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The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bengaluru's wholesale cloth merchants suspend trade with Turkiye, Azerbaijan
The Bangalore Wholesale Cloth Merchants Association (BWCMA) has decided to cease all import and export of textiles to and from Turkiye and Azerbaijan, with immediate effect, citing their recent "support" for Pakistan in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor'. The BWCMA have declared their unanimous decision in this regard. Also read | IIT-Roorkee cancels MoU with Turkiye's Inonu university "This collective action has been taken after careful deliberation and in alignment with our commitment to ethical business practices, national sentiment, and the interests of our trade community. As responsible stakeholders in the textile trade sector, we believe it is essential to take principled stands when necessary," BWCMA President Prakash Pirgal said in a statement. "Accordingly, all our members have agreed to: halt all current and future import of textile goods from Turkiye and Azerbaijan, cease all ongoing or planned export activities to these nations, and refrain from engaging in any indirect trade through intermediaries or third-party countries that may involve textile products originating from or destined for Turkiye and Azerbaijan." This resolution will remain in force until further notice, and any revision will be communicated officially through the Association's governing body, he said. "BWCMA is an association of about 3,000 wholesale shops across Bengaluru. Our trade with these countries runs into crores of rupees, a lot of cloth materials come from there and also get exported," Mr. Pirgal told PTI, without sharing any actual figures. He said, "These two countries have openly supported Pakistan following 'Operation Sindoor'. We stand with the Government of India, the country comes first. Remember when there was an earthquake in Turkiye, India acted as a first responder to the unfolding humanitarian requirements there, but they have stood by Pakistan, which sent terrorists to kill our people." The BWCMA has requested all concerned authorities, trade partners, logistics providers, and relevant stakeholders to take note of this declaration and co-operate with its members in ensuring adherence to the decision to suspend trade.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
IIT-Roorkee joins institutions which have cut Turkiye links
IIT Roorkee NEW DELHI: IIT-Roorkee has cancelled its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Inonu University , Turkiye, becoming the third central university after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Jamia Millia Islamia to end academic ties with a Turkish university. Lovely Professional University (LPU), a private university, has terminated six MoUs with universities in Turkiye and Azerbaijan. Signed in Jan 2025, the MoU had enabled research collaboration and student and faculty exchange. IIT-Roorkee said the decision aligns with national interest. 'Our global partnerships must reflect the values, priorities, and security considerations of our country,' said Kamal Kishore Pant, director of the IIT. Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur, a state-govt run university, has also ended similar MoUs, while there are many others reviewing their international agreements with higher education institutions from Turkiye. LPU cited the two countries' pro-Pakistan stance during recent Indo-Pak tensions as the reason for ending collaborations. These included student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and dual degree programmes. LPU chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP, Ashok Kumar Mittal said: 'National security is not safeguarded solely at the borders — it must be defended in every classroom, boardroom, and international collaboration.' On Thursday, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) urged over 1,100 universities to review and, if needed, suspend or end partnerships with institutions in Pakistan, Turkiye, and Bangladesh. The appeal follows a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. AIU president, Vinay Kumar Pathak accused these countries of supporting anti-India narratives and called for academic institutions to show national solidarity in their international engagements.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Roorkee cancels MoU with Turkiye's Inonu University
The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, has formally cancelled a memorandum of understanding it had with Turkiye's Inonu University . The MoU provided a framework for potential academic and research collaborations, including student and faculty exchanges, a statement from IIT-Roorkee said on Friday. "IIT-Roorkee stands firmly in support of national policy and strategic interests. As a leading institution, we are committed to ensuring that our global partnerships reflect the values, priorities, and security considerations of our country. Our focus remains on building meaningful and responsible academic collaborations that contribute to India's growth and global standing," Director Kamal Kishore Pant said. The institute continues to actively pursue collaborations with global partners that are in harmony with its academic objectives and the broader vision of strengthening India's research and innovation ecosystem, the statement added. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Charlie Sheen's Ex-Wife? This Is Her Now womensportsonline Learn More Undo The move came against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and its condemnation of India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor . Pakistan also used Turkish drones on a large scale during the military conflict with India.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Roorkee launches Strategic Product Management programme to shape future product leaders
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has launched a Strategic Product Management (SPM) programme to empower aspiring professionals and freshers to become future-ready product leaders. The five-month program aims to empower learners with end-to-end product thinking, from ideation to go-to-market execution, through live online classes and a three-day campus immersion at IIT Roorkee. Candidates with a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks are eligible to apply for the course. A diploma (10+3) is also acceptable. Selection will be based on a holistic profile evaluation, considering academic performance, current roles, and a statement of purpose. The institute will commence the programme from August 9 this year. Program highlights include: live online classes by IIT Roorkee faculty, real-world BYOP project with mentor support, 3-day on-campus immersion at IIT Roorkee, weekend learning format (Saturday and Sunday sessions) and training in industry-standard tools. CEC, IIT Roorkee will also provide a certificate and help in personalized interview preparation The program will focus on critical areas including: A senior programme faculty member said, 'This programme empowers learners to think beyond features and roadmaps. It encourages product thinkers to approach innovation holistically combining human insight, data, and strategic intent.' The programme will culminate in a Post Graduate Certificate from the Continuing Education Centre (CEC), and participants will conceptualize and present a live product with expert guidance from IIT Roorkee faculty and industry mentors. This IIT-Roorkee led programme will help to build product leaders who can navigate complexity, leverage AI, and translate customer insights into breakthrough innovations.
