News for 'MAPPED'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

International news channel Al Jazeera was on Wednesday forced to go off air in the country for five days as the government penalised it for repeatedly showing wrong maps of India.

Nothing wrong with our Kashmir map: PDP

Nothing wrong with our Kashmir map: PDP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit back at Home Minister P Chidambaram, who had warned the party of stern action over its controversial propaganda map.

Oz govt withdraws incorrect India map from website

Oz govt withdraws incorrect India map from website

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Australia has withdrawn a map of India, posted on its immigration department website which omitted the border states of Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh, following strong protests from the Indian community in the country.

'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.'

Pentagon shows India's map without PoK, Aksai Chin

Pentagon shows India's map without PoK, Aksai Chin

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

In an embarrassment, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin were not shown as India's territory in a map by the Pentagon website ahead of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's press conference jointly with his American counterpart.

Microsoft launches live map search in India

Microsoft launches live map search in India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

"Live Search Maps for India will allow users to search for geographical information, places of general interest and business listings both on the PC and on mobile phones," said Microsoft India Consumer and Online Marketing Operations Head Rishi Srivastava. Microsoft's map services will offer detailed listings and street maps for nine cities, business listings across 29 cities and access to highway networks to 20,000 cities and towns.

Maps, survey sheets in Adarsh case go missing

Maps, survey sheets in Adarsh case go missing

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Maps and some survey sheets from 1872-1960 related to Adarsh land and surrounding Colaba areas have gone missing from the land records office of the city. This is the fourth such instance of files related to the controversial society going missing.

'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.

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.

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The case is being handled jointly by China's National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-information and the Ministry of State Security.

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.

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.

China releases new map to lay claim over Sikkim's Doklam region

China releases new map to lay claim over Sikkim's Doklam region

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman displayed the photographs of the alleged Indian "incursion" into the area during a media briefing.

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The students of the university have taken strong objection to the "technical certification".

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

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

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).

Ahmedabad to be digitally mapped by March

Ahmedabad to be digitally mapped by March

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

What this means is that crucial and accurate data about the city like dwelling units, roads, power, infrastructure, telecommunications, water distribution, sewage disposal, educational institutes, public health units, tourism centres, religious places, transport junctions etc will now be available to the government at any given time.

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.

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.

Air travel map being redrawn: Etihad

Air travel map being redrawn: Etihad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Growth rates in traditional markets are slowing and airlines need to reshape their networks.

Now, a map to ease traffic

Now, a map to ease traffic

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Mapunity's IT project to help Delhi tackle its traffic.

India denies confiscating maps at China expo

India denies confiscating maps at China expo

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

India has dismissed reports of alleged confiscation of some printed material depicting its map from the 'India Pavilion' at the Shanghai Expo by Chinese authorities in July, amid a row between the two countries over China's refusal to issue visa to a top Indian Army officer.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

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.

Chances of Xi to attend G20 summit 'very low'

Chances of Xi to attend G20 summit 'very low'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India has not yet received any confirmation on Chinese President Xi Jinping's in-person participation at the upcoming G20 summit, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday amid reports that he is likely skip the conclave.

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

India finished 67th.

Google adds coral reef panoramas to its maps

Google adds coral reef panoramas to its maps

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Panoramic images of several coral reefs have been added to Google's Street View service in its maps, allowing users to navigate their way around the sites.

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.

Microsoft unveils digital map of India

Microsoft unveils digital map of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Microsoft Research India on Thursday demonstrated the first prototype of a multi-lingual interactive digital map of India.