Turkish Broadcaster TRT World's X Account Blocked In India Amid "Boycott Turkey" Call (Photo screenshot on X@trtworld)
New Delhi: After banning several news websites and social media accounts, including Pakistan and China-based portals such as The Dawn, Global Times and Xinhua News Agency of China and accusing them of pro-Pakistan propaganda, India on Wednesday blocked the official X account of Turkish broadcaster TRT World.
The development comes amid people’s calls to boycott Turkish products. Indians are leading a campaign against Turkey for its support, including the drone supply to Pakistan. As people call for refraining travel to Turkey, there are reports that several travel companies have suspended bookings to the Muslim-majority country.
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India has cited spread of disinformation related to the ongoing India-Pakistan tension for its action against the social media handles of the foreign news outlets. The actions follows after China and Turkey openly supported Islamabad amid the recent India-Pakistan conflict. Turkey reportedly sent drones to Pakistan, which it used to target Indian civilian and military installations.
Additionally, the Spice and Dry Fruits Association of Pune has decided to boycott imports of apricots and hazelnuts from Turkey, as the country is a major exporter of both apricots and hazelnuts.
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#WATCH | Maharashtra: Following Türkiye’s support for Pakistan amid recent tensions with India, the Spice and Dry Fruits Association of Pune has decided to boycott imports of apricots and hazelnuts from Türkiye. pic.twitter.com/faqr6OGa4i
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The ongoing India-Pakistan tension following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent India’s action, ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror camps inside Pakistan and Pak-Occupied Kashmir, had pushed the two nuclear-armed neighbors to the brink of a war. Though both countries agreed to a ceasefire within days of the exchange of fire through shelling, drones and missiles, the situation remains tense.
