Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker PM as Syria faces uncertain transition
Mohamed al-Bashir has been named caretaker Prime Minister of Syria's transitional government until March 1, 2025. Known for leading the rebel-led Salvation Government, al-Bashir assumes the role following a dramatic 12-day rebel offensive that resulted in the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad.
The rapid fall of Assad's regime has left Syrians, regional neighbors, and global powers uneasy about the future. Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, pledged accountability for crimes committed by the previous administration. "We will not hesitate to hold accountable the criminals, murderers, and officials responsible for torturing the Syrian people," he declared in a statement on Telegram.
Iran, a key ally of the Assad regime, announced it had evacuated 4,000 of its citizens from Syria following the regime's collapse. Meanwhile, tensions escalated as the Israeli military seized control of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria, established under a 1974 ceasefire agreement. Israel stated the move was temporary and aimed at securing its border.The incursion drew sharp condemnation from several countries, adding to the growing complexity of Syria's transitional phase.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
