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News18
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Not Even Rolls-Royce, Ferrari Can Take Maruti Omni's Place In MTB Nagaraj's Heart
MTB Nagaraj, owns a stunning car collection that ranges from a Maruti Omni to a Rolls-Royce Phantom. In Indian politics, wealth and image often go hand in hand, and cars play a big part in that. While many politicians invest in luxury cars to showcase status, some are genuine car enthusiasts. One such figure is N. Nagaraj, popularly known as MTB Nagaraj. With declared assets worth Rs 1,609 crore, he also owns a stunning and diverse collection of vehicles, ranging from a humble Maruti Omni to the ultra-luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII. MTB Nagaraj's journey from a modest background to political and financial success is remarkable. He started with a small brick business named Manjunatha Table Bricks, which gave him the initials 'MTB." Over time, he expanded into multiple small businesses, built and rented out properties, and gradually rose through the political ranks. Today, he owns a long list of residential, commercial and agricultural properties along with a garage full of exotic cars. A Peek Into His Stunning Garage In 2024, a video shared after the Ayudh Puja gave a glimpse of Nagaraj's impressive garage. The clip showed several high-end vehicles driving out of his property, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom Series VIII, Ferrari F8 Tributo, Land Rover Defender 110, Range Rover LWB, BMW XM, and more. Surprisingly, the lineup also included cars like the Toyota Fortuner, Innova Crysta, and the nostalgic Maruti Omni. Despite owning luxurious and powerful cars, Nagaraj has retained simpler models too. The Maruti Omni, though basic and outdated by today's standards, remains part of his collection, possibly for sentimental reasons. It is unusual to see such a vehicle parked next to a Ferrari or a Rolls-Royce, but it reflects his journey from humble beginnings. A Look at His Expensive Cars Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII This is one of the most iconic cars in Nagaraj's collection. The Phantom VIII, finished in an elegant white with polished silver wheels, is priced at around Rs 9.5 crore (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine that delivers 563 bhp and 900 Nm of torque, making it a popular pick among India's billionaires, including the Ambani family and Kalanithi Maran. Ferrari F8 Tributo Likely the fastest car in his garage, the Ferrari F8 Tributo comes in a striking Blu Corsa shade with a dark interior. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds thanks to its 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 710 bhp and 770 Nm. This supercar is priced at around Rs 4.02 crore in India. Range Rover Autobiography LWB Another luxury SUV in his collection is the Range Rover Autobiography Long Wheelbase, finished in Lantau Bronze. While the exact engine variant is unknown, the model offers both petrol and diesel options. It starts at Rs 2.57 crore (ex-showroom) and provides unmatched comfort and space. Land Rover Defender 110 Painted in Gondwana Stone Metallic, Nagaraj's Defender 110 features a five-door layout. The Defender has become a favourite among Indian celebrities and politicians for its rugged yet stylish appeal. BMW XM According to Cartoq, he added the BMW XM to his garage in 2023. With an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.60 crore, this powerful hybrid SUV comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo petrol engine paired with an electric motor. The setup produces 644 bhp and 800 Nm, and the SUV can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds. Porsche Cayenne Nagaraj also owns a white Porsche Cayenne with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, generating 340 bhp and 450 Nm of torque. It is a blend of luxury and sporty performance. Fortuner and Innova Crysta While these are more common vehicles, they still hold importance in his fleet. The Toyota Fortuner, often seen as a 'politician's car,' symbolises authority, while two Innova Crysta serve as reliable, comfortable options for travel. More Than Just Luxury MTB Nagaraj's car collection doesn't just reflect wealth; it is a timeline of his journey. From the early days of driving an Omni to now owning some of the most expensive cars available in India, his garage mirrors his rise from modest beginnings to becoming a multi-crore political figure. Get the latest updates on car and bike launches in India — including reviews, prices, specs, and performance. Stay informed with breaking auto industry news, EV policies, and more, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: August 06, 2025, 15:08 IST News auto Not Even Rolls-Royce, Ferrari Can Take Maruti Omni's Place In MTB Nagaraj's Heart Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
Who is Manan Anand, 20-year-old accused of deliberately hitting elderly man twice with his Mahindra Thar in Jammu?
