127 killed, several injured in clashes at football match in Indonesia
Jakarta: At least 127 people were killed and 180 people were injured after a crowd stampede during a riot in Indonesia's East Java province overnight, Reuters reported quoting police.
Bali: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank Indonesia (BI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting to improve mutual cooperation between the two central banks.
UAE, Indonesia, Maldives join condemnation of Prophet Muhammad's remarks
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: More Islamic countries joined to condemn the controversial remarks against Prophet Muhammad by now-expelled and suspended functionaries of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the UAE being the latest to issue a statement, and closer home, the Maldives and Indonesia also issued statements.
G20: PM Modi, Indonesian President Widodo discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation
Rome/New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, during which both sides agreed to cooperate towards post-pandemic recovery and emphasized the importance of Indo-Pacific cooperation.
Indonesia's Sriwijaya air plane crashes into water
Jakarta/UNI: The passenger plane of Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air has crashed into water not far from Jakarta, with suspected debris and body parts found in the area, the Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, citing local TV.
India must consolidate its diplomatic and economic ties with China's adversaries like Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam to target Beijing and counter its narrative, said experts during a webiner held recently.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia Coast
Jakarta/UNI): A 7.4 magnitude earthquake was registered off the coast of Ternate island, western Indonesia, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Thursday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Indonesia today
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Indonesia from Sept 4-6, officials said on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Indonesia on combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs
New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Indonesia on combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and its precursors.
Farewell 2018: That Was The Year That Was
As we bid farewell to 2018, IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back on the headlines this year.
Indian PM Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives in Lion Air flight crash
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in a crash of a Lion Air flight after taking off from Jakarta city in Indonesia.
Operation Samudra Maitri: India assists earthquake-tsunami affected areas in Indonesia
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IBNS): India on Wednesday said it launched 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to assist victims of earthquake and tsunami in Central Sulawesi Province of the Republic of Indonesia.
Lombok earthquake: Death toll touches 91
Jakarta, Aug 6 (IBNS): The toll in the Lombok earthquake in Indonesia has touched 91, reports said on Monday.
PM Modi returns to country after concluding three-nation visit
New Delhi, Jun 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to the country on Saturday after concluding his three-nation visit.
PM Narendra Modi and Indonesian President lead delegation level talks and signing of MoUs
Jakarta/New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official tour of several South East Asian countries, is currently visiting Indonesia.