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Map war intensifies; Google announces new features to woo users in India

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Google Maps has introduced new features in India to compete with homegrown rival Ola Maps. These features include information on electric vehicle charging stations, AI-driven routing to reduce narrow road usage, and flyover callouts. Google has also reduced the pricing of its Maps platform for developers by up to 70% in response to Ola's efforts to attract Indian developers. Google emphasized its commitment to the Indian market, stating that India is at the center of its innovation. The company plans to replicate the new features in other markets as well.