Current Affairs · 9 May 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 9 May 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu

India and Trinidad & Tobago Sign Eight MoUs

India and Trinidad & Tobago signed eight MoUs covering tourism, healthcare, infrastructure, security and capacity building during the External Affairs Minister's visit.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

NCRB data: Bengaluru records India’s highest suicide rate among major metros in 2024

NCRB data released on 7 May 2026 showed Bengaluru had the highest suicide rate among major Indian metros in 2024.

SchemesThe Hindu

Labour Ministry launches annual health check-up for workers aged 40+ under Labour Codes

The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched a nationwide annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 years and above on 7 May 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu

India hosts first ISO TC 20/SC 14 space systems meetings in New Delhi

India hosted the ISO TC 20/SC 14 meetings on space systems and operations for the first time in New Delhi on 8 May 2026.

NationalThe Hindu

Bihar NDA cabinet expansion: 32 ministers sworn in at Gandhi Maidan in May 2026

Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered oath to 32 ministers of the Bihar NDA alliance on 7 May 2026.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

DFS Insurance Division tops GRAI March 2026 rankings; CPGRAMS grievance review details

The Insurance Division of the Department of Financial Services ranked first in GRAI Group A for March 2026.

DefenceThe Hindu

DRDO-IAF TARA glide weapon test: first modular range-extension kit off Odisha coast

DRDO and the IAF conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous TARA glide weapon off Odisha on 7 May 2026.

NationalThe Hindu

52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference held at Kazhakoottam, Kerala

The 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference was inaugurated at Kazhakoottam, Kerala on 7 May 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu

India’s 1st BRICS SME Working Group Meeting held under 2026 chairship

India hosted the first BRICS SME Working Group Meeting on 24 April 2026 under its 2026 chairship.

NationalThe Hindu

India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference opens in New Delhi in May 2026

AIOS-AFOU 2026, India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference, is scheduled at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 9–10 May 2026.