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Accident-prone road ahead: Delhi commuters to soon get alerts from Google Maps

August 06, 2026 10:33 am

This is part of a new road safety initiative by the Delhi Traffic Police.

To ease traffic congestion, Ahmedabad civic body turns to Google Maps for live data

May 21, 2026 4:47 am

Ahmedabad is set to use Google Maps’ traffic intelligence product – Road Management Insights (RMI).

Google Maps offers a range of features beyond basic navigation, including real-time traffic updates, offline maps, and route planning tools to make travel more efficient. (Image: Express Image)

Google Maps: 10 lesser-known features that make navigation easier

April 30, 2026 8:42 am

From planning routes before leaving home to navigating without internet and planning stops on the go, Google Maps offers more than just directions.

Before the blue line, there were colours, smells, and stories. Now, we arrive without ever really noticing.

Eulogy for the Indian landmark: How we lost our way in a mapped world

April 12, 2026 1:05 am

From temple gopurams to TMT ads, India once navigated by memory and meaning. GPS made movement easier, but belonging harder.

Google’s new Ask Maps feature uses Gemini AI to answer conversational questions about places, routes and nearby recommendations in Google Maps. (Image: Google)

Google Maps unveils ‘Ask Maps’, a Gemini-powered feature that answers questions about places

March 13, 2026 7:59 am

Google has introduced Ask Maps, a new Gemini-powered AI feature in Google Maps that allows users to ask conversational questions about places, travel options and nearby recommendations.

The move aims to reduce fake Aadhaar listings and help citizens find genuine centres easily.

No more fake listings: Over 60,000 verified Aadhaar centers are coming to Google Maps

February 28, 2026 9:12 am

Google Maps will soon show verified Aadhaar centres with timings and accessibility info.

The new Google Maps feature is available on Android and iOS.

Your next walk just became a guided tour: Google Maps adds Gemini for walking and cycling

February 01, 2026 9:18 am

Google Maps’ Gemini upgrade brings hands-free AI help to walking and cycling, offering directions, tips and local insights on the go.

A video of the incident, now viral, shows the foreign tourist hugging the Rapido rider in relief

'Heroes walk among us': Rapido driver comes to the rescue of foreign tourist stranded at night due to a Google Maps error

January 13, 2026 10:14 am

Alone and distressed in an unfamiliar area late at night, the tourist received timely help from a Rapido rider, Sindhu Kumari Rai

The Google Maps Gemini integration is rolling out, so it may some time to reach your device.

Gemini AI arrives on Google Maps: New voice controls, better navigation and traffic alerts

November 28, 2025 8:57 am

Google Maps, one of the most popular navigation apps in the world is finally getting Gemini treatment. Here's what's new.

Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas says YouTube, Google Maps are hardest to beat: Here’s why

October 28, 2025 9:28 am

Srinivas’ remarks come amid a renewed push by the Indian government to promote the adoption of ‘Swadeshi’ alternatives to US-based platforms.

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Technology OpenAI agents hijacked German website in undisclosed AI breakout: Report

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