Current Affairs · 8 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 8 July 2026.
Tamil Nadu temple administration to conduct secret inspections; Srirangam east gopuram works expedited
HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh said secret inspections are under way in Tamil Nadu temples and reforms will follow, while Srirangam east gopuram works are being sped up.
Ramanathapuram municipal revenue officer case: ₹25 lakh online transfers trigger ACB probe
An ACB probe in Ramanathapuram found ₹25 lakh online transfers into a municipal revenue inspector’s bank account over 3 years, leading to a case.
Disproportionate assets case against former minister T.M. Anbarasan adjourned to July 14
The Chengalpattu court has adjourned the disproportionate assets case against former minister T.M. Anbarasan and his family to July 14, 2026.
High Court orders Election Commission reply in petitions challenging victories of E.V. Velu, TVK and Congress MLAs
The Madras High Court has ordered the Election Commission and concerned MLAs to respond in election petitions challenging several 2026 Assembly victories.
Amarnath Yatra 2026: 8,815 pilgrims left Jammu in 363 vehicles; 57-day pilgrimage to end on Aug 28
The 2026 Amarnath Yatra began on July 3 and saw 8,815 pilgrims depart Jammu in the largest single batch so far.
MeitY notice to Meta over Instagram ads linked to child sexual abuse material
On July 2026, MeitY asked Meta to block Instagram ads and content allegedly promoting child sexual exploitative material and sought a reply within seven days.
J&K L-G orders review of university and college websites for anti-India content
On July 7, 2026, J&K L-G Manoj Sinha ordered scrutiny of university and college websites and digital repositories for anti-India material.
ED probe into Trinamool accounts and chartered-flight spending in Kolkata
On July 7, 2026, the ED raided five Kolkata premises over alleged routing of funds through Trinamool Congress accounts and chartered-flight expenses.
Ahmedabad blast case: Gujarat HC upholds death sentence for 38 convicts, compensation ordered
Gujarat High Court upheld the 2008 Ahmedabad blast special court verdict, confirming death sentences for 38 convicts and ordering compensation by March 31, 2027.
Palani temple revenue crosses ₹100 crore in 2025-26; Panchamirtham sales hit record ₹63.16 crore
Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple earned over ₹100 crore in 2025-26, with Panchamirtham sales alone crossing ₹63.16 crore.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 9 Tamil Nadu and Kerala stations, including Chennai Park, near completion
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 9 stations including Chennai Park, Cinnasalem and Kunnur are in the final stage for inauguration.
India thanked by Iran for attending Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran
Iran’s official Tasnim report thanked India for attending Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran amid pressure on countries to stay away.
NCERT revises Class 8 Social Science chapter on judiciary after Supreme Court directions in 2026
NCERT released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook in 2026, removing disputed judiciary content and adding PIL, tribunals and ADR topics.