Threats against critics of the TNI Law revision continue. Military personnel did not hesitate to pay a visit to activists and campuses.

The plan to scrap import quotas remains in limbo. New players are gearing up to enter the commodity import business.

The rupiah keeps falling despite strong reserves and new export rules. Investors doubt Prabowo’s policies and fear his grand plans ignore urgent economic problems.

The Attorney General's Office has arrested four judges suspected of receiving bribes in the cooking oil case. The promotion of the defendant judges came under scrutiny.

The Witness and Victim Protection (LPSK) Chair Achmadi explains the efforts to protect civil society amid widespread terror in the wake of the TNI Law revision protests.

Managing Indonesia requires good governance, marked with transparency and accountability free from conflicts of interest.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

The Prabowo family and their cronies have been running the free nutritious meals project. It is a populist program rife with corruption, collusion and nepotism.

The story of Hung Chung-hai and Chen Shu Chu, who gave their lives to help others. To reach the peak of happiness is to give.

CATHOLIC devotees enact a visual representation of the Stations of the Cross at the Hati Kudus (Sacred Heart) Catholic Church in Banda Aceh, Aceh, April 18, 2025. Hundreds observe the Stations of the Cross procession, depicting the suffering of Jesus until his death, which is part of the Easter celebrations. Antara/Ampelsa

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.