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Rudrankksh Patil, Mehuli Ghosh combine to win 10m air rifle mixed team gold in Asian Olympic Qualifiers

NEW DELHI: The pair of Rudrankksh Patil and Mehuli Ghosh secured victory in the 10m air rifle mixed team event, upholding the Indian shooting contingent's supremacy at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta on Tuesday.

The Times of India

From military leader to ‘harmless grandpa’: the rebranding of Indonesia’s Prabowo

As election looms former son-in-law of late dictator Suharto has become popular with young voters thanks to Instagram posts with cats

The Guardian - UK

Double delight for India as Tomar, men’s 10m air pistol team win gold at Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Indian shooters secure the gold medal in men’s 10m air pistol team event at Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta, securing a Paris Olympics quota.

The Hindu

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Indonesia's decision to ban nickel ore exports was a surprising success for president Jokowi. Will it work for his successors?

Indonesia wants to leverage its massive nickel reserves to encourage investment in local EV and battery manufacturing. But that may be a tough hill to climb.

Fortune

Indonesia’s first presidential debate: Five key takeaways

Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan spar over human rights and law in their first televised encounter.

Al Jazeera

TikTok is spending $1.5 billion on a joint venture to solve the problem of Indonesia's surprise social media shopping ban

In September, Jakarta banned social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook from offering e-commerce services on their social media platforms.

Fortune

Honda MXGP and WSBK stars join Jakarta bikers in unique Motul-backed fan ride

Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Ride’, the event was enabled by lubricant manufacturer Motul and saw five-time MXGP champion Tim Gajser, MXGP race winner Ruben Fernandez and WSBK riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge ride alongside hundreds of fans on motorbikes of all shapes and sizes.

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‘A bus is open to everyone regardless of class’: riding the world’s biggest network

Rapid transit buses that ferry workers in and out of Jakarta have become hugely popular and are key to net zero ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Coal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia's Jakarta

Pollution is causing respiratory illnesses and deaths to rise in Indonesia's island of Java, including the capital, Jakarta

The Independent UK

India launches five-day Millets Festival in Indonesia to raise awareness and create markets for millets-based products in ASEAN

India launches 5-day Millets Festival in Jakarta to raise awareness for millets as sustainable food choice. ASEAN-India Millets Festival jointly organised by Indian Mission to ASEAN and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Exhibition features FPOs, start-ups & Indian chefs.

The Hindu

‘Scream to the world, stop genocide’: Indonesian medics rally for Gaza

Medical workers in Indonesia call for an end to attacks on hospitals and healthcare staff by Israeli forces in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Bhullar extends lead to three shots in Indonesia, 7 Indians make the cut

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar carded a four-under 67 to extend his lead by three strokes after the second round of the BNI Indonesian Masters in Jakarta

The Hindu

Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support

More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert on Wednesday night over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community

The Independent UK

Bring Me The Horizon fans riot after show gets cancelled halfway through

Safety concerns forced the UK pop-metal band to cancel their set and a planned second performance in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ADMM-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia. He'll present India's views on regional security challenges and hold bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of participating nations

Al Jazeera

Q&A: Bali bomber on crime, punishment, and what motivated deadly attack

Umar Patek was freed last year after serving 11 years in jail for his role in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people.

The Independent UK

Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support

Dozens of conservative Muslims are calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert this month in Indonesia

The Independent UK

England head to Indonesia inspired by Under-17 World Cup winner Phil Foden

England face New Caledonia in Jakarta in their World Cup opener on Saturday.

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Traditional Market In Jakarta Faces Decline Amidst TikTok Shop Ban

TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Impacts Traditional Market as Foot Traffic Declines

Al Jazeera

Indonesia’s Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race

Defence minister and former general, whose running mate is the incumbent president’s son, is leading opinion polls.

The Conversation

Victims of the green energy boom? The Indonesians facing eviction over a China-backed plan to turn their island into a solar panel 'ecocity'

I first visited Rempang island in Summer 2022. Greeting me were lush fields lined with coconut and banana trees, picture-book fishing villages with houses jutting into the water on stilts, and boats carrying people between the dozens of islands that dot the Riau archipelago in western Indonesia. I had made…

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia | Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2023

Participants bowed to pay respects to the People’s Heroes Monument during a ceremony marking Martyrs Day at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In Jakarta, Indonesia, soldiers performed in a parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Indonesian armed forces. In Kathmandu, Nepal, women pulled a chariot during Indra Jatra, a festival…

Fortune

New rules from Jakarta are dealing a blow to TikTok's e-commerce dreams

The social media giant TikTok puts a pause on TikTok Shop, its online retail operation, in Indonesia to comply with new government restrictions.

The Times of India

Controversy mars Neeraj Chopra’s final; India plans to lodge protest

HANGZHOU: Controversy marred Neeraj Chopra’s men’s javelin throw final at the Asian Games after the reigning Olympic and world champion successfully defended his crown won in Jakarta 2018 under a clear Hangzhou skyline here on Wednesday night.

The Guardian - AU

Car-free days: new push to open up Sydney’s high streets and let festival culture prosper

Exclusive: The Committee for Sydney wants the city to follow the lead of New York, Jakarta, Mexico City and Bogotá

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