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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
After JNU and Jamia, Punjab's LPU, Hyderabad's MANUU and Kanpur University cut ties with Turkish institutions
Several Indian universities have suspended academic collaborations with Turkish institutions, citing national security concerns. After central universities like JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia, now some other universities have also ended their tie-ups with Turkish institutions. Lovely Professional University ( LPU ), Hyderabad's Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Kanpur University, and Jamia Millia Islamia have ended Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Turkish partners. This follows Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) earlier decision to cut ties with Turkey's Inonu University after Turkey and Azerbaijan publicly backed Pakistan following India's recent military operation in Pahalgam. Lovely Professional University announced the immediate termination of all academic collaborations with institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan. The decision includes the suspension of student and faculty exchange programmes, joint research projects, and dual degree initiatives. Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and founder chancellor of LPU, said, 'When our brave armed forces are risking their lives—whether in covert operations, air defence, or patrolling our borders—we, as an institution, cannot remain indifferent.' MANUU ends MoU with Turkish cultural institute On Thursday, Hyderabad-based MANUU cancelled its five-year MoU with the Yunus Emre Institute, a cultural body affiliated with the Turkish government. The university stated the decision was made due to Turkey's public support for Pakistan after India launched Operation Sindoor in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam. Live Events 'The decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan's terrorist activities in the context of Indo-Pak tensions,' the university said in an official press release. Kanpur University follows suit Kanpur University also terminated its MoU with Istanbul University on the same day. The university said the action was in direct response to Turkey's position on India's territorial issues. 'This move is a direct consequence of Turkey assuming a critical geopolitical stance to join hands with a nation which is openly hostile to India's sovereignty and territorial integrity,' the university was quoted as saying by India Today. JNU and Jamia take similar steps Jawaharlal Nehru University was among the first to act. On Wednesday, it suspended its MoU with Inonu University, Turkey, citing security concerns. 'Due to national security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the nation,' the university stated on its official X handle. Soon after, Jamia Millia Islamia suspended all its MoUs with Turkish institutions. Speaking to ANI, Professor Saima Saeed, PRO of Jamia, said, 'We have suspended all MoUs with institutions affiliated with Turkey. Jamia stands with the nation and the Government of India.' AIU advisory and wider impact The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has issued an advisory urging institutions across India to review academic collaborations with Pakistan, Turkey, and Bangladesh. The developments have extended beyond academia. According to The Times of India, travel portal MakeMyTrip has reported a 60% drop in bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, with cancellations up by 250%. The company has removed promotional content for travel to both countries. In the film industry, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has called on Indian filmmakers to avoid Turkey as a location for shooting. 'We must not collaborate with countries that support anti-India sentiments,' FWICE said in a statement. Separately, the Indian government has revoked security clearance for Celebi Airport Services, a Turkish ground-handling firm operating in major airports across Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa, and Hyderabad. National sentiment reflected in academic decisions The suspension of ties marks a shift in how Indian academic institutions are aligning with national interests during international disputes. Universities have made it clear that they consider geopolitical factors in their global partnerships.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Maulana Azad National Urdu University cancels MoU with Turkish institute
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan in the recent Indo-Pak conflict following the terror attack at Pahalgam. The University said on Thursday that the decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. MANUU had signed an MoU with Yunus Emre Institute last year for a period of five years, under which a diploma in Turkish language was started at the School of Languages, Linguistics & Indology, MANUU. Services of a Visiting Professor were hired for this. The university said in a statement that the visiting Professor from Turkey has already returned to his country. The MoU was signed on January 2, 2024 in the presence of MANUU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan. MANUU Registrar Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed and Consul General of Turkiye Orhan Yalman Okan, on behalf of Yunus Emre Institute, signed the MoU. Yunus Emre Institute is a world-wide non-profit organisation created by the Turkish government in 2007. Named after the famous 14th century poet Yunus Emre, it aims to promote the Turkish language and the culture around the world. It was announced after signing of the MoU that the collaborative effort will enable exchange visits between members of their academic and administrative staff for delivering lectures, engaging in research, developing joint projects and establishing cultural activities. It was also stated that MoU will also facilitate exchanging students, exchange of resident and non-resident faculty members, project development and implementation, capacity building related to the educational, academic, cultural and scientific matters, primarily in science diplomacy, providing technical assistance as may be required, within the scope of University missions and Academic and Scientific Cooperation Project of Turkey. MANUU cancelled the MoU on a day when Centre revoked security clearance to Turkey's Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd. This arm of Celebi Aviation was engaged in ground handling at passenger and cargo terminals in Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa and Hyderabad. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. Jamia Millia Islamia in a statement on Thursday also announced the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye. In a post on X, the university said: 'Due to national security considerations, any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders. Jamia Millia Islamia stands firmly with the Nation.' The move comes after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its own MoU with Inonu University in Turkey. -
News18
15-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Maulana Azad National Urdu University Cancels MoU With Turkish Institute
