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India, Switzerland to strengthen ties in defence, nuclear energy sectors

October 06, 2026 6:28 am

After the bilateral meeting with the visiting Swiss President, PM Modi said, “Today, we identified new possibilities for cooperation in military exchanges and defence production. We also reached a consensus on further deepening our collaboration in the field of nuclear energy.”

Why an Indian man felt ‘embarrassed’ after meeting a Swiss retiree in Vietnam

September 30, 2026 12:12 pm

A chance meeting with a retired Swiss corporate lawyer in Hanoi left investment professional Manuraaj Garg reflecting on India’s work culture, short holidays, and the value of free time.

Swiss woman leaves corporate job to build free school in India: ‘Never felt richer’

July 19, 2026 12:22 am

Sandra Lavie Gojkovic arrived in India on a one-way ticket 15 years ago. Today, the Swiss educator says Sanatan Dharma gives her the strength to continue her mission in rural West Bengal.

‘No job. No corporate salary’: How a Delhi woman used 1 skill to live in Switzerland for 6 months

July 11, 2026 6:23 pm

Sneh Gaur used her Spanish skills to build an independent career, travel across Europe, and inspire thousands by sharing unconventional pathways to working abroad.

Switzerland's invisible empire in India: The story behind Voltas

July 11, 2026 11:06 am

Switzerland had no colonies, yet its companies profited from empire. The hidden history behind Voltas reveals how colonial trade, race, and the air conditioner became unexpectedly intertwined.

FIFA World Cup: Remarkable achievement for Switzerland in an unremarkable game

July 08, 2026 8:36 am

FIFA World Cup 2026: A goalless 120 minutes in Vancouver. But Switzerland's real opponent tonight was 1994.

Manzambi wanted to stop goals. Now he's scoring them for Switzerland at World Cup.

July 07, 2026 6:03 pm

How Switzerland's Johan Manzambi aspired to become the one to prevent goals instead of scoring them.

Sanctions, oversight, and Lebanon: Takeaways from US-Iran talks in Switzerland

June 22, 2026 9:12 am

The US and Iran have agreed to establish a High Level Committee to provide “political oversight on the mediation,” the statement said.

US-Iran talks: Why Switzerland's image of neutrality is more complicated than it appears

June 21, 2026 12:47 pm

Switzerland has been a 'neutral' country for centuries now, making it an attractive financial destination and the preferred facilitator of mediation. This doctrine, however, has been repeatedly stretched and adapted to changing geopolitical realities and remains the subject of domestic debate.

First US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed as Lebanon violence threatens peace deal

June 19, 2026 7:51 pm

US-Iran peace talks face fresh uncertainty after planned Swiss negotiations were postponed, while tensions in Lebanon and nuclear disputes complicate efforts for a lasting agreement.

SWITZERLAND PHOTOS

Get inspired from Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan's Swiss holiday and add these must-visit spots to your bucket list

May 29, 2025 12:05 pm

These must-visit scenic spots in Switzerland are perfect for a quick getaway to beat the summer heat.

Braving snowfall, climate activists protest against World Economic Forum in Davos

January 17, 2023 5:08 pm

The agenda of the annual WEF meeting includes climate change, where business leaders from major energy firms are attending the meet

Post Cannes, Hina Khan is enjoying the mountains of Switzerland

May 29, 2019 9:13 am

Hina Khan, who is currently holidaying in Switzerland, took to her Instagram to share loads of photos and stories from the picturesque place.

A room without a view: Snapshots of Swiss Army bunkers converted to hotels

January 19, 2016 12:30 am

For upwards of almost $200 a night, guests at a Swiss hotel might expect to catch a glimpse of the towering Alps or overlook one of the country's famous lakes. But visitors to Hotel La Claustra get a room without a view. The 17-room hotel is buried in the Gotthard mountain range and, with cavernous walls and minimalist interior, offers the chance to spend a few nights in an ex-army bunker.

11 injured as train cars derail in Swiss Alps

August 14, 2014 5:33 pm

Three train cars derailed and 11 people were injured Wednesday after a landslide hit a mountain train in the Swiss Alps.

SWITZERLAND VIDEOS

FM Jaitley at World Economic Forum

January 23, 2016 3:30 pm

Switzerland, Jan 23 (ANI): Finance Minister, Arun Jaitely, on Saturday attended the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Finance Minister Jaitley said that there are a set of structural reforms which are in progress and there are a large number of steps which the Government of India has taken over the last year-and-a-half. He further added that India's co-operative federalism has transformed to competitive federalism, and that's really a good news for India.

Britain's FM, Arun Jaitley hold bilateral talks

January 20, 2016 5:49 am

London, Jan 20 (ANI): British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne held bilateral talks with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, ahead of the World Economic Forum. Both the ministers discussed cooperation between the two countries at the residence of the British Finance Minister at Downing Street in central London. The talks focused on infrastructure and financial services. Jaitley also addressed an investors summit at the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday morning and will fly to Davos, Switzerland, in the evening.

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