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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.

Navi Mumbai Airport opens today: PM Modi to inaugurate India’s next big aviation hub - All you need to know

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Navi Mumbai Airport opens today: PM Modi to inaugurate India’s next big aviation hub - All you need to know

Navi Mumbai airport opening: Spread across 1,160 hectares, the airport is developed to handle 90 million passengers annually and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo once fully operational.

‘This hill was never ...’: What caused Himachal landslide that buried a moving bus, killing 18 in Bilaspur

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‘This hill was never ...’: What caused Himachal landslide that buried a moving bus, killing 18 in Bilaspur

Bilaspur landslide: The bus, operated by Santoshi Bus Service, was carrying between 30 to 35 passengers at the time. The sudden slide buried the vehicle under tons of mud and rocks.

Gurugram gridlocked, Delhi flights in chaos - rain mayhem grips NCR | Watch viral videos

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Gurugram gridlocked, Delhi flights in chaos - rain mayhem grips NCR | Watch viral videos

Major arteries in Delhi and Gurugram were transformed into parking lots, with vehicles moving at a snail's pace for hours.

Meet the self-taught Mumbai teen whose AI startup Supermemory raised $2.6 million from Silicon Valley bigwigs

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Meet the self-taught Mumbai teen whose AI startup Supermemory raised $2.6 million from Silicon Valley bigwigs

Who is Dhravya Shah? Hailing from what he described as a “middle-class” family in Mumbai, he revealed in a past YouTube video that his parents were initially hesitant to buy him a laptop during the pandemic. Once he had it, he taught himself to code.



Kerala HC alarmed over ‘balance of gold for a wedding’ claim in Sabarimala temple scandal

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Kerala HC alarmed over ‘balance of gold for a wedding’ claim in Sabarimala temple scandal

The court is overseeing the matter through suo motu proceedings, meaning it acted on its own initiative.The court described this weight reduction as a “matter of extreme gravity.”



Delhi Police rolls out ‘ruthless’ plan to take down underworld syndicates

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Delhi Police rolls out ‘ruthless’ plan to take down underworld syndicates

The offensive is structured to attack gangster networks from every angle. The gangs have been categorised into three tiers for targeted action.

Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Could Fomepizole, a hooch-poisoning drug, be a lifesaver?

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Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Could Fomepizole, a hooch-poisoning drug, be a lifesaver?

What is Fomepizole antidote? The timely use of this drug, normally used to treat hooch poisoning, helped prevent further deaths and stabilised some of the affected children, the doctors said.

History repeats in cough syrup horror: Killer drugs claimed 14 lives at Mumbai’s JJ Hospital in 1986

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History repeats in cough syrup horror: Killer drugs claimed 14 lives at Mumbai’s JJ Hospital in 1986

MP cough syrup deaths: The case is a grim replay of the 1986 JJ Hospital disaster in Mumbai, where 14 patients, including a 10-year-old child, died after being administered glycerol contaminated with DEG. According

Inside cough syrup ‘factory of death’: Inspectors find boiling chemicals, leaking pipes where Coldrif was made

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Inside cough syrup ‘factory of death’: Inspectors find boiling chemicals, leaking pipes where Coldrif was made

Batch SR-13 of Coldrif syrup, the one consumed by children in Chhindwara, was manufactured in May 2025 and was valid until April 2027. It circulated freely in the market for months before the alarm was raised.

Winter’s knocking, but Delhi’s real smog culprit might surprise you

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Winter’s knocking, but Delhi’s real smog culprit might surprise you

Delhi winter AQI: The first available data, from Sunday, reveals that farm fires are not yet a significant factor. The contribution from stubble burning was a minimal 0.22%.

Rowdy-sheeter cuts giant birthday cake inside Bengaluru Central Jail as inmates whistle | Watch

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Rowdy-sheeter cuts giant birthday cake inside Bengaluru Central Jail as inmates whistle | Watch

Bengaluru Central Jail birthday bash video: Police officials said they are investigating how such a large cake and a camera managed to enter the prison, calling it a serious violation of prison rules and supervision.

