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Parliaments approval was met by loud applause as the tearful mother of three who was in the chamber covered her face with her hands before kissing the ground. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesian woman jailed for reporting harassment from boss, pardoned

President Joko Widodo had granted an amnesty to Baiq Nuril Maknun after she had exhausted all other legal avenues in the...

25 July 2019 12:34 PM

Jakarta is one of the worlds most densely populated cities, home to more than 10 million people and three times that number when counting those who live in surrounding towns. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesian President plans to move its capital to Borneo island

President Widodo said it was urgent that relocation plans commence, although capital would not physically begin to be...

26 Aug 2019 9:44 AM

Decades of uncontrolled and excessive depletion of groundwater reserves, rising sea-levels, and increasingly volatile weather patterns mean swathes of it have already started to disappear. (Photo: AP)

Find out where Indonesia is moving its capital from Jakarta

Environmental experts warned that one third of it could be submerged by 2050 if current rates continue.

17 Aug 2019 5:13 AM

In a file photo, a Shariah Law official uses a rattan cane to whip one of two men convicted of gay sex in Banda Aceh, Aceh province, Indonesia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Two men in Indonesias conservative Aceh province were caned 77 times each after neighbors reported them to the Shariah Police for having sex. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Indonesia takes a step backwards

A nation that used to pride itself in support of democratic traditions in the last 24 years might be slipping as it...

7 Dec 2022 6:45 PM

Later Prime Minister Modi attended the Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Forum. He was joined by Indonesian President Widodo at the India-Indonesian CEO meeting. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesian singer welcomes PM Modi with Sabarmati ke Sant' song

The official Twitter handle of the Prime Minister Office tweeted to share a glimpse of Indonesia-based singer Fryda...

31 May 2018 7:26 AM

Modi and Mahathir are expected to deliberate on ways to deepen bilateral relationship in a range of areas, including trade and investment. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi arrives in Malaysia to meet newly-elected Mahathir Mohammad

From Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister will leave for Singapore where he will deliver a keynote address at the Shangri-La...

31 May 2018 4:02 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flies kites with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during the India-Indonesia kite exhibition in Jakarta. (Photo: AP)

Modi's Act East' boost: Jakarta is Delhi's new strategic partner'

The move to enhance ties with Jakarta is significant given the increased Chinese assertiveness in Southeast Asia.

30 May 2018 8:37 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of Indian diaspora at the Jakarta Convention Centre in the Indonesian capital. (Photo: Twitter/@PIB_India)

Two nations to organise interfaith dialogue

Indonesia and India have pursued the ideals of pluralism, tolerance, rule of law and values of peaceful co-existence,...

31 May 2018 1:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pauses after hitting a bedug, a large drum traditionally hit as a prelude to the call for prayer, as Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) looks on during their tour at the Istiqlal Mosque, Southeast Asias largest mosque, in Jakarta on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi, Prez Widodo visit grand Istiqlal Mosque

Istiqlal Mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the third largest Sunni mosque in term of capacity.

31 May 2018 1:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of Indian diaspora at the Jakarta Convention Centre in the Indonesian capital. (Photo: Twitter/@PIB_India)

PM Modi announces 30-day free visa for Indonesians

PM Modi invited the Indian diaspora in Indonesia to travel to their country of origin to experience the 'New India'.

30 May 2018 12:23 PM

India, Indonesia agree to nearly triple bilateral trade to USD 50...

Modi and Widodo recognised that access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is critical for the economic growth of...

30 May 2018 8:03 AM

Such tragic incidents give a message that it is the need of the hour to strengthen the efforts being taken on the global level to combat terrorism, Modi said. (photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi strongly condemns recent terror strikes on churches in...

'Friends, I am in grief over the deaths of innocent civilians of Indonesia in the recent terror attacks.' Modi said.

30 May 2018 7:54 AM