At least four people were killed after the 5.1 magnitude quake shook the capital of Papua province in Indonesia, The Jakarta Post reported. “The 5.1-magnitude quake hit around 1.28 pm (0628 GMT) on land just southwest of Jayapura city at a depth of 22 kilometres,” the US Geological Survey said. Talking about the […]
Indonesia: 7.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Tanimbar
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Tuesday struck the Tanimbar region of Indonesia, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) announced in a post on Twitter. The earthquake struck 342 kilometers southwest of the Tual region in Indonesia at 02:47:35 (local time), according to EMSC. The EMSC said that the shaking was felt over 2000 kilometers […]
India assumes the presidency of the G20 after Indonesia
India will officially assume the G20 Presidency on December 1, 2022, after Indonesia handed it over on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the G20 Presidency from Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the closing ceremony. During the closing ceremony, PM Modi said, “It’s a matter of pride for every Indian […]
Indonesia hands over G20 Religion Forum presidency to India in Bali
Indonesia on Thursday handed over the Presidency of the R20 summit, the religious grouping of the Group of 20 Forum, to India which New Delhi will host in 2023. The handover ceremony was held for government and religious leaders from India which will host the G20 Religion Forum in 2023. R20 is […]
Indonesia rejects any negotiations, says China’s ‘nine-dash line’ puts economic interest at risk
After the Chinese government said it has “overlapping claims” with Vietnam over maritime rights in parts of the East Sea, Indonesia rubbished the statement, rejected China’s offer for any negotiations and said that Jakarta’s economic interests are threatened by China’s Nine-Dash Line. China’s permanent mission to the UN in a letter said, “There […]
Indonesia: Giant dome of Jakarta Islamic Centre Grand Mosque collapses after fire breaks out
The giant dome of the Jakarta Islamic Centre Grand Mosque in Indonesia collapsed on Wednesday after a major fire broke out. Dramatic social media footage showed the moment the mosque’s dome collapsed, however, officials said that there were no casualties, reported Gulf Today. The dome was destroyed by a fire […]
15 fishermen missing as boat capsizes in eastern Indonesia
Rescuers continued searching for 15 fishermen who went missing after their boat sank in the Arafura Sea, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday. The boat, KM Setia Makmur 06, was hit by huge waves during poor weather when it was sailing in the sea on Saturday, said Darmawan Widi, spokesman […]
India, Indonesia renew deal on visa waiver on diplomatic passports
India and Indonesia renewed the agreement on visa waiver on diplomatic and official passports, said the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday. This deal was renewed during the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting held in New Delhi. Taking to social media the EAM S Jaishankar tweeted, “Just concluded a […]
Indian Naval Ships on three-day visit to Indonesia
Indian Naval Ships, Sahyadri and Kamorta, are on a three-day visit to the Indonesian capital Jakarta to enhance maritime ties between the two navies. The visit was started on Wednesday under the Command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. “As part of their deployment to South […]
India, Indonesia hold 2nd security dialogue, discuss counter-terrorism
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval led the second India-Indonesia security dialogue with Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of Indonesia Mohammad Mahfud on Thursday, where they discussed cooperation on different issues. Taking to Twitter, Indian Embassy in Indonesia informed, “National Security Adviser Ajit Doval co-chaired the 2nd India-Indonesia […]
Indonesia to purchase 42 Rafale aircraft from France
French Defense Minister Florence Parly on Thursday said Indonesia has agreed with France on the purchase of 42 Rafale fighter jets. “It is official: Indonesia has ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets. Our strategic partnership will benefit from our defence relationship. France is proud to contribute to the modernization of the armed forces of our partner, which plays a key role within ASEAN […]
The Hindu Heritage connection of Indonesia’s New Capital Nusantara
Indonesia on Tuesday passed a law to relocate its capital to Borneo’s Nusantara from the overpopulated and sinking Jakarta. Nusantara, which means archipelago in Javanese, has its roots in Indonesia’s Hindu history. The name of the new capital city dates back to a story from the 14th century when Gajah […]
Indonesia to ratify RCEP after seeking parliamentary approval
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy will ratify its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) after seeking parliamentary approval. The China-backed RCEP, the world’s biggest trade bloc, entered into force on Saturday, January 1, 2022, after seven nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, […]
7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Indonesia has issued a tsunami warning for coastlines near the Flores Sea in the country after an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale was registered 95 km north of Maumere, Indonesia at 03:20:26 GMT on Tuesday reported Sputnik. The epicentre, with a depth of 75.9 km, was initially determined […]
Indonesia’s first president Sukarno’s daughter converts to Hinduism
Daughter of the first Indonesian president Sukarno, Sukmawati Sukarnoputri, on Tuesday converted to Hinduism or Sudhi Wadani on her 70th birthday, Indonesian news portal Detiknews reported. Expressing her view over conversion, Sukmawati said the thought of converting to Hinduism began after her husband died. According to her, Hinduism is her religion of […]