Switzerland
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US, Iran cite progress in nuke talks, though deal is unclear
World | Mar 22, 2015, 07:19 AM ISTLausanne, Switzerland: With 10 days to a nuclear deal deadline, top U.S and Iranian officials spoke Saturday of substantial headway, and Iran's president proclaimed that agreement was within reach. But America's top diplomat said it
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Latest round of Iran- US Nuclear deal ends in Switzerland
World | Mar 19, 2015, 08:14 AM ISTGeneva: Iran and the US have wrapped up the latest round of marathon talks in Switzerland to ink a comprehensive nuclear deal before the March 31 deadline.On Wednesday night, two separate meetings were held in
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Automatic information exchange with India latest by 2018: Swiss government
India | Feb 15, 2015, 04:30 PM ISTBerne/New Delhi: In its fight against black money menace, India will have to wait till 2018 for Switzerland to provide bank account details of Indians under the 'automatic information exchange' framework.Under a global framework, more
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Swiss bullion exports to India nearly treble
Jan 27, 2015, 11:49 AM ISTNew Delhi: Switzerland's gold exportsto India crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2014 even as concerns persist over bullion being used to channel illicit funds into the Indian shores.The value of precious metal imported from
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India has independent evidence on black money in Swiss accounts :Arun Jaitley
National | Jan 22, 2015, 07:57 AM ISTDavos: India today said it has independent evidence of Indians having black money in Swiss accounts and Switzerland has promised expeditious sharing of information in this regard.After meeting his Swiss counterpart Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf on the
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Expect some big scientific breakthroughs in 2015
World | Dec 31, 2014, 02:28 PM ISTWashington: While 2014 saw some marvellous discoveries like 3D-printed body parts and scientific breakthroughs like comet landing, 2015 too holds a great future for science, reports the prestigious journal Nature.The first big news is expected
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Switzerland orders community service for returned IS Jihadist
World | Dec 11, 2014, 09:32 AM ISTGeneva: Switzerland has ordered a returned recruit of the Islamic State group to do 600 hours of community service and will not send him to prison, in the country's first sentencing of a foreign jihadist
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Come with proof, not for fishing expedition: Switzerland to India on black money case
India | Dec 07, 2014, 01:59 PM ISTMumbai: As India continues its pursuit of black money allegedly stashed abroad, Switzerland has said it would not entertain any ‘fishing expedition' and authorities cannot ask for names of all Indian account holders in Swiss
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Top 5 most beautiful skiing sites in the world
World | Jan 16, 2015, 12:13 PM ISTThe winter chill brings along with it an urge for adventure. This season can leave you with two options –You can either sit at home and wait for what you'd call, “gloom” of winter to
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Swiss take 2-1 lead over France in Davis Cup final
Tennis | Nov 23, 2014, 06:38 AM ISTLille, France: Roger Federer will have the chance to clinch the last big prize in tennis eluding him after putting Switzerland into a 2-1 lead against France in the Davis Cup final on Saturday.The 17-time
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Davis Cup: Wawrinka puts Switzerland ahead of France in final
Tennis | Nov 21, 2014, 10:14 PM ISTLille, France: Stan Wawrinka gave Switzerland a 1-0 lead against France in the Davis Cup final by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday.The Australian Open champion started strong, and overcame a second-set lapse by regaining control
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Federer, Wawrinka lead Switzerland in Davis Cup
Tennis | Nov 04, 2014, 09:19 PM ISTBern, Switzerland: Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka will lead Switzerland's bid for its first Davis Cup title against host France this month. Switzerland captain Severin Luethi retained the four-man team which beat Italy in the semifinals:
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Black money probe: Swiss banks mull anticipatory measures
India | Nov 02, 2014, 07:41 PM ISTBerne/new Delhi: As probe into suspected black money stashed abroad by Indians gathers steam, banks in Switzerland are running from pillar to post to safeguard their interest while some are also considering financial provisions in
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Three Iraqis arrested on terror charges in Switzerland
World | Nov 01, 2014, 07:22 AM ISTGeneva: Swiss authorities Friday said they arrested three Iraqi nationals suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Europe.The office of the attorney general of Switzerland said in a statement that the suspects were arrested and
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'Differences with India on making public Swiss bank a/c info'
World | Oct 28, 2014, 12:58 PM ISTWashington: Noting that tax evasion is not a criminal offense in Switzerland, a senior Swiss official has acknowledged differences with India on what can be made public about Indians having unaccounted money parked in Swiss
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Black Money: Swiss agree to help with time-bound info
India | Oct 15, 2014, 11:54 PM ISTBerne/New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in India's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, Switzerland today said it will examine Indian requests for banking information on a priority basis and provide requested details in
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Switzerland looks forward to stronger economic ties with India
India | Oct 15, 2014, 01:51 PM ISTNew Delhi: Looking to strengthen bilateral economic ties, Switzerland today said there is a clear expectation that the new Indian government would support and "not hamper" entrepreneurial spirit of businesses in India.Swiss Ambassador to India
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France to host Switzerland on clay in Davis Cup final
Tennis | Sep 22, 2014, 10:20 PM ISTParis: France will play the Davis Cup final against Switzerland on indoor clay in a bid to thwart Roger Federer's quest for a first win in the team competition. The final will be held at
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Davis Cup: Switzerland beats Italy 3-1 in semifinal
Tennis | Sep 15, 2014, 11:06 AM ISTGENEVA : Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka each have Grand Slam singles titles, and Olympic gold together in doubles. Now they can win Switzerland's first Davis Cup trophy in the competition's 114-year history. Federer carried
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EURO 2016: England beats Switzerland 2-0 in qualifier
Football | Sep 09, 2014, 08:56 AM ISTBASEL, Switzerland: Danny Welbeck scored twice to give England respite from criticism and a deserved 2-0 win at Switzerland in their European Championship qualifying opener on Monday. Welbeck finished off Raheem Sterling's pass on a