Current Affairs · 26 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 26 July 2026.
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Operation Vijay, Drass memorial tribute and key facts for TNPSC
India marked the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2026, recalling Operation Vijay and the 1999 Kargil war victory.
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: July 26 marks India’s 1999 victory and national tribute
India observed Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, recalling the 1999 war and the Indian Army’s victory in Kargil.
Tamil Nadu extends Seventh State Finance Commission tenure to Dec 31, 2026
Tamil Nadu extended the Seventh State Finance Commission’s tenure by four months, shifting its report deadline to December 31, 2026.
Visakhapatnam SIR-2026 digitises 20.23 lakh electors; draft roll on July 31, final roll on Oct. 3
Visakhapatnam completed digitisation of enumeration forms for 20,23,009 electors under SIR-2026, with the draft roll due on July 31 and final roll on October 3, 2026.
Kerala clears 73,024 priority ration cards under 100-day programme; free rations from Aug. 3
Kerala approved 73,024 priority ration card applications, exceeding its 50,000 target, and will start free ration distribution from August 3, 2026.
Black Sea attack on MV OMORFI: Indian seafarer killed, 10 crew on board, India’s maritime security concern
India said one of 3 Indian crew members died after MV OMORFI was attacked in the Black Sea on 18 July 2026.
Aralam Farm tusker KM1 capture order: Wildlife Protection Act Section 11(1)(a) and radio collar use
Kerala ordered capture of tusker KM1 under Section 11(1)(a) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, with radio collar monitoring.
Rajnath Singh marks 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas in Dras, reiterates India’s stand on PoK
On Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026, Rajnath Singh spoke in Dras and linked India’s response to Pakistan with PoK and Operation Sindoor.
ICMR warns of child obesity in India, citing 4.1 crore affected children
ICMR has issued guidance after a 2026 obesity report said 4.1 crore children in India are overweight or obese.
Chennai Metro plans Kilambakkam-Chengalpattu and Ashok Nagar-Wimco Nagar extensions
CMRL has invited tenders to prepare DPRs for two metro rail extension proposals in Chennai.
TN medical counselling gets 2-day extension for MBBS and BDS 2026-27 admissions
Tamil Nadu has extended online application time by 2 days for MBBS and BDS counselling for 2026-27 admissions.
Centre again rejects Metro Rail for Coimbatore and Madurai, backs BRTS plan
The Centre has again rejected Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai and recommended Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) instead.
Tamil Nadu to host 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Mamallapuram in August 2026
Tamil Nadu will host the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Mamallapuram in August 2026, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Tamil Nadu extends Seventh State Finance Commission till Dec. 31, 2026
Tamil Nadu extended the Seventh State Finance Commission’s tenure by four months, from August 31 to December 31, 2026.
APCPDCL rooftop solar connections cross 50,000 under PM Surya Ghar scheme
APCPDCL has installed 50,114 rooftop solar connections with 180 MW capacity under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.