Current Affairs · 9 June 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 9 June 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

BRICS agriculture meeting in Indore focuses on food security, trade and farmer welfare

A five-day BRICS agriculture meeting began in Indore on June 9, 2026, with 11 member countries discussing food security, climate-friendly smart agriculture and trade.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu - National

ICMR-NIN study links vitamin deficiencies with higher dementia risk in adults

A Hyderabad-based ICMR-NIN study found that vitamin D and B-complex deficiencies were more common among 570 adults at higher predicted dementia risk in Telangana.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

TN Assembly election scrutiny: foreign-origin voters, SIR and Representation of the People Act, 1951

Investigators are examining alleged foreign-origin voters in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election and possible violations of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

Madras High Court hears 39 appeals in ₹910.29 crore ED attachment case linked to Santiago Martin and family

The Madras High Court issued notice in 39 appeals challenging ED attachment of properties worth ₹910.29 crore in a PMLA case.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

Puducherry cabinet expansion: 3 new ministers from NR Congress and BJP to take oath on June 17, 2026

Puducherry will expand its cabinet with 2 NR Congress MLAs and 1 BJP MLA, with oath-taking scheduled for June 17, 2026.

NationalThe Hindu - National

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant blast: RINL accident raises industrial safety concerns

An explosion at RINL’s Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on June 8, 2026 killed eight workers and injured six, prompting ex gratia announcements.

NationalThe Hindu - National

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough marks key step for all-weather Kashmir–Ladakh connectivity

The Zojila Tunnel achieved breakthrough on June 9, 2026, bringing year-round connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh closer.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

Fitch trims India FY27 growth to 6.4% as U.S.-Iran war lifts oil prices

Fitch Ratings cut India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% and flagged higher inflation and oil-price risks from the U.S.-Iran war.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

Rupee gains 20 paise to 95.41 as Brent crude and dollar index ease

The rupee strengthened to 95.41 per U.S. dollar on June 9, 2026, while RBI data also showed a Q4 FY26 current account surplus.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu - National

President Murmu to confer 131 Padma awards in second round on June 23, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the remaining Padma awards on June 23, 2026, after approving 131 awards this year.

SchemesThe Hindu - National

West Bengal becomes 36th State/UT under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

West Bengal signed an MoU with NHA on June 8, 2026, becoming the 36th State/UT to implement AB PM-JAY.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

Congo Ebola outbreak: 101 deaths, 550 cases, Bundibugyo virus and response challenges

Congo reported 101 deaths from 550 confirmed Ebola cases as of June 7, 2026, with the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

U.S. court strikes down $100,000 H-1B visa fee: key immigration and tech policy facts

A Massachusetts federal court struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications on June 8, 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu - National

Massachusetts court strikes down $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump administration

A U.S. federal court on June 8, 2026 struck down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, saying it lacked congressional approval.