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Pakistan-Turki dosti zindabad: Erdogan to Pak PM as Indians boycott Türkiye

Following Türkiye's open support to Pakistan, #BoycottTurkey was trending on social media platforms as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan

India says it has concerns over Turkiye's help to Pak during Op Sindoor

In a related development, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Wednesday urged Indian citizens to boycott travel to Turkiye and Azerbaijan

Turkish, Azeri tourism off India travel map; up to 260% drop in bookings

Indian tour operators are also seeing a drop in future bookings, by at least a fifth of what they would usually get at this time

FWICE, AICWA ask film producers to boycott Turkiye for movie shooting

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday appealed to Indian artistes and producers to boycott Turkiye as a shooting destination in the wake of its pro-Pakistan stance. Later in the day, All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) also announced a complete boycott of Turkiye for film shoots and other cultural collaborations. The development comes after Turkiye criticised India's strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation of the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad had also used Turkish drones in the conflict. Following its support to Pakistan, calls for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism have surfaced across India, with online travel platforms like EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting the country. "The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), the apex body representing 36 crafts of workers, technicians, and artists in the Indian media and entertainment industry, strongly urges all

Indian entities committed FDI worth $6 mn in Azerbaijan & Turkiye in April

Four Indian entities committed foreign direct investments worth nearly USD 6 million in Azerbaijan and Turkiye, accounting for a small part of the total USD 6.8 billion overseas investments proposed by Indian companies in April, according to the latest Reserve Bank data. India's outbound FDI increased by nearly 90 per cent annually to USD 6.8 billion in April, led by Tata Communications, Life Insurance Company and JSW Neo Energy, according to the data. India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) stood at about USD 3.59 billion in April 2024 and USD 5.9 billion in March 2025. Among the investments, two Indian entities -- Omega Plasto Ltd and Rama Pure Water Pvt Ltd -- have committed equity investments in the 'wholesale, retail trade, restaurants and hotels' segment in Turkiye through joint ventures, as per the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday. Axiro Semiconductor Pvt Ltd has committed funds in Turkiye's manufacturing space through a wholly-owned ...

Udaipur marble traders to boycott Turkish imports for Ankara's support to Pakistan

Amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, marble traders in Udaipur are boycotting imports of the stone from Turkey, citing its support for Pakistan.

India-Pakistan tension: JNU suspends MoU with Turkish Inonu University

Jawaharlal Nehru University has suspended an academic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkiye's Inonu University, citing national security considerations, officials of the university here confirmed on Tuesday. The MoU was inked on February 3 for a period of three years. "We have suspended the MoU with Turkiye's Inonu University. Under the pact, there were plans for faculty exchange and student exchange programmes, among others," a senior JNU official told PTI. Inonu University, at Malatya in Turkiye, had entered into the academic partnership with JNU as part of efforts to boost cross-cultural research and student collaboration. The decision to suspend the MoU comes against the backdrop of tensions between India and Pakistan. The two neighbours reached an agreement on May 10 to halt military actions after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. India's trade relation with Turkiye is expected to come under strain due to Ankara backing Islamabad and condem

Indians drop Turkey, Azerbaijan plans: Travel cancellations up 250%

MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip said they had seen a steep fall in bookings and a wave of cancellations to Turkey and Azerbaijan over the past week

#BoycottTurkey trends in India: 5 best alternative countries to visit

After Turkey and Azerbaijan supported Pakistan during recent India-Pakistan conflict, #BoycottTurkey trended India. Indians are now looking for travel alternatives

India's trade relations with Turkey, Azerbaijan hit amid Pakistan conflict

India's trade relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan are expected to come under strain due to Ankara and Baku backing Islamabad and condemning India's recent strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. Following their support to Pakistan, calls for Turkish goods and tourism have surfaced across the country, with online travel platforms such as EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting these nations. In fact, Indian traders too have started boycotting Turkish products such as apples and marble. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for the Kashmir's Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. All subsequent retaliations for Pakistani offensives were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor'. India and Pakistan on Saturday last announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with effect from 5 pm that day. During the conflict, Pakistan u

