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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bollywood Rolls-Royces rack up huge fines in Bengaluru, but here's the twist: Report
Bengaluru transport authorities have shed a spotlight on two luxury Rolls-Royce vehicles — one formerly owned by Amitabh Bachchan and the other by Aamir Khan — thanks to a whopping ₹38 lakh in fines slapped on them in the city. But contrary to the buzz, neither celebrity currently owns these high-end cars, a report by the Mint stated. The current owner, Yusuf Sharif, failed to update registration documents, causing the fines for operating on non-Karnataka plates.(@dir_ed) Why were these luxury cars fined? What appeared to be a case of Bollywood glitz running afoul of the law soon turned out to be a paperwork mess. The two Rolls-Royce cars, initially registered in the names of the film industry superstars, were each hit with massive fines: over ₹18 lakh for one and ₹20 lakh for the other. Meet the real owner: 'KGF Babu' Both prized vehicles now belong to Yusuf Sharif, a Bengaluru-based businessman and political figure popularly known as 'KGF Babu,' in tribute to his roots in the famous mining town of Kolar Gold Fields. The catch? Although Sharif purchased the Phantom from Amitabh Bachchan and the Ghost from Aamir Khan years ago, he never updated the official registration documents, so the cars remained linked to their celebrity sellers. READ | Worm found in pongal at Rameshwaram Cafe's Bengaluru airport outlet, owners cry foul Yusuf Sharif, whose journey began as a scrap dealer before entering real estate, has made headlines not just for his cars but also for his political and financial clout. When he contested the 2021 Karnataka Legislative Council elections, Sharif disclosed that his family's assets exceeded ₹1,744 crore. Why did the authorities step in? Phantom (Big B's former car has been on Bengaluru streets since 2021, while Ghost (Khan's former car), was relocated to the city in 2023. Both vehicles continued to use Maharashtra registration plates, drawing the attention of Bengaluru's transport authorities. READ | BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj interrogated once more in Bengaluru rowdy's murder case: Report Authorities discovered that the cars had overstayed the legal one-year period on non-Karnataka plates, and both vehicles were operated in Karnataka for over a year without paying the required local road tax. Although the Phantom had previously escaped penalties for non-payment of state tax in 2021 due to being new to the city, the extended stays triggered significant fines this time around. In this light, Phantom, the Rolls-Royce that had belonged to Amitabh Bachchan, was fined ₹18.53 lakh, while Ghost (Aamir Khan's former car), was fined ₹19.73 lakh.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Karnataka bans fee hikes for nursing courses, threatens penalties for colleges charging above approved rates
BENGALURU: In a strong message to private nursing colleges, the Karnataka government has announced that there will be no fee hike for nursing courses this academic year, reiterating its commitment to protecting students from economically weaker sections. Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharanaprakash Patil made this clear during a meeting with the Association of Nursing Colleges held at Vikasa Soudha on Thursday. "The government will not allow any fee increase. Most nursing students come from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Imposing additional fees is unjust and unacceptable," said Minister Patil, rejecting the association's plea to raise the fees. He stated that the existing fee structure -- Rs 10,000 under the government quota, Rs 1 lakh under the management quota and Rs 1.4 lakh for non-Karnataka students -- will continue. "Any college charging more than the approved fee will face penalties and legal action. We will not hesitate to revoke their affiliation," he asserted. Currently, there are 611 nursing colleges in the state with around 35,000 seats. Of these, 80 per cent are filled by the management, and 20 per cent fall under the government quota. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The minister also directed Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Director H. Prasanna to ensure reimbursement of fees to nursing colleges within 30 days. He further clarified that only the state government will decide on filling unallocated seats, closing the door to any unauthorised changes. The Karnataka government on May 17 had declared that there will be no increase in the fee structure for medical and dental courses in the upcoming academic year, despite pressure from private medical colleges. Private colleges had appealed for a 10 per cent to 15 per cent hike in fees. However, the minister stated that although the government had allowed a 10 per cent increase last year, no fee hike will be permitted this year. In September 2024, Minister Sharan Prakash Patil ordered the formation of a fee regulatory committee to monitor and regulate the fee structures of nursing colleges across the state following the complaints about exorbitant fees allegedly charged by them. The five-member fee regulatory committee is headed by the Joint Secretary of the Medical Education Department. Patil had also instructed to withdraw the Essential and Feasibility Certificate (EC & FC) of any nursing college found imposing fees beyond government-prescribed limits. In a move against substandard para-medical colleges, Minister Patil had also directed officials to withdraw affiliations and shut down institutions failing to meet infrastructure and teaching standards. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
No fee hike for nursing courses this year: Karnataka government
