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River, the Bengaluru-based EV maker, has launched an extended warranty for its Indie electric scooter, effective 1 October 2025. The new plan offers eight years or 80,000 kilometres of coverage specifically for the battery pack and the drive motor components for buyers.Customers interested in the extended warranty for the Indie can enquire at River's company-owned stores and authorised dealers; purchase terms, activation procedures, and claim processes will be handled through River's service network and official channels.

Punjab's Education Minister highlights Rs 2,300 crore invested in school infrastructure, Wi-Fi, better classrooms, and improved results under the AAP government.

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.