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Topic: Google Maps

What SC said while ruling that ‘dropping Google Maps PIN’ can’t be a bail condition

Supreme Court asserted that the object of the bail condition cannot be to keep a constant vigil on the movements of the accused granted bail.

Fortuner fiasco shows navigation apps can go rogue. Keep your wits about you

Navigation software can open up whole new scenic routes. But sometimes they can guide you into wild goose chases—or a set of stairs.

How the CCI anti-trust battle involving Google played out for map app wars in India

Google lost its Supreme Court appeal against an antitrust order last month. It came as good news for companies like MapmyIndia, which started the maps game in India.

Google Maps gave new direction to driving. This app can make navigation even smoother

The ‘What3Words’ app should feature on upcoming Mahindra. Tata Motors is also integrating the system into their navigation application.

How Google maps are helping fight wildfires

Wildfires can move at up to 22 kilometres per hour and are unpredictable. Staying one step ahead of a wildfire can mean the difference between life & death.

Google to release data on how movement in cities has changed due to Covid-19

Google said the mobility reports don’t impinge on privacy as only data from people who have agreed to share their location with the company is used.

14 years since launch, Google Maps will no more be free for certain advertisers

Google is increasing the ways advertisers reach Maps users while raising prices for businesses that use the underlying technology.

Use Google maps to solve road jams & help improve air quality: NGT tells traffic police

The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) directive is aimed at cutting down traffic jams to decrease Delhi's severe air pollution.

GLOBAL PULSE: More U.S. troops to Afghanistan is not “America First”, Asia’s ageing population & Google Maps on Durand Line

WILL TRUMP SEND MORE TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN? The war in Afghanistan did not come up much during the U.S. presidential campaign, but it now threatens...

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Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.