Last Updated: The University said on Thursday that the decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan in the recent Indo-Pak conflict following the terror attack at Pahalgam. The University said on Thursday that the decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. MANUU had signed an MoU with Yunus Emre Institute last year for a period of five years, under which a diploma in Turkish language was started at the School of Languages, Linguistics & Indology, MANUU. Services of a Visiting Professor were hired for this. The university said in a statement that the visiting Professor from Turkey has already returned to his country. The MoU was signed on January 2, 2024 in the presence of MANUU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan. MANUU Registrar Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed and Consul General of Turkiye Orhan Yalman Okan, on behalf of Yunus Emre Institute, signed the MoU. Yunus Emre Institute is a world-wide non-profit organisation created by the Turkish government in 2007. Named after the famous 14th century poet Yunus Emre, it aims to promote the Turkish language and the culture around the world. It was announced after signing of the MoU that the collaborative effort will enable exchange visits between members of their academic and administrative staff for delivering lectures, engaging in research, developing joint projects and establishing cultural activities. It was also stated that MoU will also facilitate exchanging students, exchange of resident and non-resident faculty members, project development and implementation, capacity building related to the educational, academic, cultural and scientific matters, primarily in science diplomacy, providing technical assistance as may be required, within the scope of University missions and Academic and Scientific Cooperation Project of Turkey. MANUU cancelled the MoU on a day when Centre revoked security clearance to Turkey's Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd. This arm of Celebi Aviation was engaged in ground handling at passenger and cargo terminals in Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa and Hyderabad. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. Jamia Millia Islamia in a statement on Thursday also announced the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye. In a post on X, the university said: 'Due to national security considerations, any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders. Jamia Millia Islamia stands firmly with the Nation." The move comes after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its own MoU with Inonu University in Turkey.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Hyderabad University Latest To Cancel Agreement With Turkey Institute
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan in the recent Indo-Pak conflict following the terror attack at Pahalgam. The university said on Thursday that the decision has been taken in protest against Turkey's support for Pakistan in the backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions. MANUU had signed an MoU with Yunus Emre Institute last year for a period of five years, under which a diploma in Turkish language was started at the School of Languages, Linguistics & Indology, MANUU. Services of a Visiting Professor were hired for this. The university said in a statement that the visiting Professor from Turkey has already returned to his country. The MoU was signed on January 2, 2024 in the presence of MANUU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan. MANUU Registrar Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed and Consul General of Turkiye Orhan Yalman Okan, on behalf of Yunus Emre Institute, signed the MoU. Yunus Emre Institute is a world-wide non-profit organisation created by the Turkish government in 2007. Named after the famous 14th century poet Yunus Emre, it aims to promote the Turkish language and the culture around the world. It was announced after signing of the MoU that the collaborative effort will enable exchange visits between members of their academic and administrative staff for delivering lectures, engaging in research, developing joint projects and establishing cultural activities. It was also stated that MoU will also facilitate exchanging students, exchange of resident and non-resident faculty members, project development and implementation, capacity building related to the educational, academic, cultural and scientific matters, primarily in science diplomacy, providing technical assistance as may be required, within the scope of University missions and Academic and Scientific Cooperation Project of Turkey. MANUU cancelled the MoU on a day when Centre revoked security clearance to Turkey's Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd. This arm of Celebi Aviation was engaged in ground handling at passenger and cargo terminals in Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa and Hyderabad. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance with immediate effect in the interest of national security. Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. Jamia Millia Islamia in a statement on Thursday also announced the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye. In a post on X, the university said: "Due to national security considerations, any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders. Jamia Millia Islamia stands firmly with the Nation." The move comes after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its own MoU with Inonu University in Turkey.
New York Times
11-02-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Here Are the Charges Against Eric Adams
The criminal indictment unveiled last September against Mayor Eric Adams of New York City — which the Trump administration has now requested be dropped — accused him of abusing his office to obtain free and discounted travel and illegal foreign campaign contributions for himself. Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, then led by U.S. attorney Damian Williams, charged Mr. Adams in a five-count indictment with conspiracy, wire fraud, soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions from foreign nationals, and bribery. The indictment was the first against a sitting mayor in modern New York City history. Mr. Adams pleaded not guilty and said he had done nothing wrong. He claimed the case had been brought because as mayor he criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the migrant crisis. The Southern District prosecution team responded that the investigation had begun long before that, saying in a recent court filing that Mr. Adams had made 'shifting attempts to suggest that he was indicted for any reason other than his crimes.' Over 57 pages, the indictment described a scheme that prosecutors said dated to 2014, when Mr. Adams became Brooklyn borough president. They accused him of currying favor with Turkish officials and wealthy foreign businesspeople while accepting at least $123,000 in flight upgrades and airline tickets. Mr. Adams flew to France, China, Sri Lanka, China and elsewhere on Turkish Airlines, which is controlled by the Turkish government, without reporting the benefits as gifts on city disclosure forms, according to the indictment. He was accused of continuing the scheme after taking office as mayor in 2022. In exchange, prosecutors said, Mr. Adams pressured the New York City Fire Department to speed the approval of a new 36-story Turkish consulate in Midtown Manhattan despite safety concerns ahead of a visit by the Turkish president in late 2021. Mr. Adams said he had only tried to help a constituent in that episode, the basis of the federal bribery charge. And through 'straw donors,' Mr. Adams also received foreign contributions from wealthy foreign businesspeople who were not legally permitted to give to his campaign, the indictment charged. By soliciting those illegal donations, Mr. Adams fraudulently obtained millions of dollars in public matching funds for his campaign, prosecutors said.
