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PM Modi arrives in Indonesia to further strengthen India's Act East Policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a three-nation tour in Indonesia, aiming to bolster India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision. Welcomed by President Prabowo Subianto, Modi highlighted the strong civilizational ties and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The visit includes engaging with the Indian diaspora and…

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Indian diaspora in Indonesia anticipates boost in tech, healthcare ties during PM Modi's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day official visit to Indonesia, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and their comprehensive strategic partnership. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, financial integration, and technological cooperation, with a potential local currency settlement framework between India and Indonesia. The visit also includes engagement…

The Economic Times

PM Modi departs for three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, aiming to bolster India's Act East Policy and its vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. The visits, scheduled from July 6-11, 2026, will focus on deepening strategic partnerships, enhancing trade, and strengthening people-to-people…

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Indonesia looking to gain from India's developmental success stories

Indonesia is increasingly viewing India as a key partner for technology, policy, and development solutions. Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit highlights this deepening relationship, moving beyond traditional ties. Areas of collaboration include digital payments via UPI-QRIS linkage, digital governance inspired by Aadhaar and ONDC, and even defense manufacturing. India's successful…

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India can play bigger role in its defence modernisation drive: Indonesia

Indonesia seeks deeper defence ties with India, prioritizing technology transfer and co-production over simple procurement. Jakarta views India as a crucial partner in shaping the Indo-Pacific, beyond just ASEAN. This collaboration, spanning naval exercises to joint capability development, is set to expand, with potential for significant advancements during Prime Minister…

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PM Modi's Indonesia visit puts Indo-Pacific, defence ties in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a crucial visit to Indonesia, aiming to bolster bilateral ties amidst rising geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific. Experts highlight the strategic importance of this engagement, focusing on maritime security cooperation and potential defense deals like the BrahMos missile. Discussions are also expected to cover…

The Economic Times

Modi in Indonesia: India forming a strategic BrahMos belt

India's potential BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia could forge a significant coastal defence network across Southeast Asia. This growing 'BrahMos belt,' already including the Philippines and Vietnam, offers regional powers a potent deterrent against China's maritime assertiveness. As US security assurances waver, these missile deployments provide a crucial, independent defence…

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India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with Australia

India is actively engaged in upgrading its trade agreements with ASEAN partners, aiming to liberalize the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. Simultaneously, New Delhi is progressing towards a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement with Australia. These efforts underscore India's commitment to strengthening economic ties across the region, with Prime Minister Modi's…

The Economic Times

India's Godrej Consumer expects volume-driven first-quarter revenue rise

Godrej Consumer anticipates a robust first quarter, projecting high-teen consolidated revenue growth driven by solid underlying volume increases. The company implemented price adjustments to counter elevated input costs, with margins expected to improve progressively as commodity prices ease. Key international markets, including Indonesia and the GUAM region, demonstrated strong performance,…

The Economic Times

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6-11 to deepen ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6-11. The visit aims to bolster cooperation in defence, trade, and maritime security. Key engagements include discussions with leaders, addressing diaspora gatherings, and exploring new avenues for bilateral partnerships, marking a historic…

The Economic Times

WATCH: 21 Lashes For A TikTok Kiss? Couple Publicly Caned Under Sharia Law

A couple in Aceh, Indonesia, was publicly caned for kissing during a TikTok livestream, highlighting the province's strict enforcement of Sharia law despite international criticism.

International Business Times UK

Indonesia detains former minister and Gojek founder as suspect in graft case

Makarim, education minister between 2019 and 2024, was accused of involvement in the procurement of Google's Chromebook laptops for use at his ministry and by students, said investigator Nurcahyo Jungkung Madyo.

The Economic Times

6.2 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

The tremor hit at a depth of 120 kilometres, roughly 58 kilometres west of Tobelo in North Maluku province, and officials confirmed there is no tsunami threat.

Euronews

Indonesians fight a German cement giant over a mine and factory project

Indonesians are taking legal action against a major German cement producer under a new supply chain law

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Indonesia's Halmahera

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Indonesia's Halmahera region on Friday morning, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The Times of India

US pilot 'killed', plane torched in Papua; rebels call attack a 'message' to America & Indonesia

Separatist rebels in Papua claim to have killed an American pilot and burned a civilian plane, alleging it ferried Indonesian military personnel. The West Papua National Liberation Army stated the attack was a message to the US and Indonesian governments. Authorities confirmed the aircraft was found burnt but could not…

The Independent UK

Couple publicly caned in Indonesia after kissing on TikTok livestream

The law allows up to 100 lashes for ‘morality offences’

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Kasatkina sets up Wimbledon showdown with Osaka

Daria Kasatkina has seen off Indonesia's Janice Tjen to move into Wimbledon's third round where she will face four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka.

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E-commerce platforms asked to collect income tax from sellers in Indonesia

JAKARTA — Indonesia's tax office said on Wednesday it has asked e-commerce marketplaces Tokopedia, Shopee, ‌Lazada and Blibli to collect income taxes from sellers based on sales made on their platforms, with the policy to take effect from August.

The Independent UK

Indonesia sentences Gojek founder to 10 years for graft over procurement of school laptops

Indonesia's anti-graft court on Tuesday sentenced a Gojek co-founder Nadiem Anwar Makarim to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty in a high-profile corruption case stemming from his time as education minister

The Economic Times

Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exports

India's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, driven by policy and product improvements, sees Indian arms reaching over 80 countries. Operation Sindoor has bolstered battlefield credibility, making Indian weapon systems attractive globally. While a formal doctrine is…

Bangkok Post

TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia after curbs

JAKARTA — Social ⁠media ⁠companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under ‌the age of 16 in Indonesia, the country's communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.

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TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says

Indonesia has taken significant action regarding child social media engagement, leading to the deactivation of around 4.7 million accounts of users younger than 16 on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. This initiative, part of fresh regulations to combat cyberbullying and addiction, reflects a broader worldwide movement encouraging other platforms…

Bangkok Post

End criminalisation of drug use

Earlier this month, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest regional report showing another year of record-breaking increases in drug seizures made by countries in Southeast and East Asia, particularly of methamphetamine and ketamine -- both synthetic drugs produced and trafficked regionally for the past…

The Times of India

Indonesian proverb of the day: 'An elephant at the edge of the eye is not seen, but an ant across the ocean is seen' — Why we notice others’ faults more than our own

This ancient Indonesian proverb, 'An elephant at the edge of one’s own eye goes unnoticed, while an ant across the ocean is clearly seen,' captures the essence of our inclination to criticize minor issues in others while overlooking our own significant shortcomings. With deep roots in oral tradition, it aligns…

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