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NDMC officials during the launch of the ‘Toilet karenge search, Toilets rakhenge swachh’ campaign in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Toilet karenge search: Now Google for nearest restroom

The campaign has been launched from the NDMC area for urban local bodies in the Delhi and NCR by the Union Urban Development Ministry.

13 Jul 2017 3:36 AM

Lutyen’s roads are less congested and have considerable difference between the average peak and off-peak speed. (Photo: PTI)

Worsening congestion, spiralling pollution choke Delhi, says study

Delhi crossed the 10 million mark of total vehicle registrations in 2017.

11 Jul 2017 3:06 AM

With more than 500 million art-related searches on Google, the Google Arts and Culture team worked with Google Search engineers to improve systems.

Google enhances art search experience with latest updates on Search and Maps

Google has announced the latest updates on Search and Maps driving newer ways to experience artworks online.

21 Jun 2017 9:33 PM

The trip timings of each service operated by it are available in the Google Maps app and commuters can get information of the train services which operate at a frequency of 4 minutes in peak hours and 8 minutes in non peak.

Google ties with Mumbai Metro One

Reliance Infrastructure promoted Mumbai Metro One today said it has partnered with Google to display its services in Google Maps app.

02 Jun 2017 8:16 PM

You could be using most of them on your smartphone, some of them being an inseparable part of your life.

Watch out for these battery draining apps on your smartphone

If you use anyone of these, your phone’s battery life takes a major hit.

13 May 2017 3:43 PM

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pakistan-Afghanistan to use Google Maps to resolve border dispute

Pakistan inherited its 2,400-km (1,500-mile) border with its western neighbour when it gained independence from British Empire in 1947.

08 May 2017 7:02 PM

Bombay HC slams taxi owners, says don't stop Uber drivers

HC instructs Joint CP (traffic) to ensure drivers attached to Uber are not stopped.

24 Apr 2017 11:57 AM

Mapping the capital

As an architect it is interesting to get different kinds of information and compare it to a cartographer, shares Pilar.

21 Apr 2017 12:21 AM

Now broadcast your location using Google Maps

Google Maps users will soon be able to broadcast their movements to friends and family.

23 Mar 2017 12:23 PM

The location-sharing feature is aimed at helping people find each other in crowded places, such as concerts and conferences.

Google allows users to share their locations in mapping app

Within the next week, users worldwide will be able to share where they are in real time on devices running both Android and iOS

22 Mar 2017 9:32 PM

The Mararikulam beach in Alappuzha, Kerala is one of the best weekend destinations in the state.

The beach to tranquility

If you are an artist, you will find it as a perfect picture for a canvas.

04 Mar 2017 6:12 AM

Pokemon Go engages users in a virtual chase for cartoon creatures but relies for many of its functions on Google Maps, which is blocked in China. (Photo: AFP)

China bans Pokemon Go amid security risk review

Pokemon Go engages mobile users in a virtual chase for cartoon creatures appearing in their vicinity.

13 Jan 2017 5:14 AM

This service will be accessible to users both in English and Hindi language.

Google makes available info of public toilets in NCR, MP

Google has made available information about thousands of public toilets in NCR and Madhya Pradesh available on Google Maps.

23 Dec 2016 10:19 AM

New features make it very easy to plan a trip and get the best out of both journey and destination.

New Google Maps review: have a 'Shubh yatra!'

Google has added features to its mobile maps app, just in time for the holiday season.

19 Dec 2016 10:24 AM

Instead of Trump Tower, it's "Dump Tower." (Photo: AP)

Trump Tower becomes 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Trump has been using Trump Tower as his transition headquarters.

27 Nov 2016 11:23 AM

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