In a disturbing hit-and-run incident, a 20-year-old, identified as Manan Anand, allegedly ran over an elderly scooter rider twice with his Mahindra Thar in Jammu city after a minor collision on Sunday, July 27. According to ToI, the victim is critically injured, while Manan remains absconding, facing attempted murder charges. The shocking CCTV footage has now gone viral on social media, and the incident has sparked online outrage over rising road rage cases. Know who Manan Anand is. 20-year-old reverses his Thar to hit the elderly twice after a minor collision On Sunday, July 27, around 1:30 pm, a Mahindra Thar allegedly tried to hit an elderly man twice by reversing the car in a hit-and-run incident near the Green Belt Park in Gandhinagar, Jammu city. The horrific incident has been captured on the CCTV camera, which is now being circulated widely across social media, triggering a massive uproar among netizens demanding justice and strict action against the accused. One user on X (formerly called Twitter) wrote, "I think there's enough evidence now to say that the preferred vehicle for most psychos who are low on budget is Thar. Take this Thar driver: driving on the wrong side, he knocks down an elderly man on a scooter, and then, instead of feeling guilty, he comes back and hits him again. Still not satisfied, he gets out, hurls abuses, and drives off like nothing happened. Wish we had a policy to confiscate and scrap the rowdy vehicle and give the scrap money as compensation to the victim. This was a perfect case." I think there's enough evidence now to say that the preferred vehicle for most psychos who are low on budget is this Thar driver: driving on the wrong side, knocks down an elderly man on a scooty, then instead of feeling guilty, comes back and hits him again. Still… "If the road rage & increasing criminal mindset by the Drivers of Mahindra Thar continue, then very soon it will get the bad name #CriminalsSUV like the Maruti Omni, the #KidnappingVan!!,' while another compared it to a Maruti Omni, famous for being the Kidnapping Van. If the road rage & increasing Criminal mindset by the Drivers of Mahindra Thar continue then very soon it will get the bad name #CriminalsSUV like the Maruti Omni, the #KidnappingVan!! Details about the Jammu Mahindra Thar case The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, when Manan's Thar (JK02DP-9594) first collided with a scooter (JK02BS-6435) near Allora Textiles, knocking the elderly rider to the ground, reports the Free Press Journal. Following this, instead of helping the injured man, Manan allegedly reversed his SUV at speed and crushed him again. As per the report, the victim is currently in the ICU, reportedly with a brain haemorrhage. However, the accused fled from the scene. Meanwhile, Jammu police have registered FIR No. 163/2025 under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Additionally, Section 109 (attempt to murder) has also been charged against him. Jammu Police also issued a statement that reads, 'Following the Thar-scooty collision near Green Belt Park, Gandhi Nagar on 27.07.2025… the Thar was seized, its owner detained, & hunt is on to nab the absconding driver.' Who is Manan Anand? According to FPJ, Manan Anand is a 20-year-old engineering student. Manan is the son of Rajinder Anand, who hails from the Nanak Nagar area of Jammu. Although the persona and professional details of Anand remain scarce, his alleged actions reflect a troubling display of unchecked aggression and entitlement. FAQs Q. Who is Manan Anand, and what do we know about his background? According to ToI, Manan Anand is reportedly a 20-year-old engineering student from Jammu's Nanak Nagar locality and the son of Rajinder Anand. Q. What charges has Manan Anand been booked under by the Jammu Police? Jammu Police have registered FIR No. 163/2025 in the Gandhi Nagar Police Station under Sections 281 (negligent/rash driving), 125(a) (endangering human life), and 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. For the latest and more interesting auto news, keep reading Indiatimes Auto.
