Switzerland: News
14 Dec 2024
IndiaSwitzerland revokes most favored nation status for India: Here's why
Switzerland has suspended the application of the most favored nation (MFN) clause with India, under their Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) from January 1, 2025.
21 Nov 2024
Jesus ChristNot priests, Swiss church uses 'AI Jesus' for confessions
A church in Lucerne, Switzerland, has deployed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered hologram of Jesus Christ to listen to confessions.
07 Nov 2024
Ajay DevgnReady for 2000s throwback? Watch 'Naam' trailer featuring fierce Devgn
Roongta Entertainment has unveiled the trailer of the much-awaited action-thriller Naam, starring Ajay Devgn in a never-seen-before avatar.
02 Nov 2024
ChinaUS sanctions Indian firms over alleged war supplies to Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions on 275 people and entities across the globe, including 15 from India, for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial base.
26 Oct 2024
DiwaliHow to buy genuine gold, silver online this Dhanteras
Dhanteras, an important Hindu festival celebrated two days ahead of Diwali, is an auspicious occasion to buy gold and silver. This year, the festival is being celebrated on October 29.
05 Oct 2024
Maha Vikas AghadiSwiss firm serves Maharashtra government notice over ₹1.58cr unpaid bill
The Maharashtra government is facing legal action from SKAAH GmbH, a Switzerland-based services sector company, over an unpaid bill, The Indian Express reported.
02 Oct 2024
Department of CommerceCentre mulls 'Made in India' label to boost global recognition
The Indian government is currently deliberating a scheme aimed at establishing a 'Made in India' label, as per a PTI report.
28 Sep 2024
Boston DynamicsThis robot features detachable hand that crawls to grab objects
A group of researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland has hit a major milestone in the world of robotics.
26 Sep 2024
Academy AwardsPakistan sends hand-drawn animation 'The Glassworker' for Oscars
Pakistan has officially selected Usman Riaz's hand-drawn animated feature, The Glassworker, as its submission for the best international feature film category at the 2025 Academy Awards.
23 Sep 2024
Shonali Bose'A Fly on the Wall': Busan-bound doc explores 'assisted death'
The Indian documentary A Fly on the Wall, directed by Nilesh Maniyar and Shonali Bose, is set to have its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
17 Sep 2024
IndiaIndia's gold imports surge to record $10 billion in August
India's gold imports have reached a new high of $10.06 billion in August, more than doubling the previous year's figure of $4.93 billion, as per the Commerce Ministry data.
14 Sep 2024
YouTubeMiss Switzerland finalist was decapitated, had womb removed by husband
Court documents reveal chilling details about the brutal murder of former model and Miss Switzerland finalist, Kristina Joksimovic.
12 Sep 2024
MurderMiss Switzerland finalist killed by husband, then 'pureed' in blender
Kristina Joksimovic, a 38-year-old former Miss Switzerland finalist, was found dead in Binningen, near Basel, Switzerland in February.
12 Sep 2024
Social MediaMiss Switzerland finalist strangled, turned into 'puree' by husband
Kristina Joksimovic, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, was brutally murdered and dismembered by her husband in their home in Binningen, near Basel.
02 Sep 2024
EuropeSwitzerland considers ending centuries-old neutrality amid rising Russia-Europe tensions
Switzerland, a nation known for its neutrality since 1515, is contemplating a shift in its defense stance due to escalating tensions between Russia and Europe.
29 Aug 2024
Kareena Kapoor Khan'The irony!': Netizens slam Kareena for 'luxury isn't everything' quote
Kareena Kapoor Khan, a prominent Bollywood actor, has recently faced massive criticism on social media for sharing a quote about luxury, which said, "Luxury is not everything."
28 Aug 2024
Adivi SeshAdivi Sesh-Emraan Hashmi's 'G2' goes big, secures huge ₹100cr budget
Adivi Sesh and Emraan Hashmi are all set to star in the upcoming espionage thriller G2.
13 Aug 2024
BAFTAShah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment acquires rights to 'Devdas'
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, has acquired the rights to the 2002 film Devdas.
