Indonesians voted on Wednesday in a one-day election billed as one of the most complex in the world. Our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke to Indonesian envoy to India Sidharto Suryodipuro on the Indonesian elections, the Indian polls among other things.

Can learn a lot from Indian experience on electronic voting machines: Indonesian envoy

Indonesia's Joko Widodo was on track to be re-elected leader of the world's third-biggest democracy with pollsters giving him a wide lead over rival Prabowo Subianto, a firebrand ex-general, hours after voting closed Wednesday across the 17,000-island archipelago.

Joko Widodo leading in early count in Indonesia: Pollsters

More than 192 million Indonesians are eligible to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections on Wednesday after campaigns focused on the economy, but with political Islam looming large over the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation.

Indonesia's election: The people, issues and preparations

Tens of millions of Indonesians will vote in presidential and parliamentary elections this week after campaigns focused on the economy, but with political Islam looming ever larger in the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation.

192 million voters, 245, 000 candidates: Indonesia to vote in world's biggest single-day election on April 17

Concerts and mass prayers bring lengthy election campaign to close in Indonesia

Two months ago, Indonesian farmer Tama harvested several tonnes of shallots from a small plot of land he had rented in the village of Grinting in central Java. In several ways, Tama had President Joko Widodo to thank for his crop.

As Indonesia's Widodo seeks a second term, rural voters have some doubts

Indonesians to vote in world's biggest single-day election

About 100,000 people filled Jakarta's main stadium Saturday for a huge rally in support of Indonesian president Joko Widodo, just days ahead of the biggest-ever elections in the world's number-three democracy.

Indonesia campaign rallies draw tens of thousands

Life Size Hologram Of Indonesian President Joko Widodo Addresses Crowds In The Country As Widodo Takes A Leaf Out Of Indian PM Modi's Book. India's Prime Minister inspires Indonesia's President. Joko Widodo takes a leaf out of Modi's book, uses 3D technology to address voters, something that Modi did in 2014. Here's a report

Gravitas: Indian PM Modi inspires Indonesian President Joko Widodo

As World's third largest democracy Indonesia is all set to go to the polls on 17th April, Presidential candidates Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto are ready to encounter each other yet again to win the tough battle of 2019 election.

Indonesia presidential election: Prabowo Subianto vs Joko Widodo

Indonesian rescuers on Tuesday used drones and sniffer dogs to search for survivors along the devastated west coast of Java hit by a series of tsunamis that killed at least 373 people, warning more victims are expected to be uncovered as the search expands.

Indonesian rescuers use drones, sniffer dogs as tsunami death toll touches 373

The death toll from a tsunami that hit the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra after the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted rose to at least 280 on Monday, officials said, as rescuers using heavy machinery and their bare hands searched for more victims.

Rescuers dig through rubble looking for survivors after Indonesia tsunami kills 280

Around 100,000 people marched in Indonesia's capital Sunday to mark two years since a demonstration that led to the fall of Jakarta's Christian ex-governor, as presidential candidates seek to rally support ahead of next year's general election.

Thousands of Islamists march in Jakarta ahead of elections

Indonesia has protested to Saudi Arabia over the execution of an Indonesian maid, convicted of murdering her employer who a workers' rights group said was trying to rape her at the time.

Indonesia protests to Saudi over execution of maid convicted of murder

Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with the relatives of passengers on board a crashed Indonesian aircraft late on Monday, as he ordered the search operation at sea to continue round the clock.

Indonesian president meets plane crash families as search carries into night

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Sunday visited Palu, a coastal city on Sulawesi island, hit by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that triggered a tsunami with waves as high as six metres (20 feet) two days ago.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo visits worst hit areas of earthquake and tsunami

Campaigning for Indonesia's presidential election in April kicked off Sunday, pitting incumbent Joko Widodo against a former military general in the race to lead the world's third-biggest democracy.

Indonesia kicks off presidential race as currency slumps

Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang, a former police chief known as a tough politician and committed communist with little tolerance for dissent, died Friday at age 61 after a serious illness, state media reported.

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang dies at 61 after serious illness

The Arjuna Wijaya Monument is one of the iconic monuments in Jakarta, which is located at a central location in Jakarta, just next to Monas, national monument of Indonesia

PM Narendra Modi to visit Indonesia's iconic Arjuna Wijaya monument today

Prime Minister Modi and President Widodo also participated in a 'Kite Exhibition'.

PM Modi, Indonesian president Joko Widodo fly kites in Jakarta

Police will now be allowed to detain terror suspects for as long as 21 days, up from the current one week

Indonesia passes tougher terror law after suicide attacks

During the visit, India and Indonesia will sign a MoU on the renewal of defence cooperation, space and policy planning

PM Modi to visit Indonesia on May 29 to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties

The 18-year-old high school student from Medan on the island of Sumatra, identified by the initials MFB, was found guilty of violating the country's internet law

Indonesian teen jailed for insulting President on Facebook

Swaraj also thanked Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, for accepting PM Modi's invitation to join ASEAN special commemorative summit as Guest of honour at India's Republic Day celebrations

Indonesia to play critical role in Indo Pacific region: Sushma Swaraj

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