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6.1 magnitude earthquake near Indonesia's Sumatra Island: USGS

Indonesia earthquake: Authorities are assessing the situation, and further details are awaited.
world news
Updated on Mar 03, 2026 11:16 am IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Indonesia

The tectonics of Indonesia are very complex, as it is a meeting point of several tectonic plates.
world news
Published on Aug 24, 2025 02:24 am IST

HT This Day: April 14, 1946 -- Netaji’s thrilling journey from Berlin to Sumatra in 1943

HT This Day: April 14, 1946 -- Netaji’s thrilling journey from Berlin to Sumatra in 1943
india news
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 06:26 pm IST

Tigress from critically endangered species gives birth to adorable cubs. Watch

The two Sumatran tiger cubs with their mom Lola, shortly after being birthed. 
trending
Published on Jul 11, 2022 02:53 pm IST

World’s largest flower blooms in Indonesia

The flower’s bloom will only last about one week. (representational image)
trending
Updated on Jan 03, 2020 06:59 pm IST

‘Despite delay, monsoon picked up due to positive EQUINOO’

The summer monsoon season was first marked by a delayed onset over Kerala followed by long and weak spell until June 20.
mumbai news
Updated on Sept 11, 2019 11:53 pm IST

Not just Bali: Indonesia hopes to develop more tourism sites

The Indonesian tourism sector grew by 7.8% in 2018, or twice the global average, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.
travel
Updated on Aug 13, 2019 01:17 pm IST

Tsunami warning after strong earthquake off Indonesia’s Sumatra and Java

7 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra island, says US Geological Survey.
world news
Updated on Jun 08, 2020 09:25 pm IST

New jumping spider species discovered at Aarey Colony in Mumbai

Jumping spiders comprise 13% of the global spider diversity.
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 31, 2019 12:53 am IST

5 unmarried couples whipped in public in Indonesia for behaving amorously

An Indonesian woman is whipped by a member of the Sharia police in public in Banda Aceh on March 20.
world news
Updated on Mar 20, 2019 06:47 pm IST

Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides climbs to 68

At least 68 people have been killed and thousands were forced to flee their homes after floods and landslides hit the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
world news
Published on Jan 26, 2019 06:12 pm IST

Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Rescuers carry the body of a landslide victim in Sirnaresmi, West Java, Indonesia, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. The landslide triggered by torrential rain has killed a number of people and left dozens of others missing on Indonesia's main island of Java.
world news
Updated on Jan 01, 2019 12:02 pm IST

‘Perfect night turned into a nightmare’: Indonesia tsunami survivor

A woman walks amid debris at a tsunami-ravaged village in Sumur, Indonesia.
world news
Updated on Dec 25, 2018 01:25 pm IST

No time to run: Killer tsunami hit Indonesia beach without warning

The tsunami that hit the coasts of Indonesian islands along the Sunda Strait was not big but it was destructive. The waves smashed onto beaches in the darkness Saturday night without warning, ripping houses and hotels from their foundations in seconds and sweeping terrified concertgoers into the sea.
world news
Published on Dec 24, 2018 12:51 pm IST

How Indonesia has been ravaged by earthquakes and tsunamis time and again

The worst affected area was the Pandeglang region of Banten province in Java, which encompasses the Ujung Kulon National Park and popular beaches, the disaster agency said. Of the deaths, 33 were in Pandeglang.
world news
Updated on Dec 23, 2018 12:45 pm IST

‘LGBT behaviour’ a term? An Indonesian city plans to fine residents for it

The regulation is the latest example of a rise in government and public hostility toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country.
world news
Updated on Nov 30, 2018 07:07 pm IST

Lion Air jet crash victim’s family sues Boeing, files lawsuit in US

A worker assists his colleague during the lift up of a damaged tyre from Indonesian forensic policemen stand beside a damaged tyre from the the Lion Air flight JT610 jet.
world news
Updated on Nov 16, 2018 02:00 pm IST

Lion Air jet in another accident, a week after deadly crash

A Lion Air passenger jet has been involved in another accident -- just a week after a plane from the Indonesian airline crashed with the loss of all 189 people on board.
world news
Published on Nov 08, 2018 08:47 pm IST

Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia vanished from radar 13 minutes after taking off

An Indonesian Lion Air passenger plane went missing on October 29, 2018 shortly after taking off from the capital Jakarta, an authority official said that a search and rescue operation is under way.
world news
Published on Oct 29, 2018 12:39 pm IST

Indonesia floods and landslides claim 27 lives, several missing

People use a heavy equipment to remove debris after flash floods hit the Saladi village in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra on October 13, 2018.
world news
Updated on Oct 13, 2018 08:56 pm IST

At least 14 killed as 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

A paramedic gives treatment to injured people outside of a hospital after an earthquake hit Sembalun Selong village in Lombok Timur, Indonesia.
world news
Updated on Jul 29, 2018 03:08 pm IST

Indonesia football fans damage Asian Games stadium in Palembang

Spectators throwing chairs ripped from the stands during the league football match between Sriwijaya FC and Arema FC.
football
Updated on Jul 22, 2018 03:34 pm IST

4 shot dead in attack on Indonesia police; officer killed

Police remove the bodies of attackers who were shot and killed at the entrance of a police station in Pekanbaru, Indonesia.
world news
Updated on May 16, 2018 11:04 am IST

Indonesia oil well explosion death toll climbs to 21

Damaged caused by fire from a burning illegal oil well is seen in Ranto Peureulak, Aceh Province, Indonesia April 25, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto.
world news
Updated on Apr 26, 2018 10:56 am IST
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