11 Aug 2024
Shah Rukh KhanDid SRK 'push' elderly man at Locarno? Here's the truth
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been accused of pushing an elderly man during a photo session at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
11 Aug 2024
PathaanSRK honored in Locarno: His 'Namashkaar-Dhanyawaad' speech goes viral!
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been conferred with the esteemed Pardo Alla Carriera award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
31 Jul 2024
Mental HealthWoman disappears after plan to die in 'suicide pod' canceled
The launch of a contentious suicide pod has been "permanently postponed" after the first-ever patient, referred to as Person X, was found to have been suffering from "deteriorating mental health."
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGemini is now 20% faster than OpenAI's most advanced model
Google has announced an upgrade to its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini, with the introduction of its fastest and most cost-efficient model yet, 1.5 Flash.
18 Jul 2024
WorldSwitzerland to launch first assisted suicide pod 'soon'
Switzerland is preparing to introduce its first portable suicide pod, "Sarco," for assisted dying without medical supervision.
17 Jul 2024
AntarcticaClimate crisis can impact Earth's rotation and disrupt technology
A recent study has found that the ongoing climate crisis is gradually lengthening each day due to the melting of polar ice, altering Earth's shape.
02 Jul 2024
Shah Rukh KhanFrom Baazigar to legend: SRK to receive Locarno's Honorary Award
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his exceptional career in Bollywood, is set to receive the Honorary Leopard Achievement Award at the Locarno Film Festival.
01 Jul 2024
Delhi High CourtTMC's Gokhale directed to pay ₹50 lakh in defamation case
The Delhi High Court has ordered Saket Gokhale, a Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP, to pay ₹50 lakh in damages in a defamation case.
24 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiNoida International Airport construction delayed to 2025
The construction of Noida International Airport, initially slated to begin flight operations by the end of 2024, has experienced a delay.
22 Jun 2024
GenevaHinduja family jailed for exploiting staff: Breakdown of charges
Four members of the Hinduja family, Britain's wealthiest, have been sentenced to jail by a Swiss court for exploiting their Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.
20 Jun 2024
IndiaIndian funds in Swiss banks plummet ₹9,771 crore in 2023
Funds held by Indian individuals and companies in Swiss banks have significantly decreased by 70% in 2023.
04 Jun 2024
Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa architects want to turn skyscrapers into gravity-powered batteries
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the architects behind the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, are joining forces with energy storage start-up Energy Vault.
12 May 2024
SwedenWho is Nemo? First non-binary winner of Eurovision Song Contest
Swiss rapper and multi-instrumentalist Nemo has scripted history by becoming the first non-binary winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.
19 Apr 2024
IsraelUS vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN
The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.
10 Apr 2024
WorldWho are elderly Swiss women who won landmark climate case
In a historic win, Europe's top human rights court ruled in favor of a group of elderly Swiss ladies who argued that their government had not done enough to tackle climate change.
28 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismWitness the Swiss Alps in Interlaken with these adventurous activities
Interlaken, a scenic town in Switzerland, lies between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is the perfect spot for those seeking adventure or wishing to commune with nature.
22 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismA safety checklist for your alpine adventure in Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich serves as a portal to the majestic Alps, situated at Switzerland's core.
14 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismGstaad: Things to do in Switzerland's alpine gem in winter
Gstaad, nestled in the Swiss Alps, transforms into a winter wonderland as snow covers its picturesque chalets.
10 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentIndia signs $100B trade deal with EFTA countries
India has inked a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
04 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismThrilling escapes in Interlaken, Switzerland: Things to do
Interlaken, snugly situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, is a Swiss hotspot for those craving adventure.
17 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismSafest popular tourist destinations for solo female travelers
While solo travel brings its own joy, it also carries certain risks, especially for women.
29 Oct 2023
Travel And TourismCheck out the world's top rock climbing destinations
Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport that lets enthusiasts overcome the world's most spectacular natural settings as well as physical challenges.
23 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi Police probing human trafficking angle in Swiss woman's murder
The Delhi Police is reportedly exploring the "human trafficking angle" in the murder of 30-year-old Swiss woman Nina Berger, whose body was found in Delhi's Tilak Nagar area last week, NDTV reported.
21 Oct 2023
DelhiSuspecting affair, man calls long-distance lover from Switzerland, kills her
The Delhi Police has apprehended a man named Gurpreet Singh in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old Swiss woman.
