TURKIYE

Indians traveling to South America via Istanbul will now need an e-ATV

Indian and Nepalese passport holders transiting via Istanbul Airport to certain countries need to obtain an 'Electronic Airport Transit Visa' (e-ATV) from the Turkish Embassy website by April 15, 2024, ensuring compliance with regulations and smoother transit.

'Country soaked in red': India slams Pakistan, Turkiye for 'unsolicited comments' on Jammu & Kashmir at UNHRC

Turkiye aims at 30 pc growth of Indian tourists in 2024, looks for partnerships: Turkish official

According to a 2023 global travel report, Turkiye, which shares a border with Europe, emerged as the major "comeback destination" with a 73 per cent increase in the number of visitors as compared to pre-pandemic levels, outpacing France (33 per cent up) and Spain (31 per cent up).

Astronauts from Turkiye, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station trip

Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravci expressed gratitude to his country for its decision to send a citizen into space as part of its 100th anniversary as a republic. During the mission, the astronauts conducted science experiments and interacted with schoolchildren while waiting for favorable weather for their return to Earth.

India jumps 18 spots in annual house price movement in Q3-2023: Report

India climbed 18 spots up to 14th rank in the global house price index in the third quarter of 2023, data compiled by real estate consultant Knight Frank India showed. House prices remained robust in the face of higher debt costs, with average prices across the 56 markets covered by the Knight Frank's Global House Price Index, growing at an average of 3.5 per cent on a yearly basis in September 2023, up from 2.2 per cent in the previous quarter.

Here's why Turkiye handed over popular rapper Amir Tataloo to Iran

Iranian singer Amir Tataloo was handed over to Iranian police at the Bazargan border, following complaints within Iran's judicial system. Arrested in Turkey for "obscene behavior," he faces legal challenges on multiple fronts for moral and legal violations.

Deep concern over reports of seizure of India-bound vessel by Houthis in Red Sea: UN spokesperson

The UN Secretary-General expressed "deep concern" over Houthi rebels seizing the "Galaxy Leader" vessel in the Red Sea while en route to India. The ship's 25 crew members were taken hostage. The UN emphasized adherence to international maritime law and urged restraint from all involved parties in the region.

Fitch revises India’s potential growth upward to 6.2%

Indian economy’s potential growth was revised upwards to 6.2% from 5.5% earlier by Fitch Ratings on Monday, given the improvements in employment rate and higher labour productivity. The ratings agency expects the economy to close the output gap, with actual growth averaging 6.5% until 2027.

As the Turkish Republic turns 100, here's a look at its achievements and challenges ahead

Turkey has, however, taken on a more conservative character under the two-decade-old rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose party has roots in the country's Islamic movement and who has become Turkey's most influential leader since Ataturk.

China, Turkiye seek to align BRI with middle corridor

China has initiated dialogue with West Asia to align its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Turkiye's Middle Corridor Initiative. This move comes as China is concerned about India's growing influence in the region through projects like the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and India-Israel-USA-UAE projects. Turkiye had opposed IMEC, which aims to rival the BRI. The two sides recently held a high-level dialogue on the issue. China is also deepening political contacts in West Asia and assisting countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iraq.

Suicide bomber detonates a device in the Turkish capital. A second assailant is killed in a shootout

The attack occurred as parliament was set to re-open with an address by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. There was no immediate information on the assailants. Kurdish and far-left militant groups as well as the Islamic State group have carried out deadly attacks throughout the country in the past.

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU

"We will evaluate the situation, and if needed we will part ways with the EU." He was responding to a question about a recent report adopted by the European Parliament, which stated "the accession process cannot resume under the current circumstances, and calls on EU to explore a parallel and realistic framework' for EU-Turkiye relations."

India and Turkey relation strengthened after PM Modi and Turkish President holds talk

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed various areas of potential trade and investment, defence and security, civil aviation and shipping. Erdogan highlighted India as Turkey's greatest trade partner in South Asia.

India, Turkiye to further cement trade, infrastructure ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed strengthening trade and infrastructure relations between their countries during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit. Modi highlighted the potential for further cooperation between India and Turkey, particularly in the field of economy. Erdogan expressed confidence in tapping the vast potential of cooperation between the two countries and proposed a rotational mechanism for membership in the UN Security Council, allowing all 195 countries to potentially become members.

DCGI asks states to keep vigil on sale of falsified versions of 2 drugs following WHO alerts

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued an advisory to keep a strict watch on the sale and distribution of falsified versions of two drugs, Defitelio and Adcetris, following alerts from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO has identified multiple falsified versions of Adcetris in circulation, and a falsified version of Defitelio has also been detected.

Nations that altered their names and reasons behind it, as India contemplates rebranding to 'Bharat'

The Indian government is considering changing the country's sanctioned name to 'Bharat'. This decision comes as there is ongoing controversy following the formation of an alliance called 'INDIA' by opposition parties. Other countries, such as Turkey, Holland, the Czech Republic, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Swaziland, Iran, and the Republic of Macedonia, have also changed their names in the past for various reasons, including modernizing their image and breaking free from social connections.

Vladimir Putin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it matters

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the revival of a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely. However, Putin made it clear that the initiative would not be restored at this time. Russia withdrew from the agreement, citing unmet demands on facilitating Russian agricultural exports. Turkey, a broker in the deal, has maintained close ties with both Russia and Ukraine. Erdogan has pledged to renew the arrangements that helped avert a food crisis in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Both leaders expressed hope for a renewed agreement if their demands were met.

Russia's Putin says there will be no new grain deal until the West meets his demands

Putin made the statement after talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who along with the U.N. brokered the deal seen as vital for global food supplies, especially in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Ukraine and Russia are major suppliers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil and other goods that developing nations rely on.

What's at stake when Turkey's leader meets Putin in a bid to reestablish the Black Sea grain deal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi to discuss the possibility of Russia rejoining the Black Sea grain deal. The deal, which allowed millions of tons of grain to be exported from Ukraine despite Russia's war, was broken off by Moscow in July. Erdogan has been vocal about renewing the agreement to avoid a food crisis in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The meeting comes amid close ties between Turkey and Russia, despite their opposing positions in conflicts such as Syria and Libya.

Buddha's teachings offer solution to global problems, show path to sustainability: PM Modi

The world will have to think about the poor and countries lacking resources, he said. Modi asserted that India has been following the path shown by the Buddha and cited the country extending help to others, including Turkiye after it was hit by an earthquake, to say that it has treated every human being's pain as its own.

India and US working to address 'pressing challenges of our times,' says Ambassador Sandhu

India and the United States are working together to address global challenges, according to Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The two countries are combining Indian talent with US technology and innovation to create progress and prosperity for the world. Sandhu listed the key sectors where the partnership was already making an impact, including vaccine collaborations and critical emerging technologies.

PM interacts with personnel involved in 'Operation Dost' for assistance in quake-hit Turkiye

"Final NDRF team under #OperationDost returns home from Turkiye. 3 Teams of 151 @NDRFHQ personnel & dog squads extended assistance to earthquake affected Turkiye," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Twitter.

India sends more relief material to Turkiye, Syria

It is the seventh flight carrying relief material under India's 'Operation Dost' which was launched to provide assistance to the two countries after they were hit by a devastating quake on Monday that has killed over 20,000 people.