Kanpur, May 15 -- The Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) has cancelled its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Istanbul University, Turkiye, in light of the recent developments.

The move follows reports of Turkiye providing support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, including the supply of drones intended for use against India.

Vice-Chancellor of CSJMU and president of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Prof Vinay Pathak, said that academic excellence is important, but nothing stands above the nation. In a formal letter addressed to the rector of Istanbul University, Prof Pathak said the MoU has been terminated with immediate effect.

"The position adopted by Turkey in recent events is openly hostile toward...