Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing

September 6, 2026 1:00 PM

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing

An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused six airports to suspend flight operations on Sunday, affecting hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport, after some school activities and fishing were halted. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flight operations until 1:30 p.m. (0630 GMT) due to volcanic ash, the airport posted on Instagram, stranding hundreds of passengers at the facility. The suspension has affected 301 flights, including 58 international flights, airport...

PM Modi presented rare tea, handicrafts, decoratives to Indonesian President during his three-day visit

July 14, 2026 11:54 AM

PM Modi presented rare tea, handicrafts, decoratives to Indonesian President during his three-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Indonesia, presented rare tea, Indian handicrafts and decoratives to President Prabowo Subianto, representing the artistic elegance of India. Manohari Gold Tea, presented to President Prabowo is one of India's finest speciality teas, which showcases the rich tea heritage and craftsmanship of Assam. Made exclusively from the tender buds of the P126 tea clone, it is hand-plucked, hand-rolled, and naturally sun-dried during the second flush season ...

PM Modi departs for Australia after concluding three-day Indonesia visit

July 8, 2026 3:21 PM

PM Modi departs for Australia after concluding three-day Indonesia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday concluded his three-day State Visit to Indonesia, which was marked by major strategic agreements, cultural initiatives and high-level diplomatic engagements. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As I conclude my visit to Indonesia, I leave with immense satisfaction at the outcomes achieved as far as the future of our partnership is concerned. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Indonesia and to President Prabowo Subianto for his exceptional warmt...

PM Modi, Indonesian President inaugurate India-backed restoration of UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple, reaffirm shared civilisational ties

July 8, 2026 2:43 PM

PM Modi, Indonesian President inaugurate India-backed restoration of UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple, reaffirm shared civilisational ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the India-backed conservation and restoration project at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, marking a significant milestone in India-Indonesia cultural cooperation and civilisational diplomacy. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "President Prabowo Subianto and I inaugurated the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple Compound Restoration and Conservation Projec...

Restoring shared heritage: PM Modi’s visit to historic Prambanan Temple strengthens India’s cultural diplomacy

July 8, 2026 1:26 PM

Restoring shared heritage: PM Modi’s visit to historic Prambanan Temple strengthens India’s cultural diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the India-backed conservation and restoration project at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, marking a major milestone in India-Indonesia cultural cooperation and civilisational diplomacy. Accompanied by President Prabowo, PM Modi also offered prayers at the nearly 1,000-year-old Hindu temple complex in Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java. The res...

PM Modi shares aerial view of ‘majestic’ Prambanan Temple

July 8, 2026 10:51 AM

PM Modi shares aerial view of ‘majestic’ Prambanan Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an aerial view of the majestic Prambanan Temple in Indonesia as he travelled to the UNESCO World Heritage site in Yogyakarta. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On the way to the Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto." On Tuesday, PM Modi said that India will assist in the conservation and restoration of the over 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, reaffirming the deep civilisational and cultural ties between In...

PM Modi highlights ‘strong and vibrant’ India-Indonesia ties as landmark agreements deepen partnership

July 8, 2026 10:59 AM

PM Modi highlights ‘strong and vibrant’ India-Indonesia ties as landmark agreements deepen partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the growing strength of India-Indonesia relations during his ongoing State Visit to Indonesia, describing the partnership between the two countries as "strong and vibrant" while sharing key moments from the visit. The highlights included his grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta, the conferment of Indonesia's highest civilian honour, his historic address to the Indonesian Parliament, high-level bilateral talks with President Prabowo Subianto, ...

PM Modi becomes first Indian Prime Minister to address Indonesian Parliament, calls for deeper strategic partnership

July 7, 2026 5:25 PM

PM Modi becomes first Indian Prime Minister to address Indonesian Parliament, calls for deeper strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of Indonesia, calling for a new era in bilateral relations anchored in shared civilisational heritage, democratic values and a common vision for the future. Addressing Indonesian lawmakers in Jakarta, PM Modi thanked Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for his presence and Parliament Speaker Puan Maharani for her invitation, while extending greetings on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of ...

PM Modi’s global honours tally reaches 35 with Indonesia’s highest civilian award

July 7, 2026 3:56 PM

PM Modi’s global honours tally reaches 35 with Indonesia’s highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tally of international honours has risen to 35 after Indonesia conferred upon him its highest civilian award, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia', recognising his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. 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 Indonesi...

‘New golden chapter’: India, Indonesia sign Election Commission MoU to strengthen democratic cooperation

July 7, 2026 3:41 PM

‘New golden chapter’: India, Indonesia sign Election Commission MoU to strengthen democratic cooperation

India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between their Election Commissions to strengthen democratic cooperation, marking another milestone in the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The agreement was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Indonesia, where he held bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Addressing a joint press statement after the delegation-level talks, PM...