Current Affairs · 17 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 17 July 2026.
Kolathur post office gets passport seva centre; L. Murugan inaugurates it in Chennai
A new passport seva centre was inaugurated at Kolathur post office in Chennai by Union Minister L. Murugan.
Delhi Red Fort closed till 15 August 2026 for Independence Day security arrangements
The Archaeological Survey of India has closed Delhi’s Red Fort until 15 August 2026 ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
U.S. visa rule change for F, J and I categories: 4-year cap, 30-day exit window, 2024-25 India data
The U.S. has fixed new admission limits for F, J and I nonimmigrant visas, affecting Indian students and journalists.
TN paddy procurement crisis: Anbumani urges faster movement of stocks from procurement centres
Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to move paddy bags from procurement centres to warehouses and mills to keep procurement uninterrupted.
Telangana crosses 10,000 MBBS seats after NMC approves 810 more seats for 2026-27
Telangana’s MBBS intake rose to 10,250 after the National Medical Commission approved 810 additional seats for 2026-27.
Kerala’s Priyadarshini scheme lifts women ridership on KSRTC ordinary buses
After Kerala’s Priyadarshini free travel scheme, women’s daily ridership on KSRTC ordinary buses rose from 6.48 lakh to 12.12 lakh.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: PM to inaugurate 4 redeveloped Karnataka stations on July 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations in Karnataka under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme on July 17, 2026.
India to introduce first engineering biology course; bioeconomy target set for 2047
The Union science minister announced India’s first engineering biology course and outlined a $2.6 trillion bioeconomy goal by 2047.
India’s first hydrogen-powered train to run on Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana
India will flag off its first hydrogen-powered train on the 89-km Jind–Sonipat stretch in Haryana on July 17, 2026.
BIMSTEC security chiefs adopt anti-terror and maritime law enforcement principles in New Delhi
At a July 16, 2026 meeting in New Delhi, BIMSTEC national security chiefs agreed on joint action against terrorism and endorsed maritime law enforcement principles.
ISRO resignation rules tightened after 100+ scientists exit; DoS takes direct control
The Centre has tightened resignation and voluntary retirement rules for ISRO Group A scientists and technical experts working on Gaganyaan and other key missions.
Supreme Court closes petitions against SIR in Tamil Nadu after election roll revision is completed
The Supreme Court closed petitions filed by DMK, VCK and others against the Special Intensive Revision process in Tamil Nadu after the exercise and election were completed.
Tamil Nadu forms 14-member Ancient Monuments Commission headed by retired ASI officer M. Nambirajan
Tamil Nadu government formed a 14-member Ancient Monuments Commission headed by retired ASI officer M. Nambirajan on July 16, 2026.
Supreme Court asks states to frame policy for early release of terminally ill and elderly prisoners within 3 months
The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to frame a policy within 3 months for early release of terminally ill and prisoners above 70 years.
EPFO credits FY 2025-26 PF interest at 8.25% to 34 crore accounts on July 15
EPFO credited FY 2025-26 provident fund interest at 8.25% to 34 crore accounts in one go on July 15 after CITES-based processing.