Acting Jakarta Governor, Heru Budi Hartono, on pollution and the future of Jakarta after it is no longer the capital city.

News summary, from the dismissal on Budiman Sudjatmiko to Food Estate.

PGN suffers millions of US dollars in losses from the transaction with Isar Gas. The turmoil over the down payment could lead to a lawsuit.

Foreign exchange surplus is receding. But there is a hope that a huge fund will get back to the country during the elections campaign.

ISIS sympathizer Dananjaya Erbening had dozens of ready-to-use firearms and ammunition. He raised funds through charity.

The women’s exhibition at Pos Bloc, Jakarta, feature multi-generational artists. Many are still revolving around traditional views of women. 

Politics is connected with corruption. A high rate of corruption reflects our politics.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Reducing air pollution needs a persistent energy transition policy. We could learn from China and Japan.

Loneliness does not always exist as isolation. There is a difference between loneliness and solitude.

THE construction of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, Tuesday, August 22. According to data from the IKN Infrastructure Development Task Force, the first phase of basic infrastructure construction process has reached 38.1 percent, and all activities are still on schedule, expected to be completed by 2024. ANTARA/M Risyal Hidayat

This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.