Current Affairs · 9 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 9 July 2026.
Madras High Court stay on LoC against former Minister E.V. Velu: July 2026 interim order, DVAC case, and procedural points
The Madras High Court on July 9, 2026 stayed a Look Out Circular against former DMK Minister E.V. Velu and fixed July 15 for appearance before the investigating officer.
Delhi HC PIL challenges NBWL functioning; SC-NBWL cleared over 97% of diversion proposals
A PIL in the Delhi High Court challenged the NBWL and SC-NBWL, citing over 97% approval of diversion proposals between 2014 and 2026.
IIT Guwahati develops blue-green algae material to remove 66.2% lead from polluted water
IIT Guwahati researchers developed a biological material from cyanobacteria that can remove lead from contaminated water.
India-Australia sign uranium supply deal at 3rd annual summit in Melbourne
India and Australia signed a long-term uranium supply deal during the third annual summit in Melbourne on July 2026.
India–New Zealand FTA: 57% of NZ exports to India to get duty-free access from day one
New Zealand said 57% of its exports to India will get duty-free access from day one as PM Narendra Modi visits Auckland on July 10, 2026.
India adds 52.5 mtpa LNG regasification capacity in 2025: key energy infrastructure facts
India added 52.5 mtpa regasification capacity in 2025 and became the fourth-largest regasification market, according to the IGU World LNG Report.
India-Australia defence declaration 2026: Indo-Pacific maritime security, interoperability and defence industry ties
India and Australia adopted a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation on July 9, 2026 to deepen military, maritime and industrial ties in the Indo-Pacific.
Tamil Nadu Information Commission pushes online RTI filing under Sections 6(1) and 19(1) of RTI Act, 2005
The Tamil Nadu Information Commission urged online management of RTI applications and appeals to reduce delays in replies.
Tamil Nadu School Education Department says 80,000 extra textbooks were printed after new admissions
The School Education Department said the textbook shortage was due to new admissions and that about 80,000 extra books were printed and supplied.
Tamil Nadu issues private-participation guidelines for restoring waterbodies with CSR, NGOs and institutions
Tamil Nadu issued guidelines on July 1, 2026 to involve private entities in restoring waterbodies, with CSR and NGO participation.
NMEO-Oilseeds to promote groundnut and castor cultivation on 2,100 hectares in Tiruchi district
Under NMEO-Oilseeds, oilseed cultivation will be promoted on about 2,100 hectares in Tiruchi district this year, with support for groundnut and castor farmers.
Tamil Nadu signs ₹15,037 crore MoU with Vikram Solar for BESS plant in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli
Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with Vikram Solar on July 9, 2026 for a ₹15,037 crore BESS manufacturing facility at Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli, expected to create 2,670 jobs.
Tamil Nadu to provide compassionate jobs to 32 Karur stampede victims’ kin; Vijay to visit Karur on July 10, 2026
Tamil Nadu will issue compassionate appointment orders to 32 families of the Karur stampede victims on July 10, 2026, when Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay visits Karur.
PaBV-4 first identified in India: bird virus study on captive psittacine birds
Scientists identified and genetically characterised PaBV-4 in India for the first time after testing 83 psittacine birds across three states.
Andhra Pradesh orders 100% spending of ₹20,643 crore SC Sub-Plan funds by January 2027
Andhra Pradesh directed departments to fully utilise ₹20,643 crore SC Sub-Plan funds by January 2027.