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Turkey has steadily moved away from Ataturk’s secularism towards Islamist fundamentalism under President Erdogan: Read how this shift gradually took place during last 20...

Under Erdogan, the education system of Turkey has been overhauled to emphasise Islamism. His government has been funding Islamic Imam Hatip schools, which used to train Islamic imams and preachers during Ottoman empire, at a large scale.

Questions raised on Turkish company Çelebi handling high security areas and cargo at multiple Indian airports after Operation Sindoor

Sumeyye Erdogan is married to Selçuk Bayraktar, whose company produces Bayraktar drones, which were used by Pakistan against India in the latest military confrontation.

Turkey: Conversion of 4th century Byzantine Chora Church to mosque nears completion, Erdogan government schedules opening in May

The ancient 4th century AD Byzantine Chora Church in Turkey's Istanbul is scheduled to be converted into a mosque by May of this year

‘Peace in Kashmir through India-Pakistan dialogue will ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in South Asia’: Turkish President Erdogan at UNGA

Erdogan had said that it was a matter of pride that India was playing a role in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

Turkey agrees to unblock Sweden’s NATO membership bid after months of impasse, action against Kurdish groups by Sweden part of deal

One of the points of contention between the two was the arms embargo by Sweden on Turkey after Turkey invaded Syria in 2019. This was resolved in an agreement signed between the two in 2022.

Turkey: Erdogan government cracks whip on pride parade, arrests more than 100 LGBTQ++ activists

During elections, Erdogan described his main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu as “a pro-LGBT person” and claimed "Gays are not welcome".

Turkey: 48 people arrested for looting after earthquake

Prosecutors can now detain people for an extra three days from four days previously for looting crimes as part of extended powers under the state of emergency, according to a decree published in the official gazette. 

“Erdoğan responsible for this,” says opposition leader, as the President faces burgeoning criticism over earthquake response

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's first visit to the affected area came as the outrage intensified because of the tight election that will take place in three months.

Earthquake in Turkey: PM Modi promises all possible help, 100 NDRF commandos, relief materials to be sent immediately

The PM's office has announced in a press release that 2 NDRF teams with 50 personnel each with trained dog squads for rescue operations, relief materials and necessary equipment will be immediately despatched to Turkey. In addition, medical teams with trained doctors, paramedics and essential medicines will be sent too.

“Your security is equivalent to ours”: Turkey pledges support to strengthen Pakistan’s military infrastructure

Turkey president said that he considers Pakistan's security, stability, and prosperity equal to that of Turkey.

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