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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.

Ayodhya Ram Temple all set for grand show: PM Modi to hoist sacred flag; no public darshan on Nov 25 - Full guide

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Ayodhya Ram Temple all set for grand show: PM Modi to hoist sacred flag; no public darshan on Nov 25 - Full guide

Ayodhya Nov 25 event: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the sacred flag atop the temple’s shikhar (spire) during the ceremony. The ritual is expected to take four minutes and will be performed during the shubh muhurat between 11.52 am and 12.35 pm.

Punjab & Haryana farm fires nearly vanish - so why is Delhi-NCR's air pollution still rising?

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Punjab & Haryana farm fires nearly vanish - so why is Delhi-NCR's air pollution still rising?

According to the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Punjab recorded just 3 farm fires on Sunday, while Haryana had only one. In contrast, Uttar Pradesh saw 522 fire incidents, Madhya Pradesh reported 607, and Rajasthan registered 21.

Delhi’s Rs 262 cr meth bust: The inside story of Op Crystal Fortress - ‘Brilliant’, says Amit Shah

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Delhi’s Rs 262 cr meth bust: The inside story of Op Crystal Fortress - ‘Brilliant’, says Amit Shah

Praising the operation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Centre “is shattering drug cartels at an unprecedented pace.” He described ‘Operation Crystal Fortress’ as “a brilliant example of seamless multi-agency coordination to achieve PM Modi’s vision for a drug-free India.”

'Glorifying Maoist Hidma, attacking police': Why Delhi air quality protest turned into political controversy?

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'Glorifying Maoist Hidma, attacking police': Why Delhi air quality protest turned into political controversy?

Hidma was one of India’s most notorious Maoist commanders, with a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitaramaraju district on November 18.



Cyclone Senyar explained: Path, timeline, landfall, impact - What IMD’s latest forecast says

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Cyclone Senyar explained: Path, timeline, landfall, impact - What IMD’s latest forecast says

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea and the southwest Bay of Bengal until November 25 because of strong winds and rough sea conditions. The IMD has also extended this advisory for the southeast Bay of Bengal until November 28.

Bengaluru brightest city from space, says astronaut, as India gears up for Gaganyaan's giant leap

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Bengaluru brightest city from space, says astronaut, as India gears up for Gaganyaan's giant leap

Group Captain Shukla, speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, painted a vivid picture of the physical and engineering hurdles that must be overcome for the Gaganyaan mission to succeed.

Delhi school suicide horror: Father narrates how devastating chain of events pushed his son to end own life

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Delhi school suicide horror: Father narrates how devastating chain of events pushed his son to end own life

Shourya Patil suicide: This final incident appears to have been the breaking point for a student who had endured months of alleged harassment.

Jaipur schoolgirl suicide: Bad words, sexual taunts - Class 4 student faced 18 months of bullying

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Jaipur schoolgirl suicide: Bad words, sexual taunts - Class 4 student faced 18 months of bullying

The CBSE report reconstructed Amaira’s final hours on the basis of CCTV footage and witness accounts. Until around 11 am, she appeared cheerful, chatting with classmates, eating chocolate and golgappa, dancing and generally behaving normally.

Al-Falah medical college sees full house for MBBS even as terror-links crackdown rocks campus

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Al-Falah medical college sees full house for MBBS even as terror-links crackdown rocks campus

College officials confirmed on Wednesday that all 150 MBBS seats for the 2025–26 academic year have now been filled.

From Delhi's deep chill to Mumbai's cool spell: Mapping India's unexpected November cold wave

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From Delhi's deep chill to Mumbai's cool spell: Mapping India's unexpected November cold wave

The IMD has confirmed that minimum temperatures have remained below normal nearly every day this month, a pattern expected to persist, setting new temperature records.

Delhi blast: Terror module planned Hamas-style attack with weaponised drones, mini-rockets - ‘Shoe Bomb’ also under probe

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Delhi blast: Terror module planned Hamas-style attack with weaponised drones, mini-rockets - ‘Shoe Bomb’ also under probe

The NIA is also examining a new angle, whether Umar Un Nabi acted as a “shoe bomber.” The pattern resembles the 2001 case of Richard Reid, the terrorist who tried to detonate a bomb hidden in his shoes on an American Airlines flight.