Explained: Why Mumbai's monsoon is refusing to leave and will October stay rainy too?

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Explained: Why Mumbai's monsoon is refusing to leave and will October stay rainy too?

Mumbai’ delayed monsoon withdrawal explained: While this year’s delay might seem unusual, scientists point out that such late withdrawals have become common for the city. In fact, Mumbai has seen delayed monsoon retreats for six consecutive years.

Darjeeling tragedy: Why India's landslide warning system remains a race against time

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Darjeeling tragedy: Why India's landslide warning system remains a race against time

While the India Meteorological Department accurately predicted the recent heavy rain in Darjeeling, pinpointing the exact moment a landslide will occur remains a formidable scientific challenge.



Toxic Delhi is eating away Lal Quila walls: What’s the ‘Black Fort’ mystery?

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Toxic Delhi is eating away Lal Quila walls: What’s the ‘Black Fort’ mystery?

The 'black crust' phenomenon is progressive. It starts as a thin, removable layer but hardens into a destructive crust that compromises the structural fabric of the monument.

Darjeeling landslide: 28 dead, many still missing; Bhutan warns West Bengal as Tala dam overflows

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Darjeeling landslide: 28 dead, many still missing; Bhutan warns West Bengal as Tala dam overflows

West Bengal Flood Alert: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said its team in Alipurduar has been placed on “the highest alert level”.

Jaipur's SMS hospital fire kills 7 ICU patients, several still critical; PM Modi, Amit Shah express grief

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Jaipur's SMS hospital fire kills 7 ICU patients, several still critical; PM Modi, Amit Shah express grief

The Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital said that the blaze originated from a suspected short circuit in the trauma ICU on the hospital’s second floor.

Cuttack violence explained: What sparked unrest in Odisha town, and why 36-hour curfew and internet blackout?

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Cuttack violence explained: What sparked unrest in Odisha town, and why 36-hour curfew and internet blackout?

Odisha's Cuttack communal violence news: The government on Sunday night also imposed prohibitory orders in 13 police station areas. Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said the orders will be effective for 36 hours from 10 pm on Sunday.

Russian woman lists down observations after working 12 years in Bengaluru - 'Indian office culture ...'

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Russian woman lists down observations after working 12 years in Bengaluru - 'Indian office culture ...'

Her observations included both caring, compassionate side of colleagues as well as the more challenging aspects of workplace culture in India. She even raised several work complexities in India.

Karur stampede toll hits 40, many still in hospital; police step up security at Vijay’s house

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Karur stampede toll hits 40, many still in hospital; police step up security at Vijay’s house

TMK Vijay's Karur rally: While the state government has announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured, TVK announced Rs 20 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh each to those injured.

Mt Everest's massive ice loss: 'Mysterious' process behind this alarming trend; snow not melting but ...

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Mt Everest's massive ice loss: 'Mysterious' process behind this alarming trend; snow not melting but ...

Scientists have warned that if this trend continues around the Everest, winters could see even higher snow lines.

Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj river water not fit for bathing, contains faecal coliform, says CPCB report

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Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj river water not fit for bathing, contains faecal coliform, says CPCB report

The tribunal observed that the UPPCB had only filed a covering letter with certain water test reports.

Bengaluru to experience hotter summer than Delhi: IMD explains key factors behind unusual weather shift

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Bengaluru to experience hotter summer than Delhi: IMD explains key factors behind unusual weather shift

With temperatures already soaring in February, Bengaluru residents should brace themselves for a hotter summer than usual.

Ayodhya divided into 6 zones, 11 sectors as Ram temple draws huge rush from Maha Kumbh

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Ayodhya divided into 6 zones, 11 sectors as Ram temple draws huge rush from Maha Kumbh

Since the beginning of Maha Kumbh Mela, people who are going to take a bath at Sangam are also visiting Ayodhya for a darshan of Lord Ram.

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway hits Gujarat hurdle, your wait gets longer with missed deadlines

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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway hits Gujarat hurdle, your wait gets longer with missed deadlines

The expressway, spanning 1,386 kilometers, passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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