Current Affairs · 21 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 21 August 2026.
Supreme Court flags Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, 1986 as prone to misuse and 'stillborn'
The Supreme Court held that the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 cannot punish a person merely for being labelled a gangster.
நீட் போராட்டத்தில் காவல் துறை அத்துமீறல்: விசாரணைக்கு சுபாஷ் ரெட்டி தலைமையில் உயர்மட்ட குழு
The Supreme Court formed a high-level committee headed by retired judge Subhash Reddy to probe alleged police excesses during NEET protest-related incidents.
சென்னையில் ஆக.21 தங்கம் விலை உயர்வு: 22 காரட் பவுன் ரூ.1,17,680, வெள்ளி கிராம் ரூ.265
On 21 August 2026, Chennai gold and silver prices rose sharply, with 22-carat gold at ₹1,17,680 per sovereign and silver at ₹265 per gram.
South Zonal Council’s 31st meeting in Mahabalipuram: Kerala seeks relief on construction materials from Tamil Nadu
At the 31st South Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on 20 August 2026, Kerala sought relief from Tamil Nadu’s restrictions on construction materials.
Chenab Bridge Vande Bharat at 100 kmph: world’s highest railway bridge and Jammu–Srinagar rail milestone
In August 2026, Vande Bharat ran at 100 kmph on the 1,178-foot Chenab railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, a key rail infrastructure milestone.
Tamil Nadu Assembly discusses Ennore fish deaths; minister cites low oxygen and sewage inflow
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu’s Environment Minister said 2,150 kg of dead fish were found at Ennore and a committee was formed to probe the cause.
Bihar gets 11,18,937 PMAY-G houses and ₹13,427 crore allocation in 2026
In August 2026, the Union government approved 11,18,937 PMAY-G pucca houses for Bihar with ₹13,427 crore allocation.
India and Japan sign maritime security MoA to deepen naval cooperation in Indo-Pacific
On August 20, 2026, India and Japan signed a Maritime Security Cooperation MoA covering MDA, SAR, HADR and naval logistics.
India opens nuclear sector to private players under SHANTI Act draft rules, 2026
India’s draft SHANTI rules, released in August 2026, set licensing and approval procedures for private entry into civil nuclear energy.
Duty-free raw sugar import of 10 lakh tonnes allowed till October 31, 2026
The government allowed duty-free import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar under TRQ till October 31, 2026, and imposed stock limits on bulk consumers.
Supreme Court cuts legal practice requirement to one year for entry-level judicial exams
The Supreme Court on August 21, 2026 reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial exams from three years to one year, with transitional rules till March 31, 2027.
TNEA 2026 third round: 68,640 tentative allotments, confirmation due by August 22
TNEA 2026 counselling’s third round gave tentative allotments to 68,640 of 1,02,719 eligible candidates, with confirmation due by August 22, 2026.
Piracy off Yemen and Somalia: 22 Indians on board two hijacked vessels
Two vessels were hijacked off Yemen and Somalia in August 2026, with 22 Indian nationals among the crew.
திருப்பதி பிரம்மோற்சவம் 2026: தினமும் 10 லட்சம் லட்டு, செப்.15–23 விழா ஏற்பாடு
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said the 2026 annual Brahmotsavam will run from 15 to 23 September, with 10 lakh laddus daily for devotees.