Indonesia: News
31 Aug 2018
South KoreaAsian Games 2018: Indian women's hockey team finish second
Indian women's hockey team had to settle for a silver medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2018, being held in Indonesia.
28 Aug 2018
TsunamiStrong 6.2-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia today, US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there was no tsunami warning or immediate reports of damage.
28 Aug 2018
IndiaJharkhand CM announces Rs. 10L cash award for silver-medalist Madhumita
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das today announced a cash award of Rs. 10 lakh for archer Madhumita Kumari for getting a silver medal in the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
27 Aug 2018
Odisha#AsianGames2018: Silver-medalist Dutee Chand awarded Rs. 1.5cr by Odisha govt
Odisha government today announced a cash award of Rs. 1.5cr for sprinter Dutee Chand, a day after she clinched silver at women's 100m dash at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
26 Aug 2018
India#AsianGames2018: Two silver medals for India in Equestrian event
India claimed two medals in the equestrian event of the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia with Fouaad Mirza securing the silver in individual jumping event besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition.
23 Aug 2018
Uttar Pradesh#AsianGames: 15-year-old Shardul claims silver in men's double trap shooting
Shardul Vihan has clinched the silver medal in the men's double trap shooting event at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia today.
22 Aug 2018
Asian GamesIndonesian couple names their newborn 'Asian Games'
She was born just hours before the opening ceremony of this year's Asian Games, so her parents chose to name her after the world's second-biggest multi-sport event.
20 Aug 2018
Asian GamesAsian Games: India thrash Indonesia 17-0 in Men's Hockey
Indian hockey team gave Indonesia a thrashing of their lives when they defeated them 17-0 in a Pool A match at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games.
20 Aug 2018
Asian GamesAsian Games: Lakshay wins silver in men's trap for shooting
Young Indian shooter Lakshay claimed the silver medal in the men's trap event of the Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia today.
17 Aug 2018
JakartaAsian Games 2018: Air pollution in Jakarta a major concern
Indonesia are set to host the Asian Games 2018 and ahead of the mega event, air pollution in, the traffic-clogged capital, Jakarta has become a concern.
11 Aug 2018
EarthquakeIndonesia: Death toll in Lombok quake crosses 380
The death toll in an earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok rose to 387, authorities said, adding hundreds of thousands of displaced people were still short of clean water, food and medicine after series of quakes hit Indonesia.
09 Aug 2018
EarthquakeIndonesia: Strong 5.9 magnitude quake jolts Lombok
A 5.9 magnitude aftershock struck Indonesia's Lombok today, causing panic among evacuees sheltering after Sunday's devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake that killed 164 people.
08 Aug 2018
Crime Against WomenIndonesia: 'Sex-slave' held captive in cave since 15 years rescued
Police in Indonesia have rescued a 28-year-old woman, who was apparently held captive in a cave in Sulawesi and sexually abused by a 'healer' for 15 years.
06 Aug 2018
BaliAt least 82 killed in massive Indonesia quake
At least 82 people were killed when a powerful earthquake struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok yesterday, one week after another massive quake.
31 Jul 2018
EarthquakeIndonesia quake: More than 500 hikers rescued from Lombok volcano
Over 500 hikers and their guides have been successfully evacuated from a volcano in Lombok island of Indonesia after a deadly earthquake triggered landslides that trapped them on the mountain.
30 Jul 2018
EarthquakeIndonesia quake: Over 500 trapped on Lombok volcano after landslides
More than 500 hikers and their guides remain stranded by landslides on an active volcano on Lombok, Indonesia, a day after a powerful earthquake of 6.4-magnitude struck the Indonesian holiday island, a national park official said today.
28 Jul 2018
NepalTop 5 budget foreign travel destinations for Indians
While some international destinations are extremely pricey, if you choose your destination smartly, your vacation won't necessarily translate to burning a hole in your pocket.
22 Jul 2018
Crime Against WomenIndonesia: Raped by brother, 15-year-old girl jailed for having abortion
On Thursday, an Indonesian court awarded six months' imprisonment to a 15-year-old girl, who was raped by her own brother, for undergoing an abortion. Abortion is illegal in the country.
