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Swiss Olympic team expels player for racist tweet

Swiss Olympic team expels player for racist tweet

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Switzerland footballer Michel Morganella has been expelled from the London Olympics for posting a racist message on Twitter.

'Getting money in Swiss banks won't affect much'

'Getting money in Swiss banks won't affect much'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Bringing back money stashed in Swiss banks by Indians is not going to make any 'significant difference' to the overall economy, Prime Minister's economic advisory panel head Suresh Tendulkar said on Monday.

Oldest private Swiss bank pleads guilty in US tax evasion case

Oldest private Swiss bank pleads guilty in US tax evasion case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The bank charged with helping US taxpayers hide $1.2 bn in offshore bank accounts

Bofors: Swiss bury case for lapse of time

Bofors: Swiss bury case for lapse of time

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Transactions older than ten years cannot be probed under the Swiss laws and the Swiss authorities have informed in writing that facts of the Bofors case fell under the rule "lapse of time" and hence its regrets to offer any further help.

Swiss black money probe: Over 100 entities under lens

Swiss black money probe: Over 100 entities under lens

Rediff.com7 May 2014

It is suspected that some of these entities may have brought back their illicit wealth through the stock market route.

'Zardari's Swiss graft cases a closed chapter'

'Zardari's Swiss graft cases a closed chapter'

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Defying a Supreme Court order, Pakistan government on Thursday said graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland over alleged stashing of $ 60 million in banks there cannot be reopened and made it clear that the matter is closed.

Child abuse: Swiss couple granted bail

Child abuse: Swiss couple granted bail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

The couple is accused of sexually abusing children in Mumbai.

The Spanish can't unlock Swiss vaults

The Spanish can't unlock Swiss vaults

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

'I never thought that the Swiss defenders would hold on to their goal. I have rarely seen such domination. Statistics say the Rosa kept the ball for 72% of the time during the first half, but the Swiss Guard did not surrender.'

Kalam's surprise gift for Swiss prez

Kalam's surprise gift for Swiss prez

Rediff.com28 May 2005

Kalam gifted pictures of the Alps taken on May 22 by the recently launched Indian satellite Cartosat.

Swiss banker gives details of super rich to WikiLeaks

Swiss banker gives details of super rich to WikiLeaks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

A former Swiss banker on Monday handed over documents of 2,000 high net worth people from the United States, Britain and Asia to WikiLeaks that he claims would expose attempts by these business leaders and lawmakers to evade tax payments.

Popat bows out of Swiss Open

Popat bows out of Swiss Open

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Aparna Popat went down to fourth seed Jie Yao of Netherlands 4-11, 2-11 in just 18 minutes.

WC PIX: Embolo fires Switzerland to narrow win over Cameroon

WC PIX: Embolo fires Switzerland to narrow win over Cameroon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Switzerland and Cameroon on Thursday.

Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?

Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Andy Murray says 'definite possibility' he's played his last Australian Open match

Tanvi finishes runners-up at Swiss International

Tanvi finishes runners-up at Swiss International

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Sixth seed Tanvi Lad finished runners-up at the Swiss International Challenge badminton tournament after suffering a straight-game defeat against USA's Beiwen Zhang in the women's singles competition at Yverdon-Ies-Bains, Switzerland.

First time in seven years, Sindhu drops out of top 10

First time in seven years, Sindhu drops out of top 10

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Swiss Open champion Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty strengthened their world number six position, while women's doubles pairing of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand was static at the 18th position.

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation told a Delhi court on Wednesday that the Indian Embassy at Berne has requested authorities there for provisional arrest of three officials of Switzerland-based Swiss Timing Limited, against whom summons were issued for their alleged roles in a 2010 CWG-related corruption case.

World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium qualify; Portugal, Sweden, Swiss win

World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium qualify; Portugal, Sweden, Swiss win

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Belgium became the first European team to qualify for next year's World Cup when a Romelu Lukaku header gave them a 2-1 win away to Greece on Sunday with the goals coming in a five-minute second-half spell.

Federer eases into second round of Swiss Open

Federer eases into second round of Swiss Open

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Wimbledon champion Roger Federer took just 46 minutes to beat Tomas Behrend 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the Swiss Open on Tuesday.

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Gambia's players feared for their lives after the plane taking them to the Africa Cup of Nations finals made an emergency landing,

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

Write to Swiss to reopen graft cases: Pak SC to Gilani

Write to Swiss to reopen graft cases: Pak SC to Gilani

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

In deepening tensions between the government and the judiciary, the Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued an ultimatum to embattled to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani directing him to "immediately" write to Swiss authorities to revive graft cases against the President.

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying 'meeting friends is always a delight'.

