The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana caught Dr. Paul Joseph Goutham, a Veterinary Assistant Surgeon at the Veterinary Hospital in Chinthapally, Nalgonda District, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹6,000.

The bribe was demanded in exchange for issuing a Health and Valuation Certificate for eight buffaloes. Acting on a complaint, ACB officials laid a trap and apprehended Dr. Goutham as he accepted the illegal payment.

The ACB has registered a case and initiated further investigation into the matter. Dr. Goutham will face charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This incident highlights the ACB’s ongoing efforts to curb corruption and ensure accountability among public servants in Telangana.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is set to celebrate its annual Shri Vijayadashami Utsav on October 12, 2024, at Reshimbagh, Nagpur. The event will commence at 7:40 am and is expected to draw a large gathering of RSS members and supporters.

The chief guest for this year’s festival will be Padma Bhushan Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Dr. Radhakrishnan, renowned for his contributions to India’s space exploration initiatives, will grace the occasion with his presence.

The event will also feature an address by the most revered Sarsanghchalak, Dr. Mohanji Bhagwat, the head of the RSS. His speech is anticipated to cover various topics of national interest and the organization’s future direction.

Shri Vijayadashami, an important festival for the RSS, marks the foundation day of the organization. It is celebrated annually with much fervor and is considered a significant event in the RSS calendar.