Current Affairs · 16 June 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 16 June 2026.
Tamil Nadu closes 717 TASMAC shops: district-wise list and regional breakup released
Tamil Nadu’s Prohibition and Excise Minister Vignesh released the list of 717 closed TASMAC retail shops across the state.
Sri Lanka releases 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen after February 23 arrest and court hearing
On 16 June 2026, Sri Lanka’s court released 12 fishermen from Rameswaram’s Pamban after their custody ended, with conditions against re-entering Sri Lankan waters.
India-Slovakia ties: 11 agreements, UN Security Council seat push and first PM visit since Independence
In June 2026, India and Slovakia signed 11 agreements in Bratislava, while Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico backed a permanent UN Security Council seat for India.
Centre flags rogue drone threat to vital installations; VOC Port first to start anti-drone system in Feb 2026
The Union government warned of rogue drone threats to vital assets, while VOC Port in Thoothukudi became the first Indian port to begin an anti-drone system in February 2026.
Kavach safety system approved for Northern and Western Railways at ₹341 crore
The Railway Ministry approved ₹341 crore worth of Kavach deployment in Ambala and Ahmedabad divisions to strengthen train safety.
Chennai MRTS to be merged with Metro: Railway Board approval likely by July 2026
Railway Board is expected to approve the transfer of Chennai’s 24-km MRTS corridor to Metro Rail by the end of July 2026.
Co-optex opens outlets at Chennai airport Terminal 2 and Ayanavaram, targets ₹100 crore Diwali sales
Tamil Nadu’s Co-optex opened new outlets at Chennai airport Terminal 2 and Ayanavaram and set a ₹100 crore Diwali sales target.
Telangana launches breakfast scheme in government schools and junior colleges from June 2026
Telangana implemented a breakfast scheme for government school students from Class 1 to Class 12, covering 1.44 lakh beneficiaries.
Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate to 1% in June 2026, a 31-year high
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, citing inflation, a weak yen and higher oil prices.
Reuters Digital News Report 2026: Social media, video platforms overtake traditional news outlets globally
The 15th Reuters Institute Digital News Report says social media, video networks and AI chatbots are reshaping global news consumption in 2026.
India raises export duty on diesel and ATF; petrol levy unchanged from June 16, 2026
The Union government increased export duty on diesel and aviation turbine fuel from June 16, 2026, while keeping petrol levy unchanged.
Tamil Nadu allows online transfer counselling for government college teachers in June 2026
The Higher Education Department has approved online transfer counselling in June 2026 for teachers in government arts and education colleges.
Tamil Nadu transfers 56 police officers, including 17 district SPs
Tamil Nadu has transferred 56 police officers, including 17 district Superintendents of Police, through an order issued by Home Secretary K. Manivasan.
CMDA to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in Chennai region
Tamil Nadu has issued an order allowing CMDA to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings to reduce delays in the Chennai metropolitan region.
NCERT to restore original Dancing Girl image in Class 9 Arts textbook
NCERT will replace the altered Dancing Girl image in its Class 9 Arts textbook with the original Mohenjo-daro figurine image.