Current Affairs · 30 July 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 30 July 2026.
Western Australia University to set up Chennai campus; first international university campus in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu signed an MoU in July 2026 for the University of Western Australia campus in Chennai, along with new GCC and R&D investments.
Madras High Court rejects anticipatory bail in TASMAC tender scam linked to Senthil Balaji
On 28 July 2026, the Chennai High Court refused anticipatory bail to former minister V. Senthil Balaji in the TASMAC liquor procurement and tender scam case.
Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026: tougher penalties for paper leak offences in Parliament
The Rajya Sabha took up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026, which raises penalties and sets trial timelines.
TN Assembly Mekedatu resolution: HC challenge over tribunal amendment and unanimous adoption claim
AIADMK has moved the Madras High Court against the June 19 Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution on Mekedatu, challenging the amendment that sought a tribunal.
India gold demand falls 6% in Apr-Jun 2026 as value rises 50%, says WGC
World Gold Council data showed India’s gold demand fell 6% to 131.4 tonnes in April-June 2026, while value rose 50% to ₹1,98,100 crore.
EU to fund 7 AI gigafactories with €10 billion to narrow gap with US and China
The European Union announced seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion funding and aims to attract €20 billion in private investment.
Supreme Court on post facto environmental clearances: 2021 MoEFCC OM quashed, 2006 EIA prior EC reaffirmed
The Supreme Court on July 29, 2026 quashed the 2021 MoEFCC OM on ex post facto environmental clearances and reaffirmed the 2006 EIA rule of prior EC.
E20 petrol: Gadkari tells Parliament fuel economy may fall 2-6%, but emissions can drop about 30%
Nitin Gadkari told Parliament on July 30, 2026 that E20 petrol may reduce mileage by 2-6% but can cut emissions by about 30% versus E10.
Lok Sabha passes 2026 Bill to amend law on insults to national honour, including Vande Mataram
The Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on July 30, 2026.
CWRC orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee ordered Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from July 29, 2026.
Tamil Nadu forms 2026-27 Expert Advisory Committee to track El Niño, drought and flood risks
Tamil Nadu has set up a committee on July 28, 2026 to assess El Niño impacts and advise on disaster preparedness.
NGT permits TANGEDCO to continue Ennore SEZ thermal plant work for four weeks
The NGT allowed TANGEDCO four weeks to continue Ennore SEZ Thermal Power Plant work while seeking extension of environmental and CRZ clearances.
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for GCCs and first foreign university campus in Chennai
Tamil Nadu signed four MoUs on 30 July 2026, including UWA’s first international campus in Chennai and new GCC and R&D centres.
CWMA upholds order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
The CWMA upheld the CWRC order directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
Tamil Nadu extends regularisation deadline for unapproved layouts till 30 June 2027
Tamil Nadu extended the online regularisation deadline for eligible unapproved layouts and plots to 30 June 2027 under GO 148.