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Swiss hold France goalless

Swiss hold France goalless

Rediff.com27 Mar 2005

It was France's sixth consecutive draw at home and third of the Group Four World Cup qualifying campaign.

Black money: Swiss have agreed to help India but...

Black money: Swiss have agreed to help India but...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

If India was able to provide additional and new information about people and entities that figure on stolen lists, they may consider it to exchange information

Swiss make history, upset Spain

Swiss make history, upset Spain

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

World Cup favourites Spain crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat to unfancied Switzerland in their opening game of the tournament at durban on Wednesday.

BWF nomination for Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty

BWF nomination for Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were on Tuesday nominated for the Player Year of the Award by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag advance, Prannoy knocked out

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag advance, Prannoy knocked out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Satwik and Chirag have looked in ominous form, winning the Asian Games gold in Hangzhou, a Super 1000 crown in Indonesia, the Korea Open Super 500 and the Swiss Open super 300 last year before grabbing a a career-best ranking of World No.1, albeit for a brief time.

Swiss skier killed, 2 injured in Gulmarg avalanche

Swiss skier killed, 2 injured in Gulmarg avalanche

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A Swiss skier was killed and two others wounded by an avalanche in the north Kashmir's ski resort Gulmarg on Friday afternoon.

Argentina practise penalties ahead of Swiss game

Argentina practise penalties ahead of Swiss game

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

After five misses in the World Cup's first penalty shootout, Argentina wisely practiced spot-kicks before flying to Sao Paulo for their last-16 clash with Switzerland.

Story of the secretive Swiss money trail

Story of the secretive Swiss money trail

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

A new strategy of 'layering' through gold and diamond trade has come to light at Swiss banks to thwart any attempt for identification of real beneficiary owners of funds entrusted with them.

Indian money in Swiss banks rise to over Rs 14,000 cr!

Indian money in Swiss banks rise to over Rs 14,000 cr!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

During 2012, the Indians' money in Swiss banks had fallen by over one-third to a record low level.

Global scrutiny: Swiss banks' assets dip to 4-year low

Global scrutiny: Swiss banks' assets dip to 4-year low

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Amid a growing global scrutiny of overseas funds deposited in Swiss banks, the quantum of total foreign assets managed by them has dipped by nearly 300 billion Swiss francs (about Rs 20 trillion) since 2008.

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

This is the 2nd lowest amount of funds held by Indians.

Games over! Swiss banks agree to share account details

Games over! Swiss banks agree to share account details

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Heralding an end to its banking secrecy wall, Switzerland will now share bank account and other details with foreign countries, including India, even without prior intimation to concerned persons and on the basis of queries emanating from stolen data.

India must get Swiss accounts details: Rajnath

India must get Swiss accounts details: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

With the Swiss government's refusal to share information about Indians holding accounts in its banks, BJP president Rajnath Singh on Monday said India should mount diplomatic pressure on that country to get the details.

7 myths about Swiss bank accounts busted

7 myths about Swiss bank accounts busted

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

What many don't know is that Swiss banks are just like any bank in the world.

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

As probe into suspected black money stashed abroad by Indians gathers steam, banks in Switzerland are running from pillar to post to safeguard their interest.

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson further said the treaty states that "such persons or authorities shall use the information 'only' for such purposes.

No clause in pact violated, Swiss airlines to India

No clause in pact violated, Swiss airlines to India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

India had threatened to stop Swiss, which, as the designated airline of that country, 'violated' a vital clause called the substantial ownership and effective control, mandated under the bilateral air services agreement between the two countries.

Black money pursuit: Swiss amend key law on foreign requests

Black money pursuit: Swiss amend key law on foreign requests

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Under pressure from India and other countries, Switzerland has made key changes in its local laws governing assistance to foreign nations in their pursuit of black money allegedly stashed in Swiss banks.

Swiss banks curtail services to wealthy clients

Swiss banks curtail services to wealthy clients

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Swiss private bankers are likely to reduce their exposure to wealthy Indian clients as they cut down their discreet banking services in countries like Germany, France and the United States, analysts say.

