Indonesia Apbn 2026
A page on budgets in our government & policy coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 20 reports filed on it so far.
Indonesia closes parks due to fires
Indonesia has temporarily closed nine national parks and restricted access to four others as forest fires strain firefighting resources in six...
Karnataka tells SC it complies with CWMA
The Karnataka government informed the Supreme Court on August 31, 2026, that it is complying with a Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order to
Indonesia's Digital Banking Race
Indonesia's digital banking sector, enabled by OJK regulations in 2018 and 2021, is consolidating around three leading players backed by major tech...
India's New IST Rules Create Compliance
India's Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST for all purposes.
Ahn Gyu-back Steps Down as Defense Minister
Outgoing Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back expressed mixed feelings about his tenure as South Korea's first civilian defense chief in over 60 years. He...
FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi over
An FIR was registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on August 30, 2026, over remarks he made about a 'purification' ritual in Haldwani.
Japan's Updated FOIP Initiative Focuses on
Japan's updated 2026 Indo-Pacific plan shifts from philosophy to practical cooperation with ASEAN on maritime security, critical minerals, and energy...
Supreme Court orders FIR copy for journalist
The Supreme Court ordered Ghaziabad Police to provide a copy of an FIR to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay on August 25, 2026.
RSS Chief Rejects Exclusion of Muslims
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on August 29, 2026, that Hindutva does not envision an India without Muslims, asserting that Hindus who believe...
Singapore to auction forfeited assets from
Over 1,000 luxury items and 80 properties seized in Singapore's S$3 billion money laundering case will be auctioned from September 2026.
MeitY issues AI agent tender for DigiLocker
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a tender on August 7, 2026 to recruit AI/ML professionals for a Unified AI...
4000 Scammed in Ballia Job Recruitment FIR
Over 4,000 people were allegedly scammed by a fake government job recruitment scheme in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, with an FIR lodged on August 26, 2026.
Japan Faces AI-Driven Chinese Disinformation
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released its 2026 Defense White Paper, highlighting Chinese AI-powered information operations targeting Japanese society...
Parandur Airport Project Scrapped
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay formally cancelled the ₹27,400-crore Parandur greenfield airport project on August 26, 2026, ending years...
Indonesia Arrests 72
Indonesian police arrest suspects in forest fires, President Prabowo Subianto vows to hold companies accountable
Japan Seeks to Become Indonesia's Primary Strategic Partner
Japan is increasing its efforts to become Indonesia's primary strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on defense, energy, and...
Ancient Rock Painting Offers Clues to Austronesian Migration
A 4,000-year-old rock painting in Indonesia provides insight into the motivations behind one of humanity's greatest migrations, with researchers...
Indonesia’s Transgender Community Faces Rising Repression Under New Security Policy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 decree labeling LGBTQ+ culture as a national security threat has coincided with a surge in violent...
Taiwan Protests Indonesia's Naval Exercise with China in its Exclusive Economic Zone
Taiwan has called on Indonesia to clarify its participation in a joint naval exercise with China in waters east of Taiwan, which took place in...
Indonesia's Naval Exercise with China Sparks Geopolitical Debate Over Taiwan's Waters
A joint naval exercise between China and Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan has drawn criticism from Taiwan and the U.S., with Beijing framing it as...