Current Affairs · 25 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 25 August 2026.
Tamil Nadu announces ₹20 lakh collateral-free education loans, 6,000 assistant professor posts and ₹1,000 crore Kamarajar college upgrade plan
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹20 lakh collateral-free education loan scheme and major higher education reforms in the 2026 Assembly session.
Tamil Nadu to reimburse cost of 3 LPG cylinders a year under Annapoorani Super Six Scheme from Pongal 2027
Tamil Nadu will reimburse the cost of three domestic LPG cylinders annually for eligible homemakers from Pongal 2027 under the Annapoorani Super Six Scheme.
TN ‘TN-Arivu’ curriculum, ₹12 crore Thiran Plus expansion and 172-school Vetri Paathai: key school education announcements
Tamil Nadu announced the TN-Arivu curriculum from 2027-28, along with multiple school education schemes and funding in the 2026 Assembly session.
Assam semiconductor project faces pollution risk near Jagiroad TSAT facility
Polluting stone quarries near Tata’s ₹27,000 crore TSAT facility in Assam’s Jagiroad have raised concerns over the semiconductor project’s environmental safety.
Delhi court allows UK-based accused in ₹13,000 crore drug case to return to India
A Delhi High Court order has temporarily suspended Red Corner Notice and lookout circulars to let Rishabh Basoya return to India in a ₹13,000 crore drug case.
Rising rice, sugar and pulse prices: CPI demands action to protect essential food supply
The CPI has urged the Centre and Tamil Nadu to curb sharp rises in rice, sugar and pulse prices amid festival season demand.
CBI probes Armstrong murder case; questions wife Porkodi for 2 hours in Chennai
CBI questioned Armstrong’s wife Porkodi for about 2 hours in Chennai after the case was transferred from the Madras High Court.
Tamil Nadu Assembly announces ₹5 crore memorial complex in Chennai and ₹2.50 crore memorial hall for Bharathiraja in Theni
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹5 crore integrated memorial complex in Chennai and a ₹2.50 crore memorial hall for filmmaker Bharathiraja in Theni.
LPG e-KYC deadline extended to 31 August 2026: domestic consumers, Aadhaar authentication and refill continuity
The LPG e-KYC deadline was extended to 31 August 2026 for domestic consumers, with Aadhaar biometric authentication remaining mandatory.
Syria delisted from U.S. state sponsor of terrorism list on 24 Aug 2026: key diplomatic and sanctions facts
On 24 August 2026, the U.S. removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list and eased sanctions, marking a major shift in bilateral ties.
Nirmala Sitharaman’s 8-day Canada-US visit focuses on finance, investment and India’s startup ecosystem
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began an 8-day visit to Canada and the US from August 25, 2026, to discuss finance, investment and trade ties.
Ajit Doval visits Beijing for the 25th India-China special representatives meeting on the 3,488 km border issue
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval reached Beijing on August 24, 2026, for the 25th round of India-China special representatives talks with Wang Yi.
Supreme Court asks Centre to decide within a week on returning 40 super-specialty medical seats to Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court told the Centre to decide in a week on reducing the cutoff and returning 40 unfilled super-specialty medical seats to Tamil Nadu.
Madras High Court seeks TN reply on 6-month vacancy in Adi Dravidar and Tribal Commission chairperson post
The Madras High Court asked Tamil Nadu to explain why the chairperson post of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Commission has remained vacant for 6 months after March 22, 2026.
Tamil Nadu weighs raising Aavin milk procurement price to ₹44 per litre amid producer demands
Tamil Nadu said it will consider raising Aavin milk procurement price to ₹44 per litre after Assembly demands from milk producers.