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

This is the lowest amount of funds held by Indians in the Swiss banks ever since the Alpine nation began making the data public in 1997.

India snubs 'Swiss formula' for tariff cut

India snubs 'Swiss formula' for tariff cut

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

India has rejected the US proposed tariff reduction formula for agriculture at the WTO trade negotiations as it completely ignored New Delhi's special concerns and sensitivities.

India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson recently confirmed that a meeting is expected in the coming weeks, but did not disclose any further details.

FIFA World Cup playoffs: Croatia rout Greece, Swiss win

FIFA World Cup playoffs: Croatia rout Greece, Swiss win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Croatia edged closer to next year's World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 home win over Greece on Thursday in the first leg of their two-legged playoff.

Hindujas name Swiss bank after their own

Hindujas name Swiss bank after their own

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

The Hindujas have taken off the veil over their mid-sized Amas Bank in Switzerland by renaming it as "Hinduja Bank", in what its chief executive described as a bold move to expand its activities in trade finance, wealth management and investment banking.

Securities in Swiss banks at $3.35 trillion!

Securities in Swiss banks at $3.35 trillion!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

At a time when crackdown on tax havens has acquired a political colour, data shows that Swiss banks held securities worth $3.35 trillion in 2008, with over half managed on behalf of foreign entities.

Federer tops Wawrinka in all-Swiss Indian Wells final

Federer tops Wawrinka in all-Swiss Indian Wells final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

A rejuvenated Roger Federer beat fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday to earn a record-tying fifth Indian Wells title and the distinction of being the tournament's oldest winner.

Get details of Swiss bank accounts: CPI-M

Get details of Swiss bank accounts: CPI-M

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Swiss banks with secret accounts are known to hold substantial sums of money deposited by Indians. These funds amounting to billions of dollars were either illegally taken out of the country, or, were deposited in Switzerland and other tax havens instead of being repatriated to India.

Hospitality seminar by Swiss schools

Hospitality seminar by Swiss schools

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

An opportunity to study at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management and Glion Institute of Higher Education, two of the world's top three hospitality and hotel management schools based in Switzerland.

Swiss scramble to get banks off US tax hook

Swiss scramble to get banks off US tax hook

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Swiss government is expected to make a last-ditch attempt to protect its banks from criminal charges in the US.

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The United States has asked Switzerland to extradite seven FIFA officials arrested in an investigation into a global bribery scandal at soccer's governing body, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said on Thursday.

Olympic champ Semenya wins appeal over human rights violations

Olympic champ Semenya wins appeal over human rights violations

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The South African, 32, approached the France-based court in February, 2021 after losing appeals to CAS, sport's highest court, and another plea to the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) in a long-running legal battle against the regulations.

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Swiss Re to slash over 1,100 jobs

Swiss Re to slash over 1,100 jobs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Reinsurance major Swiss Re will be cutting over 1,100 jobs or about 10 per cent of its global workforce, as part of cost saving efforts.

Seek details of Swiss bank accounts: CPM

Seek details of Swiss bank accounts: CPM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

With one of the Swiss banks agreeing to provide information to the United States about its account- holders, the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Monday demanded that the United Progressive Alliance government should seek details of Indians who have illegally stashed funds in Switzerland and other tax havens.

Coria wins Swiss title

Coria wins Swiss title

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

There are still bumps in the road ahead for Swiss banks.

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

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.

IAF prefers Swiss trainer plane over HAL aircraft

IAF prefers Swiss trainer plane over HAL aircraft

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Indian Air force has asked the government to procure the Swiss Pilatus basic trainer aircraft to train its rookie pilots instead of a similar aircraft being indigenously developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Superb Saina retains Swiss Open crown

Superb Saina retains Swiss Open crown

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Saina Nehwal won her first title of the season when she retained the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold trophy with a straight-game victory over China's Shixian Wang in the summit clash at Basel, Switzerland.