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Turkey Protests: Tensions in Istanbul soar as protests intensify

Turkey Protests: Tensions in Istanbul soar as protests intensify

Turkey is witnessing its biggest wave of protests in over a decade. The streets of Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara are filled with voices demanding justice. The reason? The detention of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a man seen as President Erdoğan’s strongest political rival. İmamoğlu was taken into custody on March 19, a move his party—the Republican People’s Party, or CHP—calls politically motivated. His supporters see it as an attack on democracy itself. President Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a stern warning against the unrest, but that hasn’t deterred citizens in Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, and beyond. In some cities, clashes erupted as police used water cannons to disperse the crowds.

22 March,2025 02:43 PM IST
Massive protests break out across Turkey after arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Massive protests break out across Turkey after arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Thousands of people protested in Istanbul on March 20 after the arrest of the city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu, a member of the opposition party, is seen as a major challenger to President Erdogan. Authorities closed several roads, restricted social media, and imposed a four-day ban on protests to prevent further demonstrations. In Ankara, hundreds of protesters gathered and shouted anti-government slogans. Police used pepper spray to break up the crowd, and some protesters tried to push through the police lines. A total of 100 people, including Imamoglu and other key figures, were arrested. Imamoglu and his aides face accusations of corruption, including extortion and fraud. His arrest is seen as part of a wider effort by the government to target opposition leaders, with critics calling it a move to silence dissent.

20 March,2025 04:15 PM IST
Turkey Foreign Minister Extends Gratitude Towards India

Turkey Foreign Minister Extends Gratitude Towards India

Massive earthquakes wreaked havoc in Türkiye resulting in a huge loss of lives and properties. Within 24 hrs of destruction, India launched ‘Operation Dost’ to extend assistance to quake-hit nation. India had sent 7 aircraft with specialised teams to Türkiye under ‘Operation Dost’. Relief materials as well as Indian Army, NDRF teams were sent for the rescue operation. Turkish Ambassador Firat Sunel said “Operation Dost showed friendship between India, Türkiye”. Turkiye FM Cavusoglu on Feb 28 arrived in Delhi to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. FM Çavuşoğlu thanked India for its efforts to rescue Türkiye from the dire situation.

01 March,2023 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Turkey Earthquake| India Sends Medical Help, Turkish Envoy Thanks ‘Dost’

Turkey Earthquake| India Sends Medical Help, Turkish Envoy Thanks ‘Dost’

India is sending across an Army medical team, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) personnel, and medical supplies to support Turkey where a series of massive earthquakes struck Monday killing over 4,300 people and injuring thousands. As per the Army, the Agra-based 60 Para Field Hospital has dispatched a 99-member medical team. The teams are equipped with X-ray machines, ventilators, an oxygen generation plant, cardiac monitors and associated equipment to establish a 30-bedded medical facility. According to defence sources, two C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are likely to carry the Army medical team from Agra. Ambassador of Turkey to India thanked ‘Dost’ for sending help

07 February,2023 08:23 PM IST
Watch: Istanbul airport shortly after attack

Watch: Istanbul airport shortly after attack

Videos shot by passengers, showed people fleeing in panic and empty security checkpoints at Istanbul's main international airport on Tuesday after a suicide bomb attack that killed 36 people and wounded close to 150.

30 June,2016 09:04 AM IST
Istanbul airport explosions: 36 dead

Istanbul airport explosions: 36 dead

At least 36 people have been killed and over 100 others injured in a suicide gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport.

30 June,2016 09:14 AM IST
Hrithik Roshan cheats death in near miss prior to Istanbul airport attack

Hrithik Roshan cheats death in near miss prior to Istanbul airport attack

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan actually escaped death by inches as he was there at the Istanbul airport a little before three suicide bombers attacked, killing 36 and injuring close to 150 people.

30 June,2016 09:25 AM IST

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