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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India, Indonesia forge stronger anti-terror ties
New Delhi: India and Indonesia held brainstorming sessions on counterterrorism and deradicalisation this week during a visit to Jakarta by a multi-party MP delegation led by JDU leader Sanjay Jha. The delegation interacted with the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the world's largest Islamic civil society group, as well as members of Indonesia's Golkar and NasDem parties, media houses, business leaders, and the Indian diaspora. Discussions focused on shared values of peace, the threat of extremism, and the need for deeper cooperation on counterterrorism efforts. During talks with NU leaders KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla and Kholili Kholil, the Indian delegation sought Indonesia's continued support against terrorism. The NU leadership condemned attacks on civilians, expressed solidarity with India, and called for joint efforts to combat terrorism and promote regional peace. India is also consulting Indonesia to blunt Pakistan's attempts to pass anti-India resolutions at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Jakarta has consistently backed India's territorial integrity and distanced itself from Pakistan's Kashmir stance, with support from countries like Egypt, Oman, Kazakhstan, and Bahrain following the Pahalgam terror attack. Colombia retracts remark on Operation Sindoor Live Events Meanwhile, in a diplomatic win, Colombia has retracted its earlier statement expressing concern over civilian casualties during India's Operation Sindoor in Pakistan. The retraction came after strong objections by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is heading a multi-nation parliamentary delegation. Speaking in Bogota, Tharoor stressed, "There is no moral equivalence between terrorists and those defending their nation." Colombia's Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio acknowledged the Indian position and said a fresh statement would be issued after understanding the facts of the conflict. "We now have detailed information about the real situation and what happened in Kashmir," she said, adding that Colombia values continued dialogue with India.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indonesia declares support for India in fight against terrorism: All-party delegation member John Brittas
Jakarta (Indonesia), May 30 (ANI): CPI (M) MP John Brittas, who is part of the all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, said the country understands India's concerns about terrorism and has declared its intent to support India. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Brittas also highlighted the 'extensive' meetings in Indonesia for the last 3 days, with government agencies, ministers, parliamentarians, think tank members, and political parties of Indonesia Brittas stated, 'Indonesia very well understands the concerns of understand that such terror activities always pull back the country from its progressive and development trajectory.' 'They have understood and declared their intent to support India in our fight against want to progress visit to Indonesia was very fruitful in every aspect,' he added. On the third day of their visit to Jakarta, the all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, Member of Parliament, India, held interactions with the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), prominent media houses, business and community leaders from the Indian Diaspora in Indonesia, and met with Members of Parliament from Golkar and NasDem Party, as per the Embassy of India in Jakarta. The delegation also visited the Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School, Jakarta. The delegation had a meeting with KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, MA, Chairman of the NahdlatulUlama (NU) Executive Board and Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of the NU, the largestIslamic organization in Indonesia. In this meeting, the delegation sought Indonesia's unwavering support against all forms of terrorism, recalling our shared values of peace and tolerance as the largest Muslim country in the world. Condemning terrorism and the attack on innocent civilians, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leadership conveyed that it felt the pain of India and supports India's resolve to tackle terrorism. Ulil called for India and Indonesia to walk hand in hand to deal with the challenge of terrorism and to foster peace and economic development in the region, according to the Embassy of India in Jakarta. The delegation visited the Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School in Jakarta and paid floraltri tributesbutes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and planted tree saplings as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative of the Prime Minister of India. The delegation also interacted with the Committee Members of Gandhi Seva Loka Association, calling upon the values of truth, justice, unified action, and unwavering courage in the face of national challenges, principles that Mahatma Gandhi espoused. The delegation had focused and lively interactions with the Press and Media at the Embassy of India, Jakarta. According to the Indian embassy statement, the delegation briefed the Indonesian media on India's 