17 Jun 2018
WorldIndonesia: Giant python swallows woman, body found whole inside belly
The body of a 54-year-old woman was found inside the belly of a giant python in Indonesia's Persiapan Lawela village on the island of Muna, police said on Saturday.
30 May 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi begins Indonesia visit; pays homage to martyrs
PM Narendra Modi today began his Indonesia visit by laying a wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, paying homage to martyrs of the country's independence struggle.
14 May 2018
Joko WidodoIndonesia: Suicide bombers attack police headquarters; 10 people injured
Two militants on a motorcycle blew themselves up at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, wounding at least 10 people including four police officers, authorities said, a day after a deadly wave of suicide bombings hit churches.
13 May 2018
WorldIndonesia: 6 dead, 35 injured after terrorists attack three churches
Terrorists attacked three churches in Indonesia's second-largest city Surabaya on Sunday, killing at least 6 and injuring over 35.
02 May 2018
Delhi High CourtIIT-JEE topper's Rs. 5cr lawsuit against FIIT-JEE
The Delhi High Court has pulled up renowned coaching institute FIIT-JEE for not willing to settle the claims of an IIT-JEE topper.
20 Apr 2018
WorldIndonesia: Couples canned for public display of affection
In Aceh province of Indonesia, several unmarried couples were caned in front of a crowd for showing affection publicly.
26 Mar 2018
Earthquake6.4 magnitude quakes strikes Indonesia, tsunami alert issued briefly
A 6.4 magnitude quake shook eastern Indonesia this morning. A tsunami alert was issued, but it stayed active briefly.
21 Mar 2018
BollywoodActress Natasha Suri suffers a horrific accident during bungee jumping
Bollywood actress and former Miss India Natasha Suri, who was in Indonesia pertaining to professional commitments, has met with an unfortunate incident.
17 Mar 2018
BaliAll you need to know about Bali's Day of Silence
The normally bustling Indonesian island of Bali has shut down mobile internet, closed its airport, and shuttered all shops for Nyepi or the "Day of Silence" which marks New Year on the predominantly Hindu island.
17 Mar 2018
Bharti AirtelFacebook's Express Wi-Fi app allows paid internet access
Facebook has launched an Android app for its Express Wi-Fi service that allows people in developing countries to pay for using its Wi-Fi.
28 Feb 2018
IndiaIndonesia expects 7 lakh tourists from India in 2018
Indonesia is hoping for an "exponential" increase in tourist inflow from India and has set its visitor arrival target at seven lakh from India in 2018, a senior official from the island nation said.
24 Feb 2018
WorldIndonesian woman mauled to death by crocodile
A 66-year-old woman was mauled to death by a huge crocodile on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, police said.
03 Jan 2018
IndiaDatsun Cross arriving in India in February after Indonesia debut
Japanese automaker Nissan's budget car brand Datsun is all set to unveil its "Cross", which is a compact SUV, at a global debut event on 18 January in Indonesia's Jakarta.
27 Nov 2017
BaliBali: Threat-level raised amid fears of major volcanic eruption
Mount Agung, a volcano located in Bali, Indonesia has been showing all signs of a major eruption coming.
26 Oct 2017
JakartaBlast in Indonesia fireworks factory kills 23, injures 40
A blast at a fireworks factory near Jakarta has left at least 23 dead and over 40 injured.
23 Oct 2017
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24 Jul 2017
ISISYou can now send self-destructing photos, videos on Telegram
Messaging app Telegram is the latest to join several other messengers that have added the self-destructing message feature originated by Snapchat.
05 Jul 2017
WorldIndonesia: Aircraft with 5 people aboard reportedly goes missing
At least 5 people onboard a small plane reportedly went missing in Indonesia's Papua on Wednesday.
21 Jun 2017
Travel And TourismTourists, beware of Indonesia's dog meat scam!
A meat scam has been unearthed in Indonesia, where dog meat is growing popular day by day in contrast to other Asian nations.
25 May 2017
ISISTwin blasts strike Jakarta, 3 dead, 10 injured
3 police officers were killed and 10 people were injured in twin suicide blasts at a bust stop in eastern Jakarta. 5 police officers and 5 civilians were among the injured.
28 Feb 2017
South China SeaIndonesia, Australia restore military ties
Indonesia and Australia restored full military ties weeks after Indonesia cut off all cooperation with Australian defence forces.