Current Affairs · 12 June 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 12 June 2026.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

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 NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

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.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

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.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

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.

InternationalThe Hindu - International

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.

DefenceThe Hindu - National

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.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu - National

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.

Tamil NaduHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

EconomyThe Hindu - Economy

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 NaduThe Hindu - Tamil Nadu

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.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu - Science

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.

NationalHindu Tamil Thisai

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.

NationalThe Hindu - National

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.