Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian President Assad and family

Russia has granted asylum to ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family, who have arrived in Moscow. This development follows a militant uprising that led to Assad's fall in Syria. Russian sources indicate that security guarantees for military bases in Syria were received. The Indian embassy in Damascus remains operational and is in contact with Indian nationals in Syria, ensuring their safety amid the ongoing conflict. The embassy is prepared to assist those in need. In India, a judge at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event stated that the country will operate according to the majority's wishes. Meanwhile, leaders from the INDIA bloc plan a protest in Delhi against the BJP-led government, despite potential restrictions.