RSS affiliate calls for sanctions against Turkey for 'alliance' with Pak

RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Wednesday urged the government to impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey due to its "unholy alliance" with Pakistan which directly compromises India's security. The SJM also appealed to the people of India to avoid travelling to Turkey and boycott its products in solidarity with the country's soldiers and national interest. This comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following their four-day military confrontation. The conflict saw Pakistan unleash swarms of Turkish drones to target Indian military facilities. "It is shocking to note that Turkey, the second-largest arms supplier to Pakistan after China, has played a key role in modernising Pakistan's navy and enhancing its aerial warfare capabilities. "This defence collaboration is not just commercial; it is ideological, targeting the stability of South Asia and emboldening

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What to know about possible peace talks in Turkey

The talks have taken place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe. Now, all eyes are finally turning to Istanbul to seek an end to Russia's three-year-old, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct peace talks Thursday with Ukraine in the Turkish city that straddles Asia and Europe. And President Volodymyr Zelenskyy challenged the Kremlin leader to meet in Turkey in person. What will unfold remains unclear. The Kremlin has refused to confirm who's going to Turkey and whether it will include Putin. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said Zelenskyy will only sit down with the Russian leader. Zelenskyy said Tuesday that if Putin does not arrive and plays games, it is the final point that he does not want to end the war. What's known about the possible talks: How did the idea of talks in Turkey arise? On Saturday, Zelenskyy hosted French President

Shiv Sena seeks ban on Turkish firms in India amid tensions with Pakistan

Shiv Sena says Turkiye's recent actions to support Pakistan amid tensions with India upset many Indians

Avoid Turkey, Azerbaijan for backing Pakistan: Travel firms tell Indians

Social media posts widely circulated statistics from 2024, when 240,000 Indians travelled to Azerbaijan and 330,000 visited Turkey

EaseMyTrip flags travel to Turkey, Azerbaijan amid rising India-Pak heat

EaseMyTrip has advised travellers to avoid non-essential travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their support for Pakistan amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

India-Pak standoff: Indian travel firms take stand on Turkey, Azerbaijan

Indian travel firms are suspending bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan following the countries' statements on India's military action against Pakistan

X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account after Turkiye request

Access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's social media account on X has been blocked in Turkiye, a monitoring platform said Thursday, the latest move against a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Engelli Web, a website that tracks and reports internet censorship in Turkiye, X restricted Imamoglu's account in Turkiye complying with a legal request by Turkish authorities who cited national security and public order concerns. There was no immediate comment from X but a notice on the platform says the account which has 9.7 million followers has been "withheld in TR in response to a legal demand. The account remains accessible outside of Turkiye. Imamoglu, seen as the main opposition challenger to Erdogan's 22-year rule, was arrested on March 19 and jailed on corruption charges. He was nominated as his Republican People's Party, or CHP's presidential candidate while in custody. His arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated although the govern

Fliers stranded for 40 hours on Virgin Atlantic flight 'freezing in Turkey'

Over 250 passengers have been stranded for over 40 hours at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport after a Virgin Atlantic flight was cancelled due to medical and technical issues

Over 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers stuck in Turkey, Mumbai flight delayed

More than 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers, including Indians, are stranded at an airport in Turkey for over 24 hours after their Mumbai-bound aircraft from London was diverted to Diyarbakir airport. Virgin Atlantic on Thursday said it was exploring all options, including operating an alternative aircraft, to fly the passengers to Mumbai. In a statement, the airline said the VS358 flight from London's Heathrow to Mumbai on April 2 was cancelled due to an urgent medical diversion to Diyarbakir in Turkey. After landing at the airport, the An A350-1000 aircraft suffered a technical issue, which is being worked on. "We are actively exploring all options, including the operation of an alternative aircraft, to ensure customers can reach Mumbai as soon as possible," it said. A stranded passenger told PTI that all of them were sitting on the floor and there were no blankets available. "Also, there is no vegetarian food available," the passenger said on the condition of anonymity. In an up

Turkey fines Meta for refusing to restrict content on Facebook, Instagram

Meta said it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands to limit content on Facebook and Instagram. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has been trying to restrict opposition voices on social media after widespread protests erupted following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, who's a key rival. We pushed back on requests from the Turkish government to restrict content that is clearly in the public interest, and have been fined by them as a consequence, the company said in a statement. The social media company did not disclose the size of the fine, except to say it was substantial and did not provide any more details about the content in question. The Associated Press has approached the Turkish government for comment. Government requests to restrict speech online alongside threats to shut down online services are severe and have a chilling effect on people's ability to express themselves, Meta said. In recent years the Turkish government has ...