Indonesia Islamists urge ouster of Jakarta governor, plan more protests
Islamist groups have held two big rallies since November against the governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who is on trial for insulting the Koran.
Feb 20, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
Incumbent Jakarta governor and rival in tight election, early counts show
The incumbent governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, was neck and neck with rival Anies Baswedan in the race to lead the Indonesian capital, early counting by private pollsters showed.
Feb 15, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
Jakarta election heads for second round as Christian governor holds narrow lead
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama had secured 42.57 percent of the votes, just ahead of former minister Anies Baswedan in second place with 40.23 percent.
Feb 15, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Indonesians vote for Jakarta governor as religious tensions divide
Indonesia has the world`s largest Muslim population but is officially secular and home to minority Christian and Hindu communities, as well as hundreds of ethnic groups.
Thousands gathered at Jakarta mosque urged to vote for Muslim governor
Thousands of Indonesians gathered on Saturday at a mosque in central Jakarta, where religious leaders urged them to support a Muslim candidate during next week's contentious election to select the capital's governor.
Feb 11, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
Indonesia to probe arms smuggling claims against peacekeepers in Sudan
Indonesia will on Wednesday send a team to Sudan to investigate allegations that its peacekeepers stationed there with the United Nations tried to smuggle arms out of the country, officials said.
Jan 25, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Australia, Indonesia in damage control after military spat
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he looked forward to the matter being resolved "as soon as possible".
Jan 05, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
Indonesia suspends military cooperation with Australia
Indonesia said on Wednesday it has suspended military cooperation with Australia, reportedly due to training materials deemed offensive, in a fresh flare-up of tensions between the neighbours.
Jan 04, 2017, 12:05 PM IST
Court clears way for Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's blasphemy trial
he politician, the favourite in opinion polls for the governor`s post before the case emerged, is a close ally of President Joko Widodo.
Dec 27, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
13 killed in Indonesia Air Force plane crash in Papua
According to Indonesian Air force chief Agus Supriatna, bad weather suspectedly caused the accident.
Dec 18, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
Thousands of Indonesians rally against racial, religious intolerance
Indonesia recognises six religions and is home to several minority groups that adhere to traditional beliefs.
Nov 19, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
Indonesia police proceed with blasphemy case against Christian governor
Indonesian police said on Wednesday they will proceed with an investigation into a blasphemy complaint brought by Muslim groups against the Christian and ethnic Chinese governor of Jakarta and banned him from leaving the country.
Nov 16, 2016, 11:48 AM IST
Jakarta governor named suspect in blasphemy case
Jakarta`s Christian governor was formally named a suspect in a blasphemy investigation Wednesday, after allegations that he insulted Islam sparked a violent mass protest by Muslim hardliners in the Indonesian capital.
Nov 16, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
50,000 Muslim hardliners rally against blasphemy in Jakarta
A sea of protesters wearing white Islamic robes swarmed the city`s largest mosque for Friday prayers before taking to the streets in a huge show of force against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Nov 04, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
Death toll in Indonesia boat sinking jumps to 51
The death toll in the sinking of an overcrowded boat carrying Indonesian migrant workers climbed to 51 today after rescuers found more bodies.
Nov 04, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Indonesia sentences Australian paedophile Robert Ellis to 15 years in jail
An Indonesian court on Tuesday sentenced a 70-year-old Australian man to 15 years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually molesting several girls on the resort island of Bali.
Oct 25, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
Indonesia hopes to get over 20 gold medals in 2018 Asian Games
Indonesia Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi on Tuesday said he expected the country`s athletes to bag at least 20 gold medals when they host the 2018 Asian Games.
Oct 25, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
Jakarta attack: Islamic State-linked militant gets 10-year jail
An Islamic State (IS) militant linked to the deadly January 14 bomb and gun attacks in Indonesia was on Thursday sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Oct 20, 2016, 18:50 PM IST
Indonesian faces six years in jail over porn billboard
The Japanese film "Watch Tokyo Hot" was broadcast for 10 minutes on the advertising screen on Friday during Jakarta rush hour.
Oct 05, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
Indonesia: Porn film plays on Jakarta billboard, police investigate
The offending clip of a couple engaged in a steamy tryst beamed at peak hour on Friday, shocking and amusing motorists in equal measure as they crawled along the major road in heavy traffic.
