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Prime Minister Modi and President Widodo participated in the 'Kite Exhibition' which showcases the strong civilisational links between India and Indonesia. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi, Widodo inaugurate kite exhibition themed on Indian epics

'The Leaders jointly unveiled a Kite Exhibition on the theme of Ramayana and Mahabharat,' Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

30 May 2018 1:08 PM

During the meeting, the two leaders highlighted potential areas of cooperation in marine, economy, and socio-culture as well as discussed regional and global issues.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India, Indonesia to upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Modi said India’s Act East Policy and vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in Region) matches President's Maritime Fulcrum Policy.

30 May 2018 12:33 PM

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Jakarta on his first-ever official visit to Indonesia, will meet President Joko Widodo on Wednesday and discuss bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, including maritime, trade and investment. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

PM Modi begins Indonesia visit by laying wreath at military cemetery

Modi arrived in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia.

30 May 2018 9:34 AM

10 passengers on an Indonesian flight preparing to take off from Borneo island were injured after a man falsely said there was a bomb on board. (Photo: File | Representational)

10 injured after man falsely claims bomb on Indonesia plane

Video online showed dozens of people standing on the Boeing 737’s right wing. Some slid down the right engine and landed on the tarmac.

29 May 2018 3:11 PM

Suicide bombings Sunday and Monday in Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city, killed 26 people, including 13 attackers. (Photo: AP)

4 shot dead in attack on Indonesia police; officer killed

National police spokesman Setyo Wasisto says the men attacked officers Wednesday after driving a minivan into Riau province’s police HQ.

16 May 2018 11:19 AM

Police officers stand guard near the site where an explosion went off at Santa Maria church in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

11 dead, 41 injured after suicide bombers strike at 3 churches in Indonesia

The deadly blasts all occurred within 10 minutes of each other, police said, with the first explosion at 7.30 am.

13 May 2018 8:36 AM

Overall improvement in the outlook for EAP was underpinned by prospects for a continued broad-based global recovery and robust domestic demand.

World Bank raises 2018 East Asia growth forecast

World Bank raised its growth outlook for China this year to 6.5 per cent from its Oct forecast of 6.4 per cent.

12 Apr 2018 10:57 AM

In total, nearly 40 people were admitted with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and unconsciousness, and several are still being treated, Sumpena said. (Photo: Representational)

Drinking tainted alcohol: 50 die in Indonesia from bootleg liquor

In the latest incident, 20 people died between Thursday and Monday in Cicalengka subdistrict near the West Java capital of Bandung.

09 Apr 2018 8:55 PM

On Monday, rescuers retrieved a body from villages ravaged by landslides in the hilly West Java resort town of Puncak and are still searching for at least eight others. (Photo:AP)

Indonesia landslide: Woman pulled out alive after being trapped for 13 hrs, several missing

Television stations broadcast the frantic rescue effort near Jakarta's international airport throughout the night.

06 Feb 2018 4:07 PM

Jakarta police said they were seeking more information on the incident. (Photo: AFP)

Jakarta: Floor of Indonesia Stock Exchange collapses, 75 injured

Images circulating on social media showed a mangled metal structure that had collapsed around Starbucks cafe near the entrance to the lobby.

15 Jan 2018 12:52 PM

80,000 protesters gathered at the National Monument, waving the Palestine flag and banners reading 'Free Palestine' as they chanted 'God is greatest!', says police. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesians protest Trump's Jerusalem decision, march for Palestinians

Dressed mostly in white, the demonstrators urged the US to change its decision.

17 Dec 2017 5:12 PM

Most were released as homosexuality is not illegal in Indonesia, but 10 men were charged under anti-pornography laws. (Photo: AP/Representational)

8 Indonesian men involved in gay sauna, club, jailed for 2 yrs

Verdicts for two defendants who allegedly performed oral sex were adjourned until next week.

15 Dec 2017 2:06 PM

Around 100 people were evacuated to an elementary school, while others had left to stay with family members. (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Tornado in Indonesia injures 35, destroys hundreds of homes

The tornado, with wind speeds of 70 km per hour, carved a path of destruction in the Sidoarjo area.

23 Nov 2017 5:41 PM

‘There are 103 workers in total working for this factory,’ Nico Afinta, director of general crime at Jakarta Police said. (Representational Image | Photo: AP/File)

Indonesia fireworks factory explosion kills 27, injures 43: reports

The exact number of casualties is still being confirmed.

26 Oct 2017 2:43 PM

The Indonesian Narcotics Agency recorded there are 6 million drug users in the archipelago out of its 255 million people, a situation the president labelled drug emergency. (Photo: File)

Indonesian President tells police to shoot drug dealers who resist arrest

In a speech to one of Indonesia's political parties late on Friday, Widodo urged law enforcers to crackdown on drug dealers in Indonesia.

23 Jul 2017 11:57 AM

The Indonesian-made Dauphin AS365 helicopter crashed later Sunday at Butak Mountain in Candiroto subdistrict in Central Java. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Indonesia: Aid helicopter crashes after volcano erupts; 8 killed

The helicopter reportedly hit a cliff about 3 minutes from arriving at Dieng Plateau, where a volcanic erupted injuring at least 10 people.

03 Jul 2017 7:59 AM

Police officers gather outside the mosque where a suspected Islamic militant stabbed two policemen in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

2 Indonesian police officers stabbed by suspected militants

The two police officers were stabbed in the neck and face and are being treated at a local hospital.

01 Jul 2017 12:16 PM

National police chief Tito Karnavian said last week about 40 suspected militants had been detained in recent weeks. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Indonesian cop stabbed by suspected Islamist militants in Medan city

Islamic State sympathizers have carried out a series of mostly low-level attacks in Indonesia over the past few years.

25 Jun 2017 11:30 AM

India's Srikanth Kidambi celebrates after defeating Japan's Kazumasa Sakai during their men's singles final match at Indonesia Open badminton championship. (Photo:AP)

Indonesia Open final: Kidambi Srikanth defeats Kazumasa Sakai in straight games

The Indian shuttler defeated the Sakai 21-11, 21-19 to clinch his first Indonesia Super Series open title.

18 Jun 2017 1:29 PM

In a gruelling last-four contest that lasted for 73 minutes, Kidambi Srikanth defeated the second-seed 21-15, 14-21, 24-22 to set up the summit clash against Japan's Kazumasa Sakai.(Photo: AP)

Indonesia Open: Kidambi Srikanth stuns World No.1 Son Wan Ho to enter final

K Srikanth had produced a rich vein of form as he swept aside Tzu Wei Wang of Chinese Taipei 21-15, 21-14 in the quarterfinal on Friday.

17 Jun 2017 5:46 PM

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