Virtual Indian Independence Day

Today is Indian Independence Day. On this day India celebrates its independence from the United Kingdom. On 15 August 1947 Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, raised the Indian flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. Since then every year on Independence Day the incumbent Prime Minister repeats the ceremony by raising the flag over the Red Fort and by addressing Maps Mania… more →
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Indian Election Maps

Counting is now underway of the votes in the world’s largest election. Over 642 million people are expected to have voted in the 2024 Indian General Election, the result of which will be declared today (June 4th). Based on the earliest results it appears that current prime minister Narendra Modi is likely to keep his job, but that his party, the BJP, will win less seats than in 2019.The Times Maps Mania… more →
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Google’s new Street View app will allow 360-degree photos to be posted to Maps – The Indian Express

The Indian Express Google's new Street View app will allow 360-degree photos to be posted to MapsThe Indian ExpressThe new Street View app also comes with an explore section to let users see other people's 360-degree photos. Google's Charles Armstrong, Product Manager for Google Maps wrote on their official Map blog, “In one gallery, you can explore Street View …Google Maps 'Explore' Feature Gets Better With Curated Restaurant RecommendationsTech Timesall 230 news articles » map app – Google News… more →
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Uber partners with app to map areas on safety – The Indian Express

BGR India Uber partners with app to map areas on safetyThe Indian ExpressEven as its application for licence to operate in Delhi is yet to get a nod from the Transport department, international cab service-provider Uber, on Monday, announced its pilot project with Safetipin to conduct a safety audit of the city over five …Uber ties up with safety appThe Asian AgeUber to chart safety map with cab-mounted camera phonesHindustan TimesHow safe are Delhi streets? Uber ties up with SafetiPin to audit street safetyTech in Asiaautoevolution –The Tech Portalall 16 news articles » map app – Google News… more →
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