Current Affairs · 12 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 12 June 2026.
Tamil Nadu launches ₹134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package for paddy cultivation in 2026
On June 12, 2026, Tamil Nadu announced a ₹134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package to support paddy cultivation in delta and non-delta districts.
Tamil Nadu town planning reshuffle: CMDA review, GIS master plans and single-window approvals
Tamil Nadu’s MAWS Department transferred town planning officials on June 5, 2026, while the Housing and Urban Development Minister reviewed CMDA, GIS-based master planning and approval systems.
DVAC reopens bribery probe against former minister R. Vaithilingam in Tamil Nadu
DVAC reopened its investigation into the ₹27.9 crore bribery case against former minister R. Vaithilingam after earlier filing a closure report.
ED challenges DVAC closure move in ₹27.90 crore bribery case against former minister Vaithilingam
The ED filed a protest petition in Chennai against DVAC’s attempt to close a ₹27.90 crore bribery case involving former minister R. Vaithilingam.
India appoints Dinesh Trivedi as High Commissioner to Bangladesh amid strained ties
Dinesh Trivedi reached Bangladesh on June 12, 2026, after his April 27 appointment as India’s High Commissioner to Dhaka.
South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years over drone incident
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison over a 2024 military drone operation linked to martial law.
Amarnath Yatra 2026 security review held by Amit Shah ahead of July 3 start
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed security preparedness for the 57-day Amarnath Yatra scheduled to begin on July 3, 2026.
Indian Navy recovers unexploded missile warhead from tanker bound for Kochi
The Indian Navy recovered and safely disposed of an unexploded missile warhead from MT Olympic Life, a crude oil tanker sailing to Kochi from Fujairah.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2024: Bharatanatyam exponent Rajeswari Sainath honoured
Hyderabad-based Bharatanatyam dancer and guru Rajeswari Sainath has been selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2024 in dance.
Madras High Court seeks Centre and Tamil Nadu response on Tamil Thai Vazhthu in government events
The Madras High Court on June 12, 2026 ordered the Centre and Tamil Nadu to respond within eight weeks on a plea about Tamil Thai Vazhthu in government functions.
Government restricts petrol and diesel sales to industrial and commercial consumers through retail outlets
On June 11, 2026, the government barred industrial and commercial consumers from buying petrol and diesel from retail outlets and capped diesel dispensing at 200 litres a day.
Tamil Nadu renewable energy investors seek policy relief on network charges and deemed demand charges
Solar energy producers in Tamil Nadu want policy changes on networking charges, deemed demand charges and approvals to speed up renewable energy projects.
IN-SPACe selects 3 startups, including 2 from Bengaluru, for Technology Adoption Fund support
IN-SPACe selected three Indian startups, including Astrobase Space Technologies and SatSure from Bengaluru, for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund scheme.
Kerala High Court orders report on Sabarimala ghee sales irregularities within 4 weeks
The Kerala High Court on June 2026 ordered a report within 4 weeks on alleged irregularities in Sabarimala temple ghee sales involving 16,628 packets and 43 employees.
NTA extends NEET-UG 2026 exam window to 195 minutes, adds 4 rough-work pages
NTA on June 12, 2026 announced a 195-minute NEET-UG 2026 window and doubled rough-work pages from 2 to 4.