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  Baby Defender confirmed with hybrid and EV options, launch expected in 2027

  Auto | June 22, 2026 16:19 IST

  Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed the Defender Sport will come with both hybrid and fully electric powertrains. Scheduled to arrive around 2027, the new SUV will sit below the current Defender and become the first all-new model under the standalone Defender brand.

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  After Thar havoc, Defender SUV hits multiple vehicles in Noida; driver arrested

  Uttar Pradesh | October 09, 2025 15:00 IST

  Earlier this year, a Thar SUV went rogue and hit multiple vehicles in Noida Phase 1 area. The driver, Sachin Lohia, drove on the wrong side and quickly left the scene after hitting several cars and two-wheelers.

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  Jaguar Land Rover's new Defender gets 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP

  Auto | December 09, 2020 20:11 IST

  The model, which comes with six airbags, scored 85 per cent for adult and child occupant protection.

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  EPL: Manchester City sign defender Aymeric Laporte for club record 65 million Euros

  Football | January 31, 2018 11:52 IST

  City have spent about 120 million pounds (then $155 million) on three fullbacks Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Danilo in the last transfer window.

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  Indian junior hockey eves face Dutch challenge

  Hockey | July 18, 2015 17:07 IST

  Breda (The Netherlands): The Indian women's junior hockey team is all set to face a tough challenge as it clashes with the Netherlands at the six-nation Volvo Invitational Under-21 Tournament here on Sunday.The Indians will

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  Losing Madrid derby wouldn't end La Liga hopes: Godin

  Football | February 05, 2015 12:56 IST

  Madrid: Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin said that losing Saturday's 'derby' against Real Madrid would not entail his team giving up in the race to win the coveted Spanish La Liga championship.At a press conference

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  Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo granted UK visa

  Football | September 05, 2014 9:44 IST

  MANCHESTER, England :  Argentina defender Marcos Rojo is eligible to make his Manchester United debut after being granted a British visa.   The 24-year-old Rojo, who played for Argentina in the World Cup final loss to

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  Manchester United completes signing of defender Rojo

  Football | August 21, 2014 10:57 IST

  MANCHESTER, England : Manchester United completed the signing of defender Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon for 20 million euros ($27 million) on Wednesday, and sent Nani on loan to the Portuguese club.   The 24-year-old Rojo,

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  Salgaocar FC signs defender Francis Kasonde as marquee player

  Football | August 20, 2014 7:58 IST

  Panaji:  Salgaocar FC has signed in Zambian defender Francis Kasonde as their Marquee player for the upcoming I-League championship. The 27-year old versatile defender was instrumental in guiding Zambia to the African Cup of Nations

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  Manchester City completes signing of France defender Eliaquim Mangala

  Football | August 12, 2014 10:46 IST

  MANCHESTER, England: France defender Eliaquim Mangala became Manchester City's most expensive signing of the off-season when he joined the English champions from FC Porto on Monday for a reported fee of 32 million pounds ($54

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  Luis Suarez verdict likely days after Friday hearing

  Football | August 07, 2014 7:03 IST

  LAUSANNE, Switzerland : Luis Suarez should find out next week whether he has won his appeal against a four-month ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup.   The Court of Arbitration for Sport says

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  FIFA World Cup: What happened to Brazil may happen to Argentina: Zabaleta

  Football | June 13, 2014 17:15 IST

  Belo Horizonte (Brazil): Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that Brazil's hard-fought 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening game of the World Cup is an alert to his national team.Argentina, one of the favourites, start

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  Puyol says goodbye to Barca after 15 seasons

  Football | May 15, 2014 22:42 IST

  BARCELONA, Spain: Carles Puyol reluctantly quit football on Thursday, his knees no longer able to endure the demands of the Barcelona defense after 15 years, the most successful period in the club's history.   At an

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  Manchester United defender Phil Jones set to be fit for World Cup

  Football | May 10, 2014 11:13 IST

  MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United defender Phil Jones should be available for England for the upcoming World Cup despite a left shoulder injury.   Interim United manager Ryan Giggs says Jones will miss the team's final Premier

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  Real Madrid defender Pepe injured ahead of Champions League final

  Football | May 10, 2014 10:13 IST

  MADRID :  With only two weeks to go before the Champions League final, Real Madrid says center back Pepe has injured his left leg.   Madrid says the 31-year-old Pepe was hurt in Wednesday's 1-1 draw

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  Mexico names veteran defender Carlos Salcido to World Cup team

  Football | May 10, 2014 8:25 IST

  MEXICO CITY : Veteran defender Carlos Salcido was the biggest surprise in Mexico's 23-man World Cup team announced Friday by coach Miguel Herrera.   It was the first call-up for Salcido since Herrera took over as

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  Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny signs new deal

  Football | May 09, 2014 23:10 IST

  LONDON: Laurent Koscielny has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract with the Premier League club.   The 28-year-old France defender has played 163 times for the north London club in the four

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  Dani Alves gets support after racist banana taunt

  Football | April 28, 2014 23:02 IST

  BARCELONA, Spain :  Barcelona defender Dani Alves has received an outpouring of support for his response to a racist taunt during a game, with other players posting photos of themselves with bananas on the internet. 

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  Bayern defender Dante extends contract until 2017.

  Football | March 24, 2014 20:10 IST

  MUNICH :  Brazil defender Dante has extended his contract with Champions League winner Bayern Munich until 2017.The Bundesliga club says Dante signed a one-year extension.   Dante, who arrived in 2012 from Borussia Moenchengladbach, says it

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  Barcelona sign new deal with defender Marc Bartra.

  Football | March 19, 2014 6:38 IST

  Madrid : FC Barcelona announced Tuesday that the club has reached an agreement with young central defender Marc Bartra to extend his contract into the end of June 2017.The new contract raises Bartra's buyout clause