News18
22-07-2025
- News18
2006 Mumbai Train Blasts: Who Is Ex-HC Judge Muralidhar? Why did he say innocent in jail
Last Updated: 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts: "There is a bias in probe. Innocent people are sent to jail, and years later, they are released...,' said senior counsel and former HC judge S Muralidhar 'Innocent In Jail In 2006 Train Blasts Case': Why 'Lincoln Lawyer' & Ex-HC Judge Muralidhar Said This 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts: In January, senior counsel and former Delhi High Court (HC) judge S Muralidhar said something which is ringing true in the wake of the acquittal of the 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. 'There is a bias in the investigation. Innocent people are sent to jail, and years later, they are released for want of evidence. By then, there is no possibility of reconstructing their lives," argued Muralidhar. Representing two of the accused, Zameer Shaikh and Muzzammil Shaikh, the former judge had pointed to what he called 'serious flaws and communal bias" in the investigation. On July 11, 2006, seven blasts within a span of 11 minutes in the first-class compartments of Western Railway (WR) local trains left 189 dead and several injured. The MCOCA court in September 2015 convicted 12 of the 13 arrested in the case. Kamal Ansari (now dead), Mohammad Faisal Ataur Rahman Shaikh, Ehtesham Qutubuddin Siddiqui, Naveed Hussain Khan and Asif Khan were sentenced to death, while Tanveer Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim Ansari, Mohammed Majid Mohammed Shafi, Shaikh Mohammed Ali Alam Shaikh, Mohammed Sajid Margub Ansari, Muzammil Ataur Rahman Shaikh, Suhail Mehmood Shaikh and Zameer Ahmed Rehman Shaikh were sentenced to life imprisonment. Who is justice S Muralidhar? Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar was born on August 8, 1961. He began his academic journey in Chennai, where he completed his in Chemistry from Vivekananda College under the University of Madras in 1981, graduating with first-class honors. He then pursued law at the Madras Law College, also affiliated with the University of Madras, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws (B.L.) degree in 1984, securing the first rank and receiving multiple academic distinctions, including the L.C. Miller Medal and the Carmichael and Innes Prize. He went on to complete an LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law from Nagpur University in 1990, again topping his class. In 2003, he was awarded a Ph.D. in law by the University of Delhi for his thesis on 'Legal Aid and the Criminal Justice System in India." Additionally, he qualified as a Company Secretary in 1985. He demitted office as the Chief Justice of Orissa HC on August 7, 2023, after a 17-year illustrious career as a judge. Justice Muralidhar served the Delhi HC 14 years, before being transferred to the Punjab and Haryana HC through a midnight order. In December 2020, he was elevated as the Chief Justice of the Orissa HC. In September 2022, the Supreme Court collegium recommended his transfer to Madras HC, but the Centre did not notify it. India's Lincoln Lawyer: Blue Maruti Omni as office & key judgments The judge was known for his blue Maruti Omni van that used to be parked at the SC's parking lot — that he used as his 'chamber'. Some of his prominent verdicts as Delhi HC judge include: Northeast Delhi riots in 2020: His bench in an emergency midnight hearing on February 26, 2020, directed Delhi police to ensure safe passage to GTB hospital for treatment. CAA-linked violence: He rapped the Delhi police for failing to take action against three BJP leaders for hate speech. Homosexuality: He was part of the bench that first decriminalised homosexuality in the Naz Foundation case in 2009. Bhima-Koregaon case: He granted relief to Gautam Navlakha. 1986 Hashimpura massacre : He also convicted 16 members of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary for their role in the case, which witnessed the killing of 50 Muslim men by police. 1984 anti-Sikh riots: He delivered the verdict on conviction of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for his role in the incident. Disclosure of assets of SC judges: He allowed RTI pleas on in 2010. Essential to imbibe Constitutional values: Justice Muralidhar 'The most moving moment as a judge was in this very court sitting where I am today when on July 2, 2009, Chief Justice A.P. Shah and I delivered our judgment in Naz Foundation. Even as we held that consensual same-sex between adults in private was not a crime, the relief that swept through the courtroom amongst those waiting to hear the verdict was palpable. Many broke down right here in front of us. At that moment, we knew that something irreversible had happened," he said in his farewell speech in Delhi HC in 2020. 