Current Affairs · 14 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 14 July 2026.
Poomani, Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Tamil writer and chronicler of karisal bhoomi, dies at 79
Writer Poomani, known for Agnaadi and karisal bhoomi narratives, died in Chennai on June 13, 2026 at the age of 79.
Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order on statewide cow slaughter ban in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court’s May 27, 2026 order directing a statewide ban on cow and calf slaughter in Tamil Nadu.
Aavin to revive button paal milk vending machines in Kodaikanal and Ooty on pilot basis
Aavin will reinstall Automatic Vending Machines in Kodaikanal and Udhagamandalam on a pilot basis after a 2014 shutdown.
Tamil Nadu Police intensify surveillance on six trains to curb ganja smuggling
In July 2026, Tamil Nadu Police stepped up checks on six long-distance trains and reported 1,020 drug cases in the month so far.
Vellore and Ranipet get new sub health centres under 15th Finance Commission funding
On 2026, the Chief Minister inaugurated two sub health centres in Vellore and Ranipet built at ₹45 lakh each under the 15th Finance Commission.
Tamil Nadu transfers DVAC chief A. Arun; IG C. Mageshwari gets additional charge
On 13 July 2026, A. Arun was moved out of DVAC and C. Mageshwari was given additional charge as its Director.
Tamil Nadu IAS reshuffle: TNMSC, Civil Supplies and Animal Husbandry posts changed on 13 July 2026
On 13 July 2026, the Tamil Nadu government transferred H. Krishnanunni, S.P. Amrith and Shilpa Prabhakar Satish in key administrative posts.
GST completes 9 years: June 2026 revenue rose 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, imports drove growth
GST revenue rose 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, with imports growing faster than domestic transactions.
India’s new Index of Services Production: 19 sub-sectors, 60% coverage, April 2026 growth data
The inaugural Index of Services Production showed 14 of 19 sub-sectors growing in double digits in April 2026, with 60% sector coverage.
Union Cabinet clears ₹30,000 crore more for NIIF; total government commitment rises to ₹60,000 crore
The Union Cabinet approved ₹30,000 crore additional investment in NIIF, taking the government’s total commitment to ₹60,000 crore.
RBI’s July 2026 household, rural and urban confidence surveys: key inputs for August MPC
RBI launched three July 2026 surveys across 19 cities and 31 States/UTs to support monetary policy before the August 3-5 MPC meeting.
India-U.K. CETA and Double Contribution Convention: tariff cuts, 30 chapters and 5-year social security relief
The India-U.K. trade deal and social security pact come into force on 15 July 2026, covering tariffs, services and 75,000 Indian workers.
June 2026 retail inflation rises to 4.4%: RBI target, food inflation and fuel impact
Retail inflation rose to 4.4% in June 2026, crossing the RBI’s 4% target for the first time since December 2024.
Tamil Nadu’s AAY rice drawal, NFSA 2013 entitlement and PMGKAY extension: key food security facts
Tamil Nadu drew less rice than its AAY quota in five of seven years, while the Centre’s proposed change and PMGKAY extension raise food-security questions.
Tamil Nadu launches Nalam TN portal; ₹139.47 crore health upgrades and 2,144 MRB appointments announced
On 14 July 2026, Tamil Nadu launched the Nalam TN portal and announced ₹139.47 crore worth of hospital upgrades plus 2,144 MRB appointments.