Current Affairs · 13 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 13 May 2026.
Supreme Court TET review: RTE, teacher quality and child welfare under scrutiny
The Supreme Court, in May 2026, linked the Right to Education with teacher quality while hearing the TET review matter.
Delhi High Court asks Google and Apple to curb pornographic apps; child access and platform liability in focus
Delhi High Court asked Google and Apple to curb dissemination of pornographic content through apps, highlighting child access and platform responsibility.
Anti-defection law: Article 102/191 and Tenth Schedule basics for TNPSC
A The Hindu explainer on the anti-defection law highlights the two main grounds for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule.
NEET conduct reforms: K. Radhakrishnan panel flags transport, storage and human handling
A panel report on NEET said local transport, storage and human handling are the weakest links and recommended reducing third-party involvement.
ECI deposit-loss data in Tamil Nadu polls: 83% candidates lost security amount
ECI data showed that 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their deposit, making it a testable election-statistics item.
Tamil Nadu CBSE Class 12 results 2026: 95.25% pass rate, girls at 96.68%
Tamil Nadu recorded a 95.25% pass rate in the 2026 CBSE Class 12 results, with girls outperforming boys.
Vijay Narayan’s second term as Advocate General: Tamil Nadu law officer appointment under two governments
Vijay Narayan has been appointed Advocate General again, after serving in the post under the AIADMK government from 2017 to 2021.
Udhayachandran’s appointment as TNIICL CMD: TNPSC focus on industrial governance
In May 2026, Udhayachandran is set to assume office as CMD of TNIICL, a Tamil Nadu industrial institution-related appointment.
Tamil Thai Vaazhthu protocol in Governor’s Address: TN Assembly issue and constitutional significance
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks in May 2026 revived the TN debate on the order of Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, Vande Mataram and the national anthem during official functions.
Women Ministers in Tamil Nadu: from Madras Presidency to the present Cabinet
Tamil Nadu’s ministerial history includes a woman Minister in the pre-Independence Madras Presidency and later women Ministers in the State Cabinet.
CBSE 2025 results: Tamil Nadu tops 98.48% in Class 12 and 99.86% in Class 10
Tamil Nadu recorded 98.48% pass rate in CBSE Class 12 and 99.86% in Class 10 when results were announced on 13 May 2025.
Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote: Vijay-led TVK wins with 144 ayes amid DMK walkout and AIADMK split
On 13 May 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote saw TVK secure 144 ayes, with a DMK walkout and divided AIADMK support.
Madras High Court interim order on TVK Tirupattur MLA and Assembly trust vote
Madras High Court passed an interim order in May 2026 on a writ petition concerning TVK’s Tirupattur MLA and participation in an Assembly trust vote.
Tamil Nadu revokes OSD (Political) appointment of astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit
On May 12, 2026, Tamil Nadu appointed and then revoked astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit as OSD (Political) to the Chief Minister, making it a governance-related current affair.
Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote: AIADMK split, 25 in favour and 22 against
The May 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote saw the AIADMK legislature party split 25-22, making it a testable legislature-floor event.
Madras High Court interim stay on Tamil Nadu police notice to block 18 X posts: Article 19 and online speech issue
In May 2026, the Madras High Court stayed a Tamil Nadu police notice seeking to block 18 X posts, making it a relevant free-speech and governance case.
Supreme Court stay on Madras HC order in Tamil Nadu trust vote case: judicial review and political neutrality
In May 2026, the Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order in the TVK MLA Sethupathi matter and stressed that courts do not differentiate between parties such as DMK, AIADMK, TVK or BJP.
Tamil Nadu Assembly support politics: Congress, Left, IUML and VCK back TVK government formation
Congress and its allies said they supported TVK government formation to block indirect BJP rule.
ECI data on Tamil Nadu polls: about 83% of candidates lost their deposit
The Election Commission of India said around 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu polls lost their security deposit.
Tamil Nadu CBSE Class 12 result 2026: 95.25% pass rate, girls outperform boys
Tamil Nadu recorded a 95.25% pass rate in the CBSE Class 12 results, with girls scoring 96.68% and outperforming boys.