa, Setia could emerge as a strong contender against the sitting MLA and Haryana Lokhit Party chief, Gopal Kanda

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