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Iconic British car marque Mini is preparing to open bookings for the Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW) ALL4 on September 22, ahead of the SUV's official India launch on October 14. The Mini Countryman JCW brings back a petrol-powered performance variant after the Countryman's recent switch to an all-electric lineup in India.The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 300 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with the brand's ALL4 all-wheel drive system.

The International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third of the proportion in 2019 and 2020.

Czech carmaker Skoda has opened bookings for a second batch of the Octavia RS in India, with just 50 units on offer this time around. Bookings begin today, and deliveries are scheduled to start in October.

Aavishkar Leadership Awards 2026 celebrated 40 visionary leaders in Pune, recognizing their bold ideas and significant societal impact. Actor Kunal Kapoor was Chief Guest, emphasizing entrepreneurship as storytelling. Discover the changemakers honored.