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Memri
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Indian Journalist Arnab Goswami Suggests Boycotting Turkey: Pakistan Used Turkish Drones to Attempt Infiltration of India
Indian journalist Arnab Goswami said that Pakistan had used 300-400 Turkish Asisguard Songar drones to attempt to infiltrate 36 locations in Indian territory, in what he called a 'major escalation by Turkey.' Furthermore, Goswami, said that it was 'strongly suspected' that Turkish nationals had operated the drones. Speaking on 'The Debate with Arnad' on Republic TV on May 9, 2025, Goswami said that 'many people are beginning to evaluate whether we need to have any business or other connections with Turkey, whether people need to go there on holiday, whether they should support Turkish tourism, but more importantly, whether Turkish companies should be allowed to operate in India.' The program was posted on the Republic World YouTube channel. Goswami is the managing director and editor-in-chief of Republic Media Network.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We stand with nation": Jamia Millia Islamia also cuts ties with Turkish Institutions
By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended all Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Turkish educational institutions, amid escalating calls across the country to boycott Turkey over its vocal support for Pakistan during the recent conflict. Speaking to ANI, Professor Saima Saeed, PRO of Jamia Millia Islamia, said, ' We have suspended all MoUs with institutions affiliated with Turkey. Jamia stands with the nation and the Government of India.' The development follows Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) suspension of its academic agreement with Inonu University in Malatya, Turkiye, citing national security concerns. JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit also called out Turkey for supporting Pakistan, saying: 'Turkey has openly backed Pakistan, and that cannot be ignored.' The MoU, signed on February 3, 2025, with Inonu University in Malatya, Turkey, was meant to run till 2028. 'JNU is fully subsidised by Indian citizens. If the Indian state is being undermined, how can we continue ties with a country like Turkey? As an academic and citizen, my security is at risk--and that of every Indian,' JNU VC has said. India's higher education institutions are not the only ones reacting. The wider public has also launched an informal boycott campaign against Turkey and Azerbaijan, both of which have been accused of supporting Pakistan diplomatically and militarily. Leading Indian travel platforms like MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip have reported a surge in cancellations of travel bookings to both countries. Many users cited the nations' 'anti-India stance' and their support for Pakistan during the ongoing conflict as the reason. Public anger further intensified after it was revealed that Turkey had supplied advanced military technology, including drones, to Pakistan. On the night of May 8, Indian defence forces intercepted and neutralised between 300 and 400 drones allegedly launched from Pakistan across a wide swath of Indian territory--from Leh in the north to Sir Creek in the south. Preliminary forensic investigations have confirmed that many of the drones were Turkish-made, reportedly the Asisguard Songar combat drone model. (ANI)
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
China's Global Times X,TRT World, accounts briefly banned in India for pro-Pak content, now restored
Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World, and the account of Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece, Global Times, are accessible again in India. India briefly blocked both outlets over misinformation concerns amid recent India-Pakistan tensions, as observed on May 14. Users attempting to access these accounts received a notice saying the accounts were withheld following legal demands. The move followed reports of Pakistan using Turkish drones in attacks on India, sparking calls to boycott Turkish goods. Reportedly, Turkish-origin Asisguard Songar drones were used by Pakistan in attacks on India's civilian and military infrastructure. Turkey's open support for Pakistan also triggered a widespread 'Ban Turkey' campaign across India. The ban on TRT World's X account follows the suspension of the Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece Global Times' account in India. Show more 03:03 04:15 02:36 03:13 03:08 03:49 02:21 09:06 02:10 16:50 04:22 03:03 03:13 02:03 06:26 03:54 10:55 03:31 02:15 24:28 04:28 06:30 02:02 50:21 03:19 02:59 14:45 02:47 03:07 03:19 02:17 04:07 03:53 01:52
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China's Global Times X,TRT World, accounts briefly banned in India for pro-Pak content, now restored
Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World, and the account of Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece, Global Times, are accessible again in India. India briefly blocked both outlets over misinformation concerns amid recent India-Pakistan tensions, as observed on May 14. Users attempting to access these accounts received a notice saying the accounts were withheld following legal demands. The move followed reports of Pakistan using Turkish drones in attacks on India, sparking calls to boycott Turkish goods. Reportedly, Turkish-origin Asisguard Songar drones were used by Pakistan in attacks on India's civilian and military infrastructure. Turkey's open support for Pakistan also triggered a widespread 'Ban Turkey' campaign across India. The ban on TRT World's X account follows the suspension of the Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece Global Times' account in India. Show more Show less
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Indians sour on Turkey, Azerbaijan after conflict
India's relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are facing significant strain in the aftermath of New Delhi's military confrontation with Pakistan. Both nations have long been perceived as close diplomatic partners of Islamabad, a fact that has complicated and strained ties with India. Over the last week, calls to boycott travel to Azerbaijan and Turkey have grown. On Wednesday, JNU announced it would end an academic agreement with Turkey's Inonu University citing national security concerns. The immediate trigger for these tensions was the diplomatic stance taken by Baku and Ankara after India launched military strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Both countries expressed solidarity and support with Islamabad. 'We condemn military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan that killed and injured several civilians. Being in solidarity with the people of Pakistan, we express condolences to the families of the innocent victims and wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured,' said the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan on May 7 after India launched Operation Sindoor. Turkey expressed similar sentiments and condemned India's military operations. Also Read | Indians cancel trips to Turkey, Azerbaijan after countries back Pakistan Matters were further complicated by the Indian military's revelation that Turkish made Asisguard Songar drones were used by Pakistan to overwhelm Indian air defences. However, these tensions have been long in the making, said Kabir Taneja, Deputy Director of Strategic Studies at the Observer Research Foundation. India has long been concerned about Turkey and Azerbaijan's relationship with Pakistan, particularly their support for Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. In February this year, the Ministry of External Affairs condemned remarks by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Kashmir. The Turkish leader's insistence on raising the Kashmir issue at international forums, including the United Nations, has repeatedly sparked tensions with India. Also Read | Amid 'boycott Turkey' calls, what President Erdogan said after India-Pakistan ceasefire: 'Will continue to…' Both Turkey and Azerbaijan maintain close military ties with Pakistan as well. In 2021, the three countries launched the 'Three Brothers' joint military exercise in an effort to enhance military cooperation and interoperability. The Baku Declaration of 2021 outlined plans for closer intelligence, military, economic and connectivity partnerships between the three nations. Included in the declaration was a commitment that three sides would back each other diplomatically in territorial disputes, including on Kashmir. 'The relationship between Turkey, Azerbaijan and Pakistan has been around for a while. Politically, Turkey and Azerbaijan put their weight behind Pakistan. However, they're not investing heavily in Pakistan's economy. It is definitely a geopolitical construct that is a problem for India. But is it a big problem for India on the international level? I don't think so. However, it is India's job to push back diplomatically,' Taneja said. India's response has been to work more closely with Iran and Armenia, two nations that have also been concerned about the rise of this new coalition. Armenia has fought a series of bitter territorial conflicts with Azerbaijan in recent decades. India has built a closer military relationship with Armenia and lucrative deals have been signed for Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS), Swathi Weapon Locating Radars and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. Armenia's Defence Minister met with India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in 2022 in pursuit of a closer defence partnership. Senior leaders from Armenia have also become regular features at the Raisina Dialogue, an annual geopolitical conference held in partnership with India's Ministry of External Affairs. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has condemned India's arms sales to Armenia, which has only added to tensions between New Delhi and Baku.