Schnyder hits out at Swiss crowd

Schnyder hits out at Swiss crowd

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

She hit out at her home Swiss crowd for supporting opponent Flavia Pennetta.

Taxmen seek to probe Hasan Ali's Swiss bank a/c

Taxmen seek to probe Hasan Ali's Swiss bank a/c

Rediff.com14 May 2010

A Mumbai court has issued a letter of request to a Swiss court to allow income tax authorities to probe accounts of stud-farm owner Hasan Ali, who is alleged to have deposited billions of dollars there.

How Swiss maestro Federer is getting better with age

How Swiss maestro Federer is getting better with age

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Roger Federer conceded he has changed some things because of his age.

Private players see 6% rise in benefits paid to Rs 1.57 trillion in FY23

Private players see 6% rise in benefits paid to Rs 1.57 trillion in FY23

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The total benefits paid by private life insurance companies to policyholders rose by 5.98 per cent to Rs 1.57 trillion during 2022-23. This figure stood at Rs 1.49 trillion in the corresponding year-ago period. On the other hand, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) paid out 4 per cent fewer benefits at Rs 3.39 trillion from Rs 3.53 trillion in 2021-22.

New Indo-Swiss tax pact comes into effect

New Indo-Swiss tax pact comes into effect

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The amended Indo-Swiss taxation treaty has came into effect, a development that will allow India to seek specific information on black money and tax evasion cases dating back to January 1, 2011.

Convicted Swiss paedophiles have escaped: Police

Convicted Swiss paedophiles have escaped: Police

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

Wilhelm and Lile Marti were convicted by a sessions court in March 2003. They were found filming a porn video with two street girls and were arrested on December 16, 2000.

Satwik-Chirag rally from game down to win Korea Open

Satwik-Chirag rally from game down to win Korea Open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty staged a grand comeback after losing the opening game to beat top seeds Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto of Indonesia in the final and win the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament, in Yeosu, on Sunday.

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

UBS stepping in to save Credit Suisse with a $3.2-billion acquisition has provided the beleaguered Swiss bank's India employees a glimmer of hope. The surprise deal - engineered by the Swiss government - has triggered optimism of fewer job losses at Credit Suisse's India unit and better synergies at key verticals, such as wealth management and investment banking. "UBS is a much stronger hand. Coming within its fold will give Credit Suisse's wealth management and investment banking divisions a good home.

SC grants bail to Swiss paedophiles

SC grants bail to Swiss paedophiles

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

But it asked them not to leave the country till it took a decision on an appeal filed by the Maharashtra government challenging a Bombay high court order reducing their sentence.

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Saina may face off in semis; all eyes on Chirag-Satwik

Swiss Open: Sindhu, Saina may face off in semis; all eyes on Chirag-Satwik

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

P V Sindhu will be eager to return to the podium as former winner Saina Nehwal looks to regain her touch

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

India's D Gukesh bounced back with a finely crafted game to outwit compatriot Vidit Gujrathi and regain his joint lead with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia after the eighth round in the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto on Friday.

Top seed Wawrinka out of Swiss Open

Top seed Wawrinka out of Swiss Open

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Top seed Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland was bundled out of the Swiss Open on Thursday when he lost 6-4, 6-4 to unseeded Thomaz Bellucci in the second round. The 21-year-old Brazilian left-hander, ranked 119th in the world, controlled the game from early on and service breaks in the final game of the first set and the sixth of the second were enough to give him the victory.

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Madhya Pradesh Assembly was on Tuesday adjourned sine die three days before schedule following ruckus and uproarious scenes created by the opposition Congress demanding resignation of Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta, on the issue of gang rape of a Swiss woman in Datia district.

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Swiss police raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA on Wednesday to gather information about a contract signed by Gianni Infantino, now head of the global soccer body FIFA, that was reported in the Panama Papers.

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

I was fascinated to see a room that was decorated like an Indian palace at Osbourne House, which was Queen Victoria's home when she visited the Isle of Wight.

How Indian black money in Swiss banks can be brought back

How Indian black money in Swiss banks can be brought back

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

For starters, as Subramanian Swamy suggested, how about putting pressure on Parliament to pass a resolution concerning all PEPs to retrieve our wealth through the RIAA?

How To Wear Chiffon Sarees Like A Bollywood Star

How To Wear Chiffon Sarees Like A Bollywood Star

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

How To Wear Chiffon Sarees Like A Bollywood Star Garima Garg on styling Alia Bhatt and her take on this celebrity-approved trend

Electoral bonds: Sibal seeks SIT probe into 'quid pro quo'

Electoral bonds: Sibal seeks SIT probe into 'quid pro quo'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday described the electoral bonds scheme as a 'very big scam' and demanded that a special investigation team (SIT) be set up with court-appointed officials to probe the alleged quid pro quo and wrongdoings under it.