News for 'MAP'

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Once the user selects a service, they will be directed to the Uber or Ola app to request the ride with one tap.

Phase 3: Fate of Shah, Scindia among 1300 candidates to be sealed on Tuesday

Phase 3: Fate of Shah, Scindia among 1300 candidates to be sealed on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra).

Tortured by police to accept link with Oppn parties, Parl accused tell court

Tortured by police to accept link with Oppn parties, Parl accused tell court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The submission was made before additional sessions judge Hardeep Kaur, who extended the judicial custody of all the six accused till March 1.

Navy gets 1st India-made drone from Adani Defence

Navy gets 1st India-made drone from Adani Defence

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Hari Kumar lauded Adani's efforts in aligning their roadmap to the requirements of the Indian Navy and establishing an ecosystem of partners and capabilities to enable Aatmanirbharta in defence and security.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

Rashtrapati Bhawan map found from undertrial in UP jail

Rashtrapati Bhawan map found from undertrial in UP jail

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

A jailed undertrial from West Bengal was found in possession of maps related to Rajpath and Rashtrapati Bhawan.

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Thursday called out "fake news items", which claimed he endorsed automated trading applications and warned the public not to fall for such fraudulent claims. He also slammed "fake interviews" that used "deepfake pictures and videos" of him. In a series of posts on X, Murthy drew the attention of the public to false content being put out by malicious sites and products or services being sold fraudulently using his name and urged people to report any such instances to the concerned regulatory authorities.

China distributes millions of maps claiming Arunachal to troops: Report

China distributes millions of maps claiming Arunachal to troops: Report

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

China is distributing millions of controversial updated maps to its military in the first upgrade in 30 years, reportedly reinforcing its claims over Arunachal Pradesh.

For Google Maps, Arunachal is disputed territory

For Google Maps, Arunachal is disputed territory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

In other words, what you see on Google Maps's India site is what India wants; what you see on Google Maps's China site is what China wants. So what does Google believe in? For that, you should visit their international site, http://maps.google.com, which shows what is the truth according to it (image alongside). It clearly shows Arunachal Pradesh as a disputed territory

Maps recovered from terrorists involved in Uri attack

Maps recovered from terrorists involved in Uri attack

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Official sources said that besides arms and ammunition, two maps showing general area of Uri were recovered from the four slain terrorists, who are now believed to be from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Govt reviews social media cos' progress on curbing deepfakes

Govt reviews social media cos' progress on curbing deepfakes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday met social media platforms to review progress made by them in tackling misinformation and deepfakes, and asserted that advisories will be issued in the next two days to ensure 100 per cent compliance by platforms.

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Google has partnered with cab operators Ola and Uber, and a user can seamlessly book a cab with just one tap. This service is available in 27 cities across India

Ready for new maps of India?

Ready for new maps of India?

Rediff.com19 May 2005

The Defence Series Maps would be for exclusive use of defence forces and authorised government departments. The policy regarding the use of DSMs would be determined by the Ministry of Defence.

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.

ISRO to map world's oldest varsity

ISRO to map world's oldest varsity

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The ISRO team is expected to commence the mapping operations in February, Mishra told rediff.com.

Israeli forces now operating deep into southern Gaza

Israeli forces now operating deep into southern Gaza

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Israeli forces are now operating in the heart of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's largest city, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday.

Maldives severs another pact with India amid row

Maldives severs another pact with India amid row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Muizzu's announcement also comes days after a Chinese research vessel spent about a week around Male and more than a month just outside Maldives' EEZ.

The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Results are based on the review of the search activities on maps.google.co.in for August 2012.

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

A portfolio can be rebalanced by either selling a portion of the outperforming asset class or by buying more of the underperforming asset class.

Court to hear plea for ASI survey of Gyanvapi basements on Feb 15

Court to hear plea for ASI survey of Gyanvapi basements on Feb 15

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A Varanasi court on Tuesday fixed February 15 for the hearing of a petition seeking a survey of all closed basements in the Gyanvapi mosque complex by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Cellphones may now map cities

Cellphones may now map cities

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The Austrian city of Graz has been mapped using the cellphone information of users.

Interactive: India's cold wave map

Interactive: India's cold wave map

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Cold wave and fog persists across North India disrupting traffic and normal life.

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Global Terrorism Index 2017 released by the Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the last 17 years in covering the period from the beginning of 2000 to the end of 2016. According to the report, this is the second consecutive year, deaths from terrorism declined. Over the two years there was a decrease of 22 per cent compared to the peak of terror activity in 2014. Terrorism deaths have fallen significantly in Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. However, Islamic State defied this positive trend with over 9,000 deaths, primarily in Iraq and increased activity in OECD countries.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

INTERACTIVE MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Rediff.com's data journalists have broken down 2012 district-wise National Crime Record's Bureau data into a constituency-wise listing.

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Elections are fought to win.' 'In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.'

'Faheem's sign matches with maps' handwriting'

'Faheem's sign matches with maps' handwriting'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Specimen signatures of 26/11 accused Faheem Ansari matched with the writings on maps of Mumbai terror sites seized from him by Lucknow police at the time of his arrest in a bomb blast case in Uttar Pradesh last year, a handwriting expert informed the trial court on Friday.

Google to map the moon

Google to map the moon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Thirty-six years to the day since Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, Google Inc. extended its mapping service to cover the lunar surface.

Modi's Cultural Push

Modi's Cultural Push

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T N Ninan.

Cong's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to begin from Manipur on Sunday

Cong's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to begin from Manipur on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

The Congress will begin the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from the violence-hit Manipur on Sunday, in what is being seen as the party's bid to set the narrative in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls and put the spotlight on issues such as unemployment, price rise and social justice.

Los Angeles scraps move to map Muslims

Los Angeles scraps move to map Muslims

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

A decision to map Muslims -- citing security reasons -- in Los Angeles had to be called off after protests from the community, the Los Angeles Times has reported.

Apple walks the talk, opens Maps development office in Hyderabad

Apple walks the talk, opens Maps development office in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Apple has been continually updating and adding new features to Maps including 3D views.

Mapping the AAP shock win in New Delhi

Mapping the AAP shock win in New Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Rediff.com's data experts using maps provide insights on how the nation's capital voted in the the AAP to power.

How hot is your city today? Mapping India's heat wave

How hot is your city today? Mapping India's heat wave

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The dread Indian summer has returned and is living up to its reputation as a terrible heat wave coils its vice grip across the nation.

Rahul may win Wayanad but Kerala is no Congress fortress this time

Rahul may win Wayanad but Kerala is no Congress fortress this time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Political pundits unanimously suggest that the state is not experiencing a discernible Gandhi wave this time around.

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry.

WATCH! Largest ever 3-D map of the universe

WATCH! Largest ever 3-D map of the universe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Scientists have released the largest ever three-dimensional map of massive galaxies and distant black holes in our universe. The new map produced by Sloan Digital Sky Survey III pinpoints the locations and distances of over a million galaxies. It covers a total volume equivalent to that of a cube four billion light-years on a side.

'Girls Are Becoming Suicide Bombers'

'Girls Are Becoming Suicide Bombers'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'When I am doing a film, that film is not propaganda for me. That's a true thing.'