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Agra, Uttar Pradesh: A heartwarming act by an IPS officer in Agra has captured the attention of social media users across India. A video of DCP City Sonam Kumar quietly covering a homeless man sleeping on the footpath with a blanket during the biting winter cold has gone viral, earning him widespread praise. After ensuring the man’s comfort, the officer calmly walked away, leaving viewers inspired by his gesture. Profile of IPS Sonam KumarA 2016-batch IPS officer, Sonam Kumar hails from Nalanda, Bihar. He holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Delhi and initially worked in a reputed American company. Inspired to serve the nation, he prepared for the UPSC exams and successfully joined the Indian Police Service in 2016. The ‘Software Engineer IPS’ and Digital ...

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh: A routine inspection of development projects in Fatehpur turned violent on Wednesday when two rival groups clashed in Sarkandi village. The incident, which left several people injured, prompted swift action by the police, including the suspension of the local Station Officer (SO) and the filing of 43 FIRs against named and unidentified individuals. The inspection team had arrived in the village to investigate allegations of irregularities in local development work, filed by Ashok Nigam, also known as Guddu, with the district administration. Present at the site were the current village headman’s husband, Santosh Dwivedi, and members of the complainant’s group. Violence Erupts Despite Police PresenceTensions escalated a short distance away in Sarkandi Khas, whe...

Ghaziabad: Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari has strongly criticized the central government over the worsening air pollution in Delhi, calling for a parliamentary discussion on the issue. He stated that the city’s air quality has deteriorated drastically, reducing visibility to just 100–200 meters and making breathing difficult. The common people are suffering immensely due to the hazardous environment, yet the government appears unwilling to take meaningful action. Call for AccountabilityAnsari emphasized that every elected parliamentarian has the right to voice concerns on critical issues. He accused the government of avoiding discussion on this urgent problem and diverting public attention toward religious matters. Speaking on the last day of the parliamentary session, he said, “The go...