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Turkey arrests magazine staff over drawing of Prophet Muhammad
Istanbul: Turkish authorities on Wednesday arrested four staff members of a satirical magazine on charges of inciting “public hatred and enmity” over a controversial cartoon that officials claim depicts the Prophet Muhammad,…
- Middle East
Erdogan vows to boost Turkiye’s missile production as Israel-Iran war escalates
Ankara: As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he plans to strengthen the country’s deterrence capabilities so that no country would dare attack it.…
- Middle East
One dead, 19 injured as two hot air balloons crash in central Turkey
Istanbul: Two hot air balloons crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving one person dead and 19 injured, according to local media reports. The accident occurred near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray…
- India
Shiv Sena demands suspension of Mumbai-Turkey flights
Mumbai: Shiv Sena Social Media In-charge, Rahool Kanal, in letters addressed to the Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has made a strong plea…
- Featured News
Operation Sindoor and history of relations among Pakistan, Turkey, Iran
As Turkey, and to some extent Iran, came under heavy criticism in India for siding with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor one needs to understand the long history of relationship among these countries.…
- Bangalore
Karnataka HC stays FIRs against Amit Malviya, Arnab Goswami
Bengaluru: In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday granted a stay on all FIRs filed against BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya and Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru’s wholesale cloth merchants suspend trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan
Bengaluru: The Bangalore Wholesale Cloth Merchants Association (BWCMA) has decided to cease all import and export of textiles to and from Turkey and Azerbaijan, with immediate effect, citing their recent “support” for…
- Hyderabad
Don’t turn unis into RSS shakhas: Student body slams Turkey academic suspension
Hyderabad: The Azad United Students’ Federation (AUSF) has sharply criticised the recent decisions by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) to suspend or…
- Hyderabad
MANUU cancels academic MoU with Turkish institute
Hyderabad: The Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) on Thursday, May 15, announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkey, with immediate effect. The decision…
- India
Turkiye Apple boycott: Pune trader claims Pakistan threat
Pune: Days after a group of fruit traders in Pune decided to stop importing apples from Turkiye to protest against that country’s open support to Pakistan, a trader on Thursday claimed to…
- Entertainment
FWICE urges Indian film producers to boycott Turkey for shoots due to its support for Pakistan
Mumbai: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged all Indian film producers to reconsider Turkey as a filming destination in light of the country’s growing support for Pakistan. In…
- India
India killed 2 Turkish military operatives during Operation Sindoor: Sources
New Delhi: Two Turkish military operatives have been killed by India during Operation Sindoor, sources said on Wednesday. It is learnt that Turkey not only helped Pakistan in its war against India…
- Middle East
India blocks X account of Turkish broadcaster TRT World
The Indian government on Wednesday, May 14, blocked the X account of Turkish state broadcaster TRT World for reportedly spreading misinformation following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. A message on TRT…
- Middle East
Erdogan meets NATO chief, reiterates support for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara, according to the Turkish presidency.…
- World
Turkey ready to support Russia-Ukraine peace talks at every step: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterating Turkey’s commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement by…