Current Affairs · 4 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 4 July 2026.
Iran’s July 2026 funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: West Asia war, Tehran crowds and Strait of Hormuz angle
Iran began a dayslong funeral in Tehran on July 4, 2026 for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, linking the event to the West Asia war and Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Delhi and Madhya Pradesh e-rickshaw Bluetooth misuse: Centre orders removal of BAT-BMS and Epoch Li-ion apps
The Centre ordered removal of two Chinese battery-control apps after complaints that e-rickshaws were being stopped remotely through Bluetooth.
IMD July 2026 monsoon deficit and El Niño risk: economy, inflation and farm output
IMD’s July 2026 outlook warns of below-normal rain after a 39.8% June deficit, with risks to agriculture, inflation and GDP.
மோடியின் முதல் நியூசிலாந்து பயணம்: ஏப்ரல் 2026 FTA, 140 கோடி இந்திய சந்தை
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon announced that PM Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week to advance the April 2026 FTA.
₹52,000 கோடி பாதுகாப்பு கொள்முதல் ஒப்புதல்: ஆகாஷ் தரங், காமிகாஸ் ட்ரோன், FW-HABS
The Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement worth ₹52,000 crore for the Army, Navy and Air Force, including Akashteer, kamikaze drones and FW-HABS.
UAPA-வில் 23 பாகிஸ்தான் நபர்கள் ‘தீவிரவாதிகள்’ என அறிவிப்பு: 1967 சட்டம், 2019 திருத்தம்
On 2026 July 4, the Union Home Ministry designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under Section 35 of the UAPA, 1967.
சென்னைக்கு 6 மாத குடிநீர் இருப்பு: 6,139 மில்லியன் கனஅடி நீர், 1,244 MLD விநியோகம்
As of 3 July 2026, Chennai’s drinking-water reservoirs held 6,139 million cubic feet, enough for about six months of supply at 1 TMC per month.
Tamil Nadu plans to extend Thayumanavar scheme to cover beneficiaries from age 60
Tamil Nadu plans to extend the Thayumanavar scheme to include people aged 60 and above, with the budget proposal expected in July 2026.
Locopilots stop wrong-route train in Chennai Division after Arakkonam routing error
On June 28, 2026, locopilots stopped Train No. 17654 Puducherry-Kacheguda Express after it was routed onto the wrong track near Arakkonam.
Tamil Nadu Law Minister says officials need not attend Governor’s review meetings
On July 3, 2026, Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar said officials are not obliged to attend review meetings called by the Governor.
Centre orders blocking of battery management apps used to disable e-rickshaws
In July 2026, the Union government ordered blocking of battery management apps after they were used to remotely shut down e-rickshaw batteries.
AI hiring in India’s IT sector rises 16% in June, outpacing overall jobs
A July 2026 report showed AI hiring in India’s IT sector rose 16% year-on-year in June while overall IT jobs fell 3%.
Unclaimed EPF funds in India fall to ₹9,330 crore across 31 lakh accounts
India’s unclaimed EPF money stood at ₹9,330 crore across more than 31 lakh accounts, according to the latest figures cited in July 2026.
Centre orders fire safety audits in all hospitals by July 31, 2026
The Union Health Ministry has asked States and UTs to complete fire safety audits of all hospitals and upload them on IHIP by July 31, 2026.
Tamil Nadu to simplify automated patta transfer within 15 days
Tamil Nadu will implement revised automated patta-transfer rules in 15 days to speed up online mutation for eligible property registrations.