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The Print
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Taking note of Istanbul's patronage of Islamabad, JNU suspends MoU with Inonu University in Turkey
In a statement issued on its official X handle Wednesday, JNU said, 'Due to National Security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Türkiye stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the Nation.' The boycott of Turkish goods and services in India has intensified following Turkey's vocal support for Pakistan in the aftermath of India's military action under Operation Sindoor. Besides, the alleged use of Turkish-origin drones by Pakistan to breach Indian airspace have triggered strong public and political backlash in India. New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Wednesday announced the suspension of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Inonu University in Turkey, citing national security concerns. JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Pandit said two schools from JNU were involved: the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS) and the School of International Studies (SIS), under the MoU. 'While a faculty [from Inonu University] is there who teaches Languages, Literature and Culture in SLL&CS, SIS deals with Turkey in world affairs. JNU has suspended the MOU due to national security considerations as JNU stands with the Nation and the Armed Forces, many of whom are JNU Alumni,' the VC said. According to university officials, the MoU was signed in February this year to facilitate academic collaboration. 'JNU has nearly 80 active MoUs with universities across the globe for research collaboration, as well as student and faculty exchange. This agreement was purely academic in nature, just like the others,' a senior JNU official told ThePrint on condition of anonymity. The university currently holds academic MoUs with institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, South Korea, Japan, France, Germany, and several other countries. Inonu University was the only university from Turkey having an active MoU with JNU at present. Also Read: How 4-day India-Pakistan conflict made travel agents cancel Turkey, Azerbaijan bookings 'Boycott Turkey' calls grow Condemning Türkiye's military support to Pakistan, the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM), an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), urged the government Wednesday to temporarily suspend direct flights to Türkiye and revoke aviation codeshare privileges until it ceases supplying defence equipment to Pakistan. There is also growing demand for a tourism boycott of both Turkey and Azerbaijan, following Ankara and Baku's support for Islamabad and their criticism of India's strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. There are online campaigns on social media for the same. According to media reports, MakeMyTrip has seen a 60 percent decline in bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, accompanied by a sharp rise in cancellations. Besides, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) Wednesday issued a statement urging the Indian film industry to avoid shooting films in Turkey in the future. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: JNUSU polls: With a divided Left, ABVP breaks decade-long drought with seat on central students' panel
The Print
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
ISPR says main logistics hub in Rawalpindi among 3 Pakistan Air Force bases targeted by Indian missiles
General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the ISPR DG, claimed as per information coming in all Pakistan Air Force assets remain safe. 'Continuing its naked aggression, India some time back has fired air-to-surface missiles with its jets. Pakistan military's information wing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the explosions, blaming them on an Indian missile attack. ISPR DG in a late night statement said India has targeted the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi district), Murid (Chakwal) and Rafiqui (Shorkot, Jhang district) air bases. New Delhi: Explosions were reported in the early hours of Saturday from three Pakistan air bases including the military's primary logistics hub the Nur Khan base in Rawalpindi, hours after Pakistan launched a fresh wave of drones and loitering munitions targeting several Indian cities, and particularly the Sirsa air base of the Indian Air Force (IAF). PAF Nur Khan base, PAF Murid base and Shorkot base were targeted. According to information till now, all PAF assets are safe,' Pakistani daily Dawn quoted him as saying. Incidentally, several purported videos posted by Pakistani citizens on various social media platforms showed what appeared to be a ball of fire at at least two bases including Nur Khan. Indian officials remain mum on the ISPR's claims, but maintain that there will be a briefing later in the day to apprise the country on the developments. Pakistan Air Force Squadrons stationed at the Nur Khan base are No. 6, 10, 12, and 41. The aircraft which are based there include C-130s and IL-78, besides the Saab Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) fleet. Incidentally, hours before these blasts, Pakistan launched a fresh wave of drones and loitering munitions targeting at least 26 locations along the northern and western sectors, ranging from Baramulla in J&K to Bhuj in Gujarat—states along the International Border and Line of Control. These included suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets, said the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Among cities targeted were Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. The Indian Army added that 'an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozepur, resulting in severe injuries to members of a local family'. This is a developing story (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: Orders for Pahalgam satellite images from US firm peaked two months before attack
The Print
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Pakistan targets Jammu with loitering munitions, airport and vital installations targeted
Sources also confirmed gunshots were heard in the Satwari and Gandhi Nagar areas. No casualties have been reported so far, sources said. Sources told ThePrint that Jammu airport was also targeted and at least six blasts were reported from across the city. It is not clear at this time if these were actual hits by Pakistan or interception by Indian air defence systems. New Delhi: Pakistan Thursday carried out an aerial attack on Jammu city with at least four loitering munitions. Multiple explosions were reported from parts of the city. It is also learnt that heavy firing is also on in the Samba area. This comes on the day India thwarted attempts by Pakistan to target Indian military installations spread across the western and northern sectors including in Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar and Pathankot through its own air defence systems on the night of 7-8 May. Pakistan had attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks,' a defence ministry statement had said. This is a developing story (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: India's S-400, Akash take down several Pakistan missiles, armed drones, loitering munitions
The Print
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
India thwarts Pakistan's attack on military installations, retaliates with own
'These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks,' said a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence at 2.34 pm Thursday. 'On the night of 07-08 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. New Delhi: India thwarted an attempt by Pakistan to target Indian military installations spread across the western and northern sectors including in Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar and Pathankot through its own air defence systems on the night of 7-8 May. It added that this morning Indian armed forces targeted air defence radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. 'Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan. It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised,' the statement underlined. The statement also said that Pakistan has increased the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control (LoC) using mortars and heavy calibre artillery in areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. 'Sixteen innocent lives have been lost, including three women and five children, due to Pakistani firing. Here too, India was compelled to respond to bring mortar and artillery fire from Pakistan to a halt,' it said. 'Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is respected by the Pakistani military,' it emphasised. During the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on 7 May, India had called its response to the Pahalgam terror attack as focused, measured and non-escalatory. 'It was specifically mentioned that Pakistani military establishments had not been targeted. It was also reiterated that any attack on military targets in India will invite a suitable response,' it said. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: Op Sindoor mix: Surprise, optics, audacity & some patience
