Amid tension, MEA postpones credentials ceremony featuring Turkish ambassador
The Hindu
Postponement of Turkish ambassador's credentials ceremony in India due to scheduling issues amid diplomatic tensions.
In the backdrop of tension with Turkiye, the protocol division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (May 15, 2025) postponed the credentials ceremony of the new Turkish ambassador to India. The MEA, in a brief announcement, said, “the credentials ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan which was to be held today has been deferred due to scheduling issues.”
The postponement of the event came as a surprise, said a diplomatic source who was informed just minutes before the event was to take place. Apart from Turkey’s ambassador Ali Murat Ersoy, Bangladesh’s new High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah and the envoys of Thailand, Costa Rica, St Kitts and Nevis were to present their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu in the ceremony that was postponed.
Mr. Ersoy took charge in March after Turkey’s previous envoy Firat Sunel was transferred back to Turkey. Mr. Ersoy earlier presented a copy of his credentials to Chief of Protocol Anshuman Gaur on April 4. The ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan is part of the formal diplomacy that India-based head of missions are expected to attend as they represent their head of government to the Indian state.
One of the relevant diplomatic missions said the event was fixed at least 10 days in advance and said such a pre-fixed credentials event was rarely postponed. Official sources however refused to pin the postponement to the ongoing difficulties in India’s relation with Turkey that was impacted after Ankara delivered military support to Pakistan even as India launched Operation Sindoor bombing nine terror hubs spread across Pakistan.
Senior BJP leader H. Raja was hospitalized after collapsing during a public event in Chennai, receiving immediate assistance from Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan.
Confident Group, led by C.J. Roy, pioneered Sarjapur real estate, expanding significantly in Bengaluru, Kerala, and Dubai.
Supreme Court overturns Madras HC directive for accused to marry for bail, citing concerns over pre-judging allegations.
C.J. Roy, founder of Confident Group, died by suicide during an Income Tax raid in Bengaluru, raising concerns over pressure.
Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 received 28,456 nominations for seven Corporations and 116 Municipalities, with voting on February 11.
Congress protests in Himachal and Punjab against the Centre's renaming and dilution of MGNREGA, aiming to restore employment rights.
CPI(M) activists in Ongole demand the continuation of the old MGNREGA scheme to ensure financial security for rural communities.
The group of doctors arrested in connection with the November 10 Red Fort car-borne suicide attack that killed over a dozen people, were allegedly conspiring to bomb the outlets of a global coffee chain, whose founder is a Jew, a source in the government told The Hindu.
A communication from British Council Chennai notes the physical library shuts down on February 15. Library services will however continue in an enhanced digital format. In a larger development, the Council will be shifting to a new space, relinquishing its famous address, 737 Anna Salai
Neelambur junction in Coimbatore faces severe evening traffic congestion, prompting calls for immediate management and infrastructure improvements.
Sunetra Pawar is set to become Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister amid ongoing discussions about NCP leadership and reunification.
Following public outrage over tobacco-related advertisements on State-run buses, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday directed all road transport corporations in the State to immediately stop carrying advertisements linked to tobacco products and remove those already displayed.
A.P. Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad demands an error-free Resurvey 2.0 to build trust among farmers.