'New Normal' against cross-border attacks, zero tolerance for terrorism, and all-party resolve to stand united in all matters of national interest. A number of journalists/reporters of local and global media houses/press attended the interactive session. This was followed by an engaging interaction with prominent business and community leadersof the Indian diaspora associations at the Embassy of India. A minute of solemn silence inremembrance of the victims of the Pahalgam attack was observed at the event. Speaking to the audience, Sanjay Kumar Jha, Head of Parliamentary delegation, highlighted India's relentless efforts towards combating terrorism and ensuring peace and development. The delegation commended the Indian diaspora globally and in Indonesia for upholding the principles of tolerance, pluralism, and unity and urged them to stand resilient against terrorism and for amplifying the national resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms. Aparajita Sarangi, MP from Odisha, interacted separately with the members of the OdiyaSamaj. She also inaugurated the 'Biju Hall' of the Embassy and a commemorative plaque of the late Odiya leader Biju Patnaik, an Indian freedom fighter and aviator who played a key role during Indonesia's independence struggle, for which he received the highest civilian award of 'Bintang Jasa Utama'. Similarly, members of the Bengali Community Association in Jakarta, JABA, called upon the WB Lok Sabha MP, Abhishek Banerjee, and exchanged thoughts with the leader. The delegation ended the day with their interactions with members of Golkar and NasDemParty including Agung Laksono, Dave Agung Laksono, Nurdin Tampubolobn, Gavriel Novanto, Abraham Srijaya, Wibi Andrino, Martin Manurung, Azisoko Harmoko, Ms Andina Narang, Gias Kumari Putra, Jupiter Prof Dr. Ratlan Pardede, Lalu Sudarmadi, Izhari Mawatdi. The delegation spoke on India's national consensus and resolve to combating terrorism and sought the support of the Golkar and NasDem parties. The Indonesian side conveyed its support to India in the fight against terrorism. (ANI)
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
India, Indonesia must walk hand in hand to promote peace, says prominent Indonesian Muslim leader
The chairman of a prominent Indonesian Islamic organisation on Friday condemned terrorism in all its forms and asked India and Indonesia to walk hand in hand to promote peace and economic development, as he met the visiting all-party Indian all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, is here with a mission to convey New Delhi's unequivocal stance about India's fight against terrorism to local political and diplomatic leadership and think tanks. The delegation met with KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) and Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of NU, the world's largest Islamic organisation and sought their unwavering support against violence and religious extremism. "As peace-loving countries with the largest Muslim populations with shared values of Unity in Diversity or "Binneka Tunggal Ika" practised as state policy as well as in daily lives, the leader of the delegation urged NU leaders to support India and condemn cross border terrorism to give a strong message to the world," the Indian Embassy in Jakarta said on X. "Condemning terrorism and the attack on innocent civilians, KH Ulil said he felt the pain of India & called for India and Indonesia to walk hand in hand to promote peace, economic development," it said. On Thursday, the delegation met with National Mandate Party (PAN) leaders who categorically stated that "religion and race cannot serve as a basis for exporting terrorism." The delegation also interacted with Resident Ambassadors of 20 friendly countries in Indonesia and shared their insights on India's calibrated and strong response through Operation Sindoor. The Indian team also held an insightful interaction with scholars and researchers from Indonesia-based think tanks and academia, including the Indonesian Council of World Affairs (ICWA); Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI); The Habibie Centre; Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence Centre for Indonesia Policy Studies (ISI-CIPS), University of Indonesia, and the Indonesia Air Power Studies Centre. On Wednesday, the delegation met Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Arief Havas Oegroseno and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn. The Indian team also interacted with Muhammad Husein Fadlulloh, Vice-Chairperson of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation, and Muhammad Rofiqi, Chairperson of the Indonesia-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, to sensitise them on India's strong commitment against terrorism. Besides Jha, the delegation comprises MPs Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), Abhishek Banerjee (TMC), Brij Lal (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid and former ambassador of India to France and Bahrain Mohan delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasize Pakistan's links to between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India, Indonesia must walk hand in hand to promote peace, says prominent Indonesian Muslim leader