'Over the years, I have realised that it is not enough for lawyers and judges to speak about constitutional values. It is essential to imbibe them." With Agency Inputs Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts 2006 Mumbai Train Bomb Blast news18 specials view comments Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: July 22, 2025, 12:58 IST News india 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts: Who Is Ex-HC Judge Muralidhar? Why did he say innocent in jail Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Dera Bassi civil hospital fails to make most of ‘ambulance gift'
For the Dera Bassi civil hospital, an ambulance donation by Lions Club, Mohali, last November, had come as a lifesaver. Until then, the hospital, which is the main healthcare facility in the sub-division, had only one ambulance. But eight months on, the Maruti Omni ambulance has been returned unused. Reason: The health department failed to get the ambulance transferred in its name, thus rendering it ineligible for official use. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and governor Gulab Chand Kataria during the official handing over of the ambulance to Dera Bassi civil hospital authorities last November. (HT File) This, even as it was handed over to the hospital with much fanfare in the presence of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and governor Gulab Chand Kataria during a Jain Samagam event held in Mubarikpur. Civil hospital senior medical officer (SMO) Dr Dharminder Singh, said, 'It was the donor's responsibility to get the ambulance transferred in the health department's name. Since they failed to do so, the vehicle was of no use to us without proper documentation. We had no option but to return it.' Lions Club president Nitin Jindal, meanwhile, expressed strong disappointment over the development. 'Returning the ambulance is not a solution. We donated it in good faith for the benefit of patients in need. At no point did we receive a written communication from the department regarding the transfer. Just a few days ago, I received a call from the department, and I clearly told them that we were ready to pay the transfer fee, but they never followed up or took any initiative. The government is better equipped to handle such formalities,' he said.
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Hans India
Illicit affair leads to husband's brutal killing
Chikkamagaluru: In a chilling case of murder driven by an illicit affair, Chikkamagaluru police have arrested three accused, including a 33-year-old man allegedly involved in a relationship with a 55-year-old woman, who is now accused of conspiring to murder her own husband. The incident came to light in Kadur taluk near Kansagara Gate, where the burnt body of a man was found a week ago. The deceased has been identified as Subrahmanya, a resident of Kadur town. Police say the murder was part of a premeditated plan hatched by the woman and her lover. Subrahmanya had been reported missing by his wife Meenakshamma, who lodged a complaint at the local police station. Investigating teams, led by PSI and special squads, began probing both the missing person's case and the discovery of a charred body in the area. Technical analysis and clues led to the conclusion that both cases were linked — the missing man and the burnt body were the same. Police interrogation revealed that Pradeep Achaar, a resident near Pleginamma Temple in Kadur, was having an illicit relationship with Meenakshamma, the victim's wife. As Subrahmanya was reportedly opposing their affair, Pradeep, along with his friends Siddesh and Vishwas, decided to eliminate him. On the day of the crime, the trio allegedly strangled Subrahmanya with a rope inside a Maruti Omni van, then took the body to a remote location, poured petrol mixed with sawdust, and burned the body near Kansagara Gate to destroy evidence. All three accused have now been taken into custody. Police have also seized the Maruti Omni used in the murder. The murder was carried out in exchange for money, police say, as Pradeep had allegedly lured his friends with financial offers. The gruesome nature of the crime and the twist of an older woman–younger man relationship behind it has stunned the region. Chikkamagaluru police have intensified their probe and are preparing to file a charge sheet.
