Narendra Modi reaches Geneva; likely to seek Switzerland's support for India's NSG membership
Ahead of his five-nation tour, Modi had described Switzerland as India's key partner in Europe.
Jun 06, 2016, 03:55 AM IST
Swiss say 'no thanks' to basic income for all
Final results in the referendum showed 76.9 percent of voters opposed the initiative to provide an unconditional, basic income (UBI) to each Swiss national, along with foreigners who have been legal residents for at least five years.
Jun 05, 2016, 21:40 PM IST
People of this country overwhelmingly reject 'free money' plan
Swiss voters rejected by a wide margin on Sunday a proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for everyone living in the wealthy country after an uneasy debate about the future of work at a time of increasing automation.
Jun 05, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
Swiss vote on a radical proposal to provide entire population with enough money to live on
The Swiss voted on Sunday on a radical proposal to provide the entire population with enough money to live on.
Jun 05, 2016, 20:31 PM IST
Money for nothing? Swiss vote on basic income for all
In a global first, the Swiss will vote Sunday on a radical proposal to provide the entire population with enough money to live on, no strings attached.
Jun 05, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Narendra Modi in Qatar: PM begins second leg of five-nation tour, meets Indian workers in Doha
After Qatar, PM Modi will also visit Switzerland, the US and Mexico.
Jun 04, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 'Friendship Dam', says India will stand by Afghanistan despite all odds
PM Narendra Modi hailed the people of Afghanistan for denouncing terrorism.
Jun 04, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
World's top 10 countries with richest people
Here is a report by New World Wealth where 10 countries are listed by average wealth per person. Small tax havens such as Monaco and Liechtenstein top the list.
Jun 04, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
Canada fires spew dust all the way to Switzerland
The wildfires, which forced the evacuation on May 3 of about 100,000 residents of Fort McMurray and surrounding areas in Alberta province, remains out of control.
Jun 04, 2016, 01:35 AM IST
PM Modi to embark on 5-nation trip on Saturday; to inaugurate Salma Dam in Afghanistan
From Afghanistan, PM Modi will travel to energy-rich Qatar on Saturday itself and from there he will leave for a two day visit to Switzerland on Sunday.
Jun 03, 2016, 22:54 PM IST
Swiss government issues notice against Lalit Modi, wife
Swiss government issued notice against Lalit Modi and his wife. Watch complete news story of for getting detailed updates!
Jun 01, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
PM Modi to embark on five nation tour from June 4
Modi will first go to Afghanistan on June 4, where he will visit Herat to inaugurate the Salma Dam that has been funded by India.
May 30, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Swiss village willing to pay £200,000 fine to keep 10 refugees out; fear sex attack on women, children
Their is one more reason which has led the super-rich of Switzerland’s Oberwil-Lieli village to vote ‘no’ in a referendum to accept just ten migrants and i.e. fear of sex attacks on their women and children.
May 30, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit five nations from June 4; to take up black money issue with Swiss President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit from June 4 which will cover Afghanistan, Qatar, Switzerland, the US and Mexico.
May 29, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
Black money: PM Modi to visit Switzerland, discuss issue with Swiss Prez
In a move that could take the fight against black money to a significant level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Switzerland to discuss with authorities the issue of illicit cash stashed in their banks.
May 29, 2016, 12:17 PM IST
World's longest rail tunnel sees light at end of decades' wait
When Swiss engineer Carl Eduard Gruner came up with the idea to build the world's longest rail tunnel under the Alps in 1947, he predicted the visionary project could be finished by the start of the 21st century.
May 29, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Global life expectancy increased by 5 years since 2000: WHO
The report states that globally life expectancy increased by 5 years between 2000 and 2015, the fastest increase since the 1960s.
May 20, 2016, 09:38 AM IST
Alarming! Drone collides with passenger plane in UK
The incident has once again brought to focus the security risk posed by drones flown by amateurs.
Apr 19, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
Tour to Switzerland : Business Street
Share Bazar, Mandi Live, Aap Ka Bazar, First Trade, Big Debate etc.
Apr 09, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Outrage as Muslim pupils exempt from shaking female teachers` hands in Swiss district
Muslim groups meanwhile decried the polemic around the issue.
