Switzerland
- Sports
Switzerland could shift its National Day to Federer’s birthday
Lausanne: Roger Federer is a legend for the world, but for the people of his country, the tennis ace’s status is even higher than that. To celebrate the tennis great’s achievements, Federer’s…
- Technology
Google pledges 25mn euros for media literacy in Europe
London: Google has announced to contribute 25 million euros towards the European Media and Information Fund to strengthen media literacy skills, fight misinformation and support fact checking. In the coming weeks, the…
- World
Swiss mull ‘burqa ban’ in vote centering on security, rights
Geneva: At a time when seemingly everyone in Europe is wearing masks to battle COVID-19, the Swiss go to the polls Sunday to vote on a long-laid proposal to ban face-coverings, both the…
- World
Switzerland trains sniffer dogs for detecting COVID-19
Geneva: Researchers in Switzerland have launched a training trial to see if sniffer dogs can find out people infected with COVID-19. Three dogs are being trained by researchers from Geneva University Hospitals…
- Technology
Samsung rolls out Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to Galaxy Z Flip 5G
New Delhi: Samsung has been testing its Android 11-based One UI 3.0 software for months and now Galaxy Z Flip 5G owners in Switzerland have reported receiving the update. The South Korean smartphone…
- World
Switzerland approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
Berlin: Switzerland has approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and German pharmaceutical company BioNTech. The country’s health agency Swissmedic said in a written statement Saturday that the vaccine had been approved for the…
- Sports
FIFA lifts suspension on Trinidad and Tobago Football Association
Zurich: FIFA has lifted the suspension on Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) with immediate effect, the apex body of football announced on Thursday. TTFA representative and club teams will now be…
- News
Luis Enrique defends Ramos after missing two penalties
Basel: Spain head coach Luis Enrique defended captain Sergio Ramos, who missed a pair of penalties in Spain’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland. Ramos overtook Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to become the most-capped…
- World
A daily record of 307K COVID cases confirmed globally: WHO
Geneva: The number of coronavirus cases confirmed across the world in the past 24 hours stands at a record high of nearly 308,000, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the…
- World
Did Muslims in Switzerland demand removal of Swiss cross from the flag?
New Delhi: The Swedish city of Malmo witnessed raging violence on August 28 aftera copy of the Quran was burned by members of a far-right Danish party. A day after, reports of clashes…
- World
Switzerland opens for global tourists, but not for India
Mumbai: With the panic surrounding the COIVD-19 pandemic starting to subside in Europe, Switzerland has opened its doors for global tourism, but not for India, an official said here on Thursday. From…
- World
Switzerland votes for law against homophobia
Geneva: Switzerland on Sunday voted strongly in favour of a new law against homophobia in a referendum in the face of strong opposition from the populist rightwing Swiss People’s Party (SVP). Final results…
- Bollywood News
Kriti Sanon shares pictures from vacation in Switzerland
New Delhi: ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ Kriti Sanon on Wednesday shared pictures from her winter vacation in Switzerland on her Instagram account. The actor looked cheerful in the pictures and seemed to be…
- News
Funeral held for ‘dead’ glacier in Switzerland
Bern: At least 250 people hiked up to the Pizol Glacier in the Glarus Alps to hold a funeral for the ice sheet which is disappearing due to global warming. “Pizol glacier…
- India
Kovind embarks on 9-day visit to Iceland, Switzerland, Slovenia
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday embarked on an official nine-day visit to Iceland, Switzerland, and Slovenia to enhance India’s political and economic ties with the three European countries. The…
- India
Black money: Swiss to release Indian Account details tomorrow
New Delhi: The wait is finally over! Yes, the Swiss Banks will be releasing details of Indians with bank accounts in Switzerland. Switzerland will be exchanging information with Indian Tax authorities tomorrow.…
- News
UK, Switzerland ink post-Brexit deal on security, terror
London [UK]: The United Kingdom and Switzerland on Wednesday signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tackling cross-border crime and terrorism which will come into force in the event of a…
- Business
4 Swiss bank accounts of Nirav Modi, his sister seized
Bern: Four Swiss bank accounts belonging to fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi have been frozen by authorities in Switzerland, sources said on Thursday. The bank accounts of the…
- India
CBI registers case against IAF officials, Swiss firm, others alleging corruption
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday registered a case against unknown officials of the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence, arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft…
- India
President Kovind urges support to end malpactices like triple talaq, in address to joint Parliament Session
New Delhi: In his address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday urged the Parliamentarians to extend their support…
- World
Thousands of Swiss women protest for equal treatment
Geneva: Thousands of women across Switzerland took to streets in protests demanding equal treatment and conditions compared with their male counterparts. The protests organized by trade unions and civic organizations came almost…
- News
Nations League: England beats Switzerland, finishes third
Guimaraes [Portugal]: England defeated Switzerland 6-5 in penalties in the third-fourth playoff match of the Nations League on Sunday to finish third in the tournament. England’s Harry Kane made the first move…
- Technology
Infosys opens office in Switzerland for client servicing
Bengaluru: Global software major Infosys on Friday said it has opened a new office at Baden in Switzerland to help service its clients in the energy and aerospace industries. “The new office…
- News
Indian diaspora in Switzerland salute CRPF personnel killed in Pulwama terror attack
Zurich: Indian diaspora, numbering over 300 along with officials of India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and several international organisations watched the special, private screening of the movie “URI-The Surgical Strike”…
- Business
TCS named fastest growing brand of the decade in IT services
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced on Wednesday that it has been accredited as the fastest growing brand in the IT services sector over the past decade. The company’s brand value increased…
- News
Switzerland: Man fined for publicly saying ‘Allahu Akbar’
Schaffhausen: A Muslim man is fined £178 (approx. Rs 32,000 in PKR) by Switzerland police for saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ publicly. 22-year-old, Orhan E. made the exclamation – Allahu Akbar which means ‘God…
