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Swiss burqa ban: What it means as new law takes effect from January 2025

The Swiss government has clarified that the burqa ban will not apply universally

Did suicide pod malfunction? Strangulation marks raise alarms in Swiss case

A 64-year-old American woman died on September 23 in a secluded forest near a cabin in Merishausen, Switzerland, close to the German border

Railways renews MoU with Switzerland to boost technical cooperation

The Railways on Tuesday renewed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) of the Swiss Confederation to enhance technical cooperation between the two nations, an official statement said. The MoU, renewed and formalised through video conferencing, received approval from the ministries of Railways and External Affairs, it said. Addressing the MoU signing ceremony, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it will provide a comprehensive framework for collaboration to the Indian Railways in various areas, including technology sharing, track maintenance, management and construction, according to the statement issued by the Ministry of Railways said. This MoU also aligns with the government's commitment to modernise the Indian Railways, Vaishnaw said. Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal DETEC Albert Roesti said Switzerland's advanced railway technology will benefit the Indian Railways by improv

Maharashtra govt gets Rs 1.6 crore bill from Swiss firm for Davos stay

The Maharashtra government received a legal notice from a Swiss firm for Rs 1.58 crore in unpaid hospitality bills for their stay at Davos during their visit to the World Economic Forum summit

Why are Italy and Switzerland redrawing their border near Matterhorn Peak?

The boundary change, agreed upon by both Italy and Switzerland, affects the area under Matterhorn, one of the highest and most iconic peaks in the Alps

Denmark, Switzerland, & more: Top countries that offer best quality of life

To determine the 2024 rankings, US News & World Report, WPP, and the Wharton School surveyed people from around the world between March 22 and May 23, 2024

India ranks 39th in GII 2024; Switzerland leads for 14th consecutive year

The GII report uses seven indicators: Institutions, Human Capital and Research, Infrastructure, Market Sophistication, Business Sophistication, Knowledge and Technology Outputs, and Creative Outputs

World Talent Ranking 2024: Switzerland leads, India drops to 58th position

The IMD's recent World Talent Ranking 2024 shows that Switzerland ranks first, followed by Singapore; India finds itself ranked 58th globally, with a talent score of 40.47

US woman dies in first use of Swiss suicide pod, several arrested

Swiss health minister stated that the Sarco suicide capsule fails to meet product safety standards and the use of nitrogen is not legally compliant in the country

Switzerland govt submits EFTA-India trade agreement to Parliament

In 2018, after EFTA and Indonesia signed an FTA, a Swiss non-government organisation Public Eye highlighted deforestation in Indonesia for palm tree cultivation as well as the death of orangutans

Serenity above, explosions below: Switzerland's lake conundrum explained

The bulk of the explosives, dumped between 1918 and 1964, lie at depths ranging from 500 to 720 feet in three major lakes

Switzerland closer to being cashless, launches instant payment scheme

Instant payments are credit transfers that make funds available in the recipient's account within 10 seconds of a payment order being made rather than waiting for days for the cash to clear

Belgium bows out, Switzerland shuffles: Triathlon trouble at the Olympics

Bacteria levels in the Seine have caused issues throughout the Olympics, leading to several triathletes falling ill ahead of the mixed relay scheduled for Monday

Indira Container Terminal case: Canara Bank takes Swiss auction route

The existing promoters of the company have made a settlement offer of Rs 260 crore, which is now the anchor bid/base bid for the Swiss challenge auction that the bank intends to conduct on Aug 23

Dying made easier? Switzerland prepares for use of portable suicide pods

The Sarco capsule, a nitrogen-filled pod enabling death by hypoxia, is expected to be used in Switzerland soon, providing an assisted dying option without medical supervision

India-EFTA FTA: Goyal to meet Swiss investors on on $100-bn FDI commitment

The minister's visit to Switzerland will also see discussions on the ratification of the trade deal by both sides

Euro Cup 2024 QF: England vs Switzerland live match (IST), live streaming

Sony LIV will livestream the England vs Switzerland quarterfinal match of Euro 2024 in India at 9:30 PM IST tonight

Euro Cup 2024 Quarterfinals full schedule, live match time (IST), streaming

Check the full schedule and match timings (IST) of Quarterfinal matches in Uefa European Championships (Euro Cup 2024) here

Euro 2024 pre-QF: Italy vs Switzerland highlights - defending champions out

The Italians made their task easier by making sloppy passes and poor decisions, giving up the ball cheaply in central places, and not applying enough pressure

Swiss court clears Hinduja family members of human trafficking charges

The complainants in the case withdrew their allegations, stating in court that they had been misled into signing statements they did not even understand