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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.

'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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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