31 Aug 2023
BusinessUBS to axe 3,000 employees as it integrates Credit Suisse
UBS Group will eliminate 3,000 jobs in Switzerland over the next couple of years.
25 Aug 2023
VogueClaude Ruiz Picasso dies: Life, career of Picasso's son
Renowned Spanish painter Pablo Picasso's younger son, Claude Ruiz Picasso, died in Switzerland on Thursday. He was aged 76.
18 Aug 2023
Academy AwardsOscars 2024: Estonia, others submit entry for Best International Feature
Estonia has submitted the documentary Smoke Sauna Sisterhood as its entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards 2024.
13 Aug 2023
Travel And TourismMust-visit Instagram-worthy destinations: Top 5 picks
Who wouldn't desire an invigorating Instagram feed that seamlessly blends visually captivating aesthetics with your exciting adventures?
25 Jul 2023
WorldTornado-like storm rips through Switzerland town, 1 dead; alert issued
A powerful tornado-like storm caused devastation in La Chaux-de-Fonds town of Switzerland, killing one person and injuring 15 others.
28 Jun 2023
FinanceUBS to fire over 20,000 Credit Suisse employees
Deep cuts were expected at Credit Suisse from the moment the bank was acquired by UBS, its former local rival. Now, Bloomberg has reported that over half of Credit Suisse's employees will be fired starting next month.
19 Jun 2023
AppleApple, the tech company, wants to trademark apple, the fruit
Switzerland is the stage for a strange trademark battle. The main characters are the Fruit Union Suisse, a 111-year-old fruit farmer's organization in Switzerland and Apple, the world's most valuable company.
20 May 2023
Plane CrashSwitzerland: Tourist plane crashes in Neuchatel Mountains, several dead
In a tragic incident, a tourist plane crashed in western Switzerland on Saturday morning (local time), leaving several people dead.
18 May 2023
MonacoHow much money you need to be among wealthiest 1%
We all have heard about the richest 1% in the world. The super-rich that grabbed nearly two-thirds of all wealth created in the world since 2020.
20 Mar 2023
Banking Regulation ActCredit Suisse's fall: Tale of scandals and poor choices
Credit Suisse, the once formidable investment banking giant, is all set to be acquired by its long-time rival UBS. The Switzerland-based lender has been struggling for a while, and the UBS takeover is the culmination of multiple scandals.
20 Mar 2023
Banking Regulation ActWhy UBS agreed to acquire its rival Credit Suisse
UBS, Switzerland's largest bank, has agreed to buy its ailing rival Credit Suisse. The deal worth 3 billion Swiss francs was engineered by Swiss authorities to prevent the struggling financial sector from falling into more despair.
15 Mar 2023
FinanceCredit Suisse falls 29% as Saudi investor rules out funds
In the latest blow to Credit Suisse, its largest shareholder Saudi National Bank ruled out more financial assistance to the struggling bank.
19 Dec 2022
Christmas DayHere's how France, Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain celebrate Christmas
United by festival, divided by traditions.
24 Nov 2022
FinanceCredit Suisse to layoff 9,000 people, projects $1.6bn Q4 loss
A string of scandals this year has dogged Swiss bank Credit Suisse. Add to that the challenging economic environment, and we have a recipe for disaster.
24 Sep 2022
Travel And Tourism5 stunningly thrilling hiking trails in Switzerland you should bookmark
Home to countless lakes, villages, and the high peaks of the Alps, it won't be an overstatement to call Switzerland a paradise for hikers.
22 Aug 2022
Travel And Tourism5 things to get home from your trip to Switzerland
If you're planning a trip to Switzerland and wondering what all to bring home, your search ends here.
25 Jun 2022
SlovakiaWhy is Swiss legend Toblerone chocolate undergoing this historic change?
Toblerone will have to remove the word "Switzerland" from its packaging for legal reasons since the mountain-shaped chocolate bar will no longer be produced solely in Switzerland from 2023.
14 Jun 2022
Travel And Tourism5 must visit places in Switzerland
Have you been dreaming of when you can make a trip to the famed land of ski resorts, chocolates, and watches?
