Turkey: News
India's exports to Turkey fall over 50% as ties strain
India's trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan has witnessed a sharp decline in May.
Turkey fines Google $8.9M for breaching antitrust commitments
Google has been slapped with a fine of 355 million Turkish lira ($8.9 million) by the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA).
Pakistan wasn't only adversary during Op Sindoor; India had 3
The Indian Army has revealed that the recent cross-border escalation with its neighbor involved three adversaries: Pakistan and China, with Turkey playing a supportive role.
Iran carries out wave of arrests, executions after Israel conflict
Iran has arrested over 700 people in a massive crackdown on suspected spies working for Israeli intelligence.
Turkey investigates Google over alleged anti-competitive practices in online ads
Turkey's competition authority has launched an investigation into Google's Performance Max (PMAX), an AI-powered advertising tool.
Why PM Modi's visit to Cyprus is strategically important
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Cyprus on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the island nation in over two decades.
PM Modi receives highest honor of Cyprus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest honor in Cyprus.
Aamir Khan finally breaks silence on Erdogan meeting controversy
Actor Aamir Khan has addressed the recent controversy surrounding his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
5 intriguing Turkish bath traditions
Turkish baths or hammams, are an integral part of Turkish culture and history.
BMC scraps deal to procure Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys for beaches
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has scrapped its plan to procure robotic lifebuoys from Turkey.
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Greece's islands; tremors felt in Turkey
A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday.
Turkish firm—working on Kanpur metro project—flees with ₹80cr dues
The Turkish construction company Gulermak, working on the underground section of a metro project in Kanpur, has reportedly fled the city, leaving behind unpaid dues of ₹80 crore.
'Ask Pakistan to end support to terrorism': India tells Turkey
India has urged Turkey to ask Pakistan to stop supporting cross-border terrorism.
Rahul Vaidya refuses ₹50 lakh offer to perform in Turkey
Popular singer Rahul Vaidya has turned down a lucrative offer of ₹50 lakh to perform at a wedding in Turkey.
FWICE chief warns Turkey will face loss from Bollywood boycott
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has called for a complete boycott of Indian shoots in Turkey and Azerbaijan.
IIT Bombay suspends agreements with Turkish universities amid tensions
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has decided to suspend its agreements with Turkish universities.
Aamir Khan Productions changes DP to Tiranga, still faces backlash
Amid the raging controversy over Aamir Khan's upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, the actor's production house has changed its social media display picture to the Indian national flag.
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, ZEE5 removes Turkish shows: Report
In a major change, Indian OTT platforms are heavily contemplating removing Turkish dramas from their libraries.
Centre cancels security clearance of Turkish firm Celebi Aviation
The Indian government has canceled the security clearance of Turkish ground handling company, Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd.
US green lights $304 million missile sale to Turkey
The United States has approved a $304 million missile sale to Turkey in a major move aimed at bolstering trade and defense ties between the two NATO allies, Bloomberg reported.
Why Turkish ground-handling firm 'Celebi' is facing Shiv Sena's heat
Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde faction has given Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport 10 days to end its contract with Turkish ground-handling giant Celebi NAS Airport Services.
Why is there 'Ban Turkey' campaign in India
A boycott Turkey movement has gained momentum in India after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan publicly supported Pakistan amidst soaring tensions between the two countries.
Amid boycott calls, Turkish actor's tourism plea gets thrashed online
Cengiz Coskun (43), the Turkish actor famous for his role as Turgut Alp in the hit TV series Dirilis: Ertugrul, recently landed in the eye of a social media storm. His request to visit Turkey amid calls for an Indian boycott has drawn massive backlash.
Modi government blocks Turkish news platform TRT World on X
The Indian government has blocked the X account of Turkish public broadcaster, TRT World.
Ixigo joins 'Boycott Turkey' call, halts bookings for flights, hotels
Ixigo, India's leading online travel platform, has announced the suspension of all flight and hotel reservations for Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan.
Discover Turkey's unique carpet weaving traditions
Turkey is famous for its rich cultural heritage and one of its most interesting traditions is carpet weaving.
Video: Anchor cuts interview to call mother during Istanbul earthquake
Three earthquakes as powerful as 6.2 magnitude hit Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul, on Wednesday.
When in Turkey, don't forget to taste these snacks
Turkey is famous for its rich culinary heritage, and it has some delicious vegetarian snacks that are also very filling.
Operation Brahma: India launches massive aid mission for earthquake-hit Myanmar
India has launched 'Operation Brahma,' a massive humanitarian mission to help Myanmar after a devastating earthquake.
'Pikachu' joins anti-president mass protest in Turkey
A demonstrator dressed as Pikachu joined thousands of protestors who flocked to the streets to express outrage over the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on Wednesday.
Turkey detains 343 amid protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkey's Interior Ministry said 343 people had been detained during overnight protests across the country.
Turkey detains Istanbul's mayor, top rival of President Erdogan
Turkish authorities have detained Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul Mayor and a key political opponent to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
'You have full backing...': UK PM Starmer hugs Zelenskyy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside 10 Downing Street on Saturday.
Kurdish group PKK announces ceasefire with Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers's Party (PKK), a banned Kurdish group, announced a ceasefire with Turkey on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Why India is closely watching Turkey president's visit to Pakistan
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a four-day tour of Asia, ending his trip with a visit to Pakistan. He had earlier visited Malaysia and Indonesia.
