The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Saturday announced the suspension of all academic collaborations with Turkish universities, citing the “current geopolitical situation.” The announcement, made via the institute’s official social media handles, has sparked a mix of praise and criticism from the public and academic circles.

In a brief online statement, IIT Bombay said it would “suspend existing agreements and halt ongoing collaborations” with Turkish institutions until further notice. While the institute did not specify the geopolitical reasons behind the move, it is widely seen as a response to escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Turkey.