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Thousands of people join together after Florida school shooting that killed 17 to pleading with lawmakers to change the nations gun laws.(Photo: AFP)

Swiss voters approve tighter gun control, avoid EU clash

The measure passed in binding referendum under Swiss system of direct democracy by 64-36% margin, provisional final...

20 May 2019 10:50 AM

On the evening of November 8, the government announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes would no longer be legal tender, as part of its move to eradicate black money.

Swiss authorities to share details of at least 50 Indians holding...

In 2014 PM Modi had termed the crackdown on black money, including those allegedly parked in Swiss banks, as a key focus...

17 Jun 2019 7:43 AM

People held a funeral on the mountainside to bid adieu to Pizol glacier. (Photo: AFP)

Climate funeral march in Swiss mountains

Swiss hold high-altitude wake for lost glacier.

23 Sept 2019 8:21 AM

India has moved down three places to 77th rank in terms of money parked by its citizens and enterprises with Swiss banks at the end of 2019. (PTI Photo)

Money in Swiss banks: India at 77th place, accounts for 0.06% of all...

Among the top-ranked jurisdictions, the UK is followed by the US, West Indies, France and Hong Kong in the top five

26 Jun 2020 7:54 AM

Switzerlands Steven Zuber vies for the ball with Spains Aymeric Laporte (right) during the quarterfinal match between the two teams in Russia on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Spain beats Switzerland, reaches Euro 2020 semifinals

Spain will play Italy in the semifinals on Tuesday at Wembley Stadium in London.

3 July 2021 12:57 PM

Cover photo of Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Even nostalgia has its limits in this science fantasy on...

Time Shelter is, perhaps, one of the most brilliant books of our time.

22 July 2023 6:38 PM

Liver tumours develop from mutated cells that grow and proliferate uncontrollably. (Photo: Pixabay)

New anti-cancer protein discovered

The incidence of liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is steadily increasing, researchers said.

22 March 2018 7:46 AM

With a population of 1.8 million, Vienna topped the survey for the ninth year in a row. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vienna retains tag for world's most livable city for 9th year in a row

Europe has 8 of world's top 10 most pleasant cities, Germany, Switzerland each have 3 while New Zealand, Canada and...

21 March 2018 4:11 AM

Picture shows 104-year-old Australian David Goodall in a room in Liestal near Basel, Switzerland, where he plans to end his life on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Photo: AP)

'This is taking an awfully long time!', says scientist before assisted...

Physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia remains illegal in many countries.

11 May 2018 8:32 AM

104-year-old Australian scientist David Goodall speaks during a press conference a day before his assisted suicide in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Australian, 104, dies in assisted suicide in Switzerland

The British-born scientist said he had been contemplating the idea of suicide for about 20 years.

10 May 2018 2:16 PM

Ranveer Singhs pictures in Switzerland. (Photos: Twitter)

Watch: Ranveer gets train named after him in Switzerland, celebrates...

Not just inaugurating it in style, the actor had a small performance on top of it in true 'Ranveer Singh' style.

4 May 2018 3:43 PM

Switzerlands Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the group E match between Switzerland and Serbia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Swiss come back to beat Serbia, with controversy

The goals came after an Aleksandar Mitrovic header had given Serbia the lead in the first half.

22 Jun 2018 8:49 PM