New Delhi, October 31, 2021: Indonesia’s founding father Sukarno’s daughter Sukmawati Sukarnoputri embraced Hinduism this week. Her son, Muhammad Putera, also accompanied her mother in the run-up to the conversion ceremony. The religious conversion to Hinduism began with Sudi Wadani, and was held on October 26, 2021, in Singaraja, Buleleng. In a statement Sukmawati Sukarnoputri […]
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INS Airavat brings cheers and COVID-19 relief supply to Indonesia
New Delhi, July 24, 2021: Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrived at the Port of Jakarta, Indonesia on 24 Jul 2021, carrying essential COVID-19 relief supplies. The ship has brought five Cryogenic containers containing 100 MT of Liquid Oxygen and 300 Concentraters to support Indonesia in its fight against the ongoing pandemic. INS Airavat is a […]
India and Indonesia agree to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation
New Delhi, July 27, 2020: Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and Republic of Indonesia was held here today. Indian delegation was headed by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh while the Indonesian delegation was led by its Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto, who is in India for strengthening the ties between the two maritime neighbours. During the […]
India would do its best to prevent disruption in supplies of medical products to Indonesia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia. The two leaders exchanged thoughts about the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region and the world. The Indonesian President appreciated the facilitation provided by the Government of India for supplies of pharmaceutical products to Indonesia. Prime Minister assured him […]
International Drug Syndicate busted; Largest seizure of 20 Kgs of Cocaine, worth Rs. 100 crores
Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) Delhi Zonal Unit and Operations achieved a major breakthrough in busting an International and pan-India level drug cartel and has effected the largest catch of cocaine. The cumulative seizure of cocaine done by NCB in India is around 20 Kgs, having an international value of Rs. 100 crores. 55 Kgs Cocaine […]
Maj Abdul Quadir Khan wins Silver Medal in Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Championship
Maj Abdul Quadir Khan of the Corps of Signals brought laurels to India by winning a Silver Medal at the prestigious 53rd Asian Body Building and Physique Sports Championship held at Batam, Indonesia on 02 Oct 19. Commissioned in Jun 2014, he took to Body Building with fervour in spite of an extremely busy regimental […]
Indonesia: 41 year old man weds 13 year old, family says all is well
In South Sulawesi, a province of Indonesia, a 41-year-old widower identified as Rustam Ashary married a 13-year-old girl who he ‘wooed’ through social media, says reports emerging from the country. The girl who is from Sidrap regency was in touch with Rustam for at least 3 months before she allegedly ‘decided’ to tie the knot. […]
Islamic group says Muslims should not call non-Muslims Kafir
Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama, with around 140 million members has given a call to not call non-Muslims as Kafir. In its recently held National Conference, the group said that the word ‘Kafir’ or infidel must not be used in any circumstances. The group says that Indonesia wasn’t established only by the Muslims and […]
Bruno Mars hilariously targets Ed Sheeran after getting ‘banned’
Bruno Mars is Bruno Mars. Let’s begin! Conservative Muslim country Indonesia’s West Java has had enough of sexually explicit lyrics and adult content. So it did the obvious; Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You”, Bruno Mars’ “Versace on the Floor” and Ariana Grande’s “Love Me Harder” will not be played at the daytime after getting under the […]
Deputy Governor of Hindu-majority Bali scoffs at halal tourism
Hindu-majority Bali is unhappy with the Vice-presidential candidate Sandiaga Uno for his ideas on halal tourism. Sandiaga is the running mate to presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. During a speech at Hotel Alkyfa in the capital city of Bali, Denpasar, this Sunday he put forward the idea of halal tourism for Bali. Bali is Hindu-majority island […]