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July 7, 2026 3:55 PM

PM Modi conferred Indonesia’s highest civilian honour ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred Indonesia's highest civilian honour, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' (Star of the Republic of Indonesia), by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to Jakarta. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I accept the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia with great humility. This honour belongs to the people of India. It reflects the warmth and affection of the people of Indonesia. It is also a tribute...

July 7, 2026 4:24 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Jakarta, reviewing the full spectrum of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and signing a series of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across defence, trade, technology, maritime security, healthcare, education and critical minerals. PM Modi, who is on a State Visit to Indonesia, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka (President...

July 7, 2026 9:42 AM

PM Modi accorded grand ceremonial welcome in Indonesia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on Tuesday as he officially began his bilateral visit to Indonesia, with the two countries set to deepen cooperation across strategic, economic and cultural sectors. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed PM Modi at the Merdeka Palace, where the two leaders shared a warm embrace before the ceremonial reception began. Schoolchildren lined the route to the Presidential Palace waving the national flags of India and...

July 7, 2026 9:30 AM

PM Modi to meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto today; talks to focus on defence, maritime cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, with the two leaders expected to give fresh momentum to the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across key sectors. The visit marks PM Modi’s first bilateral visit to Indonesia since India and Indonesia elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his 2018 visit. It also follows President Subianto’s State Visit to India as th...

July 6, 2026 8:28 PM

PM Modi lauds cultural performances in Jakarta, highlights shared civilisational heritage with Indonesia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the rich cultural performances presented during his arrival in Jakarta, saying they reflected the deep civilisational, cultural and spiritual ties shared by India and Indonesia. After receiving a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora at his hotel, the Prime Minister witnessed a series of performances, including Indonesia's iconic Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry depicting the Ramayana, a Bharatanatyam recital by Indonesian students and a dev...

July 6, 2026 9:13 PM

Indonesia: PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian Diaspora in Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Indonesia on Monday as he arrived in Jakarta for a three-day State Visit, marking the first leg of his three-nation tour. In a special gesture, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally received the Prime Minister at the airport, underscoring the strength of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Adding to the ceremonial welcome, fighter jets of the Indonesian Air Force escorted the Prime Minister's airc...

July 6, 2026 5:19 PM

PM Modi arrives in Indonesia, received by President Prabowo Subianto at Jakarta airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta on Monday for a three-day State Visit to Indonesia, where he was accorded a special welcome by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport, underscoring the close and growing ties between the two nations. The visit marks PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Indonesia since India and Indonesia elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his 2018 visit. It also follows President Subianto's State Visit to India ...

July 3, 2026 9:20 PM

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6-11; to hold bilateral talks, address diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, during which he will hold bilateral talks with the leaders of the three countries, review key areas of cooperation, engage with business leaders and address members of the Indian diaspora. The visit will begin in Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. It will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Indonesia and his first bilateral trip since India and...

June 10, 2026 10:11 PM

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, a new report released on Wednesday showed. The cyclone-induced floods and landslides killed at least 1,200 people and damaged around 300,000 homes, with environmental groups blaming the extent of the damage on the rapid deforestation of Sumatra island. At least 58 Tapanuli orangutans, which are endemic to an area around north Sumatra'...

May 14, 2026 10:28 AM

EAM Jaishankar Meets Counterparts From Indonesia, Russia, Brazil and Maldives

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and reviewed progress under the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as well as cooperation within the ASEAN framework. “Glad to welcome FM Sugiono of Indonesia. Reviewed the progress of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and our cooperation with ASEAN,” Jaishan...