News for 'GPS'

Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Switzerland may not be on the World Cup Easy Street after a draw with mighty Brazil but coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Thursday he believes his team is headed down the right avenue as they prepare to face Serbia in a Group E clash.

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.

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.

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

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 May 2018

In March this year, Adam Purinton, 52, had pleaded guilty to the charges of murdering Kuchibhotla.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

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.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

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.

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.

ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The move is part of recommendations made by a task force on the use of space technology in improving border management which have been accepted by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

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.

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF, frustrating Pakistan's attempt to smuggle weapons into the Union Territory using the hexacopter.

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.

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The JeM terrorists also carried 'armoured piercing steel core ammunition' which can go through Level 3 protection bulletproof vehicles that police and other security forces use, they said. The ammunition was in large quantity and could have posed a grave threat, top police officials said.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Everyone wants that doctors should fight from the frontlines of the pandemic, but there's no reaction from the government when they fall ill or even die because of it.'

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.

You can call an auto on phone soon!

You can call an auto on phone soon!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Standing in the sun trying to waive down an auto and then haggling for the right fare could soon be a pass as 'auto-on-phone' service is set to start soon in New Delhi.

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Mobile TV -- basically an application that enables television services on handhelds such as mobiles, handheld TVs, car TV, GPS terminals, game devices, laptop PCs, and other portable devices -- is a step closer to seeing the light of day in India.

Sadak 2 review

Sadak 2 review

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.

Want some great in-car entertainment?

Want some great in-car entertainment?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

All those who spend a lot of time on the road, gear up your cars with these Road Warrior essentials, spanning GPS navigation systems, in-car sound systems and Bluetooth devices.

Now, shoes with built-in sat-nav to guide you!

Now, shoes with built-in sat-nav to guide you!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Forget about fumbling through the map as you pound the streets while searching for your destination, for your shoes can now have a built-in satellite-navigation system that will guide you through the confusing passages and help you find your way about town.

Compute your way through traffic

Compute your way through traffic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Inrix navigation software gets its predictions about traffic congestion down to a science.