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10 (ANI): In a strong message to private nursing colleges, the Karnataka government has announced that there will be no fee hike for nursing courses this academic year, reiterating its commitment to protecting students from economically weaker sections. Karnataka Medical Education and Skill Development Minister Sharanaprakash Patil made this clear during a meeting with the Association of Nursing Colleges held at Vikasa Soudha on Thursday. 'The government will not allow any fee increase. Most nursing students come from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Imposing additional fees is unjust and unacceptable,' Patil said while firmly rejecting the association's plea to raise the fees. He stated that the existing fee structure - Rs 10,000 under the government quota, Rs 1 lakh under the management quota and Rs 1.4 lakh for non-Karnataka students - will continue. 'Any college charging more than the approved fee will face penalties and legal action. We will not hesitate to revoke their affiliation,' he asserted. Currently, there are 611 nursing colleges in the state with around 35,000 seats. Of these, 80 per cent are filled by the management, and 20 per cent fall under the government quota. The minister also directed Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Director H Prasanna to ensure reimbursement of fees to nursing colleges within 30 days. He further clarified that only the state government will decide on filling unallocated seats, closing the door to any unauthorised changes. In a major boost to India's innovation and skilling ecosystem, Patil today inaugurated the Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE), a first-of-its-kind national initiative aimed at advancing research, innovation and capacity building in next-generation technologies. The TCOE, established under a collaborative framework between Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and the Visvesvaraya Research and Innovation Foundation (VRIF), follows a Hub-and-Spoke model to drive impact at scale. The launch event was held at VTU's Bengaluru Regional Office in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and development of North Eastern region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, and VTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Vidyashankar S. 'This national-level Centre is poised to become a catalyst for advanced R&D, next-generation skilling, and industry-integrated innovation,' Patil said. The Centre will focus on cutting-edge domains such as 5G/6G communication, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), quantum computing, healthcare technology, and other frontier areas. Operating from its central Hub at VTU's Bengaluru campus, the TCOE will coordinate with 30+ affiliated spoke institutions across Karnataka to promote region-specific research, build advanced infrastructure, and nurture local innovation ecosystems. (ANI)
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
No fee hike for nursing courses this year: Sharan Prakash Patil
The State government has announced that there will be no fee hike for nursing courses this academic year. Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil said this in a meeting with the Association of Nursing Colleges at Vikasa Soudha on Thursday. Plea rejected 'The government will not allow any increase in the fees. Most nursing students come from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Imposing additional fees is unjust and unacceptable,' said Dr. Patil, rejecting the association's plea to raise the fees. He said that the existing fee structure, ₹10,000 under the government quota, ₹1 lakh under the management quota, and ₹1.4 lakh for the non-Karnataka students, will continue. 'Any college charging more than the approved fee will face penalties and legal action. We will not hesitate to revoke their affiliation,' he said. Currently, there are 611 nursing colleges in the State with around 35,000 seats. Of these, 80% are filled by the management, and 20% fall under the government quota. The Minister also directed the Karnataka Examination Authority Executive Director H. Prasanna to ensure reimbursement of fees to nursing colleges within 30 days. Engineering fee hike flayed The All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) has condemned the State government's decision to hike the fees for engineering and architecture courses. The fees for government seats in private unaided colleges have been increased by 7.5%, and fees in government colleges have been increased by 5%. The AIDSO has sought a rollback of the hike.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Ferrari seized in Bengaluru over unpaid road tax, owner pays ₹1.41 crore after RTO action: Report
A red Ferrari SF90 Stradale, one of the most high-end sports cars seen on Bengaluru's roads in recent months, was seized in Bengaluru by transport authorities on Thursday after officials found that the vehicle had not paid road tax in Karnataka, reported NDTV. A Ferrari car was seized in Bengaluru for unpaid road tax. (Picture for representation) Also Read - Bengaluru: Daughter of murdered top cop Om Prakash vandalises milk booth, case filed According to the report, the luxury car was registered in Maharashtra and has a starting price of ₹7.5 crore. It had been spotted several times cruising through the city, drawing attention from both car enthusiasts and enforcement agencies. Acting on a tip-off, officials from the Bengaluru South Regional Transport Office (RTO) tracked down the vehicle and verified its registration and tax status. Upon confirmation that the required Karnataka road tax had not been paid, the Ferrari was seized and a notice was issued to the owner, directing them to clear the dues by Thursday evening. The notice also cautioned that failure to comply would lead to legal action. ₹ 1.41 crore pending tax recovered from car owner The owner promptly responded to the warning and made a payment of ₹1,41,59,041, covering the pending tax and associated penalties. Transport department officials said the payment is one of the highest single-vehicle tax recoveries made in recent years. Also Read - Siddaramaiah responds to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's criticism, says 'Seeking answers is our duty, not blame' This action follows a broader enforcement drive initiated by the Karnataka transport department earlier this year. In February, authorities had seized 30 luxury vehicles in Bengaluru for similar violations, namely, using out-of-state registrations to avoid paying Karnataka's road tax. Transport officials have been closely monitoring gatherings of luxury and exotic car owners, especially during weekend drives, where vehicles with non-Karnataka registration plates are often spotted. These gatherings have helped enforcement teams identify several tax evaders. Officials reiterated that under Karnataka Motor Vehicle laws, any vehicle used regularly in the state must be re-registered locally and pay the applicable road tax, regardless of its state of origin.
