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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.

Puja Khedkar forged certificate to clear UPSC exam: Delhi Police's big claim

INDIA

Puja Khedkar forged certificate to clear UPSC exam: Delhi Police's big claim

Delhi Police also told the court that the disability certificate submitted by Khedkar in 2022-23 exams was fake. She also changed her name in the certificate, they revealed.

TISS honour code revised: What new rules say and why students are worried

INDIA

TISS honour code revised: What new rules say and why students are worried

The revised TISS code also suggests withdrawal and termination of the student's admission if he or she flouts this norm.

Why Manipur Police is turning to NSG to tackle drone bomb attacks

INDIA

Why Manipur Police is turning to NSG to tackle drone bomb attacks

Security forces are now looking to the National Security Guard (NSG) for expertise in combating this aerial threat.

Why nearly dozen excise constable aspirants died during recruitment drive in Jharkhand

INDIA

Why nearly dozen excise constable aspirants died during recruitment drive in Jharkhand

Hypotension and low SPO2 levels have been blamed by the doctors in most of the death cases. The physical tests for Jharkhand excise constable recruitment began on August 22.

Operation Bhediya | Wolves are coming: How UP's Bahraich turned into a killing field for man-eaters

INDIA

Operation Bhediya | Wolves are coming: How UP's Bahraich turned into a killing field for man-eaters

Bahraich wolf story: A pack of wolves has been frequently visiting the villages, preying on small children, often attacking them as they sleep alongside their mothers in their homes.

Bahraich wolf scare: Yogi Adityanath issues shoot-on-sight order for man-eaters

INDIA

Bahraich wolf scare: Yogi Adityanath issues shoot-on-sight order for man-eaters

Since March, these attacks have claimed the lives of nine people, including eight children, and left 20 others injured.

Faridabad student goes out for noodles with friends, chased for 25 km and killed by cow vigilantes; 5 arrested

INDIA

Faridabad student goes out for noodles with friends, chased for 25 km and killed by cow vigilantes; 5 arrested

Aryan Mishra, the victim, had gone out with his friends Harshit and Shanky in a Duster car around midnight on August 23 to eat noodles.

Make Bengaluru roads pothole-free in 15 days: DK Shivakumar to BBMP

INDIA

Make Bengaluru roads pothole-free in 15 days: DK Shivakumar to BBMP

Within 15 days, I will tour the city and personally monitor the pothole situation on the ground, he said.

Telangana floods | Watch: Railways fixing tracks dangling in air, repair work on war footing

INDIA

Telangana floods | Watch: Railways fixing tracks dangling in air, repair work on war footing

Efforts to restore the track were hampered earlier as the flood water was still flowing.

BEST bus hits Mumbai pedestrians in busy Lalbaug, woman dead, 9 hurt | Watch video

INDIA

BEST bus hits Mumbai pedestrians in busy Lalbaug, woman dead, 9 hurt | Watch video

The bus rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles after a drunk passenger grabbed the steering wheel during an argument on Sunday night.

Law student, senior NIA officer's daughter, found dead in Lucknow hostel room

INDIA

Law student, senior NIA officer's daughter, found dead in Lucknow hostel room

Anika Rastogi death: She was fine until 9.30 pm before she returned to her hostel room after attending a client counselling event at the university guest house.

Telangana floods: Amid tragic deaths, IMD warns of more heavy rains in Hyderabad, other dists

INDIA

Telangana floods: Amid tragic deaths, IMD warns of more heavy rains in Hyderabad, other dists

Rain batters Telangana: IT cos have been asked to encourage 'work from home' today, while a holiday has been declared for all schools in Hyderabad.

Andhra floods turn Vijayawada into a lake: What's behind the heaviest rain in decades

INDIA

Andhra floods turn Vijayawada into a lake: What's behind the heaviest rain in decades

Vijayawada flood twice as severe as 2005 disaster: What's behind the unprecedented rain and massive flooding in Andhra capital region?

AAP's Amanatullah Khan: 'ED team has reached my house to arrest me'

INDIA

AAP's Amanatullah Khan: 'ED team has reached my house to arrest me'

Sandip Ghosh's version of timeline: Why Kolkata case remains stuck despite 15 days of CBI questioning

INDIA

Sandip Ghosh's version of timeline: Why Kolkata case remains stuck despite 15 days of CBI questioning

Despite two weeks of analysing Ghosh's answers, CBI is yet to know why, as the principal at the time, he was not immediately informed about the doctor's death.

'Not unheard of': Why this African country plans to slaughter elephants for meat

WORLD

'Not unheard of': Why this African country plans to slaughter elephants for meat

Turning to wild game for food is not new for Namibia. Many of the animals listed in cull plan, such as zebra, blue wildebeest, and impala, are already part of the local diet.

What IMD predicts for rain-soaked Gujarat: Intense downpours, red alerts, and more

INDIA

What IMD predicts for rain-soaked Gujarat: Intense downpours, red alerts, and more

The Kutch region has seen 179% of its average seasonal rainfall, followed by Saurashtra at over 124% and South Gujarat at more than 111%.

How Justin Trudeau is 'shattering' Indian students' Canadian dream: What has changed and what hasn't

INDIA

How Justin Trudeau is 'shattering' Indian students' Canadian dream: What has changed and what hasn't

With the recent slowdown in the processing of new study permits, many are left wondering how will this impact the dreams of young Indians hoping to study in Canadian universities. Let's dive into that.

Gujarat floods: What's behind heavy August downpour and erratic rain patterns

INDIA

Gujarat floods: What's behind heavy August downpour and erratic rain patterns

Deep depressions formed over land masses (and not the sea waters) rarely get enough moisture to bring heavy rains of this scale. Here's a study of what could have led to the unsual intense rains in the region:

Bengaluru dance instructor murder: Friend reveals horror - 'she was lying dead next to me'

INDIA

Bengaluru dance instructor murder: Friend reveals horror - 'she was lying dead next to me'

Premium liquor brands cheaper now in Karnataka after excise duty cut

INDIA

Premium liquor brands cheaper now in Karnataka after excise duty cut

Karnataka new liquor price list 2024: The state rationalised the slabs in a bid to match the cost of premium liquors with neighbouring states.

Mysterious drones spotted over Amritsar airport, flight services hit for 3 hours

INDIA

Mysterious drones spotted over Amritsar airport, flight services hit for 3 hours

Punjab drone scare: The mysterious drone movements forced the officials to halt flight services for around 3 hours, according to local media reports.

UP's new social media policy: Big offers for Insta, YouTube influencers, jail for 'objectionable' posts

INDIA

UP's new social media policy: Big offers for Insta, YouTube influencers, jail for 'objectionable' posts

Influencers can get up to Rs 8 lakh every month for promoting the government's schemes, based on the count of followers and subscribers.

'Won't let 'Miya' Muslims take over Assam': Himanta takes hard Hindutva stand again

INDIA

'Won't let 'Miya' Muslims take over Assam': Himanta takes hard Hindutva stand again

Notably, he is the same leader who just before the Lok Sabha elections had claimed that the BJP would win at least 20 per cent of Muslim votes in Assam.

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