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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Luxury cars once owned by Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan fined Rs 38 lakh; Bengaluru tycoon 'KGF Babu' in trouble
Two luxury cars, previously owned by Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, have triggered a tax dispute in Bengaluru. 'KGF Babu', the current owner, faces a Rs 38 lakh penalty for evading Karnataka's road tax. Despite his substantial wealth, Sharif failed to transfer ownership and pay the necessary road tax, leading to fines for both vehicles. Two luxury cars once owned by Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan have sparked a tax controversy in Bengaluru, landing their current owner, tycoon 'KGF Babu', in trouble with a Rs 38 lakh penalty. RTO crack down The Bengaluru RTO has imposed a hefty rs 38 lakh fine on two models of the luxury car brand for evading Karnataka's road tax. Though still registered under Big B and Aamir, the luxury cars have long changed hands and are no longer owned by the actors. Meet the Real Owner: 'KGF Babu' The actual owner of the vehicles is businessman and politician Yusuf Sharif, popularly known as 'KGF Babu'—a nickname tied to his roots in Kolar Gold Fields, the mining town that inspired the hit KGF film series. Sharif reportedly purchased the luxury cars from the actors years ago but never completed the ownership transfer, leaving them still registered under Bachchan and Khan's names. According to a report published in the one of the models once owned by Mr Bachchan, has been in use in Bengaluru since 2021, while Aamir's former model has been plying city roads since 2023. As per the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Act, vehicles operating in the state for over a year must be re-registered locally and the due road tax paid. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo Big B's model has been slapped with a fine of Rs 18.53 lakh, while Aamir's faces a penalty of Rs 19.73 lakh—both for prolonged non-compliance with Karnataka's vehicle registration and road tax regulations. Warnings Ignored Interestingly, one came under the RTO's radar first in 2021 but was let off at the time, as it hadn't completed a year in Karnataka. However, both vehicles have since crossed the one-year threshold, leading to the imposition of steep fines. Mr Sharif, a former scrap dealer who built a fortune through real estate, had declared assets worth Rs 1,744 crore during the 2021 Karnataka MLC elections. Yet, despite his immense wealth, he overlooked a basic legal formality—transferring ownership and paying road tax—resulting in the bizarre scenario of Bollywood icons being entangled in a tax controversy they're no longer connected to.
NDTV
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Rolls-Royce Cars Of Big B, Aamir Khan Fined 38 Lakhs. There's A 'KGF' Twist
Bengaluru: They say, "What's in a name?" Well, it meant a lot in a bizarre case in Bengaluru when two high-end cars with the names of two Bollywood superstars as owners (only on paper) were fined lakhs of rupees. Two Rolls-Royce cars, each registered in the names of Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, were fined more than 18 lakh and 19 lakh, respectively, for failing to pay road tax in the capital city of Karnataka. However, they don't own these cars, at least not anymore. Both cars are owned by a local businessman-politician, Yusuf Sharif, who was using the ultra-luxury vehicles regularly. He bought the cars from the Bollywood icons a few years ago, but didn't transfer them into his name. Mr Sharif was also known as 'KGF Babu' due to his roots. He is a native of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), a mining town in Karnataka, which gained popularity after the blockbuster Kannada movie series, 'KGF'. The Rolls-Royce Phantom, bought from Mr Bachchan, and the Rolls-Royce Ghost, originally owned by Mr Khan, are registered in Maharashtra. The exact date of when KGF Babu bought these cars is not known as of yet. But, as per the Regional Transport Office (RTO), the Rolls-Royce Phantom has been in Bengaluru since 2021, and the other one since 2023. While Phanton was fined Rs 18.53 lakh, Ghost was fined Rs 19.73 lakh over long-term usage in Karnataka without payment of local road tax. Officials revealed that the Rolls-Royce Phantom was first flagged over non-payment of taxes in 2021, but since at the time it had not completed a year in Bengaluru, it was let off without penalty. But now, both cars have been confirmed to have been operating in the city well beyond the one-year limit set by transport rules, triggering these hefty fines. RTO officials have confirmed that the ownership of the vehicles hasn't changed yet on paper. Mr Sharif, who contested from Bangalore Urban local authorities' constituency in the 2021 Karnataka Legislative Council polls, had declared assets belonging to him and his family worth over Rs 1,744 crore four years ago. He was earlier into selling scrap before foraying into real estate.
