Indonesia
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Indonesia ship carrying 240 people loses contact in Java Sea, search operation underway
World | Sep 13, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTA passenger ship carrying 240 people has lost contact in the Java Sea while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin in Indonesia. Search and rescue teams have been deployed to locate the vessel.
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Anak Krakatau erupts in Indonesia, dramatic lava footage surfaces | Watch
offbeat | Sep 08, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTIndonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted twice, sending volcanic ash across parts of western Indonesia and disrupting flights. Dramatic camera footage captured lava flares as ash clouds rose up to 50,000 feet.
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Flights resume in Indonesia's capital after two-day halt: Know why air travel was disrupted
World | Sep 08, 2026, 11:04 AM ISTJakarta's major airports reopened early Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced a two-day shutdown, disrupting 2,961 flights and affecting around 341,000 passengers.
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Vantara and Indonesia launch major wildlife health and conservation partnership
Business | Aug 24, 2026, 07:15 PM ISTIndonesia has announced a major expansion of wildlife health and in situ conservation efforts through a partnership involving the Indonesian government, Vantara and PT Fauna Land Group.
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Another strong earthquake hits Indonesia’s Northern Sumatra hours after 7.7 tremor
World | Aug 15, 2026, 07:36 PM ISTAnother strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Indonesia hours after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday.
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7.7 magnitude earthquake leaves at least 38 dead in Indonesia; tsunami warning issued
World | Aug 15, 2026, 02:36 PM ISTThe earthquake, which has a magnitude of 7.7, hit Indonesia around 5.58 am on Saturday, leaving at least 38 people dead. Its epicenter was located in Ende in the East Nusa Tenggara province, with authorities issuing a tsunami warning.
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At least 5 dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia's Madura Island
World | Aug 02, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTThe ferry, which was carrying 271 people, caught fire while it off the coast of Madura Island in Indonesia, leaving at least five persons dead. Forty-one people are still missing and a rescue operation is underway for them.
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Speed News: Trump declares ceasefire over, orders fresh Iran strikes, dismisses talks
Originals | Jul 08, 2026, 10:05 PM ISTTrump orders fresh Iran strikes after declaring the ceasefire over. MP's Baglamukhi Temple donation theft allegations spark a probe, while PM Modi visits Indonesia's 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple. Catch all the top headlines in today's Speed News.
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How Prambanan Temple reflects over a thousand years of India and Indonesia's shared heritage
Lifestyle | Jul 08, 2026, 02:20 PM ISTFrom its towering Shiva temple and Ramayana carvings to its role as a symbol of India and Indonesia's shared civilisational heritage, Prambanan Temple is one of Southeast Asia's most significant Hindu monuments. Here's why the UNESCO World Heritage Site is globally important.
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PM Modi offers prayers at Indonesia's 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple, shares aerial footage | Watch
World | Jul 08, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTIn a recent visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's collaboration with Indonesia to conserve the ancient Prambanan Hindu Temple.
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Election Commission goes global as India-Indonesia sign pact on EVMs; know all about the deal
World | Jul 07, 2026, 10:33 PM ISTIndia and Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on election management, with a focus on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), capacity building and sharing best practices.
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At Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi highlights Ramayana, Mahabharata as pillars of bilateral relations
World | Jul 07, 2026, 03:55 PM ISTHighlighting the geographical proximity between the two nations, PM Modi observed that while their capitals are separated by thousands of kilometres, the waters between them span only about 150 kilometres.
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PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna' by President Subianto
World | Jul 07, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTPM Modi arrived in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at further strengthening India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
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PM Modi Indonesia visit: India's economy playing major role in global growth, says PM at diaspora ev
World | Jul 07, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTPM Modi Indonesia visit: PM Narendra Modi's official visit to Indonesia, running from July 6 to 8 at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks his fourth journey to the Southeast Asian country.
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PM Modi arrives in Indonesia on first leg of three-nation tour; fighter jets escort aircraft | VIDEO
World | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTAfter completing engagements in Indonesia, Modi will travel to Melbourne in Australia at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The final leg of the tour will be in Auckland in Auckland, following an invitation from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
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PM Modi begins six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand: What's on the agenda
India | Jul 06, 2026, 10:07 AM ISTPM Modi will travel to Indonesia from July 6 to 8, his fourth visit to the country but first bilateral trip since May 2018.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes near Indonesia's Palu on Sulawesi Island
World | Jun 16, 2026, 09:46 AM ISTIndonesia is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a vast zone where several tectonic plates meet. As a result, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent across the archipelago.
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India signs BrahMos deal with Vietnam, pact with Indonesia in final stages: Defence Secretary
India | May 30, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTSpeaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India has finalised a deal with Vietnam to export the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Notably, several countries such as Malaysia and Singapore have also shown their interest in BrahMos.
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Viral ‘rainbow cloud’ over Indonesia leaves social media stunned | Watch video
offbeat | May 06, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTVideos of rare rainbow-like clouds over parts of Indonesia went viral last week, leaving social media users stunned and confused. Officials later confirmed the colourful display was a natural atmospheric phenomenon known as cloud iridescence.
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Indian tourists caught stealing hairdryer, doormat in Bali; netizens say 'cancel their passport'
Trending | Apr 23, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTFour Indian tourists were caught in Bali, Indonesia, this month while stealing items such as a hair dryer, a doormat, a TV remote box, pool towels, kimono robes, and dining utensils from a hotel. However, no legal action was taken against them.