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Soon, Google Maps to show eco-friendly route options, speed limits, parking spots in Gurgaon

July 10, 2025 9:58 am

Motorists will soon be required to adhere to the speed limits displayed on Google Maps while driving on Gurgaon’s roads.

Google Maps tips and tricks: Navigate smarter with these essential Google Maps tips and tricks. (Image: Google)

Google Maps: 7 must-know hacks to level up your navigation game

June 21, 2025 4:11 pm

Google Maps tips and tricks: Google Maps has been around for a while, but still, it has some lesser-known features. Here’s a look at some nifty tips.

30 million app users, 80% auto market share: Can MapmyIndia double its revenue by FY28?

May 21, 2025 12:00 pm

With Rs 515 crore in revenue, 39% EBITDA margins, and an order book of Rs 1,500 crore, MapmyIndia is quietly and profitably building the backbone of India’s digital mobility infrastructure. But can it sustain this pace and deliver on its Rs 1,000 crore revenue target by FY28?

How to use Google Maps for real-time tracking of Mumbai's BEST buses

May 20, 2025 10:38 am

The service provides Google Maps users with live updates of BEST buses, such as route options, estimated arrival times, departure times, and notifies delays, if any. All buses are colour coded on the app with specifics -- green for being on time and red for a delay.

Commuters can use Google Maps to track real-time updates of BEST buses from today

May 07, 2025 10:42 pm

The service, was rolled out in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday.

Google now stores Maps Timeline on the device itself.

Google says it accidentally deleted Maps Timeline for some users: Here's how to get it back

March 22, 2025 3:37 pm

Google is reportedly sending an email to users whose Google Maps Timeline has been accidentally deleted.

'Our goal is to make the service more passenger-friendly and attract commuters back': BEST General Manager

March 09, 2025 10:28 pm

While BEST remains a crucial mode of transport in Mumbai, alongside local trains, ridership has declined. Relying solely on fares, which are already subsidised, is not sustainable, says General Manager, BEST

Google Maps mistakes car stuck in Bengaluru traffic for a parking spot (Image source: Imgur)

Google Maps mistakes car stuck in Bengaluru traffic for a parking spot; sparks online laughter

January 18, 2025 5:19 pm

A Redditor shared how Google Maps marked their stationary car as a parking spot when they were stuck on a flyover in the city.

Google Maps will soon start deleting your location history.

Google Maps will soon delete your location history, but it's not too late to save it

November 28, 2024 8:23 am

Google is sending an email to users notifying that their Google Maps Timeline location history will automatically be deleted after the deadline. Here's how to save it.

Google Maps now provides hyperlocal air quality indexes (AQI) across India just in time for winter

November 14, 2024 2:53 pm

Google Maps has made checking the air quality index easier in India.

Security personnel lathi-charge protesters during a demonstration over the issue of 'I Love Mohammad' posters, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo)

Bareilly protest over ‘I Love Mohammad’ turns violent: Stones pelted, vehicles damaged

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Tension erupted in Bareilly, UP as groups held processions supporting an "I Love Mohammad" banner. Police intervened, leading to stone pelting and damage to vehicles. Heavy police deployment brought the situation under control. No injuries reported. Protests were in response to a light board displaying the message, resulting in an FIR and escalating tensions.

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