Ridwan Kamil’s electability remains stagnant in the Jakarta regional head election. His supporting parties are not actively campaigning for him, leaving him hoping for support from Prabowo and Jokowi.

Prabowo Subianto orders four ministers to rescue the bankrupt textile company Sritex. A potential bailout from the state is on the table.

Capital outflow becomes increasingly clear at the outset of Prabowo’s administration. The large cabinet undermines investors’ confidence.

Judicial Commission Chair Amzulian Rifai on the corruption in judicial institution involving judges.

The food estate program, or rice field creation initiative in Central Kalimantan, was neglected and instead converted into oil palm plantations owned by private companies.

Former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong is arrested by the Attorney General’s Office over corruption allegations. When will other ministers be questioned?

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

With the Supreme Court’s judicial mafia, when one branch is lopped off, another 10 grow in its place. It needs to be comprehensively cleaned up.

Kamala Harris champions women’s legal and political rights, countering Donald Trump’s machismo.

MEMBERS of the Dayak Bahau tribe perform the Hudoq Tahari dance ritual at Lamin Amin Ayaaq Syahrie Jaang, Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Saturday, October 26, 2024. This traditional ritual is performed during the menugal rice planting season as an expression of gratitude and to ask God to protect their fields from evil spirits. 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.