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  When will Russia-Ukraine war end? Delegations hold new round of peace talks in Turkey

  World | June 02, 2025 19:31 IST

  The Ukrainian delegation led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov was in Istanbul for the meeting, Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, said in a message posted on the Ukrainian Embassy Whatsapp group.

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  Zelenskyy names delegation for Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey today, says ceasefire top priority

  World | May 16, 2025 6:39 IST

  Talks between Ukrainian and Russian diplomats are scheduled to take place in Istanbul today, according to a Turkish Foreign Ministry source quoted by the German news agency dpa, as reported by DW News.

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  Food prices at this 'world's expensive airport' will blow your mind, 'Rs 500 for a banana'

  Trending | April 18, 2025 12:31 IST

  Even plain snacks and beverages have a steep price at this 'world's most expensive airport', which makes it challenging for budget-conscious travellers to get their hunger needs met.

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  Turkiye: Thousands of protesters gather in Istanbul to demand release of city's imprisoned mayor

  World | March 29, 2025 21:23 IST

  Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is considered a key rival of Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his arrest has sparked protests in the country, with his supporters demanding release from imprisonment.

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  Turkey Political Turmoil: How Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Became Prez Erdogan's Biggest Rival?

  Originals | March 25, 2025 15:28 IST

  Protests erupted across Turkey after Istanbul Mayor's arrest, with over 1,100 detained. But how did Imamoglu become President Erdogan’s top political rival? Watch the video to find out.

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  Istanbul Protest: Police Clash With Protesters Opposing Erdogan's Government

  News | March 24, 2025 11:19 IST

  Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul late Friday to protest the arrest of the city's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, defying a warning from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey would not tolerate "street terrorism". Prosecutors will now decide whether to release Imamoglu or se

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  Turkey: Police Clash With Protesters In Izmir, Use Water Cannons To Disperse Crowd

  News | March 21, 2025 17:41 IST

  Turkey: Police used water cannons and tear gas to break up protests as thousands took to the streets over what they call the undemocratic detention of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

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  Turkey: Protest Erupts Over Arrest Of Istanbul Mayor | Anti-government Clash In Ankara

  News | March 20, 2025 19:03 IST

  Turkey: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Istanbul following the arrest of the city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu was seen as a key rival to Turkey's President Erdogan. Several roads were closed, social media platforms were restricte, watch video to learn more.

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  IndiGo issues apology after passengers face delays on flights connecting Istanbul

  India | December 14, 2024 6:19 IST

  IndiGo airline issued a statement after several passengers took to social media platform to report about delay on the flight. One of the fliers Anushri Bhansali said that she is stranded in Istanbul due to delays and cancellations of IndiGo Airlines.

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  Chaos at Istanbul Airport: IndiGo flights delayed more than 26 hours, 400 passengers fume | WATCH

  World | December 13, 2024 11:26 IST

  Approximately 400 IndiGo passengers bound for Mumbai and New Delhi were reportedly left stranded at Istanbul Airport for over 24 hours without access to food or accommodation. Frustrated traveller voiced their outrage on social media, while IndiGo cited "operational reasons".

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  MOMENT: Istanbul building collapses like a deck of cards, one killed, several injured

  World | June 02, 2024 18:43 IST

  A tragic incident unfolded in Istanbul, Turkey, as an apartment building collapsed, claiming one life and injuring eight others. This event reignited concerns about the structural integrity of buildings in a city known for its susceptibility to earthquakes.

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  Probe launched after FedEx Boeing plane lands in Istanbul without front landing gear | VIDEO

  World | May 09, 2024 11:13 IST

  Alarming videos showed the FedEx Boeing aircraft smashing onto the Istanbul airport runway and its nose rubbing onto the concrete. This incident is likely to exacerbate the ongoing crisis for Boeing, which began after the door-plug blowout in an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

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  Turkey: 29 killed after fire breaks out at Istanbul nightclub during renovations | VIDEO

  World | April 03, 2024 17:51 IST

  The nightclub was closed for renovations and is located on the ground floor of a 16-storey residential building in the Besiktas district. An investigation into the incident was launched and some people have been detained for questioning, according to officials and media reports.

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  Turkey: Two masked gunmen kill 52-year-old man in Istanbul Catholic church I VIDEO

  World | January 29, 2024 10:09 IST

  It was not immediately clear why the victim was targeted. Footage from the church showed several police cars and an ambulance outside the building.

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  FACT CHECK: Old footage falsely claimed to show attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul

  Fact Check | October 30, 2023 16:38 IST

  A video circulating on social media falsely claimed to show pro-Palestine protesters attempting to storm the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. India TV's Fact Check team investigated and found that the video is unrelated to these claims.

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  Istanbul bombing: Accused arrested, female attacker detonated bomb, says Turkish minister

  World | November 14, 2022 8:16 IST

  Istanbul bombing: Turkish minister has accused Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) for the attack saying Erdogan's opponents are indicted so that they are excluded from the Presidential elections.

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  Istanbul: Six dead, 38 injured as explosion rocks busy Istiklal Avenue

  World | November 13, 2022 23:05 IST

  The cause of the explosion was not clear. Social media users said shops were shuttered and the avenue was closed down.

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  Istanbul airport, Europe's busiest, shuts down due to snow storm

  World | January 25, 2022 13:13 IST

  Turkish authorities in Istanbul, a metropolis of 16 million people, suspended intercity bus service and temporarily blocked travel to the city from Turkey’s Thrace region. People stranded on roads abandoned vehicles to walk home or crowded subway and other public transportation.

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  Baby girl born on Afghan evacuee flight to UK

  World | August 28, 2021 22:10 IST

  When the traditional cry of “Is there a doctor on the flight?” went unanswered on Saturday, Turkish Airlines staff helped 26-year-old Afghan Soman Noori give birth at 30,000 feet, Demiroren News Agency said.

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  Over 74 million receive COVID vaccine in Turkey

  World | August 06, 2021 9:05 IST

  In the country of 83 mn people, more than 41 million have received 1st dose of vaccine, while 28 mn have been administered 2nd dose, the ministry said, Xinhua news agency reported.