Agriculture university associate dean caught taking ₹1 lakh bribe in Hyderabad
The Hindu
Associate dean at Telangana Agricultural University arrested for accepting ₹1 lakh bribe for issuing seed license in Hyderabad.
An associate dean of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh in Hyderabad on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The accused, identified as M. Goverdhan, associate dean (Agronomy) at the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, was apprehended during an operation by the ACB City Range-II unit. Officials said he had demanded the amount from a complainant for issuing seed licence and ensuring no obstruction from the Agriculture Department officials in the complainant’s business.
According to the ACB, the officer had earlier accepted ₹25,000 from the complainant and subsequently demanded an additional ₹1 lakh and was caught while accepting it. The tainted cash was recovered from his possession, and chemical tests on his fingers returned positive.
He was arrested and produced before the special court for ACB cases in Nampally for judicial remand.
The ACB said the case is under investigation and the identity of the complainant has been withheld for security reasons.
Over 1,700 students graduated at IGNOU's 39th Convocation in Chennai, boosting socio-economic development across Tamil Nadu and beyond.
Karnataka mandates audits for adolescent pregnancies, addressing health risks and ensuring comprehensive support for affected girls aged 10-18.
Dakshina Kannada police recovered 150 lost mobile phones in March through the CEIR portal, returning them to their owners.
Shashi Panja questions the fairness of Bengal elections, highlighting voter disenfranchisement and political violence amid rising tensions.
Auto LPG supply resumes at 17 outlets in Telangana, ensuring uninterrupted service for auto drivers and enhancing local livelihoods.
Kerala's Assembly elections 2026 concluded with vibrant, high-energy campaigning as leaders made fervent appeals to voters.
Congress leader D.K. Suresh warns that delimitation could lead to economic hardship for South Indian states, impacting representation and resources.
Ten emerging Tamil Nadu athletes receive ₹50,000 scholarships at a CSK event, inspiring future sports talent.
As Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections approach, Paravur emerges as a key battleground for Congress, Left, and NDA candidates.
SERP: CSE graduate finds livelihood in construction business through State support
Government withholds caste enumeration deliberation records from RTI requests, citing exemptions under the Right to Information Act.
SEIL Energy hosts health awareness camps in Nellore, promoting preventive healthcare and community empowerment on World Health Day.
Cash payments at toll plazas will be discontinued for travellers on National Highways from April 10, 2026. In cases where a vehicle enters a toll fee plaza without a valid FASTag, users can still pay via Unified Payment Interface (UPI), but at a higher charge of 1.25 times the applicable toll fee.