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Monday, April 27, 2026
TopicGoogle mapping

Topic: Google mapping

Google Doodle celebrates geologist Marie Tharp, known for groundbreaking maps of ocean floor

In 1998, the US Library of Congress declared Tharp as one of the greatest cartographers of the 20th century.

Why Modi govt is liberalising mapping policies & what free access to geospatial data means

Ending a colonial-era legacy, Modi govt will now allow private companies to produce, acquire & disseminate geospatial data and conduct mapping without prior approval.

HC wants Haryana to ensure water supply to Delhi & monitor Yamuna via Google mapping

Delhi High Court order comes after court-mandated panel tells bench that 'bunds' have been put at 11 locations in the canals carrying water meant for Delhi.

On Camera

AAP has brought Punjab to its knees. State needs BJP governance

The past week saw the defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chaddha and Ashok Mittal, into the BJP. This lays bare the fragility and inconsistency within the party.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.