China leads countries trying to silence exiled dissidents: Report
According to a study by Washington DC-based non-profit organization Freedom House, China tops the list of nations carrying out transnational repression efforts.
9 detained after fire at Turkey ski resort kills 76
At least 76 people were killed when a fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey's northwestern Bolu province's Kartalkaya ski resort.
10 killed, 32 injured in Turkey ski resort hotel fire
A massive fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey, has killed at least 10 and injured 32 others.
'Shaitaan' makers building horror universe—Turkish hit 'Dabbe' to be remade
Panorama Studios, known for its unique take on the horror genre with Shaitaan (2024), is said to be looking to turn this success into a franchise.
Kolkata: Spurious drugs worth ₹6.6 crore seized; woman arrested
In a joint operation, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Drugs Control Directorate of West Bengal have seized counterfeit drugs worth ₹6.6 crore.
Turkey: 12 killed in powerful blast at explosives plant
A strong explosion at an explosives plant in Turkey's Karesi district, Balikesir province, killed 12 people and injured four others on Tuesday morning.
US removes $10M bounty on de facto Syrian leader's head
The United States has lifted a $10 million bounty on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after direct talks in Damascus.
US officials in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebel group
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has publicly acknowledged that American officials have been in direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
Mango clothing chain founder dies after falling 100m from cliff
Spanish clothing retailer Mango's founder, Isak Andic, has died in a mountain accident near Barcelona.
Explained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria
The Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria came to an end as rebels captured Damascus.
5 killed after explosion in apartment building in The Hague
At least five people were killed on Saturday when an explosion tore through a three-story apartment building in The Hague, Netherlands.
Syrian rebels enter Damascus, capture notorious military prison
Syrian opposition fighters, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have reportedly entered the capital city of Damascus.
'Leave at...earliest': India's urgent advisory for its citizens in Syria
The Indian government has issued an urgent travel advisory for its citizens in Syria, asking them to leave the country at the earliest as violence escalates.
What's happening in Syria, how rebels gained control of Aleppo
Armed groups fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have taken control of much of Aleppo's city center in their biggest offensive in years.
Jihadist rebels seize 'most of' Aleppo city: Syria war monitor
Jihadist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have taken over most of Aleppo city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Home is the most dangerous place for women: UN report
A joint report by UN Women and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed shocking statistics about global femicide.
Why Qatar has ended mediator role between Israel and Hamas
Qatar has announced it will suspend its mediation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
10 Indians tried entering US illegally each hour last year
In 2024 financial year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024), the United States authorities arrested around 2.9 million illegal immigrants.
Who's PKK, group suspected to be behind Turkey terror attack
A deadly attack on the state-run Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara on Wednesday left five people dead and 22 injured.
Gunfire, explosions outside Turkey aviation firm, many 'dead, injured'
A gunfire and massive explosion were reported outside the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters in Kahramankazan, a town located around 40km north of Ankara, on Wednesday.
Maldives President Muizzu's 1st bilateral visit to India from Sunday
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will embark on his first bilateral visit to India from October 6 to 10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
Maldives President Muizzu to visit India in October
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India in the second week of October, marking a significant step toward mending bilateral relations.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted after federal corruption investigation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury in a federal corruption investigation.
Israeli shell company made explosive pagers used by Hezbollah: Report
The New York Times, citing three intelligence officers, reported on Thursday that BAC Consulting, a Hungary-based pager manufacturing company, is an Israeli shell company.
Israeli businessman arrested over plot to assassinate Netanyahu, top officials
An Israeli businessman has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in an Iranian-backed assassination plot targeting high-profile individuals, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Video: Turkish MPs throw punches during debate in parliament
The Turkish Parliament was thrown into disarray on Friday, as lawmakers engaged in a physical altercation over the issue of parliamentary immunity for a jailed opposition leader.
Ancient solar calendar unearthed in Turkey
The archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe in Sanliurfa, Turkey may be home to the world's oldest solar calendar.
Turkey lifts Instagram ban, Roblox still blocked
Turkey has reinstated access to Instagram, ending a nine-day nationwide restriction on the popular social media platform.
After Instagram, Turkey bans Roblox over child exploitation concerns
The Turkish government has imposed a ban on video game platform Roblox, due to concerns about content that might potentially lead to child abuse.
'Turkey isn't all romance,' says actor Ashwath after being robbed
Indian actor Ashwath Bhatt recently became a victim of a violent robbery while vacationing in Istanbul, Turkey.
Who is behind the assassination of Hamas chief?
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, shortly after he attended the swearing-in of Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday.
Have you tried this Turkish vegan lahmacun flatbread recipe
Lahmacun, often called 'Turkish pizza," is a beloved Middle Eastern dish.
ISIS leader al-Baghdadi's widow given death sentence by Iraqi court
An Iraqi court has sentenced Asma Mohammed, widow of the late Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, to death.
Turkey imposes 40% tariff on Chinese vehicle imports: Here's why
Turkey has declared a 40% additional tariff on vehicle imports from China, effective from July 7, according to the country's trade ministry.
Maldives President Muizzu accepts invitation to Modi's swearing-in ceremony
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.