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All Indian nationals in Syria, amid the ongoing turmoil, are reported to be safe, with the Indian Embassy in Damascus maintaining regular communication with them, according to sources in the External Affairs Ministry. The embassy remains operational and is ready to assist any Indian citizens in need of support during the crisis.

The Indian Embassy in Damascus remains operational and is in contact with all Indian nationals in Syria, confirming their safety. The embassy continues to offer assistance to Indian citizens in the country.

India earlier issued an advisory urging its citizens not to travel to Syria due to ongoing advances by Islamist-led rebels. It also advises those already in the country to exercise caution and limit their movements. 

Here Are The Latest Updates

 - According to a report by AP, In his first public appearance since rebels entered Damascus suburbs, al-Golani, using his real name Ahmad al-Sharaa, visited the Umayyad Mosque in the capital. He declared Assad's fall as ‘a victory for the Islamic nation’ and criticised Assad for turning Syria into ‘a farm for Iran's greed’.

 - Syrian state television aired a video statement from rebels on Sunday announcing Assad's overthrow and the release of all prisoners. They urged citizens to protect the institutions of the ‘free Syrian state’.

 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad, calling it a positive step after years of suffering under his regime. He emphasised the need for a political solution, urging the protection of civilians and minorities to restore peace and stability in Syria.

 - Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), visited Damascus' Umayyad Mosque after the group's successful rebel offensive. Using his real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa, he delivered a speech as crowds cheered and chanted ‘Allahu akbar’. Videos of the event were shared by the rebels on their Telegram channel.

 - The Israeli military warned residents of five towns in southern Syria to stay at home ‘until further notice’ due to ongoing combat in the area.