Global Positioning System

Andhra Pradesh fire service department to deploy GPS to increase efficiency

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 29, 2013

This initiative will not only allow the fire-fighters reach the location of fire mishaps quickly, but also provide them with guidance in the fire fighting operation.

GPS mandatory for Gurgaon company vehicles

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 20, 2013

Vehicles used by companies in Gurgaon to ferry female employees will have to be equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) within a month.

US army seeks new technology to replace GPS

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 25, 2013

The US army is working to limit its dependence on GPS by developing the next generation of navigation technology, including a tiny autonomous chip, the director of the Pentagon's research agency said.

State-owned buses in Haryana to have GPS

Press Trust of India | Monday March 25, 2013

For the convenience and safety of passengers, the Haryana Roadways buses will be equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) and LED based Electronic Destination Board displaying the destination stations, including stoppages en route.

Coca-Cola accused of misusing GPS technology by Chinese authorities

Associated Press | Thursday March 14, 2013

Coca-Cola employees in the southwestern province of Yunnan were found improperly using handheld global positioning system devices.

Jaipur's autorickshaws to be fitted with GPS

Indo- Asian News Services | Monday February 11, 2013

Around 12,000 auto rickshaws in the city will be fitted with global positioning system (GPS) to enable police track them down in case of emergencies or respond quickly if passengers, especially women, are harassed by auto drivers, officials said on M...

GPS devices installed in 12,000 autos, buses

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2013

As part of efforts to enhance security for women and respond promptly to their distress calls, Delhi Police has revamped its helpline number 100 by increasing the number of lines from 60 to 100 and installed Global Positioning System (GPS) devices in...

Delhi autorickshaws on strike today, extra buses to run

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2012

Commuters may face difficulty today in Delhi as a number of auto-rickshaw and taxi operators' unions will go on a strike demanding a hike in fares. The unions have not heeded to an assurance by the Delhi government on Monday that a decision on the is...

Russia unveils secure 'almost Android' tablet

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 3, 2012

A new Android device boasts encryption and works with software and a global positioning system made in Russia.

Tracking devices installed in trash vans

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 8, 2012

Trash vans deputed by Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon have been installed with Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to ensure that the task of garbage disposal is carried out properly.

Using iPhones to find other gay people nearby

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 6, 2012

An application on the iPhone, a multimedia smartphone designed by Apple Inc, uses global positioning system (GPS) technology to track down gay people and help them meet one another.The iPhone application - Grindr - uses the iPhone's GPS system to...

GPS to track Gir lions in Gujarat

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 16, 2010

Gujarat government is procuring high-tech gadgets like Global Positioning System, automated sensor grid and night vision devices to track lions and keep poachers at bay at the Gir National Park.

Now, an indoor GPS system

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 16, 2009

Global Positioning System doesn't work in buildings, as the satellite signals it uses cannot get through walls.

ICL brings GPS to Indian cricket

Friday December 14, 2007

The Indian Cricket League is using Global Positioning System in India as a television prop.