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lynda Shahwan dead: BBC presenter dies in car crash on family holiday
BBC Radio Wales producer and presenter Lynda Shahwan has died at the age of 53, it has been announced. Lynda, who was the creator behind on of Wales' most popular podcasts, has died following a car accident while on holiday with her family in Canada. The BBC presenter was behind Terry Walton's Plotcast, which discussed the experience of allotment life, and she co-hosted the podcast alongside Terry. She worked for BBC Radio Wales for more than 25 years and was known to listeners as 'The Lily from Caerphilly'. Devastated friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Lynda in the wake of the sad news. As the sad news came in, gardening expert and podcast host Terry paid tribute to Lynda, who lived in Heath, Cardiff, as per the BBC."We pass our sympathies on to Lynda's husband Sharif, their two sons and all of the family on the tragic and sudden taking of Lynda from us far too soon," he said. "My last two years of working with Lynda on the Plotcast were the most fulfilling and cherished broadcasting I have done. "Our chemistry and her creative talent made every episode a gem of gardening knowledge. Such fun whilst still being very informative. "Her professionalism and easy going manner made every recording a pleasure and brought the best out of us both. "We became true friends and after recording we would both relax and discuss many aspects of life." While Head of Radio Wales Carolyn Hitt hailed Lynda as a "very special person" in a tribute. She said: ""Since she began her career with Radio Wales in 1999 she made a brilliant impact on the station, on and off air, working across almost all of our output. "For several years, Lynda was Roy Noble's fellow presenter on his morning show, where he affectionately christened her 'The Lily from Caerphilly'. "More recently, Lynda was back in front of the mic once more, this time with Terry Walton, co-presenting and producing her fantastic passion project the Plotcast – just one of the many examples of her creativity and innovation. "We are all devastated at Radio Wales at the sudden loss of our much-loved colleague and friend and our hearts go out to Lynda's husband Sharif – who is also a much-loved colleague - their two sons and all their family and friends." While BBC Radio Wales host Roy Noble added: "Our feelings of condolence go to Lynda's family, Sharif and the boys. "It was a sudden, sudden loss to them and something we in Radio Wales cannot process. "Her legacy will be always, always remembered."
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First Post
5 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
To protect the Chinese, Pakistan plans to train its police with 'military standards'
Sharif announced a slew of new security measures that his government will take to make Pakistan a business-friendly nation for Chinese nationals read more Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif react after unveiling a plaque to mark the completion of the New Gwadar International Airport, during a ceremony at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad, Pakistan October 14, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)/Representational image. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the police force will be given military-level training in order to protect Chinese nationals residing in the country for business purposes. Sharif announced a slew of new security measures that his government will take to make Pakistan a business-friendly nation for Chinese nationals. 'The confidence of Chinese companies in the Pakistani economy is extremely important for our economic future.' The prime minister's comments came as both countries expand the scope of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In recent days, several Chinese citizens living in various parts of the country have come under attack. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What other measures will be taken? Sharif said that since 'China is our friendly country', it is a priority of the government to take care of any Chinese national residing in Pakistan. He emphasised that with the progress of CPEC, ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan had become even more critical. He directed that priority measures be implemented at all airports to ease their arrival and departure. Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi said that the entire country is working towards providing safety to Chinese nationals, as different states are constructing, what the government has called, a 'safe city'. Chinese nationals are also being provided with security escort facilities for travel, according to a report by Dawn. Chinese nationals attacked in Pak Thousands of Chinese nationals are employed at China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) sites and major infrastructure projects across regions including Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where they have frequently been targeted in attacks reportedly carried out by militants, including the BLA and the Pakistani Taliban. According to official figures from Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), at least 20 Chinese citizens have been killed and 34 injured in 14 terrorist attacks across the country since 2021.
News18
7 hours ago
- Business
- News18
After 20 Chinese Killed In Pakistan In 4 Years, PM Sharif Now Promises Protection
Chairing a meeting on Tuesday, Sharif underlined that the confidence of Chinese companies in Pakistan's economy is 'extremely" important for his country's future. He said that the CPEC, which has now entered its second phase, is a crucial project for both countries, Dawn reported. Calling China a 'friendly country," the Pakistani premier said that the protection of Chinese citizens was a top priority of his government. Pakistan claimed that special security arrangements have been made for Chinese nationals, including security escort facilities for their travel. The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was formally launched on April 20, 2015, when Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and China's President Xi Jinping signed 51 agreements valued at around $46 billion. The CPEC is one of the largest investment schemes launched under the multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative. Thousands of Chinese citizens are working on project sites of the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and major infrastructure projects across regions such as Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and have been frequently targeted in attacks launched reportedly by militants, the BLA and Pakistani Taliban. According to official data from Pakistan's anti-terrorism body, the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), at least 20 Chinese nationals have been killed and 34 injured in 14 terrorist attacks across Pakistan since 2021. What China Said On These Attacks?
