Defender
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Baby Defender confirmed with hybrid and EV options, launch expected in 2027
Auto | Jun 22, 2026, 04:19 PM ISTJaguar 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 | Oct 09, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTEarlier 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 | Dec 09, 2020, 08:11 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 31, 2018, 11:52 AM ISTCity 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 | Jul 18, 2015, 05:07 PM ISTBreda (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 | Feb 05, 2015, 12:56 PM ISTMadrid: 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 | Sep 05, 2014, 09:44 AM ISTMANCHESTER, 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 | Aug 21, 2014, 10:57 AM ISTMANCHESTER, 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 | Aug 20, 2014, 07:58 AM ISTPanaji: 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 | Aug 12, 2014, 10:46 AM ISTMANCHESTER, 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 | Aug 07, 2014, 07:03 AM ISTLAUSANNE, 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 | Jun 13, 2014, 05:15 PM ISTBelo 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, 10:42 PM ISTBARCELONA, 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 AM ISTMANCHESTER, 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 AM ISTMADRID : 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, 08:25 AM ISTMEXICO 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, 11:10 PM ISTLONDON: 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 | Apr 28, 2014, 11:02 PM ISTBARCELONA, 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 | Mar 24, 2014, 08:10 PM ISTMUNICH : 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 | Mar 19, 2014, 06:38 AM ISTMadrid : 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