News for 'GPS'

Kejriwal promises hike in fares, other sops for auto-wallahs

Kejriwal promises hike in fares, other sops for auto-wallahs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced annual revision of auto fares based on inflation, provision for training of drivers by transport department and relaxation in some of the rules for them.

Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan fishermen; Rs 6 cr nets damaged

Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan fishermen; Rs 6 cr nets damaged

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

About 30 to 40 fishermen were attacked allegedly by their Sri Lankan counterparts off Kodiakarai coast.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

ATM transaction charges may rise

ATM transaction charges may rise

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Interchange fee is the amount charged by ATM operators for every transaction.

'India is more transparent than China'

'India is more transparent than China'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Matthew M Smith, managing director, Abbott Capital, says that Indian general partners (GPs) are more willing to talk portfolios, both good and bad, in the initial meetings.

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Hitting out at Gandhi, the BJP said it was his party's app that was sharing user data with his friends in Singapore.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

On the sweeping plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of female wildlife rangers is making history by defying patriarchal norms.

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

With 2,700 exhibitors, this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcases some of the world's hottest gadgets.

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

It was initially suspected that the two youths acted as guides for the Uri attackers.

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers across care homes and public transport at 11 am local time. So far 82 NHS staff are known to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, including many with their roots in India.

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

If you are searching for low cost tablets in India, you must be aware of the fact that most of these products come along with some truly great features, such as GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G. Therefore, the low price tags do not relate to low quality. Here, then, is a list of nine most affordable tablets that are available in India these days.

Relax norms on dropping women home: BPOs

Relax norms on dropping women home: BPOs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Facing problems in implementing the order on dropping women employees home, the BPO industry has asked Delhi Police to define night shifts, relax norms on door-step dropping and allow installation of GPS on call centre vehicles in a phased manner.

All's not well with hybrid cars

All's not well with hybrid cars

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Hybrids and electric cars emit high electromagnetic radiation

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The Indian Air Force is monitoring the developments along the western front, he said.

India to launch sat-based navigation system GAGAN

India to launch sat-based navigation system GAGAN

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

GAGAN or the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation to be launched by Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel would not only help the civil aviation sector but also help in marine navigation, search and rescue operations, rail and road transport, survey and mapping as well as precision farming.

'Supreme Court has not given clean chit to PM-CARES'

'Supreme Court has not given clean chit to PM-CARES'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'PM-CARES money is for the relief of citizens, so what is the secrecy then?' 'Why will it harm anyone if it is revealed where the money came from and where it is going?' 'What is there to hide?'

Getting lost in airports, malls? Here's a solution!

Getting lost in airports, malls? Here's a solution!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

A number of start-up companies in the United States are charting the interiors of shopping malls, convention centres and airports to keep mobile phone users from getting lost as they walk around.

The cheapest octa-core phone is here!

The cheapest octa-core phone is here!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

We give you five reasons to buy the Wickedleak Wammy One if you are looking to buy a smartphone under Rs 10,000.

One more video surfaces in Gurdaspur terror attack

One more video surfaces in Gurdaspur terror attack

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

As investigators continued their probe into Monday's terror strike, one more video surfaced on Wednesday showing three armed men in combat uniforms walking on a road, minutes before the attack on police station in Gurdaspur.

Check out the route of Train 18 - India's 1st engine-less train

Check out the route of Train 18 - India's 1st engine-less train

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

It will cover the 750-km route between Delhi and Varanasi at a maximum speed of 160kmph

9 unlikely places in India to spot a Pokemon

9 unlikely places in India to spot a Pokemon

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Millennials are flocking to places of worship, graveyards and parks, armed with their smartphones, to collect Pokemons.

Check out these navigation devices!

Check out these navigation devices!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

With mobile phones and laptops boasting of embedded maps and GPS features, one would think that personal navigation devices (PND) would make a graceful exit from the market.

World Bank to extend $1.5 bn support to Swachh Bharat Mission

World Bank to extend $1.5 bn support to Swachh Bharat Mission

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved $1.5 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) World Bank support for the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in rural areas.

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Total Dhamaal would be unwatchable without Madhuri's spunk and bossy swag playing off Anil Kapoor's bellyaching, bugged half's protests, says Sukanya Verma.

Rediff picks minority stake in Imere Tech

Rediff picks minority stake in Imere Tech

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Imere brings location-awareness to applications and provides a host of comprehensive geospatial features for cutting-edge mobile and Internet location-based services.

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The server from which an e-mail was sent a few hours after Sunday's Jama Masjid firing incident has been traced to Norway, Home Minister P Chidambaram said.

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Is it a smartwatch or an upgraded fitness band? Veer Arjun Singh finds out.

Uttam's Take: 10 cheers for rail travellers!

Uttam's Take: 10 cheers for rail travellers!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Uttam Ghosh on how rail passengers will benefit from the Railway Budget.

'Headley selected landing site, targets for 26/11'

'Headley selected landing site, targets for 26/11'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley had taken boat trips around the Mumbai harbour in April 2008 and stored information of possible landing sites in a global positioning system (GPS) device later used by the LeT to carry out the 26/11 terror attacks, court documents have revealed. In a meeting with co-conspirators in Pakistan in March 2008, Headley discussed potential landing sites in Mumbai for a team of attackers that would arrive by sea.

A runoff is best for Afghanistan: Karzai

A runoff is best for Afghanistan: Karzai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

On the arrival of additional troops, Karzai said that if their arrival contributed to better security for the Afghan people and since it would enhance the ability of the Afghan forces to defend their country then he was ready to consider it.

Dell, MTNL in pact to provide 3G wireless solution

Dell, MTNL in pact to provide 3G wireless solution

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

These connected-by-MTNL products would be available through Dell's distribution channels in Mumbai and Delhi very soon.

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In a crucial testimony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court trying the Mumbai terror attack case that Global Positioning System devices used by terrorists had indicated that they had come from Karachi.

'If you don't innovate, you are dead'

'If you don't innovate, you are dead'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

In five years, Suyash Trivedi hopes to make AdScoot a diverse marketing company, offering an array of clutter breaking, innovative and economical marketing solutions.

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Southern ports on alert for LTTE activists

Southern ports on alert for LTTE activists

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Intercept inputs of a GPS wireless conversation between two LTTE operatives by the Research and Analysis Wing which is being analysed by Intelligence Bureau indicates LTTE cadre may try to sneak into India from Visakhapatanam port. And this might happen between May 1 and 2.

Now Pokemon Go on Apple watch

Now Pokemon Go on Apple watch

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Apple Watch Series 2 is swim proof.

How to prevent exam scams

How to prevent exam scams

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

It had all the makings of a movie thriller. Students who paid a few lakh rupees were supplied with vanishing ink. Answer papers were intercepted on the way and corrected. No one would have been wiser had the perpetrators of the exam scam not gotten greedy.