An Indian all-party delegation visited Indonesia, seeking support against terrorism and religious extremism. They engaged with Indonesian Islamic leaders, political figures, and think tanks, emphasizing India's commitment to combating terrorism following recent escalations. Discussions highlighted the shared values of peace and unity, with calls for India and Indonesia to collaborate on promoting peace and economic development. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The chairman of a prominent Indonesian Islamic organisation on Friday condemned terrorism in all its forms and asked India and Indonesia to walk hand in hand to promote peace and economic development, as he met the visiting all-party Indian all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, is here with a mission to convey New Delhi's unequivocal stance about India's fight against terrorism to local political and diplomatic leadership and think delegation met with KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) and Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of NU, the world's largest Islamic organisation and sought their unwavering support against violence and religious extremism "As peace-loving countries with the largest Muslim populations with shared values of Unity in Diversity or "Binneka Tunggal Ika" practised as state policy as well as in daily lives, the leader of the delegation urged NU leaders to support India and condemn cross border terrorism to give a strong message to the world," the Indian Embassy in Jakarta said on X."Condemning terrorism and the attack on innocent civilians, KH Ulil said he felt the pain of India & called for India and Indonesia to walk hand in hand to promote peace, economic development," it Thursday, the delegation met with National Mandate Party (PAN) leaders who categorically stated that "religion and race cannot serve as a basis for exporting terrorism."The delegation also interacted with Resident Ambassadors of 20 friendly countries in Indonesia and shared their insights on India's calibrated and strong response through Operation Sindoor The Indian team also held an insightful interaction with scholars and researchers from Indonesia-based think tanks and academia, including the Indonesian Council of World Affairs (ICWA); Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI); The Habibie Centre; Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence Centre for Indonesia Policy Studies (ISI-CIPS), University of Indonesia, and the Indonesia Air Power Studies Wednesday, the delegation met Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Arief Havas Oegroseno and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn. The Indian team also interacted with Muhammad Husein Fadlulloh, Vice-Chairperson of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation, and Muhammad Rofiqi, Chairperson of the Indonesia-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, to sensitise them on India's strong commitment against Jha, the delegation comprises MPs Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), Abhishek Banerjee (TMC), Brij Lal (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid and former ambassador of India to France and Bahrain Mohan delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasize Pakistan's links to between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Buzzing discovery: NU researchers find how stingless bees boost crop yield and quality
1 2 Guwahati: Researchers at Nagaland University (NU) discovered two species of stingless bees, Tetragonula iridipennis Smith and Lepidotrigona arcifera Cockerell, that enhance agricultural productivity through pollination. The introduction of these stingless bees as pollinators in greenhouse farming has improved crop yields and quality across various plant species. These bees offer safe pollination services without the risk of stings, while also producing medicinal honey that provides additional income opportunities. Research findings by NU researchers demonstrated that chilli crops pollinated by these bees show enhanced production and quality compared to non-pollinated crops. NU researchers said conservation efforts are necessary for stingless bees, A dorsata, A florea, and other wild species like halictid, syrphid, and Amegiella bees to address pollination deficits. Studies show king-chilli experienced a 29.46% increase in fruit set versus 21% in non-pollinated crops. For chilli (capsicum annuum), fruit set and healthy fruits increased by 7.42% and 7.92%, respectively, over non-pollinated crops. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Seed weight, indicating viability, rose by 60.74% with stingless bee pollination. The researchers said this pioneering research explores the pollination capabilities of stingless bees and honey production quality, contributing to improved income and sustainable farming. Avinash Chauhan, leading this research at NU's department of entomology, said, "The research outcomes of the last seven to 10 years provided the different stakeholders with lots of opportunities to rear the stingless bees for quality honey production without fear of mixing impurities in honey and minimising bee losses, which led to more profitability in this profession. We are still working to improve the beekeeping rearing techniques and to promote scientific beekeeping with honey bees and stingless bees for better honey production and pollination of crops. The focus is also to raise awareness among the people for the conservation of other wild honey bees and pollinators."