Delhi hero cop was busy saving blast victims while panicked family made 150 calls: 'My wife and kids feared the worst'

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Delhi hero cop was busy saving blast victims while panicked family made 150 calls: 'My wife and kids feared the worst'

My wife and children were sobbing because they couldn’t reach me, but I couldn’t go home for the next two days, Head Constable Than Singh said.

Fake Nandini ghee floods Bengaluru markets; police bust Tamil Nadu-based racket

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Fake Nandini ghee floods Bengaluru markets; police bust Tamil Nadu-based racket

Police seized 8,136 litres of adulterated ghee, large quantities of coconut and palm oil, Rs 1.19 lakh in cash, four goods vehicles used for transport, and machinery used to produce and pack the fake ghee.

Cold wave coming! IMD warns of intense conditions across central & west India; MP braces for strongest chill

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Cold wave coming! IMD warns of intense conditions across central & west India; MP braces for strongest chill

While northern and central India deal with falling temperatures, the southern states remain under the influence of rain.

Red Fort blast: 2 phones that vanished just before explosion may hold all answers

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Red Fort blast: 2 phones that vanished just before explosion may hold all answers

Ground searches are now underway in Faridabad, Nuh, Ballabgarh and nearby areas. Teams have searched mosques, lodges, coaching centres, eateries and medical stores linked to Nabi’s route.

Red Fort blast probe reveals 32 cars were being readied for Babri 'revenge' attacks

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Red Fort blast probe reveals 32 cars were being readied for Babri 'revenge' attacks

These cars were deliberately chosen because they were old and resold multiple times, making it harder for investigators to trace ownership.

‘Terror funds and infighting’: New details emerge in Delhi blast probe - but what still remains unclear?

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‘Terror funds and infighting’: New details emerge in Delhi blast probe - but what still remains unclear?

There was a money dispute between Umar and Dr Muzammil, leading Umar to form a small communication group of 2-4 members on the encrypted app Signal.

Delhi blast probe: Lucknow lady doctor - 'loving and caring' - secretly recruited women for Jaish-e-Mohammed

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Delhi blast probe: Lucknow lady doctor - 'loving and caring' - secretly recruited women for Jaish-e-Mohammed

Dr Shaheen Saeed's family in Lucknow says they had no idea she could ever be linked to anything illegal or violent.

Driving to Delhi amid GRAP-III curbs? Check if your vehicle is allowed or banned

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Driving to Delhi amid GRAP-III curbs? Check if your vehicle is allowed or banned

These curbs are in addition to the measures already active under Stages I and II of GRAP, which were introduced earlier to manage the rising pollution.

Red Fort blast: Early probe points to military-grade explosives - How deadly are PETN, RDX, ANFO?

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Red Fort blast: Early probe points to military-grade explosives - How deadly are PETN, RDX, ANFO?

The NSG’s explosive experts are also examining the wreckage and will send their technical assessment to the probing agencies.

Faridabad terror module: Imam Irfan Ahmad showed Jaish videos to radicalise medical students

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Faridabad terror module: Imam Irfan Ahmad showed Jaish videos to radicalise medical students

Among those most influenced by Imam Irfan Ahmad were two doctors, Dr Muzammil Shakeel and Dr Mohammad Umar, both of whom played active roles in furthering his mission

Liquor bottles, chakna and dancing inmates: Viral video exposes life inside Bengaluru Central Jail | Watch

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Liquor bottles, chakna and dancing inmates: Viral video exposes life inside Bengaluru Central Jail | Watch

Bengaluru Central Jail viral video: Four small liquor bottles are visible in the clip. In the background, a few inmates are seen dancing to the sound of banging utensils.

Gurugram shooting: Class 11 student remains critical; accused reveals what happened inside vacant condo flat

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Gurugram shooting: Class 11 student remains critical; accused reveals what happened inside vacant condo flat

Haryana’s Director General of Police, OP Singh, took to the social media platform X to describe the incident as “extremely unfortunate” and to pray for the victim’s recovery.

2,800 new vehicles hit Bengaluru roads every day as GST cuts and festive demand drive sales

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2,800 new vehicles hit Bengaluru roads every day as GST cuts and festive demand drive sales

The transport department is a key revenue generator for Karnataka. It aims to collect Rs 15,000 crore in the 2025-26 financial year.

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