Syrian rebels seize Homs and advance on Damascus, jeopardizing Assad’s rule. HTS, a designated terrorist group, leads the offensive as Hezbollah withdraws forces. Intense gunfire erupts in Damascus amid celebrations in Homs. International diplomacy calls for an end to hostilities and a political solution.

Videos circulating on social media allegedly show inmates at Kalaburagi Central Prison drinking alcohol and smoking, with mobile phones visible. This follows the transfer of six prisoners for threatening the jail superintendent and inciting potential riots. A prison official claims the videos are old and depict tea, not alcohol.

A group of 101 farmers would lead the march from the Delhi-Haryana Shambhu border towards the national capital.